Ocean Dreamer's Jewelry

Peace Stitch Markers

A lovely group of 6 Nephrite Jade Stitch Markers. The end of row marker has a great little Peace charm hanging together with the Jade.

For centuries, Jade was thought to be a single gemstone, but in 1863 two types were recognized: Jadeite and Nephrite. Nephrite is more common, but both types of Jade are tough, fine-grained rocks, suitable for carving. Jade is known as the "dream stone" and a "stone of fidelity". Jade brings realization to ones potential and devotion to ones purpose and is the symbol of tranquillity and wisdom. Jade is also said to promote peace and confidence. It opens the qualities of mercy and compassion for all sentient beings, inspires awareness of the oneness of all that lives. Jade is best known for it’s ability to open and heal the heart; freeing one from anger, selfishness, and greed. Jade soothes the emotions, heals the hips and kidneys, and aids movement on one's life path.

The year 2008 marked the 50th anniversary of the Peace Symbol. This famous icon is as timely now, in the face of all the current conflicts in our world, as it was on February 21, 1958, when Gerald Holtom first designed it. In the 1960's and 70's, the Peace Symbol was an important emblem of the anti-war and counter-culture movements. The Peace Symbol has intentionally never been copyrighted. No one has to get permission or pay a fee to use it. A symbol of freedom, it's free to everyone. I remember seeing the Peace Symbol everywhere when I was in my late teens in the early 1970's. The resurgence of the symbol in design couldn’t be more timely! I've decided to use the 50-year-old Peace Symbol - still relevant, still instantly recognized around the world - in some of my jewelry designs. “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” Dalai Lama

There will be some variance in the stones as each are unique. Fits up to needle size 10. Set of 6. Length-3/4 to 1 inch drop.