Excerpt from occultgeology.com's "A Complete Guide to Minerals and Their Mystical Properties" (c)2002 Jana Ravensilver Moonwitch, PhD

Diamonds have long been a source of fascination for man and womynkind. The hardest natural substance our mother planet has brought forth, they have been prized for their beauty, purity, and rarity.

Diamonds currently are valued for jewelry, electronics, and manufacturing.  Since the early 1900s, diamonds have been the stone of choice for traditional engagement rings. They have come to symbolize, for popular culture, true love and everlasting fidelity.

Yet they also have one of the bloodiest histories of any gemstone. The violent struggles for control over diamond mines, the harsh conditions the miners work in, and the thefts, swindling, and murders associated with diamond jewelry have left this stone splashed with the blood of countless innocents.

Many famous diamonds have become so, not just for their fabulous lustre and exceptional size, but also for the rumors of curses they seem to attract.

Perhaps the most infamous of these unlucky gems is the Lednik Diamond, also called Morana's Tear*, which was found in 1949 in the now-abandoned Proklinat Mine of eastern Siberia. It weighed over 100 carats raw, and weighed 52 carats when cut and polished. The loss of weight was due to necessary reductions to capture a gem free from inclusions and faults. It remains, to date, one of the most perfect colorless specimens ever found, exhibiting flawless clarity and mesmerizing brilliance.

Since its first sale in 1950, Morana's Tear has had over a dozen owners. Five of its owners died of illness within a decade of obtaining the diamond; two committed suicide; one was murdered; two were victims of violent accidental deaths (one automobile collision, one drowning); and three suffered financial ruin (possibly due to the outrageous cost of purchasing the diamond).

Rumors of a curse began to spring up around Morana's Tear after it had changed hands twice. These rumors did not diminish collectors' interest in the stone, however.

Whether or not there is, indeed, a curse on this gemstone, may never be ascertained. Certainly it kindles insatiable greed and jealousy in the hearts of those who covet material items and the status they confer.

Ritual or healing properties:
Diamonds do not have any psychic or vibrational properties or powers of their own. Instead, they simply enhance the abilities of the user. For those pure of heart and strong in purpose, diamonds can help strengthen resolve and bring clarity of judgement. But for those who are filled with negative energy, it can be a dangerous crystal, magnifying and encouraging dark impulses. However, when paired with other powerful stones, such as rose quartz or sapphires, a diamond can enhance the properties of those crystals. Some people have reported an increase of psychic ability and sensitivity when scrying with a diamond.

Diamonds are powerful crystals that should be treated with respect and caution. Before performing rituals or casting any spells with diamonds, take time to meditate and center yourself. Calm your mind and let peace fill your heart. Empty yourself of jealousy, anger, and negativity. When properly harnessed, diamonds can grant great strength and intuitive clarity.





*Morana is a Russian folk deity, the agrarian goddess of winter and death. Even today, many Slavic countries still welcome the arrival of spring by burning or "drowning" effigies of Morana.

Failed Screenplay

INT: A MOVIE THEATER.

Scott and Anya sit together, whispering over the previews.

ANYA

Oh my God! This is the trailer for the new Tarantino movie.

SCOTT

Oh, yeah. I heard that he--

ANYA

Shut up.

They sit in silence as they watch the trailer. Anya is riveted to the screen. Scott slurps his oversized soda. 

CUT TO: MOVIE TRAILER

*****

INT: A CUBAN CUSTOMS OFFICE, 1950s - CONTINUOUS

The customs officer looks over Jedediah's documents.

MOVIE ANNOUNCER

He came from nothing...

CUSTOMS OFFICER

Where are you from? We get all sorts from Florida, but I have never heard of this place.

JEDEDIAH RICH

It's a small fishing village.

CUSTOMS OFFICER

You like to fish?

JEDEDIAH RICH

No. I have other interests.

INT: RADIO IN JEDEDIAH'S APARTMENT LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Shot of radio, pan out slowly.

