Show - SALT LAKE CITY UTAH SUNDAY MORNING 25 APRIL Li 1954 ¬ BACKGROUND OF INTRIGUE Only a Rock Its History Gives Clue to Its Value e By Margaret fjeldsted Tribune Staff Wrilter A piece of rock insignificantin size has sealed love pacts through the ages It has been the most prized gift a lover could present his lady In courts of kings it has symbolized wealth power esteem And its power has even extended to the realm of spriituality for it has adorned idols and sectarian statues And even today mystics have seen its complex perfect symmetry as containing the mystery—and the meaning—of life What is the secret of the almost mystical value placed on the diamond? Its white pure translucent beauty? 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Consider this: Even before its brilliant beauty was revealed to the world it was a phenomenon revered by its discoverers according to Richard Bennion Salt Lake jeweler In its rough uncut stage when it often is coated with a brown yellow or black substance—nyfit still inspired awe for its unsurpassed hardness An Early Charm In early history the gem was used as a like charm to ward off disease Apparently early man figured its impregnability might rub off Knaves of Renaissance times studded helmets and shields with it feelingie would Safi calPi f 011i1”MIL-Ittf$999- 0 i AZ r |