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$24.00 Shipping Location: Big Flats, United States Overall good condition with mild tarnish; as photographed. Wear consistent with age and use.
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$10.35 Shipping Location: Windham, United States Measures approximately 8 1/4" long, 2 1/2" in diameter across the bowl, weighs 54 grams, and has what I think is a bone handle. It has a teeeeny tiny ... morecurved "ARGENT" mark beneath a chevron hallmark, and in doing a little research, I found that this mark was used in Neuchatel, Switzerland, from the 1700's until the 1880's, and the metal is at least 812.5/1000. There is a hairline crack on the back of the handle as shown, but it is intact and sound, and otherwise in very good condition, just in need of a light polishing. A RARE FIND! Item 7-5-16-SS27.
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Ivan the Terrible, the (sixteenth century) first Tsar of all Russia and conqueror of Siberia, attributed to sapphire strength of the heart and muscles, ... moreendowing the wearer with courage. In fact, a ruby is simply a red sapphire.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Big Flats, United States Overall good condition and repaired; as photographed. Wear consistent with age and use.
$32.23 Shipping Location: WIMBORNE, United Kingdom 18thC Antique English Silver Tankard. Maker - Francis Spilsbury I. Condition - has a few small age related dents, otherwise ok. A well loved tankard full ... moreof character (see pictures).
$21.95 Shipping Location: Richmond, United States This is a beautiful pair of 18th century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain plates. They are hand painted with different scenes in the centers. One has two ... moreladies with a gentleman attending them, the other with three scholars with two manuscripts.
$36.61 Shipping Location: HAILSHAM, United Kingdom A large 18thC Antique Chinese porcelain deep platter / dish. Qianlong period. (See photos).
$146.42 Shipping Location: HORSHAM, United Kingdom Some minor fritting round the edge in excellent condition very large 43 cm approximately
$13.99 Shipping Location: Grand Prairie, United States 5"high, 8" wide. In excellent condition. Not chipped or cracked.
$17.94 Shipping Location: North Scituate, United States I got these from a local Providence Rhode Island estate. They are antique carved wood, gesso and lacquered figures from the 17-18thC. These figures depict ... moreTaoist (Daoist) deities. The first is standing in a whimsical pose wearing a topknot hairdo possibly the Deity Sudhana. The second is a standing figure of a high Daoist. Lastly is a robust Daoist official with traces of red lacquer to the face. These are very nice figures and could have sold each separately. A very generous grouping of three figures of antiquity. Measures approx.; Tallest 9" (22.
$42.71 Shipping Location: United Kingdom A really superb antique Chinese porcelain teapot. Such a good looking teapot. Lovely handle shape and moulded spout. Everything shown in the large and ... moreclear images. IMAGES ~Hover your cursor over the images above to view larger images.
$73.21 Shipping Location: HAILSHAM, United Kingdom Antique Circa 18th Century Chinese Blue& White Glazed Stoneware Meat Plate Platter Charger QIANLONG? An unusual late 18th Century Chinese Blue and ... moreWhite painted glaze Stoneware Platter dish. Condition is good for its age: Platter shows some repairs has a hairline crack across platter please view pictures. The platter is decorated with a coastal scene with dwellings on stilts and formal gardens. A scene like this was likely the inspiration for the later English Willow pattern. The white glaze has a slightly bluish tinge. The base is left bare showing the brown stoneware. 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Size: 14” x 10" x 1.5" We provide a 100% money back guarantee within 7 days of purchase. The following conditions apply. Items must be inspected by our returns department prior to refund. Items must have original tags or box and show no signs of wear and tear. We refund the item amount and not the shipping costs or return shipping costs. If a return is taking place please contact us through eBay. We will do everything we can to make your purchase a positive one. International buyers please ask for shipping cost before bidding.
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$30.51 Shipping Location: HORSHAM, United Kingdom A beautifully decorative small porcelain saucer. Very likely a shipwreck find. Late Kangxi or early Yongzheng period, early 18th century. Nicely decorated ... morewith a pine tree, foliage & wildlife. The rim with typical hatching pattern. Previously embellished with overglaze reds and gilt, the remnants of which are still visible. Fritting, wear. Large chip/damage. Short hairline.
