Sunday, October 11, 2009

Jacinth

Jacinth: Jacinth is a red zircon. It shares it etymology with hyacinth.
I displayed a few amulets and rings of amber, jacinth, and sardonyx, known cures for deadly fevers, and for those who could not afford gemstones, genuine or otherwise.
A Book for Today: Company of Liars by Karen Maitland

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