{"product_id":"9781787393509","title":"Gem Magic","description":"Author: Raymond Walters\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781787393509\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Welbeck Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 05 Jan 2021\u003cbr\u003ePages: 160 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrecious stones, gems and crystals have been valued throughout history not only for their rarity and expense, but for their mystical properties too. Garnet is rumoured to stimulate the heart, while the pearl offers the protection of the goddess Diana   coral, so-called 'witch-stone', is said to guard against the evil eye, and amethyst is said to prevent drunkenness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGem Magic\u003c\/i\u003e guides the reader through the uses of and stories surrounding a cornucopia of stones. Introducing the inherent properties of dazzling selection of gems, gemologist Raymond Walters describes how each stone is formed and its key properties, what beliefs have been associated with them through history and around the world, and both their scientific and occult uses. Famous stones, both real and mythical, are lyrically described   from the infamous Koh-i-Noor diamond to unicorn horn and bezoar.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46348805570718,"sku":"ADS-9781787393509","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781787393509.jpg?v=1767012840","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781787393509","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}