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
Philip Stone Philip Stone Philip Stone (14 April 1924 – 15 June 2003) was an English actor, well-known for portraying film characters such as "Pa", the father of Alex DeLarge, in "A Clockwork Orange"; General Alfred Jodl in ""; Delbert Grady in "The Shining"; and Captain Philip Blumburtt in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom". Stone's final film role was as the Bishop in "The Baby of Mâcon". In television, Stone is known for his roles as Brigadier Davidson in "The Rat Catchers" and Sir John Gallagher in "Justice". Philip Stone was born in Kirkstall, Leeds. Stone is the youngest of