Gemstone the stone such as color zoning (the uneven distribution of coloring within a gem) and asteria (star effects). The Greeks, for example, greatly valued asteria gemstones, which were regarded as powerful love charms, and Helen of Troy was known to have worn star-corundum. Aside from the diamond, the ruby, sapphire, emerald, pearl (not, strictly speaking, a gemstone), and opal have also been considered to be precious. Up to the discoveries of bulk amethyst in Brazil in the 19th century, amethyst was considered a "precious stone" as well, going back to ancient Greece. Even in the last century certain stones such
The World Is Stone The World Is Stone "The World Is Stone" is a single by American singer, Cyndi Lauper. This is the English version of the French song "Le Monde est stone" (1978), which was part of the "Starmania" musical and has been most notably associated with Fabienne Thibeault, Marie Carmen and Céline Dion. The song was composed by Michel Berger. The original French lyrics were written by Luc Plamondon, and the song was adapted to English by Tim Rice. It is a ballad from the "Tycoon" soundtrack. On the single the B-side was a song entitled, "You Have to Learn to Live