The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
George Frederick Kunz
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Description
George Frederick Kunz, America's leading gemologist and a Tiffany expert, published The Curious Lore of Precious Stones in 1913. Kunz knew gems as science and as trade. His book gathers the beliefs men and women have hung on stones through the ages.
He treats birthstones, talismans, healing gems, and the omens of opals, pearls, and diamonds, drawing on ancient authors, folklore, and the jeweler's bench. Superstition is reported with a scientist's care and a collector's delight. Science meets folklore on every page. The compendium remains the standard English work on gem lore, read by jewelers and the curious alike.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | George Frederick Kunz |
|---|---|
| COLLECTION | BOOKS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 722 KB |
| LICENSE | Project Gutenberg License |
| RIGHTS | PUBLIC DOMAIN |
| SOURCE | Project Gutenberg |