The Curious Lore of Precious Stones: A Compendium of Gemstone Folklore, Superstitions and Mysticism

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George Frederick Kunz

The Curious Lore of Precious Stones

A Compendium of Gemstone Folklore, Superstitions and Mysticism

George Frederick Kunz

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Arcturus
30 September 2024

Folklore, myths & legends; Crystals & colour-healing

Series: Mystic Archives

Delve into the magical realm of gemstones with George Frederick Kunz's comprehensive work, presented in a luxurious hardback gift edition with gilded page edges. Kunz, America's first professional gemologist, explores the occult and magical properties of gemstones, covering worldwide beliefs. From scrying to astrological and medicinal applications, and historical perspectives, this treasury offers a fascinating glimpse into the mystical allure of gemstones. Adorned with ivory pages, patterned endpapers, and a gold embossed cover, it's part of the Mystic Archives series, known for its beautiful presentation and exploration of esoteric arts.

By: George Frederick Kunz
Imprint: Arcturus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 183mm, Spine: 33mm
ISBN: 9781398838550
ISBN 10: 1398838551
Series: Mystic Archives
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 30 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 6 I. SUPERSTITIONS AND THEIR SOURCES 8 II. ON THE USE OF PRECIOUS AND SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES AS TALISMANS AND AMULETS 24 III. ON THE TALISMANIC USE OF SPECIAL STONES 50 IV. ON THE USE OF ENGRAVED AND CARVED GEMS AS TALISMANS 96 V. ON OMINOUS AND LUMINOUS STONES 120 VI. ON CRYSTAL BALLS AND CRYSTAL GAZING 146 VII. RELIGIOUS USES OF PRECIOUS STONES, PAGAN, HEBREW, AND CHRISTIAN 182 VIII. ON THE HIGH-PRIEST'S BREASTPLATE 222 IX. BIRTH-STONES 248 X. PLANETARY AND ASTRAL INFLUENCES OF PRECIOUS STONES 276

George Frederick Kunz (1856-1932) was a prominent American gemologist who was responsible for many advances in the gem and mineral world, including identifying a new colour of spodumene that was named kunzite in his honour. He heavily influenced New York jeweller Charles Lewis Tiffany to produce his first semi-precious green tourmaline line of jewellery for his company Tiffany & Co. From the age of 24, and for the remainder of his life, Kunz served as gemstone expert for the iconic New York jeweller. His classic work, The Curious Lore of Precious Stones, remains a must-read work for anyone interested in the beauty and mythology of precious gems.