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$31.73 Shipping Location: ST. IVES, United Kingdom It features a beautifully painted peony flower. 2" or 5cm heightInspection report. There is wear to the gold gilt which would have been around the rim ... moreoriginally. Designer Mirror by Henkel Harris USA Chippendale 18thc Style in Mahogany Wood.
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States As a talisman, it was also believed in the Middle Ages to be useful in eliminating sleep disorders such as insomnia, bad dreams and nightmares. Citrine ... morewas also very popular during the Middle Ages with the Celts and Scots.
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$39.17 Shipping Location: HORSHAM, United Kingdom 23cmGood condition. Light surface wear. Fritting and flea bites around the rim. Usual firing spots. Slightly mis-shaped.
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$20.95 Shipping Location: Cuttingsville, United States Beautiful early mug with effigy handle. Very nice grain (Elm burl?) and patina. See pics for additional details, and please ask any questions you might ... morehave
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$25.94 Shipping Location: NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom
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$34.17 Shipping Location: ST. IVES, United Kingdom Antique Late 18thc Qianlong Chinese Tea Bowl & Saucer Famille Rose C1780 Antique Chinese tea bowl & saucerThis set is finely decorated and embellished ... morewith floral illustration. c1780 ~ 1810. This set is finely decorated and embellished with floral illustration.
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$18.33 Shipping Location: LIVINGSTON, United Kingdom An antique late 18th century brass mounted boxwood Dicas comparative proof excise silde rule with scales to both sides and with a central sliding scale, ... moresigned 'Dicas Patentee Liverpool' and 'Proof' to one side, circa 1780.
$36.61 Shipping Location: HAILSHAM, United Kingdom An 18thC Antique Chinese porcelain bowl / small punchbowlQianlong periodApprox - 20cm diameterThere are two hairline cracks to the rim and some nibbles ... moreto the rim. (See photos). Combined shipping available to help reduce postage charges. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS NOTE.Import charges may apply. Please be aware before bidding. Import charges / sales taxes if relevant for your country are the buyer’s responsibility. The amount shown on the customs declaration is automated and cannot be changed to a lower value.See my other items for more 18th & 19thC pottery & porcelain. We always pack with good quality packaging materials and strong double walled boxes, double boxed when necessary.
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$8.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Antique 18th Century Genuine ... moreNatural Handcrafted Hand Crafted/Polished French Carnelian Semi-Precious Gemstone Ovals. Mounted into contemporary high quality sterling silver studs. CLASSIFICATION: Polished French Carnelian Cabochons. ORIGIN: 18th century France. Handcrafted in or near 18th Century Yekaterinburg. Russia. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth(Thickness) 4mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.55 carats(the pair) NOTE: These earring settings are also available in solid 14kt gold. Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, fancy studs, ball/stud dangles, fancy stud/dangles, etc. 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 ancient Tibet. It was believed that the seven treasures of material wealth were gold, silver, lapis lazuli, seashell, agate, pearl, and carnelian. The source for most carnelian in the early Mediterranean were simply gemstones found on the surface of the Egyptian and Arabian deserts. By 1700 B.C. the Minoans(of ancient Crete) had established trade routes from Knossos to Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, Afghanistan, and Scandinavia. Carnelian was one of their major trade goods, along with amethyst, lapis lazuli, and gold. Archaeologists have discovered carnelian as far away as Japan, in Iron Age burials. Ultimately by the time another thousand years elapsed most of the carnelian used for the production of jewelry in the ancient world originated in India. The gemstones would reached the Mediterranean either via the Silk Route(if overland) or if by sea, they would have crossed the Arabian and Red Sea by ship, then overland to Alexandria in Egypt, befor
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$15.00 Shipping Location: San Pablo, United States This ladle is most likely English in origin and was crafted prior to 1800. It features a coconut shell bowl and fruitwood handle with sterling silver ... moremountings. The silver rim is engraved with the letters "T LF".
