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

Once more the ruby-colour'd portal open'd. "Venus and Adonis", l. 451.
D ii, verso, l. 1.

RUBY

Of paled pearls and rubies red as blood. "Lover's Complaint", l. 198.

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