11. the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;
12. the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;
13. and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were surrounded with gold filigree in their settings.
14. The 12 stones corresponded to the names of Israel’s sons. Each stone was engraved like a seal with one of the names of the 12 tribes.