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$49.05 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States This is Ching Period .The size of each pannel shirt is 34" long x 54" wide. Birds and flower design.Copper balls conect the 2 shirts together.
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$17.60 Shipping Location: Pawtucket, United States The heads are made of wood, with composite molded faces. The pair is a wonderful example of Civil War-era folk art and will make a great addition to any ... morecollection. Lacking stands. Sold as-found. Be sure to watch for periodic SALES and Price Reductions!
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$27.80 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States This is Ching Period.This is a Imperial Court Officals Dragon collar.Its 14 1/2" High x 30"long.
$44.90 Shipping Location: Hamburg, United States Offered is a platter measuring 13 ½” wide, 10 ¾” deep & 2” high. There is one glued chip on the top edge that is missing a little. No other damage. Please ... moretake a moment to view other Japanese pieces also listed this week.
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$10.07 Shipping Location: Forestdale, United States (small glaze skip near base). The darker one has been repaired and also has a fleck off the glaze near the base.
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$5.45 Shipping Location: Manchester, United States Up for sale Estate fresh are 2 Antique 19ThC Henry & Henry John Lias London Sterling Salt Spoons C1850 in Very good condition. They have a great bead ... moremotif on the handle. They are hallmarked with the HLHL, HEAD MARK, LION, LEAPORD AND M.
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$66.65 Shipping Location: Independence, United States Hallmark in blue under glaze - Rudolstadt - Germany. Circa 19th century.
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$18.23 Shipping Location: WINCHESTER, United Kingdom A scarce antique 19th Century Tunbridge ware pin cushion in the form of a circular table, dating to circa 1870. The miniature table stands on a baluster ... moresupport leading down to a turned spreading base.
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$56.18 Shipping Location: BLANDFORD FORUM, United Kingdom A charming antique cast iron boot scraper, dating from the late 19th century.The scraper has a horseshoe design and measures 43cm high x 19cm wide x 2cm ... moredeep.It has some traces of white paint and some surface rust, otherwise it’s all in genuine antique condition.This would look fabulous outside any property.I will post worldwide by the global shipping program, please check out my overseas postage rates.
$15.94 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Kill Devil Hills, United States This is a great looking antique allegorical, painting featuring a beautiful young lady whispering secrets to a shepherd in front of her dumbfounded beau. ... moreLikely dating to the late 19th century with heavy crazing throughout.
$64.37 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Kill Devil Hills, United States This is a great looking extra large sized oil on canvas portrait painting of a distinguished looking mid 19th century era gentleman. Overall in good condition ... morewith light paint losses and scuffs to the canvas.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brussel, Belgium Unauthorized Duplication Prohibited. antique french miniature painting. portrait 2 girls. 9,5 x 8 cm.
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$17.80 Shipping Location: Nellysford, United States Very Nice Folk Art Decorated Wall Pocket with a Dark Red Background and Black Decoration with a Sawtooth Trim Edging. The condition is very good as shown. ... moreThe streak on the front right side shows much less in person.
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$7.95 Shipping Location: Leesburg, United States Up for sale is this nice antique 19thC Childs mug with a nice design of a mother and her child with a bird on hand, likely dating around 1815. This piece ... morestands 2 1/2" tall, please see all photos for details. Bottom has right hairline
$33.49 Shipping Location: United Kingdom Jar is in good condition, the lid gas been broken in 2 and reglued. condition broken lid.
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$10.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Swartz Creek, United States A very Nice 19thc Deep Cobalt Blue Witch Ball / Cover Ball. Beautiful Color, it has a small in making fissure interior only at the opening.
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$18.95 Shipping Location: Coldspring, United States Antique 19th C English Staffordshire Equestrian Fox Hunting Stirrup Cup. This lovely Equestrian Stirrup Cup is in the form of a fox head and is hand painted ... morewith beautiful grape and grape leave details.
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$4.55 Shipping Location: Manchester, United States Up for sale Estate fresh are 2 Antique 19ThC Coin Silver Sugar Shell Spoons Signed Spooner & Welch in Very good condition. No cracks or repairs. Minor ... moresurface abrasions. Initials on the end of handle "HPM".
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$66.26 Shipping Location: Ashland, United States Here is an ANTIQUE c.Late-19thC SIGNED ENFIELD SHAKERS NORTH FAMILY WOODEN SAP BUCKET. It is11-1/2" tall. Stamped "NF. SHAKERS/ ENFIELD NH" on bottom. ... moreHas an old brown-ochre paint on exterior and a light putty-color paint on interior.
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$62.75 Shipping Location: Endicott, United States Missing one handle, but that can be repaired. Otherwise excellent condition with no other issues. Very attractive and unusual cobalt floral decoration. ... moreStands about 10.5" tall as shown in last photo.
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$45.00 Shipping Location: Haddon Heights, United States Cast #1- 11” x 22.5” x 2.5” Weight is 20 1/2 lbs. Cast #2- 10.75” x 15.3/4” x 2.5”. Weight is 11.5 lbs.
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$14.00 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Boise, United States Berry & Leaf Design Hand Carved. Antique 19th Century French Wood Butter Mold Stamp Print within Wood Box. The design is well carved, with lovely detail. ... moreHAND CARVED. Mold Case: 5 1/2” High, 11” Wide, 2” Deep.
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$17.25 Shipping Location: Womelsdorf, United States Antique 19thc. Adjustable Kettle Trivet with Religious Church Cross Symbol Decoration. Made of Brass and Copper. The center of the platform has a pierced ... morecross symbol. Copper slides with copper rivets at the ends attach the fender hooks.
$13.51 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States We recently acquired a small collection of antique Treenware Pounce Pots. This turn wood sander retains its original dry Mustard Paint. Two of the smaller ... morepounce pots are in very good original condition with the original surface and no restorations.
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$26.05 Shipping Condition: Pre-owned Location: Candia, United States Red and gold flat weave coverlet/ingrain carpet. found two small thin spots. clean, no spots, not torn. all over very good color. original 18th 19th c. ... more36.5 x 102 full length not pieces. very hard to find item.
