The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore etc. etc.
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The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
Preface
Contents
Illustrations
I Superstitions and Their Sources
II On the Use of Precious and Semi-Precious Stones as Talismans and Amulets
III On the Talismanic Use of Special Stones36
Agate
Alexandrite
Amber
Amethyst
Beryl
Bloodstone
Carbuncle
Carnelian
Chalcedony
Chrysoberyl
Chrysolite
Chrysoprase
Coral
Diamond
Emerald
Gypsum
Hematite
Jacinth
Jade
Jasper
Jet
Lapis-Lazuli
Loadstone
Malachite
Moonstone
Onyx
Pyrites
Rock-crystal
Ruby
Sapphire
Sard
Serpentine
Topaz
Turquoise
IV On the Use of Engraved and Carved Gems as Talismans
V On Ominous and Luminous Stones
VI On Crystal Balls and Crystal Gazing
VII
Religious Uses of Precious Stones, Pagan, Hebrew, and Christian.
VIII On the High-Priest’s Breastplate
IX Birth-Stones
SENTIMENTS OF THE MONTHS
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
A HINDU LIST OF GEMS OF THE MONTHS437
HEBREW NAMES OF THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC
GEMS OF WEEK DAYS
PHENOMENAL GEMS FOR THE DAYS OF THE WEEK
GEMS OF THE HOURS
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
X Planetary and Astral Influences of Precious Stones
ZODIACAL GEMS
PLANETARY INFLUENCES OF STONES457
FIGURES OF THE PLANETS
ACROSTICS FORMED WITH STONES
GEMS OF COUNTRIES
UNITED STATES STONES
XI On the Therapeutic Use of Precious and Semi-Precious Stones
Diamond
Emerald
Jade
Ruby
Sapphire
Topaz
Bloodstone
Index
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