MOVIE ANNOUNCER

But when destiny presents itself...

OLD TIMEY RADIO NEWSCASTER 

All of Cuba's in a tizzy as Hannah Everett,

EXT: THE CALIFORNIA PALMS CASINO, HAVANA - CONTINUOUS

Hannah Everett emerges from a white Rolls Royce. Continue radio voiceover.

OLD TIMEY RADIO NEWSCASTER

the prominent socialite, arrives in Havana. Ms. Everett is the current owner of the notorious Poison Glory,

INT: A SAFE INSIDE THE CALIFORNIA PALMS CASINO - CONTINUOUS

Shot of diamond in the safe, pan out slowly. Continue radio voiceover.

OLD TIMEY RADIO NEWSCASTER

the world's largest diamond. But she may not own it for long--its previous owners have all

EXT: TROPICAL GRAVEYARD - CONTINUOUS

Hannah Everett tosses a flower onto a coffin about to be buried. Continue radio voiceover.

OLD TIMEY RADIO NEWSCASTER

suffered horrible, untimely deaths!

INT: JEDEDIAH'S APARTMENT LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Jedediah sits up straight in a high-backed chair, confident.

MOVIE ANNOUNCER

He'll take everything.

JEDEDIAH RICH

My name's Jedediah Rich, and rich is exactly what I intend to be.

CUT TO: MOVIE THEATER 

*****

INT: MOVIE THEATER - CONTINUOUS

We hear a car exploding on screen. Anya's eyes widen. Scott reaches for her hand but thinks better of it.

CUT TO: MOVIE TRAILER

*****

INT: JEDEDIAH'S APARTMENT LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Jedediah sits in his high-backed chair. Pablo stands in front of him, pacing back and forth occasionally.

PABLO SANCHEZ

You know I'd like to get back at those rich white motherfuckers as much as the next guy, amigo. But how we gonna do it?

JEDEDIAH RICH

The California Palms is just a casino like any other. 

PABLO SANCHEZ

Not so! No other casino has Diego Martinez. He don't let nobody fuck him.

JEDEDIAH RICH

Is that so? Plays hard to get? Well, we'll just have to court him first.

INT: CALIFORNIA PALMS CASINO FLOOR - CONTINUOUS

Diego walks up to Jedediah, who is standing near a blackjack table. They shake hands.

DIEGO MARTINEZ

Welcome to The California Palms, Mister Rich. Would that be the Charleston Riches? The Chicago Riches, perhaps?

JEDEDIAH RICH

Something like that.

INT: JEDEDIAH'S APARTMENT LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Jedediah's conversation with Pablo continues.

JEDEDIAH RICH

But make no mistake...

INT: CALIFORNIA PALMS CASINO BANQUET HALL - CONTINUOUS

Hannah approaches Jedediah. She raises her hand, he kisses it. She is all smiles.

HANNAH EVERETT

Mister Rich! I simply had to make your acquaintance. I swear your name's been whispered on the lips of every man and woman in this damned casino.

JEDEDIAH RICH

Ms. Everett, my name's not worthy to be whispered on lips as beautiful as yours.

HANNAH EVERETT

Oh! Don't be so modest. I'm sure--

JEDEDIAH RICH

Well, not yet, anyway.

INT: JEDEDIAH'S APARTMENT LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Jedediah's conversation with Pablo continues.

JEDEDIAH RICH

I'm walking out of here with that diamond, come hell or high water.

CUT TO: MOVIE THEATER

*****

INT: MOVIE THEATER - CONTINUOUS

We hear a montage of violence--gunshots, stabbings, screams, blood spatter, explosions, etc. Every so often Scott winces at the gore. Anya remains enthralled.

CUT TO: MOVIE TRAILER

*****

INT: CALIFORNIA PALMS CASINO EXECUTIVE OFFICE - CONTINUOUS

Diego sits behind his lavish desk. Jedediah stands before it, hands behind his back.