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$5.95 Shipping Location: Bangor, United States The end piece of the rocker has broken off. Wonderful antique piece. Painted black. 5 3/4" wide.
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$11.55 Shipping Location: Katy, United States Date marked: Edo period to Taisho period. The period of this bowl is Japan's Meiji (1868-1912)-Taisho (1912-1926) period .The back mark on the bowl is ... morethe Uzufuku (角福) , commonly found in antique Kakiusaemon porcelain.Width is 8.25", height is approximately 2"In very good condition.
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$18.40 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Candia, United States Early wall paper band box mid 19th c, 1800s. oval box pasteboard with wall paper over. wall paper inside and out. really stunning hand made paper. stitching ... moreis still good.
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$22.00 Shipping Location: Earleville, United States The copper piece trim is inlaid also. This is really a unique treenware piece. The size, the copper, having it's original lid. The wood is almost 3/4" ... morethick. It is almost oval shaped from over the years, like most treenware, dough bowls etc.
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$20.00 Shipping Location: Topanga, United States Bennington pottery. This type of stay supported a window in an. open position. Very good plus condition, one has a very small chip.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: NORWICH, United Kingdom Charles Bianchini, 'Madonna & Child' French 19th Century Large Fine Signed Antique Oil Painting. An impressive, huge and fine oil on canvas depictingThe ... moreVirgin and Child by Charles Bianchini (1860-1905) French.
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Free Shipping Location: Columbus, United States Very nice large mid 19thc toleware tin paint decorated lidded tea, spice box. look at the paint, pretty good however there is wear on the back side. good ... moretop ring, good latch, hinge. handle, lid, nice paint, minimal rust, no breaks, no holes, no dents, bottom lip bent up a little.
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$22.95 Shipping Location: Marriottsville, United States This rare candle mold is in very good overall condition. Has 2 handles and hanging hook. The corners are open, one handle seam is open on top. These are ... morecommon with the age and usage of the piece.There may be other minor issues which I don’t see. Nevertheless the mold is very solid and intact. Weighs a bit over 3.5 lbs. Great patina and oxidation. Measures 10 3/8” x 8 1/2” x 6 1/2”. Rare size. Check photos for your assessment.
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$15.50 Shipping Location: Middlebury, United States This is an old wooden knife or cutlery box from the mid 19th century. It was never painted and has a nicely oxidized surface. Since it is a well used ... moreitem there are signs of wear throughout. It is 11" x 7 5/8" x 2 1/4" without the handle.
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Alexandria, United States This piece is from personal family estate. Owner was well known Asian antiquities collector. This exquisite footed bowl dish is a magnificent piece of ... moreChinese porcelain art from the 19th century. The bowl features intricate inscriptions and is delicately hand-painted with bright colors of the famous famille rose style. It is made of high-quality porcelain and is a fine example of Chinese pottery craftsmanship. The bowl has a significant historical value and is an excellent addition to any antique or Asian art collection. Whether displayed on a shelf or used for serving, this bowl is sure to impress. Its beauty and artistry speak for themselves, making it a valuable and desirable item for collectors and art enthusiasts alike. Measures 8.5" W x 6.25 L x 2" H.
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$17.26 Shipping Location: Myrtle Beach, United States 19th century hand woven wooden basket with carved swing handle. Very good condition, a little dusty with 1 small break. Primitive Hand Woven Basket w/Carved ... moreSwing Handle. Pardon the shadows and reflections in the pictures, if any.
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Free Shipping Location: San Diego, United States A late 18th century to 19th century unusual and large highly carved natural drinking horn. The drinking horn has carved animals Flowers & Vines covering ... morethe piece. The horn has carved animals, vegetation and initials on the horn.
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$8.95 Shipping Location: Greenfield, United States This is an Antique 19thC Primitive Flower Butter Mold Stamp Print Lollipop Handle Hand Carved Wood 7”. Lollipop handle. Hand carved wood. Form is shape ... moreof a stylized flower. No exceptions.
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$104.52 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Corning, United States Would make a fine addition to any antique portraiture collection! Old, original stretcher bars and a discolored spot on the back of the canvas where an ... moreold label was once affixed. New picture wire and ready to hang on your wall.
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Free Shipping Location: Lawrenceburg, United States Antique 19thc Cortland NY Cobalt Blue Floral Decor Stoneware Jar Crock Primitive. Salt glazed stamped on the shoulder Cortland New York Brushed with cobalt ... moreblue Cobalt painted Blue branching tulips with leaves Applied semi lunate handles Albany glazed interior 9” diameter 11 1/2 high Condition good Minor chips on interior lip Please see all pictures for details !!!! Item will ship next day ups ground shipping If you have any questions please contact us and we will get back to you same day. Thanks !!!!
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$6.16 Shipping Location: Dover, United States Rare small flail-mace, circa late 19th Century. Good condition with normal signs of age overall.
$39.95 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Canada The Set features fabulous green drip glaze and I believe this would be referred to as Majolica. Condition : Set overall is in quite fine condition with ... moreone teacup and saucer having a tiny flea chip as seen.
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$11.60 Shipping Location: Appomattox, United States Respect Educate Advocate Love.
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Free Shipping Location: Irwin, United States Bridgeport PA. Ingenious 1866 patent date wood cylinder w/ handle wrapped in a copper advertising plate nailed at edges. Presumably for wood crates, invoices, ... moreflour sacks & bags. Cylinder shows actual flat spots around rim from use & includes the tin ink tray w/ 2 DRY rollers.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Alexandria, United States This piece is from personal family estate. Owner was well known Asian antiquities collector. Measures 8.5" W x 6.75 L x 2" H. This exquisite Chinese Footed ... moreBowl Dish is a stunning piece of antique craftsmanship that will elevate any collection. Made from Porcelain & Pottery and originating from China, this bowl is a beautiful representation of Chinese artistry. The vibrant colors and intricate designs of the Famille Rose pattern make this piece a true work of art. Perfect for collectors of Vases, China, Asian Antiques, and Antiques in general, this bowl is a must-have for anyone looking to add a touch of elegance and history to their collection. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your journey, this 19th-century Chinese Footed Bowl Dish is sure to impress.
