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The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description...

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Phenomenal Gems (Gems Exhibiting Phenomena)
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Maharaja Runjit Singh, with Pearls and Gems
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Cardinal Farley’s Ring,—Sapphire with Diamonds
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Gems from the Morgan-Tiffany Collection
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Self-prints of Diamonds, Showing Phosphorescence
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Cross, Attached as Pendant to the Crown of the Gothic King Reccesvinthus (649-672 A.D.)
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Rock-crystal Amulet set in Silver
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Rock-crystal Placque, Ancient Mexican
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Necklaces from Egypt. First Century
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Mosaics of Turquoise and Enamelled Carnelian Beads
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Chalcedony Votive Charm from Mexico
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Curious Altar of Powalawa Indians of Arizona
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Piece of Natural Loadstone for Medicinal Purposes

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The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary, Project Gutenberg eBook #57978

Contents I Superstitions and Their Sources

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