I love finding out more about crystals and gemstones. I found the following book a really absorbing, and sometimes shocking, read.

Jewels by Victoria Finlay
In Jewels, A Secret History, we are taken across the world in a search for the history of the most popular gemstones. The stories Victoria Finlay uncovers are often surprising and I found it very interesting to learn how the various gems were mined, valued and traded.

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