Opals: The Baddies in Legends and Lore
Opals are gemstones that have been portrayed as true baddies. Wearing opals has been seen as so dangerous, people have actually died. No, really. Not just any people, royal bloodlines. Woah, knowing all of that – would you wear an opal? I’ll help you answer – if you love it, yes you would. Chill, I […]
Aquamarine: The Gem of Mermaids, Seers and Sailors
“The lovely aquamarine, which seems to have come from some mermaid’s treasure house, in the depths of a summer sea, has charms not to be denied.” Pliny the Elder The sea is both a muse and a resource to the world of jewellery. You get pearls. You get shells. You get seaglass. Then comes inspiration […]
Turquoise in Legends and Lore
If cold December gave you birth, The month of snow and ice and mirth, Place on your hand the Turquoise blue, Success will bless you if you do. Encyclopedia of Superstitions, Folklore and the Occult Sciences of the World Vol 1 (Chicago 1903) p.13 Imagine painting a whole city blue. If you have been to […]