MOVIE ANNOUNCER

Michael Fassbender is Jedediah Rich...

DIEGO MARTINEZ

You are not so clever as you think, Mister Rich.

JEDEDIAH RICH

Oh, I don't claim to be clever. I'm just here to claim that diamond. It's my name. It's my fate. 

DIEGO MARTINEZ

There's no such thing as fate. 

Jedediah smirks

JEDEDIAH RICH

Well I guess you and me'll just have to agree to disagree.

INT: BACKSIDE OF BAR IN CALIFORNIA PALMS CASINO - CONTINUOUS

Jedediah and Pablo are ducked down behind the counter to avoid rapid, relentless gunfire.

MOVIE ANNOUNCER

...in Quentin Tarantino's...

JEDEDIAH RICH

Pablo, will you despise me?

PABLO SANCHEZ

What the fuck, man?!

JEDEDIAH RICH

When I fulfill my destiny, when I take that diamond, will I just be another rich white motherfucker to you?

PABLO SANCHEZ

No. You'll be my rich white motherfucker.

CUT TO BLACK SCREEN WITH TITLE 

MOVIE ANNOUNCER

Poison Glory. Coming to theaters this Christmas.

CUT TO MOVIE THEATER

*****

INT: MOVIE THEATER - CONTINUOUS

Trailer ends. As the next preview starts, Scott and Anya resume their conversation.

SCOTT

Wow. That looks--

ANYA

Amazing!

SCOTT

Sure. God, your hair smells so good.

ANYA

What?

SCOTT

Do you ever feel like your life is a movie?

ANYA

What was all that about my hair again?

SCOTT

Doesn't matter. Answer the question.

Anya sighs, starts scrolling on her phone.

ANYA

I don't know. Sometimes I narrate what I'm doing in my head I guess.

SCOTT

No, that's not what I mean--although I do that, too. Like, do you ever feel like your life is scripted, though?

ANYA

Scripted by you?

SCOTT

No, by somebody infinitely better. By somebody Oscar-worthy. Don't you ever feel like things just fit together so perfectly that somebody must have planned it all out?

ANYA

Nothing's perfect. It's all messy.

SCOTT

Like maybe there are cosmic cameras filming your every move, and when you die you get to see it all again.

ANYA

I don't believe in fate.

Scott finally takes her hand.

SCOTT

And you've never wanted to?

Anya pulls her hand away.

ANYA

Not particularly.

Scott twists away from her and shoves a handful of popcorn into his mouth.

ANYA

You're just too sentimental, Scott.

Scott says nothing, continues eating popcorn.

ANYA

I guess I just prefer all my sentiment to stay on the silver screen. I'm a practical person. To me, sentiment in real life just seems...I don't know. Gaudy, I guess. Like plastic columns painted to look like marble. In some place totally inappropriate and unnecessary, like a shopping mall.

SCOTT

You're not practical. You're heartless.

ANYA

Whatever. I'm going to go. I've seen this one before, anyway.

She stands.

ANYA

You know what? Fuck you. Good luck finding a leading lady.

A Conversation Between Friends

"Oh my god! Did you see that guy just punch a girl!?"

"What? No."

"Yes! Straight up punched her in the face!"

"I don't believe you. Nobody punches people in the face. You've been watching too many movies"

"No, I haven't"

"Yes, you have. You stay up all night watching whatever's on cable, not even the good stuff. Just some B-grade, shitty remake of a shitty Katherine Heigel movie. It's starting to affect your brain."

"No, it isn't."

"Bullshit. Ever since-"

"Don't."

"Fine, but ever since then, all you do is watch movies and pretend your life is full of movie-worthy events. It's not. It's just a normal, crappy life like everybody else's. So that thing that we can't talk about happened. Get over it. Stop telling me a dude just punched a girl. Shut up and watch the damn band."

"I hate you sometimes."

"I know. I sometimes hate you too."