Carbuncle Quotes

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“The carbuncle (cabochon garnet) served to furnish light to certain great serpents or dragons when old age had enfeebled their eyes. They constantly carried these magical stones between their teeth, only dropping them when it was necessary to eat or drink.”
― Louis Dieulafait, Diamonds and Precious Stones: A Popular Account of Gems