Cardinal Gemstones: Precious Gems, Jewels & Minerals
Like other lists of its kind, this list of "precious" or "major" gemstones is arrived at arbitrarily, based partially on historical precedent, and partially on market value.
cardinal [gemstones] (n) an historical/obsolete classification of five gemstones (diamond, emerald, ruby, sapphire and amethyst) considered to be of highest importance or value. Cf precious.
The Cardinal of the Kremlin
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The French Cardinal Richelieu, much impressed with Mazzarino, invited him to Paris. Once in the French capitol it did not take long for Mazzarino to become Richelieu's trusted advisor and confidant.
Aries (Mar. 22 - Apr. 20) - A Cardinal sign with Fire as its element, Aries are known for their self-confidence and their courage. It's no surprise that bloodstone captures their feisty spirit.
Gregory XVI intended to make him a cardinal, but his death and the events that troubled the opening years of the pontificate of Pius IX postponed this honor until 19 December, 1853.
It's the year-round home of cardinals, chickadees, finches, and other birds. Because it's so close to my window feeder, many birds fly between the tree and the feeder.
Amethyst: Talismans and Cardinal Stone
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Amethyst listed in several cultures as one of talismanic stones ...
Cardinal Jules Mazarin, the chief minister of France in the 1600s collected brown diamonds. In 1967, a 115.59 African brown pear shape was discovered. It was reportedly sold in 1983 for $900,000.
Beads with a chevron pattern that are used in cardinals' rosaries.
rose bead
Rose-shaped bead pattern which originated in Venice.
In Europe chevron beads were used in the rosaries of cardinals. The African bead trade lasted from the 1200's through the end of the 1800's and the chevron came to be considered a chief's bead symbolizing absolute power and authority.
Any gemstone that is valued for it's beauty and appearance when cut or faceted and polished, but not one of the "cardinal" or "precious" gemstones (diamond, emerald, ruby or saphire).
Sodalite ...
Most modern-day diamonds are brilliant cut since it maximizes the amount of reflected light from the stone (its natural fire). The brilliant cut was introduced in the 1600's, possibly by Cardinal Mazarin (1602-1661), a politician and lover of gems.
There are four basic gemstones which are considered as cardinal and these are Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds; and these are classified as precious stones.
it was thought to put the wearer in a chaste frame of mind and symbolise trust and piety, the amethyst came to occupy a very prominent position in the ornaments of the Catholic clergy over the centuries. It was the stone of bishops and cardinals; ...
 See also: Jewel, Diamond, Jewelry, Stone, Gemstone
  
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