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Free Shipping Location: Haddon Heights, United States The box has old repairs including replaced escutcheon plate and interior lock hardware (removed) as well as the lid's pull. No key, the pull ring is missing, ... morereplaced with a cord. Scattered missing sections of wood, lifting and inpainting.
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$19.95 Shipping Location: Saint Petersburg, United States Side one: The matrix cut with an anchor surrounded by thirteen stars. Border reads: NEW JERSEY ADMIRALTY SEAL (in reverse). Hopkinson was a judge of the ... moreNew Jersey Admiralty Court, and also a judge of the United States District Court?.
$29.70 Shipping Location: MALDON, United Kingdom For sale is a Large Chinese Antique 18thc Kangxi Imari Bowl 8.5" AF Lovely piece classic of the period. Has 2 hairlines and some rim frits. Usual age ... morerelated wear and tiny glaze flaws all as per photos. Also has some green tape on side I can't remove easily so leave for winner to do that Buyer to decide on age etc Measures 8.5" wide and 3.5" highest International postage by eBay Global Shipping Programme
$63.83 Shipping Location: ROYSTON, United Kingdom Chip to rim of cover. Couple of star cracks to base of jug. Small firing faults.
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$37.03 Shipping Location: WORTHING, United Kingdom This lovely little antique French copper daubière was made entirely by hand probably in the late 18th to early 19th century. The dovetail joints are where ... morethe hand-beaten copper has been cut by hand, and then soldered with molten brass, and you can see these on the lid, on one side, and on the bottom.
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$29.25 Shipping Location: LONDON, United Kingdom An early 18thC antique Chinese hand painted porcelain Imari Bowl with over glazed jewel-type white highlights in gilt, orange and blue on a blue-ish ground ... moreand brown outer ring.
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$70.98 Shipping Location: NORWICH, United Kingdom Magnificent Pair of Mid 18th Century Chinese Lidded vases. Superb decoration in underglaze cobalt blue. They have been priced to reflect this restoration. ... morePart of the Conception Classique range of Ming and Qing Dynasty fine Chinese Antiques.
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$13.35 Shipping Location: Marblehead, United States This special item remains in Very good condition, (see condition report above), and bears no monogram. all unidentified stones will be marked as such. ... more(10k could be 8-11k, 14k could be 12-15k, 18k could be 16-19k etc).
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$70.52 Shipping Location: HORSHAM, United Kingdom Very nice Kangxi period teapot unusually decorated in blood and milk colours. Unmarked at base.11cm high15.5cm wideFritting to the covers knop. Chip to ... morethe rim of the pot, small chip to the foot. Minimal surface wear. The end of the spout looks to have been shaved.
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$34.17 Shipping Location: ST. IVES, United Kingdom The piece is from 18thc period and in good antique condition. Inspection found The lid has a crack over the top and chip to the rim. There is a chip to ... morethe larger basket and hairline. The rabbits ear has broken.
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$22.11 Shipping Location: North Dighton, United States This early primitive carved wood trencher bowl is in original condition. It is in good overall condition for age. We can settle any dispute. If you have ... moreany concerns or problems with your item. late 18th century/early 19th century.
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$25.94 Shipping Location: ROYSTON, United Kingdom Crazing throughout.
