Gemstones are sorted here into four groups, precious, quartz and chalcedony, semi-precious and organic, and each is traced through its history and the stories attached to it.
Alongside the identification material, the volume records talismanic, astrological and healing beliefs that have gathered around particular stones, and profiles famous specimens such as the 1,404 carat Star of Adam sapphire and the Hope Diamond with its reputation for misfortune. Illustration runs throughout, which matters for a subject where colour and cut carry the argument.
A quick orientation:
• Four-part arrangement covering precious, quartz, semi-precious and organic stones
• Folklore, astrology and traditional attributions recorded alongside the geology
• Profiles of individual famous jewels, including the Hope Diamond
• Heavily illustrated, with colour used to separate varieties
Of use to collectors, jewellery students and readers drawn to the cultural history of stones; the healing traditions described are historical material, and health questions belong with a qualified professional. Available at Boipoka.
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