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$39.67 Shipping Location: Manheim, United States It has a very unique slip decoration like sunburst or starburst coming from the center of the dish to the edges. The color of the dish itself is a beautiful ... morepumpkin color. Upon close inspection you can find that there was a repair.
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Bremerton, United States Marked E.G. and the Diana’s Head silver mark in a flower shape, indicating its Austrian origins. Marked “EG” several places on the silver portions, most ... morelegibly on the interior of the pitcher lid. Tentatively attributed to Eduard Gottsleben, a silversmith active in Vienna in 1859-1897.
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$6.23 Shipping Location: Manchester, United States Up for sale Estate fresh is an Antique 19ThC Dutch. 833 Silver Master Salt in Very good condition. Marked with the Minerva Head Assay Mark with A for ... moreAmsterdam, Lion Passant. 833 Mark and Date Letter R. Makers mark Z&S?.
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2 Antique 19thC Blue Sapphire Celt Roman Greek Sorcery Gemstones
Two Antique Genuine Natural Russian Faceted Bright Blue Sapphire Ovals. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 4mm. Width: 3mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.52 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) Priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here are two gorgeous, richly colored natural bright blue sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains ... moreof Russia.The gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The results are two exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstones with lots of fire and sparkle. They are a bright blue with a very light undertone, just a hint of green, very similar in appearance to the bright medium blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Siam(Sri Lanka and Thailand) Such good quality blue sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless, transparent“sapphires” sold even by the largest and most reputable retailers in the United States are synthetic(read the fine print; and the same is true of emeralds and rubies) However the Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing good quality, natural sapphires for centuries. Under magnification the gemstones show the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the 19th century finish is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors. And is not considered a detriment, or detract fr
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2 Antique 19thC 3ct Scotland Cairngorm Ancient Rome Gem
Two Exquisite. Antique, Nineteenth Century Briolette Cut Hand Faceted Genuine Natural Scottish Smoky Quartz Briolette Cut Semi-Precious Gemstones. Mounted into contemporary high quality 14kt French hooks. CLASSIFICATION: Briolette Cut Scottish Smoky Quartz. ORIGIN: Mount Cairngorm. Scotland. Handcut in or near Yekaterinburg, Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Diameter: 7mm. WEIGHT: 5.89 carats(the pair) NOTES: Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. DETAIL: Smoky quartz from Mount Cairngorm. Scotland, known as"cairngorm" and since ancient times has been a favorite ornamental gemstone. Smoky quartz was very popular with the ancient Romans, who often used the stone for carving intaglio seals. Cairngorm is also ... morethe national gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids. For centuries Smoky Quartz has also been commonly set into the pommel of the Scottish dirk, or“black dagger” a long dagger with a straight blade that is a prerequisite of Highland costume. Here are two richly colored, antique, hand faceted, very uncommon semi-precious gemstones from Victorian-era Scotland, specifically Mount Cairngorm. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, these gemstones are known either as“Smoky” or“Cairngorm” Quartz. Generally“crystal” clear, the smoky tone is caused by the natural radiation emanating from granite stone the quartz is exposed to while buried in the earth. These are two very handsome gemstones, completely transparent, with beautiful sparkle and luster. They are exceptionally clean, water clear, and possess gorgeous smoky brown color. These particular gemstones were hand cut and faceted into somewhat coarse briolettes, an old fashioned cut reflecting their heritage, by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of M
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2 Antique 19thC Aquamarine Ancient Mariner’s Talisman Gemstones
Nineteenth Century Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Russian Faceted Seawater Blue Aquamarine Rounds. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Aquamarine Rounds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 3mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.23 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the ancient Persian. Greek, and Roman worlds, mariners believed that aquamarine held the essence and spirit of the sea. Wearing this stone as a talisman was believed to protect from adversities at sea, prevent sea sickness, and promote courage and a strong will, and to quicken the intellect. Here are two gorgeous, light blue aquamarine semi-precious gemstones from Siberia, the Ural Mountains of Russia. The color and clarity of pale blue ... moreseawater, gorgeous, vibrant, and delicately hued, these striking gemstones are of good quality and possess breathtaking luster. These gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a"brilliant cut" round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. The appearance is very much like brilliant diamonds with just a tinge of blue. Closely related to emerald. Aquamarine is one of the less common, and more costly semi-precious gemstones. Good quality aquamarine is in short supply and can be very costly. However the Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia have been producing aquamarine for centuries. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstone have been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered a detriment. Unlike today's computer controlled machine processes, the cut and finish of gemstones
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2 Antique 19thC Garnets Celtic Greek Roman Blood Amulet Gemstones
Two Antique Genuine Natural Russian One-Third Carat Faceted Blood Red Garnet Rounds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Approximate Diameter: 4mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.61 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The ancients also believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night. Allowing them to see when others could not. Due to its red color, ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it with blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, and according to Jewish mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. These gemstones were hand crafted by a 19th century Russian ... moreartisan. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. These lustrous semi-precious gemstones possess a rich, velvety, regal, blood red hue. They are extremely attractive gemstones, of very special character and remarkable color and texture. Highly favored by the royal houses of Renaissance Europe, they were considered noble in nature, and in some countries ownership was restricted to royalty and others of high birth. This particular variety of garnet is known as“pyrope” and is especially favored for its dark, blood red tones. They are truly gorgeously colored brilliant semi-precious gemstones. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstones have been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors. And is not considered a detriment. Unlike today's computer controlled machine processes, the cut and finish of gemstones such as these is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centuries ago. Such antique hand-faceted gemstones possess much greater character and appeal
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Antique 19thC 2 1/2ct Sapphire Ancient Celt Roman Sorcery Gem
