The Curious Lore of Precious Stones

A Compendium of Gemstone Folklore, Superstitions and Mysticism

Author: George Frederick Kunz Series: Mystic Archives

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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.

About the Author

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.