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The Stone Named for a Blow
Yahalom — the sixth of the twelve ancient stones Ten of these twelve names describe how a stone looks. One describes where it came from. This one appears to describe…
by Roddy CarloSep 20 No comments -
The Blue That Was Never a Sapphire
Lapis lazuli — Sappir, the fifth of the twelve ancient stones Hold a good piece of lapis under a lamp and the metallic specks scattered through it catch the light…
by Roddy CarloSep 20 No comments -
The Stone Two Traditions Cannot Agree On
Nofekh — the fourth of the twelve ancient stones Ten of the twelve stones are arguments about degree. Scholars disagree about which green, which red, which variety. This one is…
by Roddy CarloSep 20 No comments -
A Word That Means Lightning
Bareqet — the third of the twelve ancient stones Most gem names describe a colour, a place, or an owner. This one describes an event. בָּרֶקֶת — Bareqet is built…
by Roddy CarloSep 20 No comments -
The Stone Named After a Search
Peridot — Pitdah, the second of the twelve ancient stones There is a stone whose name means, more or less, keep looking. Pliny the Elder explains why. The gem came…
by Roddy CarloSep 20 No comments -
The Stone That Accepts a Name
Carnelian — ’Odem, First of the Twelve Ancient Stones You have to see wax being lifted away. The wax is softened, the seal is pressed into it, then lifted: the…
by Roddy CarloSep 11 No comments -
Halifax: The Harbour That Changed the Rules of SailGP
Featured image generated with AI for illustrative purposes By Roddy Carlo Founder & Editor, FEDIYAR Magazine There are stops a calendar simply passes through, and others that compel the championship…
by Roddy CarloJun 22 No comments -
Rosewood Hong Kong: One of the Most Remarkable Addresses in Contemporary Luxury
From spectacular architecture and refined gastronomy to breathtaking views over Victoria Harbour, Rosewood Hong Kong has established itself as one of the leading references in international luxury hospitality. In the…
by Roddy CarloJun 18 No comments
