Recovery Jewelry Addiction Jewelry

Recovery Jewelry, Addiction Jewelry, 12 Step Jewelry

First of all, if you are reading this article because you are in recovery from a drug or alcohol problem - Congratulations!

Addiction is unfortunately, a serious problem and many, many people suffer from issues with substance abuse. The good news is, people can, and do, successfully recover. For some, recovery is a slow process full of trials and tribulations, while others are successful at quitting their drug of choice virtually overnight.

Whether you are newly sober or still struggling, recovery jewelry can be helpful in the process. Obviously jewelry itself cannot keep you sober (don't we wish it were that easy!), however, wearing recovery jewelry can be very beneficial in that it helps to reinforce and serve as a reminder of the desire to remain sober.

There are many types of recovery jewelry. Some types are centered around the very popular Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship.

The most popular AA elements in jewelry are the unity symbol and the camel.

The unity symbol is a circle with a triangle inside. The circle is said to represent the "circle of life" or "circle of AA". The points of the triangle within the circle represent Recovery, Unity, & Service.

The use of the camel charm is significant because it represents the ability to go "one day at a time". The camel can go 24 hours without drinking which makes it an important symbol for those in recovery. There is also a popular verse associated with the camel:

The camel each day goes twice to his knees.
He picks up his load with the greatest of ease.
He walks through the day with his head held high.
And stays for that day, completely dry.

Other jewelry is composed of details that have meaning only to the wearer. These pieces are more private in nature and do not include symbols anyone else would necessarily associate with recovery. Some popular elements to this type of jewelry are symbols like wings, birds, flowers etc. which all represent growth and freedom.

Popular phrases, sayings, or meaningful words can also be found in recovery jewelry. Here are just a few examples of words commonly used:

Faith, Hope, Patience, Integrity, Sober, Recovery, Bliss, and virtually any other word that has meaning to the person wearing the jewelry.

As you can see, recovery jewelry can be highly individual and just as unique as the person wearing it.

Amethyst is the stone most commonly associated with recovery. The ancients used amethyst to ward off drunkeness and intoxication. While I doubt it actually worked, the stone has since been linked to recovery ever since.

Wearing a piece or two of recovery jewelry can give the wearer a boost in confidence and provide a tangible reminder of the desire to remain sober. There are many styles and types of recovery jewelry and a good jewelry designer will work with their customers to create a piece that is unique and special to the person wearing it.

For some one of a kind jewelry designs with an emphasis on recovery be sure to take a look at the jewelry pieces at Lemonberry Studios in California. You will find recovery jewelry at all price points and in many different styles.

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