Nature's Bounty - The World's Most Famous Gems

Gemstones have exerted a powerful influence over mankind ever since they were first unearthed. It was not just their colour, brilliance or sparkle that captured the imagination of our ancestors. Each gemstone was also believed to possess remarkable healing properties, and magical powers to cure any and everything from a stomach ache to a broken heart. Kings and queens wore them as symbols of power; religious heads wore them as symbols of divine authority and the commoners lusted after them. This article dives into the rich history of the most famous examples.
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