The curious lore of precious stones : being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination ; crystal gazing, birthstones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary
Kunz's 1913 Philadelphia and London study of gems catalogues the folklore, superstitions, medicinal uses and talismanic beliefs attached to precious stones, written for collectors and general readers of its era. Its photographs and woodcuts show a Japanese crystal ball on a bronze dragon stand, a pearl dealer's woodcut, a cherub-hung ring, and a Dr. Dee mirror stone and obsidian mirror, offering designers period objects with strong sculptural silhouettes and occult symbolism.
