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| [713] Power and Magic of Gemstones - Jewels Promise Good Fortune and Health |
When the Babylonians observed the passage of the heavenly bodies across the firmament many thousands of years ago and believed that they had discovered the secrets of their effects on the fate of human beings, this also marked the dawning age in which gemstones were seen as bringers and guarantors of health and happiness. Their unusual colors and their scarcity certainly contributed to the fact that magic powers were attributed to gemstones in various, independent cultures as humanity emerged... (2005)
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| [132] Ruby the king of gems |
Like many gems, rubies are known by several names. One of its earliest titles was ratnaraj, which is Sanskrit for "king of gems." Another early name was carbuncle. At a time when gems were classified by colors only, carbuncle was the name given to all red gems, including rubies. The current word, ruby, is derived from the Latin word for red....
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| [131] Special Reflections or how gemstones get their colors |
My cats like to participate in most of my activities. Their "assistance" generally involves batting supplies off my desk. When they sit and stare at me, it's easy to see how one of my favorite gemstones, cat's-eye chrysoberyl, got its name.... (2001)
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| [128] The Lore of Emeralds |
Long associated with Spring and birth, gloriously green emeralds have an extensive history of healing and supernatural powers. Green is Nature's most soothing color, and early physicians instructed their patients to look through pieces of emerald to ease fatigue and treat eye diseases.... (2001)
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| [108] There Is More Than One Way to Choose A Birthstone |
"My birthstone is emerald," a potential customer recently told me. "But I don't like green," she continued, "so I never buy gemstones." Do we, and our customers, have choices when it comes to selecting a birthstone? What can we do when we don't like or can't afford the gemstone assigned to our month of birth? What should we suggest to our customers when they ask for help in selecting the "right" birthstone?.... (1996)
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