Diamonds and Precious Stones Quotes

“The carbuncle (cabochon garnet) served to furnish light to certain great serpents or dragons when old age had enfeebled their eyes. They constantly carried these magical stones between their teeth, only dropping them when it was necessary to eat or drink.”
― Louis Dieulafait, Diamonds and Precious Stones: A Popular Account of Gems

“It is a curious spectacle to see a magnificent blue sapphire lose in the night all its glories while a poor trinket of aquamarine not only retains all its effect, but even seems to gain brilliancy.”
― Louis Dieulafait, Diamonds and Precious Stones a Popular Account of Gems