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
William S. Bishop William S. Bishop William S. Bishop (ca. 1804 - June 6, 1863 Rochester, Monroe County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Monroe Co.) in 1839. He was District Attorney of Monroe County from 1847 to 1850. On February 25, 1851, he married Ann Cornelia Rochester (1808–1893), daughter of Assemblyman Nathaniel Rochester (1752–1831). He was a member of the New York State Senate (27th D.) in 1854 and 1855. He died of pneumonia, and was buried at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester. His widow married Seth