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I don’t review jewelry often, but when I got the opportunity to try out the lokai bracelet with beads containing mud from the Dead Sea and water from Mt. Everest, I just couldn’t say no.
The story of lokai started when Steven Izen’s Grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Suddenly, Steven found himself overwhelmed by sadness and grief, but at the same time he felt immense gratitude for where he was in his life. That was when he decided to give a physical form to his feelings, and nearly three years later, after countless hours of research and development the lokai bracelet was born. Life is marked by highs and lows. And without one, we could not appreciate the other. The lokai bracelet is a constant reminder that no matter how far the scale tips in one direction, you should always strive for balance.
Why lokai?
Contrary to popular belief, the company wasn’t named after a Star Trek character 🙂 It is merely a reworded Hawaiian word “lokahi” which means “unity” or “to blend opposites”, in other words it means harmony and balance of all things. A very fitting name for this bracelet, indeed. You can read more about “lokahi” here, and, mind you, it’s more complicated than the traditional yin-yang.
The bracelet features three types of beads:
- The black bead contains authentic Dead Sea mud, sourced from the lowest point on Earth. It represents Hope, and reminds us to accept the low parts in life.
- The white bead contains water from Mt. Everest, the highest point on Earth, and some of that water is fused into the silicone mixture itself, which ensures the water is always in the bead in some form, since the material is porous and the water will eventually evaporate. It represents Humility, and reminds us to be modest even when we are on top of the world.
- The clear beads are made of silicone. They represent Clarity in times of joy and sadness.
The bracelet is made of high quality silicone beads, so it’s essentially waterproof and can be worn to the pool, beach, gym, in the shower etc. It comes in three sizes: Small, Medium and Large. As you can see, I got the large one, and I really don’t remember if I could pick my own size or not when I agreed to review it. I have tiny 6″ wrists, so of course it was too big for me, but I still enjoyed wearing it because it doesn’t slip off easily.
I wanted to cut open my bracelet to see for myself if it really contains the mud and the water, but looks like somebody already posted pictures on Instagram, and they found out that the beads do in fact contain mud.
To support the lokai message connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.You can purchase your own bracelet here, 10% of all proceeds go to local charities.
Have you heard of lokai before? Do you like jewelry with a meaning?
lokai graciously provided another bracelet for one of my lucky readers, all you need to do is enter below for a chance to win it.
Good luck!
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I think the idea of this jewelry is great, just thinking of it is really relaxing.
Wearing jewelery with meaning is very special and different. If a jewelery has a specific meaning each time you wear it, you’ll think of that and it makes you happy all over again (well, at least for me). I love the whole idea and concept of this bracelet, esp the black bead! <3
this is really cool, but kinda weird… I like the concept of the bracelet… makes me think i’m wearing jewellery for a reason (:
I love the idea! Makes wearing jewelry more meaningful!
What a neat idea.
Very interesting idea…I like jewelry with meaning.
Love it. What an awesome idea to turn a challenge into something beautiful!
wow very interesting, I have never heard of anything like this before.
That’s such a cool concept for a bracelet! And I love that it’s waterproof.
Anything that has a substantial meaning behind it is a go in my book. I really enjoy when products are created to promote awareness or support a cause. This is too cute!
I think most jewelry pieces have some kind if meaning! And as for me chances are if something has a meaning it usually sticks around a lot longer than the pieces that don’t 🙂
Thank you for the giveaway
Anja
http://www.thecanadianprincipessa.blogspot.ca
I love the idea behind it!
Emily xo
http://daisylocks.blogspot.com/
For years I’ve worn a cuff engraved with “Not all who wander are lost” It was from a low point in my life and reminds me to keep going.
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Very interesting product! I don’t like the use of the dead sea in products even though this isn’t salt I probably wouldn’t purchase it but the thought behind it is quite lovely. I like the idea that a piece of jewellery has a meaning, which is also why I like to pick it up when I travel as it always has that memory attached 🙂
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I like how adding meaning to jewelry can remind you of an intention each time you look at it. It makes you more conscious of what you’re doing in your life! It reminds me of Energy Muse, since all their pieces are supposed to remind you of an intention you set.
~Mary @ ((little fat notebook))
This is amazing! If I win this I will give it to my best friend. She could totally use something like this.
I had never heard of lokai before reading your post. I do like jewelry with meaning behind it!
I love the idea of wearing something with such profound meaning! Its so easy to get caught up in the little things and with all the information at our fingertips its not hard to get overwhelmed! Thank you for the opportunity to win this!
beyond amazing bracelet!
What an amazing story behind the bracelet! Love it!!
I love the idea of wearing jewelry with meaning behind it!
everything is better when it means something
Those with a passion for all creatures great and small may well appreciate an animal pendant as a gift, to remind them of their favorite mammal. Kitty cats and dolphins tend to be popular choices and make great bracelets for girls presents for kids, young and old.i like it.