YOU want to shake off last year’s bad vibes and step into 2017 with clean new energy. If you love fashion, how about auspicious jewelry with precious gems, gold and Swarovsky crystals to enhance your personal prosperity energy?
On Instagram I found The Kismet Shop and started browsing their pretty bracelets. There were several that caught my fancy—not at all cheesy—and, let’s just say, fit my needs, too.
Luckily, I was able to set an appointment with one of its owners, Juvvy de Leon, and we talked about how a simple bracelet gift turned into a fascination, that later became the inspiration to a business venture in October 2016.
“May idea na ako about crystal bracelets, but I was not that interested until someone gave me one. So I started reading up about them, and before I knew it, I was buying more and more,” said Juvvy.
It could have been fate that led her, a friend and her sister-in-law to set up an online store called The Kismet Shop, from the Turkish word meaning “destiny.”
Juvvy de Leon
“We can customize a bracelet based on your birthday, or what you want to achieve this year, be it success, abundance, good health or love,” she said.
Or, if you’re undecided which crystals to string together for your bracelet, Juvvy says, “The crystal would choose you, like fate is telling you that you will need it sooner or later.
“Especially during displays where maraming magaganda, pero there will be a specific stone that will capture your attention. You may not need it yet, but later you will realize why it has called you.”
Curious, I sat in front of the crystals Juvvy laid out before me and examined them one by one.
I swear that I was drawn to a clear blue stone I learned was topaz, which turns out to be the writer’s stone. Talk about destiny.
According to chakra index, the color blue helps an individual’s communication, and how one expresses his or her views and opinions.
Royal Lapis Lazuli bracelet with 10k gold charms and lucky feng shui charms (made of lapis lazuli also): elephant for wisdom and strength, lotus flowers for harmony and peace, and wealth jars to steer in good luck, fortune and wealth.
While it’s easy to asume that these lucky charms do work, luck is pure luck, and nothing beats hard work, discipline and good dealings to be blessed in your work and relationships.
To know more, visit their Instagram @the.kismet.shop or call 0917- 5042623 and 0923-6686388.
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Jade Beads Bracelet
Pi Yao bracelet with Madagascar Rose Quartz, Jade and Freshwater Pearls (all beads are in size 12mm and up). “The Pi Yao or Pi Xie is a mystical creature that is particularly powerful and auspicious. It is said to have a voracious appetite that is infinite. The interesting part is that the Pi Yao does not have an anus, which means things only go in but never come out. On top of that, the Piyao as directed by the Jade Emperor is only able to eat gold and silver. It is therefore a favorite must-have for businessmen and merchants who want money to come in and not spill out a dime. It is no wonder that Pi Yao can often be seen in banks, casinos, foreign exchange markets and finance companies in Oriental countries.”
Blue Apatite is a dual-action stone, known for its positive use of personal power to achieve goals. It clears away confusion, apathy or negativity. It is also a motivational stone, promoting independence and gunning for your ambitions. (from crystalvaults.com). Love lock and key, on the other hand, symbolizes love loyalty and security in your relationship.
For those born in the Year of the Dragon: Orange Carnelian (leadership, wisdom, decision-making), Rutilated Quartz (amplify thoughts, boost creativity), Green Aventurine Infinity 8 charm (well-being and emotional calm, good fortune), with small Peridot beads (lessen stress), and Botswana Agate beads (“Change Stone” as it is said to be beneficial in handling change in a positive way)