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The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones

Chapter 3: ILLUSTRATIONS
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A comprehensive exploration of the physical, chemical, historical, and talismanic aspects of gems and minerals, combining contemporary scientific descriptions with accounts of ancient and occult beliefs. Early chapters survey historical lore, biblical and astrological associations including the ephod and breastplate, and myths about individual gems. The bulk consists of alphabetized entries on specific stones detailing appearance, composition, purported influences, and places of origin, plus chapters on famous specimens, opals and pearls, heraldic uses, and practical classifications. Illustrated specimens and interpretive charts support discussions of gem properties, zodiacal correspondences, and ideas of transmutation.

ILLUSTRATIONS

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The Great Opal—The Flame Queen (In colour) Frontispiece
 
  Kelsey I. Newman Collection.    
 
Rare Opals (In colour) 40
 
  Kelsey I. Newman Collection.    
 
Hieroglyphics 55
 
A Perfect Specimen of the English Gold Noble (1344) 96
 
  In the Kelsey I. Newman Collection. Traditionally stated to have been made from Alchemical Gold.    
 
Large Scarab 106
 
  William Howat Collection.    
 
Rare Scarab of Rameses II—a Famous Pharaoh of the Bible 106
 
  Mrs. C. G. King’s Collection.    
 
Rare Antique Scarab of Black Jasper 106
 
  Talismanic Charm—Mercury, Guardian of Sailors.    
  Mrs. C. G. King’s Collection.    
 
Tabellæ Corellatæ 177
 
Gazing Crystal on Dragon Stand 180
 
  Presented to the Author by the late Judge Casey of Victoria, Australia.    
 
Horoscope of Kruger 198
 
Horoscope of Isabella II 199
 
Horoscope of Nicholas II 208
 
Horoscope of James II 212
 
Inspiration 262
 
  Marble group in Central Hall, Art Institute, Chicago. Signed—Kathleen Beverly Robinson. Memorial to Florence Jane Adams. Presented by Friends and Pupils of Mrs. Adams, 1915.    
  By Kind Permission of The Art Institute of Chicago.    
 
Antique Moss Agate Patch Box 268
 
  Mrs. W. R. Furlong’s Collection.    
 
Moss Agate Basket 268
 
  William Howat Collection.    
 
Old Maiori Charm of Greenstone Known as Hei Tiki 274
 
Venus, Cupid, and the Graces—A Sardonyx Cameo by Cerbara 284
 
  Newton Robinson Collection.    
  Sold at Christie’s, London, in 1909.    
 
The Argonauts Consulting Hygiea 284
 
  Large and Rare Cameo.    
  Kelsey I. Newman Collection.    
 
Opals of Wonderful Colour (In colour) 288
 
  Kelsey I. Newman Collection.    
 
Horoscope of Alfonzo XII 297
 
Other Aspects of the Great Opal—The Flame Queen (In colour) 300
 
  Kelsey I. Newman Collection.    
 
Small Necklet of Perfect Oriental Pearls 310
 
  Kelsey I. Newman Collection.    
 
Horoscope of Mary of Scotland 318
 
Horoscope of Elizabeth of England 319
 
Horoscope of Henry VIII of England 349
 
Beautiful Colour Gems (In colour) 360
 
  Kelsey I. Newman Collection.    
 
Specimen of Rough Turquoise (In colour) 390
 
  Victoria, Australia    
 
Horoscope of Shakespeare 402
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