The Curious Lore of Precious Stones

Talismans and birth-stones, crystal balls and the High Priest's breastplate — Tiffany's own gem expert gathered every superstition, legend and cure ever credited to a precious stone.

Table of Contents

Superstitions and Their Sources

6 pages

Stones as Talismans and Amulets

9 pages

The Talismanic Use of Special Stones

23 pages

Engraved and Carved Gems as Talismans

12 pages

On Ominous and Luminous Stones

12 pages

Crystal Balls and Crystal Gazing

17 pages

Religious Uses: Pagan, Hebrew, and Christian

27 pages

The High Priest's Breastplate

15 pages

Birth-Stones

12 pages

Planetary and Astral Influences of Precious Stones

8 pages

The Therapeutic Use of Precious Stones

8 pages

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