RAW IS INTERESTING
The sight of a raw gemstone is disappointing. Not a hint of glare, not a flicker of fire, nor the weakest play of colors! Ot - shapeless pebble with often rough, matt surface, generally opaque, nothing particularly distinctive …
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STONES OF LUCK
STONES OF LUCK
Astrologers also contributed to the popularity of gemstones in antiquity and the Middle Ages. They argued, that it is easy to secure the favor of fate, if a stone is worn that corresponds to the sign of the zodiac or the month, in which you were born.…
“Supernatural” properties of gemstones
The interest in stones has increased, when various supernatural properties began to be attributed to them, influencing the fate of their owners. In time, even a large amount of science was developed on the subject. The learned books have appeared, in which you could read, what stone to use in …
Precious stones already before 10 000 years
Indian archaeologists say, on the basis of excavations, that in India and Burma, men and women decorated themselves with precious stones before 10 000 years. Chalcedony and jade were particularly popular at that time, which was relatively easy in this area. The diamonds came out …
KING ZYGMUNT'S HOBBY
KING ZYGMUNT'S HOBBY
Polish kings also spared no effort and money, to possess jewels worthy of their power. The crown of Bolesław the Bold, which was later lost, was modest. Władysław Łokietek ordered a new one to be prepared, of pure gold, richly inlaid with precious stones. He had what …
THE MIRACLES OF THE ROYAL TREASURES
THE MIRACLES OF THE ROYAL TREASURES
Thus, rulers and their courtiers competed in collecting precious stones, burdening - of course - with the costs of acquiring them to his subjects. Especially rich in diamonds, rubies and emeralds were the courts of Persian chess (in Europe they were talked about: …
GIFTS OF HELL
GIFTS OF HELL
In the past, it was impossible to explain the origin of the stones, looking like gifts from heaven against the plain gray rocks, or rather - hell. So - depending on the country and local religious beliefs - this was the lineage they were given. In Persia …
Beautiful gemstones are rare. This is especially true for larger stones, whose value is very high. The rarity of individual stones in nature greatly affects their value and price. Sometimes beautiful and durable grenades, which belong to the minerals …