Meaningful Bracelets Built with Joy

Stones, Wood, & Metal

Stones.  Many cultures and religions use stone to symbolize the divine. Today, many individuals are simply striving for divine wisdom.  It seems only natural to associate wisdom with a substance that is so permanent; a substance that endures age through age. We collectively strive to make the good things like love, patience, compassion and hard work, last and in doing so, we mimic these steadfast rocks and stones that have seen it all and remain standing.

Metal.  Throughout the history of humanity, metallurgy and spiritual alchemy have gone hand in hand. Metals were believed to create spiritual connection and every metal carried special significance. Alchemists believed that each element had a physical representation and also a philosophical meaning.  

Wood.   Trees of every description have carved themselves into our mythologies in an enduring way.  For example, Native American teachings speak of trees as 'The Standing People'.  These Native teachings speak of the special lessons and gifts each Standing Person has to give humankind.  Throughout history, people in every nation of chosen particular woods for purposes being mindful of it's mythic or spiritual properties.    

DougieFree crafts bracelets that are beautiful.  However, what is even more important than how the piece looks is the meaning it carries.  The stones, metals and woods used are thoughtfully combined and hold deep, even sacred, meaning.  Each can be customized with a unique look and story.  Perfect as a gift to express what someone means to you. 

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Meaning of Turquoise and Copper

Turquoise is perhaps the oldest stone in man's history, the talisman of kings, shamans, and warriors.

Turquoise is a stone of protection, strong and opaque, yet soothing to the touch, healing to the eye, as if carved from an azure heaven and slipped to earth.

Copper is ruled by the planet Venus. It is one of the oldest metals and copper metallurgy has flourished in different cultures, including the Middle Eastern, Asian, Central & South American and Native American.

Copper embodies the nurturing aspect of women and their youthfulness. It is associated with the matters of love & lust, and symbolizes characteristics like charisma, feminine beauty, artistic creativity, affection, caring and balance. It is a healing metal that teaches about living a fulfilling life.

Meaning of Mookaite

Mookaite is an Australian Jasper of bold, earthy beauty with a fiery fusion of red and yellow energies. It carries an invigorating frequency of strength and vitality. An Aboriginal Mother Earth stone, it is gaining in popularity throughout the world for its healing capacity, and for empowering one to feel and connect with the electromagnetic energy currents of the Earth. It enables one to utilize these positive energies to increase one’s will and focus one’s personal power. Mookaite promotes an ageless spirit willing to accept change and seek new experiences, and awakens one’s natural instincts in knowing the right direction to take. 

Meaning of Mahogany & Tibetan Prayer Wood Beads w Lava Stones

Mahogany is a symbol of strength and endurance.

Tibetan Prayer Beads are a reminder to be present.

Lava Stone is a grounding  that strengthens one's connection to Mother Earth. It provides strength and courage and stability through times of change.