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The magic of jewels and charms
This book is about the folklore surrounding many aspects of jewelry. The author says that in it will be found "an interesting galaxy of anecdote, research, and information upon a fascinating subject." The book is divided into ten chapters each dealing with a particular type of gem, or, its supposed powers and so on.
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
Excerpts from history and folklore trace the unusual beliefs and uses of gems since ancient times
The Book of the Pearl
DIVThis monumental, profusely illustrated volume by two noted authorities is probably the largest single collection of data on the subject of pearls. Its enormous amount of detailed information covers their origin and history, structure, and form; the pearl fisheries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas; fascinating facts and lore on pearl-culture and pearl-farming; the gem's mystical and medicinal properties; famous pearl collections around the world; and much more. Over 180 illustrations enhance the highly readable text, sure to intrigue any lover of gems. /div
Gems and Precious Stones of North America ...
A popular description of their occurrence, value, history, archaeology and of the collections in which they exist, also a chapter on pearls and on remarkable foreign gems owned in the United States...
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
Excerpts from history and folklore trace the unusual beliefs and uses of gems since ancient times
Rings for the Finger
Wealth of material on rings: the poison-bearing rings of the Borgias, Solomon’s ring, religious uses, healing, methods of ring making. 290 illus.
Shakespeare and Precious Stones
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
America's first professional gemologist is the author of this authoritative study of the folkloric beliefs around precious stones. Drawing on his wide-ranging research into occult and magical properties of gemstones, George Frederick Kunz, produced a definitive work that covers worldwide ideas about precious and semi-precious stones. With tables of correspondences and sections on scrying, astrological and medicinal uses of stones, omens regarding certain stones, and how gemstones were seen historically around the globe, this is a fascinating work of impressive scope.
