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SECTION 7 • Jewelry<br />
SECTION 7<br />
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JEWELRY<br />
In the ancient Vedic tradition, jewelry was valued not only for its<br />
radiant beauty but for the healing properties of the gemstones,<br />
precious metals, and other natural elements it contained. The<br />
ayurvedic sages prescribed the use of various gems as a subtle<br />
treatment for restoring balance to the body, mind, and spirit. For<br />
example, gold is considered a warming metal that when worn next to<br />
the skin can help counter excess cold and invigorate the bodymind.<br />
Silver is a cooling metal that balances a tendency to overheating<br />
and irritability. Sandalwood, which is often used to create beads for<br />
necklaces, bracelets, and malas, has a fresh, soothing aroma and is<br />
considered very grounding and balancing.
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