One Gorgeously Colored Handcrafted Antique Genuine Natural Faceted Two and One-Half Carat Neon Red-Orange-Pink Sapphire Square Emerald Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. ORIGIN: 19th Century Russia. SIZE: 7 1/2mm Square. Depth: 3 1/2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 2.53 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, vibrantly ... morecolored natural red-orange-pink sapphire precious gemstone from the Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The color is exceptional, a red-pink with orange/peach undertones. The color is popularly known as“padparadsha” red, and the intense, almost“neon” hue is very pretty. This precious gemstone is by and large transparent. However as you can see, it possesses a lot of thin, silk strand-like seams composed of colorless crystalline material. Once set into a ring or pendant this material would be considerably less noticeable. But as it is though to the cursory glance of the casual admirer the gemstone seems without blemish, close examination will clearly show this finely stranded colorless crystalline material. Even so blemished, it nonetheless possesses a highly desirable bright red-orange-pink color and vibrant. Of course most natural sapphire gemstones are anywhere from lightly to heavily blemished. Unfortunately most transparent“sapphires”
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Colorful Antique 19thC 2 1/3ct Coarse Tourmaline Gemstone Sterling Ring
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Two and One-Third Carat Antique Brightly Colored Primitively Cut Round Tourmaline. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Coarse Tourmaline Cabochon. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Diameter: 8mm. Thickness: 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 2.31 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: You’ll likely never. Ever see a gemstone as unique as this. A very large brightly colored and textured tourmaline gemstone from Siberia, ... morethe Ural Mountains of Russia. Gorgeous, vibrant, and brilliantly hued, this striking gemstone possesses breathtaking luster and exceptional tone. This very large gemstone was primitively hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful coarse round cabochon by a 19th century Russian artisan. This lustrous semi-precious gemstone possesses a bright and colorful character. It is a nice quality tourmaline by 19th century standards. The gemstone would be more or less transparent except for the fact that it is so thick. Given the thick cut, it is more toward translucent than transparent. By today’s standards it is not a high quality tourmaline– though its size makes it nonetheless extraordinary. But by 19th century standards, this was a very desirable and expensive gemstone. To casual observation if seems simply a very large, beautiful, quite extraordinarily colored tourmaline. But of course very close scrutiny, especially under high magnification, will reveal lots of sins. The setting is of contemporary origin. It is a high quality setting manufactured by one of the USA’s leading semi-custom mount producers. It is constructed of solid sterling silver. We do have the ability
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AD200 Engraved Roman Pannonia Hungary Sz6 Ring + 19thC Antique 2½ct Russia Agate
Very Elegant and Bold Size 6 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 300 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Gemstone Bezel. Antique Handcrafted Nineteenth Century Siberian Agate Semi-Precious Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Pannonia– present-day Hungary) Third or Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 6(U.S. Diameter: 20mm* 16mm(overall dimensions excluding gemstone) 18mm* 15mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 16mm(length) 9mm(height) 2mm(thickness– excluding gemstone) Gemstone: 10mm(breadth) 8mm(height) 4mm(thickness) 2.46 carats(approximate weight) Tapered Width Band: 8mm(at bezel) 6mm(at sides) 1 1/4mm(at back) Weight: 2.54 grams(without gemstone) CONDITION: Excellent. Entirely intact, evidencing only moderate wear and moderately light porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) ... moreProfessionally conserved. DETAIL: A handsome. Nicely constructed Roman bronze ring with very bold and handsome features. The ring sports a large bezel which at one time held a large gemstone. The ring was not actually recovered with the gemstone intact, however usually this style of bronze ring was set either with a glass gemstone(glass was quite costly in the ancient Roman world) or with some form of quartz crystal; i.e. clear quartz, orange quartz(carnelian” or purple quartz(amethyst” The ring is heavy and rugged, and much like a contemporary ring, of one-piece construction. The more archaic rings produced by Roman artisans were characteristically made in two pieces; an incomplete ring(a“shank” with a separately crafted bezel which was brazed to the shank in order to assemble the ring. This ring though heavy and somewhat brutish in appearance. Nonetheless has almost an almost“minimalist” contemporary flavor, the design literally“timeless” The Romans had a number of different adhesives they used, some of the most common being resin and bitumen. However these adhesives generally eventually failed, and it is qui
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2 Antique 19thC 2ct Scotland Amethyst Rome Magic Amulet Sterling Studs
Two Beautiful Three-Quarter Carat Antique Genuine Natural Pastel Amethyst Faceted Ovals. Mounted into contemporary high quality sterling silver studs. CLASSIFICATION: Two Faceted Amethyst Oval Semi-Precious Gemstones. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 4.12 carats(the pair– about 2.05 carats each) NOTE: Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in sterling silver, as well as 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstones. And not the settings, we can dismount the gemstones and offer you the gemstones without the settings. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the settings. DETAIL: In both ancient ... moreGreece and Rome rings of amethyst set in bronze were worn as charms against evil. Most ancient Mediterranean cultures. Including the ancient Romans, Greeks, Persians and Celts believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. Legends of the ancient classical Mediterranean attribute the Amethyst's lovely color to the Greek God Dionysus(the god of wine) Here are two very nice, very clean, 19th century faceted amethyst ovals from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. These are two very fine pastel lavender colored semi-precious gemstones. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, both gemstones are to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possess exceptional sparkle and luster. They are very clean, water clear, and very bright. The gemstones were hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance
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Antique 19thC 2¾ct Siberia Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gem
Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Two and Three-Quarter Carat Neon Pink Baguette Cut Faceted Tourmaline. CLASSIFICATION: Baguette Cut Faceted Pink Tourmaline. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 2.74 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. Here's an exquisitely colored antique pink“baguette ... morecut” faceted tourmaline from the Southern Urals of Russia. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan for use in Russian jewelry. Land of the fabled jewelry of the Czars, Russia was renown for its production of elaborate(and costly) jewelry throughout Victorian Europe. Pink tourmaline is rather uncommon, probably the most valuable of the ordinary varieties of tourmaline. There is substantially more demand than supply, so thus oftentimes can be quite costly. The color of this specimen has been alternately described as hot pink, neon pink, bubble gum pink, even screaming pink. Let’s just say the color is very intense, and quite vibrant. There are also as you can see very distinct orange undertones. Pink tourmaline was held in such high regard by the(last) Empress of China. Tz'u Hsi, that she purchased bought almost a ton of it from a mine in California, and was eventually laid to rest(eternally) on a carved tourmaline pillow. In fact, many of the Russian crown jewels are tourmaline. In the Victorian Age tourmaline was enormously popular not only in Russia, but throughout 18th and 19th century Europe. However much favored tourmaline
