Which Precious Stone Are You?

Jewels, says the book, have been “the gifts and ransoms of kings, the causes of devastating wars” — so it matters which one you are. Seven questions, judged strictly by the standards of 1909. Your verdict comes with the lore to back it up, and a link to send a friend so they can be judged too.

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