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Precious stones in the Bible

frequently referred to (1 Kings 10:2; 2 Chronicles 3:6; 9:10; Rev. 18:16; 21:19)

There are about 20 different names of precious stones in the Bible. They are figuratively introduced to denote value, beauty, durability (Song of Songs 5:14; Isa 54:11-12; Lam. 4:7).

STONES:

• diamond
• ruby
• adamant
• agate
• amber
• amethyst
• beryl
• carbuncle
• carnelian (see: sardine stone)
• chalcedony
• chrysoprasus
• coral
• crystal
• emerald
• garnet (see: carbuncle)
• jacinth
• jasper
• lapis lazuli (see: sapphire)
• ligure
• onyx
• opal (see: ligure)
• pearl (also see: bdellium, ruby)
• quartz (see: agate, amethyst, chalcedony, and crystal)
• sapphire
• sardine stone
• sardonyx
• topaz

USES:

• apparel
• ceiling (decoration)
• earrings
• ephod
• forehead
• gate (stones and pearls)
• gift
• nose-jewels
• ring
• High Priest
• breastplate

ALSO SEE

• mine
• goldsmith
• graving
• ouches
• Havilah (a source of bdellium, onyx, and gold)
• Malcam (bejeweled idol)
• Nebuchadnezzar (onyx cameo)
• Sheba (queen brought gift of precious stones)
• treasure houses
• treasure cities
• treasury
• Tyre (its cunning workmen celebrated for their engraving of precious stones)