Magical vibe to the core
Story by Steve Keenan � Photos by Jenny Harnish
Jaia Lena organizes a display in her jewelry store Ringing Rocks Mint in Fayetteville .
R inging Rocks Mint brings it all back down to the core .
The goal of the Fayetteville-based business is to provide “ earthy , magical vibes , quality jewelry and multi-faceted uplifting energy ,” says owner Gaia Lena .
“ I think my store and my online presence is a very unique expression of life and art that a lot of people take inspiration from ,” Lena said . “ I really just want to lead by example and let people know that , with passion and hard work , they can chase their own dreams and take life by the horns .”
The business offers high quality , high vibration jewelry , mining and more , she says . And , it ’ s been a labor of love .
“ I started Ringing Rocks Mint more than eight years ago as a single mom ,” Lena said . “ It wasn ’ t always so easy , but I ’ ve put in the elbow grease to get the ball rolling .
“ From the start , I have been personally mining my own Herkimer diamonds in New York to set into my jewelry . With help from my husband , Nico , who has invested so much love and time into my art , we have nurtured Ringing Rocks Mint to truly bloom . We just opened up my workshop and storefront in downtown Fayetteville .
“ I am trying to be a beacon of earthy , creative , small-town charm for locals and visitors to enjoy ,” she added . “ Within my cottagey walls you will find my full jeweler ’ s workshop , my jewelry creations , my watercolor prints , some
Jaia Lena and Trey Swartz make custom jewelry with rocks , diamonds and gem stones .
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