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Toadstone

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Toadstone

A stone believed to be an antidote for poison during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Thought to form in the heads of toads, the stones were actually fossilized teeth from a species of fish.

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With your trusty loupe and your critical eye, you uncover the story behind gems, jewelry and watches...

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