author
Isidore Kozminsky
b. 1870
Drawn to both gemstones and the occult, this Australian writer brought together practical knowledge of jewels with a fascination for astrology, numerology, and symbolism. His books offer a vivid glimpse into the mystical side of the early twentieth century.
1 Audiobook
The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones
by Isidore Kozminsky
About the author
Born in Mortlake, Victoria, on October 25, 1870, he grew up in a Jewish family connected with the well-known Kozminsky jewellery business in Melbourne. That background helped shape his lifelong interest in precious stones, antiques, and the lore surrounding them.
He became known as a writer on astrology, numerology, Kabbalah, and gem lore. Among his best-known works are Numbers: Their Meaning and Magic and The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones, books that mix esoteric ideas with the close attention to gems and symbols that came from his experience in the jewellery world.
Beyond writing, he was also active in Melbourne as a jeweller, dealer, and collector, with interests that extended into antiquities and numismatics. Today he is remembered as an unusual figure who stood at the meeting point of commerce, scholarship, and mysticism.