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

PEARLS

Full fathom five thy father lies; Of his bones are coral made; Those are pearls that were his eyes. Tempest, Act i, sc. 2, l. 398.
"Comedies", p. 5, col. A, lines 51-33.

PEARLS

She is mine own, And I as rich in having such a jewel As twenty seas, if all their sand were pearl. Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act ii, sc. 4, l. 170.
"Comedies", p. 26, col. B, lines 34-36.

PEARLS

A sea of melting pearl, which some call tears. Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act iii, sc. 1, l. 224.
"Comedies", p. 30, col. B, line 2.

PEARLS

But pearls are fair; and the old saying is, Black men are pearls in beauteous ladies' eyes 'Tis true; such pearls as put out ladies' eyes. Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act v, sc. 2, l. 11.
"Comedies", p. 36, col. B, lines 10-12.

PEARLS

Like sapphire, pearl and rich embroidery Buckled below fair knighthood's bending knee. Merry Wives of Windsor, Act v, sc. 5, l. 75.
"Comedies", p. 51, col. A, lines 65, 66 (last).