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

"Shakespeare and Precious Stones" by George Frederick Kunz is an investigation into the presence of jewels in William Shakespeare’s plays and poems, probably from the early 1900s. It aims to explain the Bard's understanding of gems, where they came from, and what they meant during his life, including the stories and meanings connected to them. The book wants to connect Shakespeare's writing to the history and culture of the Elizabethan years. The book starts with an introduction that explains why the author wants to gather and look at all the times precious stones are mentioned in Shakespeare’s work. Kunz points out that these references show not only Shakespeare's writing style but also what people knew and thought about gems back then and how pearls were often used to represent beauty and sorrow.