Gemstone eye masks — often made of jade, rose quartz, or amethyst — have surged in popularity as a luxurious way to unwind and refresh tired eyes. Their cool weight, elegant design, and spa-like feel ...

In Anthony Doerr’s bestselling novel All the Light We Cannot See, the chaos of World War II is reflected in the eyes of the book’s blind heroine—and represented by a shimmering, supposedly cursed ...