”;Jewelry & Gems for Self-Discovery”;

By Shakti Carola Navran

Llewellyn Worldwide / $19.50

It's easy to be captivated by pretty, shiny things just for their glimmer and glow, but for Maui jewelry-maker Shakti Carola Navran, gemstones and precious metals also carry the possibility of healing and deep spiritual connection.

Her book begins with an introduction to astrology, birth charts and how to select an appropriate gem for reasons other than how well it might match a favorite outfit.

A pink sapphire, for example, “;connects us with the sweetness of life, unconditional mother's love, making us feel safe and content. When we experience the love we long for, all is right with the world, nothing is missing.”;