The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
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- 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
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1. The Curious Lore of Precious Stones2. Preface3. Illustrations4. I Superstitions and Their Sources5. II On the Use of Precious and Semi-Precious Stones as Talismans and Amulets6. III On the Talismanic Use of Special Stones367. III On the Talismanic Use of Special Stones36 (continued 2)8. IV On the Use of Engraved and Carved Gems as Talismans9. V On Ominous and Luminous Stones10. VI On Crystal Balls and Crystal Gazing11. VII12. VIII On the High-Priest’s Breastplate13. IX Birth-Stones14. X Planetary and Astral Influences of Precious Stones15. XI On the Therapeutic Use of Precious and Semi-Precious Stones16. Index