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 Stones of His Time Came from

by George Frederick Kunz

AGATE (CAMEO)

In shape no bigger than an agate-stone On the forefinger of an alderman. Romeo and Juliet, Act i, sc. 4, l. 55.
"Tragedies", p. 57, col. A, lines 20, 21.

AMBER

Her amber hair for foul hath amber quoted. Love's Labour's Lost, Act iv, sc. 3, l. 87.
"Comedies", p. 133, col. A, line 52.

AMBER

With amber bracelets, beads, and all this knavery. Taming of the Shrew, Act iv, sc. 3, l. 58.
"Comedies", p. 223, col. B, line 62.

AMBER

Their eyes purging thick amber and plum-tree gum. Hamlet, Act ii, sc. 2, l. 201.
"Tragedies", p. 261, col. B, line 42.

CORAL

Of his bones are coral made. The Tempest, Act i, sc. 2, l. 397.
"Comedies", p. 5, col. A, line 54.