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Bahadur.A Handbook Of Precious Stones



Book Name: A Handbook Of Precious Stones



Author: Bahadur



published: 1881



Precious stones have been known from ancient times. Early man appreciated the beautiful in nature, such as coloured berries, attractive shells, brightly coloured pebbles, etc., and used them for personal adornment. Countries in the eastern hemisphere were the first to use precious stones or gems, dating back to 100000-75000 B.C. There are many circumstances that point to India as their birthplace. Mention is made of gems and jewels in the earliest Hindu writings. The Vedas have references to places illuminated by rubies and diamonds. Precious stones play a very prominent part in Hindu mythology, in Hindu traditions, poems and legends. In their two great epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata, kings and people are said to have decorated themselves with stones and pearls. The Phoenicians brought precious stones and jewels to Egypt and Greece from the East.

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Bahadur.A Handbook Of Precious Stones.

NOVEMBER BIRTHSTONE - CITRINE


Citrine Gemstone

COMMEMORATIVE EVENT - 13th Anniversary
KEYWORDS - Success, Abundance, Personal Power
ALSO KNOWN AS - Merchant's stone, Success stone
COLORS - Pale yellow to brown
OCCURRENCE - Brazil
COLOR ZONING - Tiger stripes or Zebra stripes

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