First published in 1913, this book explores the cultural significance of gemstones throughout history and across various cultures. Kunz, a renowned gemologist, offers a wealth of information on the properties of different stones, as well as their symbolic meanings and uses in folk medicine, divination, and other practices. He draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, folklore, and his own extensive experience as a collector and...
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