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Phenomenal Gems (Gems Exhibiting Phenomena) Frontispiece.
Maharaja Runjit Singh, with Pearls and Gems 42
Cardinal Farley’s Ring,—Sapphire with Diamonds 104
Gems from the Morgan-Tiffany Collection 107
Self-prints of Diamonds, Showing Phosphorescence 170
Cross, Attached as Pendant to the Crown of the Gothic King Reccesvinthus (649-672 A.D.) 293
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Rock-crystal Amulet set in Silver 10
Rock-crystal Placque, Ancient Mexican 10
Necklaces from Egypt. First Century 20
Mosaics of Turquoise and Enamelled Carnelian Beads 26
Necklaces from Egypt 37
African Agate Charms 54
Amber Ornaments 58
Chalcedony Votive Charm from Mexico 65
Curious Altar of Powalawa Indians of Arizona 65
Kabyle Jewelry 68
Jasper Pendant 93
Piece of Natural Loadstone for Medicinal Purposes 93
Aragonite Pendant 93
Obsidian Mask, from the Fayoum, Egypt 99
Turquoise Necklace, Thibet 110
Phoenician Scarab, with Engraved Scorpion 123
Ancient Babylonian Cylinder Impression, Bearing Figures of the God Nebo and a Worshipper, and Symbols of Sun and Moon 123
A Small Jade Celt Engraved with Gnostic Inscriptions in the Fourth Century 123
Moss Agate Mocha Stones, Hindoostan 132
Agates Used as Votive Charms and Set in Rings 149
Rock-crystal Ball Penetrated by Crystals of Rutile 176
Glass Ball, Perforated and Mounted in Metal 183
Ball of Jet, Perforated and Mounted in Metal 183
Eye Agate, Showing a Number of Circular Markings 183
Dr. Dee’s Shew Stone 190
Obsidian Mirror, with Native Textile String 190
Rock-crystal Spheres and Natural Cross 196
Babylonian Cylinders and Persian Beads 204
Rock-crystal Spheres with Japanese Mountings 209
Crystal Ball, Supported by Bronze Dragon 217
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