Eliza Garibian

Stones and Their Stories Eliza Garibian

In this book you'll find etymology of stone names, interesting facts, legends and myths of different cultures about the stones. You'll learn how originated belief in the birthstones, find out your stone and in which way it can help you. Have you seen "mystic" stones, rhinestones, RG, zircon and cubic zirconia and do you know the difference between them? Do you know how carat and karat are different? As a bonus, you'll find also info about Armenian stones and rocks. Have you heard about Ivan Lazarev (Lazaryan) and his direct connection to the Orlov Diamond that belonged to Empress Catherine II? How about the Shah Diamond? Or pearls that have power to breed? If you are still reading, this book is for you!