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Antique 19thC 2¾ct Sapphire Ancient Celtic Roman Magick
Sparkling. Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Russian Two and Three-Quarter Carat Faceted Pastel Periwinkle Blue-Violet(Tanzanite Color) Sapphire. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue-Violet Sapphire with Slight Color Change. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 7mm. Depth: 4mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: Approximately 2.76 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references ... moreto the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, delicately colored natural pastel periwinkle blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The color is somewhere between pastel blue and pastel violet, very close to the periwinkle blue of a pastel colored tanzanite. The rose blush you see in these images is not discernible under normal light. But when exposed to a very bright, white light source such as bright sunshine or a camera flash/scanner light tube, it does change color, the hue shifting toward pink or rose. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result is an exquisite and incredibly beautifully colored precious gemstone with lots of fire and sparkle. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is an exquisitely colored, good quality precious gemstone. It's a real sparkler, and both blue and purple sapphire are definitely much in demand. This is obviously not a flawless specimen. Though the gemstone is absolutely transparent(not cloudy) There are a few very small
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Antique 19thC 2/3ct Emerald Nero Ancient Rome Favorite
Exceptionally Good Quality Nineteenth Century Antique Hand Crafted Genuine Natural Siberian Two-Third Carat Faceted Emerald Pear. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Emerald Pear. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: 0.61 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The Roman emperor Nero reportedly watched chariot races and gladiator contests through lenses made of emeralds. The emeralds from ancient Egypt’s(recently rediscovered) mines, which had actively produced emerald since 2,000 B.C. As well, the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt, Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, was often depicted and described wearing fabulous emeralds mined from those same famous ancient ... moremines. Here's a very nice, eye clean, beautifully colored, richly hued natural emerald precious gemstone from the Southern Urals of(Siberia) Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted into this sparkling emerald pear by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Emeralds are nearly 100 times rarer than diamonds, and there are few opportunities to acquire good quality natural emeralds at reasonable prices. The best specimens can bring over $40,000 a carat. This particular precious gemstone possesses the crystal clear, rich"grass green" color possessed by the best quality emeralds. It could pass as a Colombian emerald given the rich, dark hue. To the eye the gemstone is a very rich grass green. And is absolutely transparent. To the casual admirer, it is also unblemished. If you scrutinize the gemstone very closely, you can just barely pick out one little speck if you know precisely where to look. Though it is quite possible to pick out a few more blemishes using a 5x jeweler's loupe, to all but the most meticulous and
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2 Antique 19thC Emerald Nero's Ancient Rome Favorite Earrings
Two Exceptionally Nice Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Faceted Marquise Cut Emeralds. Mounted into contemporary high quality sterling silver studs. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Marquise Cut Emeralds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: About 5mm* 3mm. WEIGHT: 0.38 Carats(combined weight) NOTES: Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in sterling silver, as well as 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. DETAIL: The Roman emperor Nero reportedly watched chariot races and gladiator contests through lenses made of emeralds. The emeralds from ancient Egypt’s(recently rediscovered) mines, which had actively produced emerald since 2,000 B.C. As well, the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt, Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, was often depicted ... moreand described wearing fabulous emeralds mined from those same famous ancient mines. Here are two simply superb, albeit relatively small, exceptionally good quality natural emerald precious gemstones from the Southern Urals. The gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Emeralds are nearly 100 times rarer than diamonds, and there are few opportunities to acquire such good quality natural emeralds at reasonable prices. The best specimens can bring over $40,000 a carat. All two of these precious gemstones possess the crystal clear pale mint green color possessed by only the best quality emeralds. Both are great quality gemstones no worse than eye clean. You can see in these photo enlargements that there are very few discernible imperfections. In fact they are so clear they were very difficult to image. Most commonly emeralds are included with various bits and pieces known as"jardin" French for"garden" Most emeralds literally have a garden of inclusions, and most emeralds consequenti
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2 RARE Antique 19thC Demantoid Ancient Roman Talisman
RARE! Two Near Flawless Quality Genuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Demantoid Garnets. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Diameter: 2 1/2mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.20 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings. DETAIL: Ancient cultures including the Celts. Greeks, Hebrews, Persians and Romans believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, and according to Jewish mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. It is also believed that garnet, described as“nopek” was one of the twelve gemstones ... moredescribed in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve tribes of ancient Israel. Here are two gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious gemstones. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. These gemstones have every bit the flash of diamonds, and are a hundred, even a thousand times more rare. In fact demantoid garnet is one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world, and the most highly valued garnet of all. Its dispersion and reflection indexes exceed that of a diamond, which is to say that its brilliance is greater than a diamond’s. In fact the name demantoid is derived from the Dutch word for diamond, demant” These are exceptionally nice quality specimens. The gemstones are without blemish even in a jeweler’s loupe. Remarkably rare. Demantoid garnet was initially discovered in the
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2 Antique 19thC Sapphire Ancient Roman Persian Sorcery Gemstone
Two Exquisitely Beautiful. Sparkling Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Square Cut Vibrant Rose Pink Sapphire Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Rose Pink Sapphire Squares. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: 2mm square. 1mm thick. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.12 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone ... moredate back to about 800 B.C. Here's a pair of stunning, gorgeous, sparkling, vibrantly colored natural rose-pink hued sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The color is absolutely incredible, a sparkling, gorgeous and vibrant hue somewhere between pink and rose. These incredible gemstones have all of the brilliance of diamonds, sparkling under any light source! They are really phenomenal gemstones, guaranteed to make some extremely excited. The color is almost“neon” very bright, very intense, with flashes of baby pink. This incredibly vibrant hue imparts exceptional character and great visual appeal. The shade of rose could perhaps be best likened those occasional roses which are in color a cross between pink and pastel rose. The gemstones look ever so much like sparkling, rose-hued diamonds. The gemstones are to the eye. Absolutely clean. You have to examine these 500% photo enlargements here pretty closely to discer
