Goldstone Gem Lore

This gemstone does not actually contain gold! Surprised? It is also not a naturally occurring gemstone either. The unusual story behind this treasure began in the early 1800s. A monk in an Italian monastery discovered it by accident while making glass in a hot furnace. He accidentally spilled a vial of copper fillings into the molten glass, making the first goldstone.
Origin: Europe

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