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

America's first professional gemologist is the author of this authoritative study of the folkloric beliefs around precious stones. Drawing on his wide-ranging research into occult and magical properties of gemstones, George Frederick Kunz, produced a definitive work that covers worldwide ideas about precious and semi-precious stones. With tables of correspondences and sections on scrying, astrological and medicinal uses of stones, omens regarding certain stones, and how gemstones were seen historically around the globe, this is a fascinating work of impressive scope.

Author: George Frederick Kunz

Publisher: Sirius Entertainment

Publication Date: Sep 03, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 1398844861

ISBN-13: 9781398844865