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Antique 19thC 2/3ct Sapphire Ancient Gemstone of Saturn Gemstone
One Exquisitely Colored. Handcrafted Antique Genuine Natural Two-Third Carat Faceted Bright Yellow-Orange Amber Sapphire Oval Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Bright Yellow-Orange Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia. Russia) 19th century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 4mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.65 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings. DETAIL: Many linguists and scholars believe that the name sapphire is derived from its association with the planet Saturn(the name can be roughly translated to mean“dear to the planet Saturn” in many different languages) In ancient Rome Saturn was a major god presiding over agriculture and the harvest time. His reign was depicted as a Golden Age of abundance and peace. ... moreA week-long solstice feast called Saturnalia is believed by scholars to be the basis of the carnival(as in Mardi-Gras) Medieval sorcerers believed that sapphire enabled them to hear and understand the most obscure oracles. Not only did sapphire help to get in touch with astral and psychic realms. But the stone also provided protection for those who took those journeys. Words simply cannot describe how breathtakingly beautiful this precious gemstone is. A gorgeous. Brightly colored natural yellow-orange-amber sapphire precious gemstone from the Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia, handcrafted into this sparking faceted oval by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result of the artisan's labors was an exquisite and incredibly vividly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. The color is a gorgeous yellow-orange in bright sunlight, deepening to amber indoors, with wonderful sparkle which is diamond-like in intensity. The gemstone is to the eye, virtually flawless. Even in these photo enlargem
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2 Antique 19thC Sapphire Ancient Roman Persian Sorcery Gemstones
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Faceted Bright Lime Green Sapphire Rounds. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Sapphire Rounds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 3mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.33 Carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Here are two gorgeous. Richly colored natural bright green sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. The results are two exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstones with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. They indeed look just like little ... moregreen diamonds. The gorgeous lime green tones are quite exquisite, a trace of citrus undertones, somehow bringing to mind the green tropical waters of the South Pacific, with lots of tone and body. Good quality green sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. There is a little color zoning, which means that if you look very carefully and closely you will see areas of different shades of color within the gemstones. But this is quite common with sapphires, and in no way detracts from their beauty. Aside from being commonplace, the color zoning is not detectable at all except upon very close scrutiny(or photo enlargements such as these) Good quality green sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. The Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing sapphires for centuries. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstones have been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered a detriment. Unlike today's computer controlled machine processes, the cut and finish of gemstones such as these is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centu
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Antique 19thC 2/3ct Chrome Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gemstone
Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Russian Two-Third Carat Regal. Bright Forest Green"Chrome" Tourmaline Faceted Baguette. CLASSIFICATION: Baguette Cut Faceted Green Chrome Tourmaline. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains of Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.63 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstone as a ring. Pendant, or into earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. Here's an exquisitely colored ... moreantique faceted chrome tourmaline baguette from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Though the country best known for green tourmaline is Tanzania(and to some extent, Brazil) the Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing green chrome tourmaline for centuries. In fact, many of the Russian crown jewels are tourmaline. In the Victorian Age tourmaline was enormously popular not only in Russia, but throughout 18th and 19th century Europe. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan for use in Russian jewelry. Land of the fabled jewelry of the Czars, Russia was renown for its production of elaborate(and costly) jewelry throughout Victorian Europe. Chrome tourmaline is rather uncommon, probably the rarest of the ordinary varieties of tourmaline. There is substantially more demand than supply, so thus oftentimes can be quite costly. It is called"Chrome" Tourmaline because it is traces of chromium which gives the gemstone its striking green color. This is an absolutely gorgeous. Natural, richly toned, almost velvety, bright forest green chrome tourmaline. It is uncommon to find such an exceptionally clean specimen such as this one! Tho
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2 Antique 19thC Siberia Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gemstones
Two Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Neon Pink Tourmaline Faceted Pears. CLASSIFICATION: Pink Tourmaline Faceted Pears. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 4mm. Width: 3mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.46 carats(combined weight) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. Here are two exquisitely colored antique pink faceted tourmaline pears from ... morethe Southern Urals, hand faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Pink tourmalines are rather uncommon, probably the most valuable of the ordinary varieties of tourmaline. There is substantially more demand than supply, so thus oftentimes can be quite costly. The color of these specimens have been alternately described as hot pink, neon pink, bubble gum pink, even screaming pink. Let’s just say the color is very intense, and quite vibrant. Pink tourmaline was held in such high regard by the(last) Empress of China, Tz'u Hsi, that she purchased bought almost a ton of it from a mine in California, and was eventually laid to rest(eternally) on a carved tourmaline pillow. Much favored by European Renaissance and Victorian Royalty, tourmaline tends to be characterized by the presence of small colorless inclusions. Under magnification the gemstones show the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the 19th century finish is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors. And is not considered a detr
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Antique 19thC 1 2/3ct Rose Sapphire Celt Roman Sorcery
