GEM SUPERSTITIONS.
Most precious stones have some superstitious belief attached to them. A, piece of agate worn on the person is, supposed to be a safeguard against lightning. The beryl was formerly held to, promote- happiness between man and wife. The- turquoise is said to be a protection against falls and sudden injuries. The topaz was highly prized on account of its, supposed magical powers of dispelling enchantments and calming frenzy. The green emerald is held in high esteem by, the Peruvians, many of whom believe that the mines whence emeralds are extracted are guarded, by terrible giants and dragons. Perhaps moro superstiion attaches itself to the opal nowadays han to any other stone. On the other* hand he people of long ago considered that tins tieiy gem had the power of. rendering its. owner lovable, and of be j stowing on Mm or her the gift of invisi-
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16169, 4 March 1916, Page 6 (Supplement)
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