Journal

Virtues Ascribed to Gems in the Middle Ages

Medieval writers treated gemstones as more than ornament, attributing to them powers over health, fate, and the human soul. From lapidaries describing diamonds that repel poison to visions...

Kate Middleton's Engagement Ring: A Royal Gem or Cursed Jewel?

In the illustrious realm of royal jewelry, Prince William's gift of an engagement ring to his wife, Kate Middleton, stands as a symbol of enduring love. However, whispers of a curse surround this p...