One Exquisitely Beautiful. Sparkling Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural One and Two-Third Carat Pear Cut Vibrant Rose Colored Sapphire Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Neon Rose Hued Sapphire Pear. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 7mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.65 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and ... morereferences to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a stunning, gorgeous, sparkling, vibrantly colored natural rose-pink hued sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The color is absolutely incredible, a sparkling, gorgeous and vibrant hue somewhere between rose and purple. This incredible gemstone has all of the brilliance of a diamond, sparkling under any light source! It is really a phenomenal gemstone, guaranteed to make some extremely excited. The color is almost“neon” very bright, very intense, with flashes of neon rose-pink. This incredibly vibrant hue imparts exceptional character and great visual appeal. The shade of rose could perhaps be best likened those occasional roses which are in color a cross between pink, purple and rose. The gemstone looks ever so much like a sparkling, rose-hued diamond. Good quality uncommonly hued(fancy color” sapphires are in high demand. And can be quite costly. Unfortunate
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2 Antique 19thC Garnets Celtic Greek Roman Blood Amulet Earrings
Two Antique Genuine Natural Russian One Carat Faceted Red Garnet Trillions. Mounted into contemporary high quality 14kt studs. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 6mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 2.01 carats(the pair) NOTES: 14kt solid gold settings and other setting styles are available upon request. DETAIL: The ancients believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night. Allowing them to see when others could not. Due to its red color, ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it with blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, and according to Jewish mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. It is also believed that garnet, described as“nopek” ... morewas one of the twelve gemstones described in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve tribes of ancient Israel. Here are two gorgeous, blood red faceted garnet gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia, where the production of garnet has gone on for many centuries. These gorgeous gemstones were hand crafted into these sparkling faceted Trillions during the last half of the 19th century. This particular variety of garnet is known as"pyrope" And is especially favored for its rich, red-orange tones. The gemstones are both very clean, crystal clear, and exquisitely colored. They possess great lustre, lots of flash, and at least to the eye, are essentially flawless. They are truly gorgeously colored, brilliant, sparkling semi-precious gemstones. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstones have been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered a detriment. Unlike today's computer controlled machine processes, the cut and finish of gemstones such as this is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centuries ag
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Antique 19thC 2 1/3ct Ceylon Ruby Medieval Shaman Magic Prophecy Plague Talisman
Antique 19th Century Handcrafted Genuine Natural Faceted Two and One-Third Carat(Plus) Bright Blood Red Ruby Oval from Ceylon. Mounted into high quality 14kt solid gold(not cheap gold electroplate or gold fill) ORIGIN: Ceylon. 19th Century(present day Sri Lanka) SIZE: Length: 8 1/2mm. Width: 7 1/2mm. Depth: 3 1/2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 2.37 carats. NOTE: 14kt solid gold pendant; and 14kt gold fill and solid 14kt gold chains in lengths from 18 to 24 inches are available upon request. Default chain is gold electroplate 24 inch chain(included free) NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: Rubies were viewed as a stone of prophecy. Used by medieval ... moreshamans and sorcerers to divine the future. It was believed that wearing ruby would attract good health, wisdom, fortune, and true love. Ruby was also worn as a talisman, as it was believed that the stone darkened when danger was near and then return to its original color when the danger was past. Ruby was also thought to be an antidote to poisoning as well, and to protect the wearer from lightening, plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. Consequentially rubies were considered even more valuable than diamonds. In Medieval Europe ruby was priced eight times higher than diamond. Here's a very nice antique hand faceted ruby oval from Ceylon(present day Sri Lanka) Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this sparkling precious gemstone is transparent, near eye clean or“slightly blemished” with a highly desirable bright blood red color, vibrant character, and sparkles of fiery, brilliant bright red flashes. It is“near eye clean” to the casual admirer, or“slightly blem
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Antique 19thC 2¾ct Sapphire Gemstone of Ancient Roman Saturn God of Abundance
Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Russian Two and Two-Third Quarter Carat Faceted Royal Blue Sapphire Oval. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 7mm. Depth(Thickness) 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 2.64 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: Many linguists and scholars believe that the name sapphire is derived from its association with the planet Saturn(the name can be roughly translated to mean“dear to the planet Saturn” in many different languages) ... moreIn ancient Rome Saturn was a major god presiding over agriculture and the harvest time. His reign was depicted as a Golden Age of abundance and peace. A week-long solstice feast called Saturnalia is believed by scholars to be the basis of the carnival(as in Mardi-Gras) Medieval sorcerers believed that sapphire enabled them to hear and understand the most obscure oracles. Not only did sapphire help to get in touch with astral and psychic realms. But the stone also provided protection for those who took those journeys. Here's a gorgeous, richly colored natural medium blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result was an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of fire and sparkle. It is colored a medium bright blue, but the gemstone at 2.64 carats is on steroids. So the color seems a bit darker than"bright blue" more along the lines of a medium blue, because the gemstone is so thick. O
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Legionnaire's Amulet 19thC Antique 2 1/2ct Tigers Eye Gem Sterling Pendant
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural Two and One-Half Carat Hand Crafted/Polished Indian Tiger’s Eye Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) CLASSIFICATION: Polished Indian Tiger’s Eye Polished Cabochon. ORIGIN: 19th century India. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth(Thickness) 3 1/2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 2.43 carats. NOTES: Default chain is silver electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) Sterling silver chains are also available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. 14kt solid gold pendant setting together with 14kt gold fill and solid 14kt gold chains in lengths from 18 to 24 inches are available upon request. DETAIL: Healing stone of the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. Roman Legionary Soldiers carried tiger’s ... moreeye believing that it gave them an advantage over their opponents in combat. According to ancient Near Eastern legends, tiger's eye enabled the wearer to be"all seeing" even to the point of being able to see through walls so one could observe what was happening in another room. It was not only worn to enable"clear vision" and good fortune, but also to drive off phantoms and shades of the dead. The Assyrians(neighbors to the Babylonians) carved the tiger's eye into cylinders which were covered with depictions of mythic creatures and names of gods, and the cylinders were then worn about the neck as charms for protection. In nearby ancient Egypt, many Egyptian statues of their various gods were fashioned complete with eyes made from tiger's eye. Here’s a nice quality 19th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished“Tiger’s Eye” semi-precious gemstone from India. This is an exceptionally nice. High quality specimen, with nicely defined and quite sharp“chatoyancy” eye) Though the feline“eye” is difficult to capture here with a scanner(the eye“travels” following the motion of the scanner tube) it is very well defined in hand. This particular specimen i
