Explorations Ahead in 2025
Entering a new year is always exciting! It’s a time to celebrate last year’s achievements and look forward to what lies ahead this year. It’s also a chance to explore new ideas and set resolutions. Some of us aspire to travel and adventure more. Others might have goals to practice healthier habits. If any of your resolutions involve spiritual growth, personal development or other forms of self-care, the energy in gemstones can provide inspiration. Take it from Native Americans who have been letting the power of gemstones guide them in the right direction for thousands of years. Let the energy from Mother Earth’s treasures lead the way. 🌎
The Perfect Gem
The gemstones you choose to wear will depend on what energy you’re seeking. Use this guide to help you decide what your next accessory will be.
Turquoise: Prosperity, healing and protection
Turquoise is among the most significant gemstones used by Native American tribes and for good reason! It is often seen adorned on necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, ceremonial attire and even arrows. This is because Turquoise symbolizes prosperity with bountiful harvests, good health and protection from danger. Its color variations also represent the sky and water, so this is the perfect stone for those who want to feel deeply connected with nature and the Earth. There is Blue Turquoise, Green Turquoise, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Kingman Turquoise. As a bonus for those who believe that birthdays hold meaning, it’s also December’s birthstone! 🩵
Lapis: Wisdom, Spirituality and Self-Expression
Lapis has been used by many civilizations since ancient times for more than just jewelry. Its color variations – Lapis Lazuli and Denim Lapis – make it versatile for craftsmanship. It has been incorporated into religious sculptures, crushed up to be used as paint and even made into ordinary items for those with high status. Imagine having a hair comb made from Lapis ~ how beautiful would that be! Lapis is believed to provide spiritual healing and protection for the soul. It can provide mental clarity, inner peace and wisdom in times of hardship. Its energy can also inspire those who wear it to open their mind and heart to love. Those born in September celebrate this powerful gem as their birthstone! 💙
Sterling Silver Orange Spiny Oyster Spirit Horse Pendant Enhancer
Spiny Oyster: Creativity, Resilience and Spiritual Connection
Spiny Oyster shells originate from the Pacific Ocean and hold the history of the sea life that flourish there. Spiny oyster commonly comes in a vibrant orange color, but there are also Red Spiny Oyster and Purple Spiny Oyster gems as well. It nurtures creativity and imagination, making it perfect for artists who are looking for inspiration and ingenuity. Its energy also guides determination to focus and conquer challenges. Additionally, it encourages resilience by helping us create a spiritual connection within ourselves and create unity to connect with others. 🧡
Amazonite: Harmony, Bravery and Compassion
Amazonite is the perfect gemstone for those learning to navigate stressful challenges in life. It has a calm and soothing energy that can help to channel the flow of emotions. Regulating our emotions can help us to find love and compassion, for ourselves and for others. The energy from Amazonite inspires forgiveness, harmony and the courage to have honest communication, even when it is difficult. This inspiration is ideal for those who wish to rekindle relationships and find new perspectives in the upcoming year. 💐
Malachite: Transformation, Serenity and Introspection
Malachite has a long history in the spiritual realm. This gemstone is often recommended for use during meditation because it inspires serenity and awareness. The heightened sense of awareness paired with serene vibrations encourages the person wearing Malachite to find the inner parts of themselves that is yearning for change. Malachite is perfect for those wishing to become a better version of themselves this upcoming year. 💚
More about American West Jewelry by Carolyn Pollack
American West Jewelry is on a journey of our own. Our mission is to create bold statement heirloom pieces that empower women by bonding them across all cultures and down through all generations – grandmothers, mothers and daughters. We design our jewelry in Albuquerque, New Mexico and draw on the diversity of our multi-cultural heritage to craft earrings, bracelets and necklaces that reflect our close connection to Mother Earth, the American Southwest and the beautiful women who adore our brand. 🩵