Adorned with a beautiful Dragons Eye stone (color of stone may vary) and constructed with absolute care, the brown cover of this handcrafted large journal is beautifully etched with ornate floral patterns and made from only the thickest and strongest genuine leather. 100% wood free and handmade from recycled material, the book contains 120 leaves (240 pages front and back). The genuine leather tie string can be used to tie the journal closed when not in use or be employed as a bookmark. It was commonly held in the Middle Ages that by their very nature stones and minerals had magic potential. For that reason, various gems were worn for prophylactic purposes: to detect poison, to assist childbirth, to prevent epilepsy. However, the magic of jewels bearing an inscription, sign, or figure was much more effective.