Shakespeare and Precious Stones - Treating of the Known References of Precious Stones in Shakespeare's Works, with Comments as to the Origin of His Material, the Knowledge of the Poet Concerning Precious Stones, and References as to Where the Precious Sto by George Frederick Kunz
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EMERALD
The deep-green emerald, in whose fresh regard Weak sights their sickly radiance do amend. _Idem_, l. 213. ROCK-CRYSTAL But hers through which the crystal tears gave light, Shone like the moon in water seen by night. "Venus and Adonis", l. 491. D iii, l. 16, 17. ROCK-CRYSTAL Nor thy soft hands, sweet lips, and crystal eyne. "Venus and Adonis", l. 633. E ii, l. 15. ROCK-CRYSTAL The crystal tide that from her two cheeks fair In the sweet channel of her bosom dropt. |
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