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Precious Stones: The Meaning of Stones and How to Use Them by Jackie Guerra From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-508

Over time across continents and cultures, gemstones have taken on metaphysical properties. In the final segment host Jackie Guerra talks about some of these characteristics and show jewelry designed with the owner's needs in mind.

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Host Jackie Guerra shares the meanings of several stones.

The Meaning of Stones and How to Use Them

• Amethyst -- protects and heals.

• Moonstone -- sacred to the moon goddess, and they create joy and peace.

• Pearl -- keeps women in harmony with their body's rhythms and keep hormones in balance.

• Ruby -- gives confidence and self-esteem to the wearer.

• Green Agate -- corresponds to someone who is compassionate, generous, has good fortune and a keen sense of justice.

• Coral -- teaches us to value life and the importance of creatures and plants living in harmony.

• Gold -- masculine, relates to the sun.

• Silver -- feminine, relates to the moon.

• Hematite -- grounding.

• Onyx -- repels negativity, supports rationality.

• Unakite -- from South Carolina -- heals separation, alienation, feelings of abandonment.

• Rose Quartz -- is the love stone -- it brings love to the wearer.

• Garnet -- is a great protector from evil, from bad dreams.

Jackie's Tip: Consider the properties of stones when designing and giving jewelry.

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