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2 Antique 19thC Handcut Topaz Medieval Gem of Long Life Earrings
Two Antique Genuine Natural Siberian One Carat White Topaz Faceted Oval Semi-Precious Gemstones. Two faceted ovals about 7mm* 5mm. About one carat each, mounted into solid sterling silver studs. DETAIL: During the medieval era topaz was believed to assure beauty. Fidelity and long life, with the ability to heal both physical and mental disorders, and to prevent death. When worn as an amulet, topaz was believed to drive away sadness, add intelligence and give courage. Here are two gorgeous Siberian white topaz semi-precious gemstones. Like clear crystal, with much the same sparkle and luster of diamonds, these are excellent quality topaz gemstones, at a minimum eye clean. The gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the ... moreCzars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. These are high quality, transparent, at a minimum eye clean, very attractive gemstones hand faceted in the same traditional manner as have gemstones been crafted in India for centuries. The color is quite remarkable, a delicate and gentle pastel lavender. Each of the two gemstones has been set into a sterling silver stud- not silver plated- but pure sterling silver. Though the gemstones are antique, and hand matched, the settings are contemporary. Under magnification the gemstones show the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the 19th century finish is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors. And is not considered a detriment, or detract from the value of a gemstone. These characteristics are not only expected of hand-finished gemstones, most serious collectors consider such gemstones more desirable, possessed of greater character and uniqueness when compared to today's cookie-cutter mass-produced machine-faceted gemstones. Unlike today’s computer controlled machine produced gemstones that approach flawlessness in a perfect finish, the cut and finish of handcrafted gemstones
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2 Antique 19thC Garnet Celt Greek Roman Blood Talisman Spessartite Gemstones
Two Hand Crafted Antique Genuine Natural Bavarian Bright Red-Orange Spessartite Garnet Faceted Rounds. Mounted into Contemporary High Quality 10kt Solid Gold French Hooks. CLASSIFICATION: Spessartite Orange Garnet Faceted Rounds. ORIGIN: Spessart. Bavaria. 19th Century. SIZE: Approximate Diameter: 5mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.23 carats(the pair) NOTES: If you prefer. Upon request, other setting styles are available such as lever backs, euro clicks, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles, etc. as are sterling silver settings. DETAIL: The ancients believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night. Allowing them to see when others could not. Due to its red color, ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it with blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. Garnet was ... morealso worn for protection when traveling, and according to Jewish mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. It is also believed that garnet, described as“nopek” was one of the twelve gemstones described in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve tribes of ancient Israel. Here is two gorgeously colored bright and richly hued red-orange garnets. This particular species of garnet is known as"Spessartite" And is so named after its original source of Spessart, Bavaria. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty semi-precious gemstone, with highly a desirable, uncommon, beautiful rich, vibrant, almost velvety red-orange hue. They possess great character, and wonderful tone and color, and given the fact that Spessartite Garnets are rarely found in transparent gemstone quality material, a pair of very exceptional specimen. They are certainly no less than eye clean, nice quality semi-precious
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2 Antique 19thC ¼ct Apatite Dinosaur Gem + Vertebrate Bones Greek Goddess Apate
Two Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural One Quarter Carat Hand Crafted Siberian Emerald Green Apatite Semi-Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Handcrafted Russian Apatite. ORIGIN: 19th century Chelyabinsk. Siberia, Russia. SIZE: 4mm square. Thickness: 2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.46 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Apatite is a fairly uncommon and rare gemstone. Though apatite itself is an exceedingly common mineral. Transparent gemstone quality specimens are not common. Apatite is the mineral that makes up the teeth and bones in all vertebrate animals, from fish to man to dinosaur as well as their bones. The name“apatite” comes from the Greek"apatein" which means"to deceive" to cheat” or"to be misleading" ... moreas in the ancient world apatite was often confused with other minerals such as topaz, beryl, sphene, peridot or tourmaline. The Greek name“apatein” also is associated with“Apate” the Greek goddess of deceit, benefactor of politicians. A minor goddess in the Greek pantheon, she was the daughter of Nyx, and one of the spirits inside Pandora's Box. Here are two very uncommon. Good quality vividly hued, emerald green apatite gemstones from the Koa Peninsula of Siberia. These particular gemstones were hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“trillion cut” a three sided shape resembling a pyramid with rounded corners. The trillion cut is very popular contemporarily with ruby, but also sapphire, aquamarine, topaz, amethyst, and peridot. Produced for indigenous jewelry in the nineteenth century, apatite gemstones of this size and quality are exceptional. Apatite is usually found just as small disseminated grains no larger than sand pa
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19thC Antique 2½ct Scotland Cairngorm Smoky Quartz Ancient Roman Intaglio Gem Ur
TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Exquisite. Antique, Nineteenth Century Cabochon Cut Hand Faceted Genuine Natural Scottish Smoky Quartz Oval Semi-Precious Gemstone Cab. CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Cut Scottish Smoky Quartz. ORIGIN: Mount Cairngorm. Scotland. Handcut in or near Yekaterinburg, Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Thickness: 4mm. WEIGHT: 2.51 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Smoky quartz from Mount Cairngorm. Scotland, known as"cairngorm" and since ancient times has been a favorite ornamental gemstone. Smoky quartz was very popular with the ancient Romans, who often used the stone for carving intaglio seals. Much of the smoky ... morequartz in the classical Mediterranean World came from the Swiss Alps. Fragments of smoky quartz vases have been uncovered in the excavations of ancient Babylonian Ur. Cairngorm is also the national gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids. The Celtic population of the British called smoky quartz they mined in the Cairngorm Mountains of the Scottish highlands“morion” and the yellow-brown to gray-brown crystals mined there“cairngorm” For centuries Smoky Quartz has also been commonly set into the pommel of the Scottish dirk, or“black dagger” a long dagger with a straight blade that is a prerequisite of Highland costume. Here is a richly colored. Antique, hand faceted, very uncommon semi-precious gemstone from Victorian-era Scotland, specifically Mount Cairngorm. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, this gemstone is known either as“Smoky” or“Cairngorm” Quartz. Generally“crystal” clear, the smoky tone is caused by the natural radiation emanating from granite stone the quartz is exposed to while buried in the earth. This is a very handsome gemstone, completely transparent, with beautiful
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