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The power of gems and charms

"A most interesting work, much valued for its subject matter and the views of its author who states, in the preface, that 'much of the matter in Sections II. and III. is original, and the outcome of years of study and investigation.'​"-​-​Gemology by J. Sinknakas, entry no. 900. "First section on historical charms, ie, jewelry, gems and coins, vases, goblets, weapons, stones, buildings, skulls, animals, and other curious objects supposed to possess inherent supernatural powers. Second section: occult-power jewelry and gems; includes brief chs on stones used in charms, language of precious stones, birthstones, mascots, talismans. Final section: ancient & modern theories on how mystical properties and powers arise and containing a ch on the efficacy of gems as charms."-​-​Gemology by J. Sinkankas, entry no. 900.

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