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The ability ancient
goldsmiths amazes me. To make such an intricate item with basic tools, would
have taken many years to master.
Oman, British Rings 800-1914: the virtues attributed to sapphires at this period range from medical to magical. 'The sapphire, having the colour of the heavens, is worthy of the finger of a King, comforts the heart, expels envy, detects fraud and witchcraft and obtains esteem from the Lord of the wearer'. Sapphires were thought particularly appropriate for clerics. Diameter 20mm, size U. |
