Raspberry Jade Harmony

Among the books, decks, and stones on 14th Street is this crystal: Raspberry Jade Harmony (shop SKU 368RAS).

Jade in jewelry and carving may be nephrite or jadeite, both tough, fine-grained stones long prized in many cultures. In Chinese and other traditions, jade is associated with harmony, virtue, and protection. Those ideas belong to folklore and personal practice, not to any medical claim.

Natural stones vary in color, clarity, and shape, so the piece you receive will have its own character even when the weight, grade, or size is listed. Raspberry Jade Harmony. A crystal or mineral item matching the material, shape, finish, size, and origin stated in the title.

• SKU: 368RAS

Visit Namaste Bookshop at 2 West 14th Street, just west of Fifth Avenue near Union Square, or order online.