$36.61 Shipping Location: MALDON, United Kingdom For sale is a Lovely Chinese Antique Blue & White 18thc 22cms Plate AF. Intersting plate lovely design.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Large Beautiful Size 9 Late Renaissance ... moreEra Silver Alloy Ring with a White Quartz Agate Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Silver/Bronze Alloy Ring with a Round Semi-Precious Agate Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Europe(Crimean/Black Sea Region) 17th-18th Century A.D. SIZE/DIMENSIONS: Size: 9(U.S. Inner Diameter: 19 1/2mm x 19mm. Overall Dimensions: 28 1/2mm x 21mm. Bezel: Diameter: 15mm. Height(Thickness) 8mm. Agate Gemstone: Diameter: 10 1/2mm. Height(Thickness) 7mm. Tapered Width Band: 6 1/2mm at bezel; 6mm at sides; 3 1/2mm at back. Weight: 5.40 grams. CONDITION: Very good! Intact. Integrity unimpaired. Wear consistent with lengthy usage. No significant porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Very fine finish. Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A very ornate silver/bronze alloy ring of late Renaissance origin. Probably seventeenth or eighteenth century, provenance is Southern Russia, the Crimean Region. The Crimean, now part of present-day Ukraine, was home of the Tartars(and before them ancient Greek settlements during the first millennium B.C. across the Black Sea from what was at the time this ring was produced, the Ottoman Empire, modern day Turkey. The ring once bore a very elaborate pattern on the sides of the band probably almost all the way around to the back. A similarly elaborate pattern embellished the circumferential ledge/skirt of the bezel, as well as an intricate perimeter of finely serrated“teeth” surrounding and securing the gemstone. However a substantial portion of this ornate metal work no longer remains discernible. As there is heavy wear to the sides and back of the band as well as to the bezel skirt. Traces of the original ornate metalwork remain discernible where the bands meet the bezel. In fact a reasonably significant remnant of the ornate pattern originally found on the bands remain on front third of each side o
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$35.55 Shipping Location: Cuttingsville, United States Very early dry measure with rose head nails. Wonky but thick-walled and still solid. Approx. 11"W x 6"-7"H. Rare to find one so early. Found in NH. See ... morepics for additional details, and please ask any questions you might have
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$4.00 Shipping Location: Marblehead, United States This special item remains in Good condition, (see condition report above), and bears a monogram SMB with a shell above it. (10k could be 8-11k, 14k could ... morebe 12-15k, 18k could be 16-19k etc). Different plumb solder (slightly higher or lower carat) can also contribute to this discrepancy.
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$25.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brussel, Belgium Antique Belgian Liegeois ( city of Liege ) hand blown holy water font. they are becoming more rare to find because of fragility and age.
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$9.80 Shipping Location: Amherst, United States This beautifully crafted porcelain cup and saucer set showcases a stunning raised pattern, making it a unique addition to any collection. The intricate ... moredesign features a range of colors, adding to its appeal as an antique item. With its origins dating back to the late 18th century, this cup and saucer set has stood the test of time and remains in its original form. Its exact age may be unknown, but its authenticity as an antique piece is confirmed. As a beautiful representation of English porcelain craftsmanship, this item is sure to impress any collector.
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$22.51 Shipping Location: WINCHESTER, United Kingdom An antique Chinese export famille rose porcelain bowl, dating to the late 18th Century Qianlong period (1736-1795). Smaller vignettes in between feature ... morebirds above a smaller with a landscape in iron red.
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$34.18 Shipping Location: ROYSTON, United Kingdom
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$40.33 Shipping Location: ROYSTON, United Kingdom Has been fired a little bent in shape, sticking up in one corner.
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$25.94 Shipping Location: ROYSTON, United Kingdom Wear and scratches throughout.
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$12.50 Shipping Location: Jamesville, United States Lovely early piece of porcelain. It's been many years since I handled soft paste and not sure if this is similar but it's definitely early. Chip to the ... morerimmed base and a stable hairline inside bowl. Subtly beautiful. Lightweight. Elegant. 3 3/4 h. 5" diameter.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Antique 18th Century Genuine Natural Siberian Eight Carat Antique Seawater Blue-Green Aquamarine "Checkerboard" Faceted “Cushion Cut” ("Old Fashioned" ... moreCut). Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring (Size 7 – Resizing Available).
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$43.49 Shipping Location: ROYSTON, United Kingdom
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$38.06 Shipping Location: SHERBORNE, United Kingdom A pretty antique Qing period Chinese export porcelain saucer, decorated in Grisailles palette depicting Juno with her peacock, gilt highlights. Mid to ... morelate 18th century. Diameter 12cm, height approximately 2.5cm.In overall good condition, a minor chip to the outside of the rim, a few firing marks in the glaze and a smudge of ink on the underside from during manufacture. The surface with some minor wear and losses to decoration as expected with age however this does not detract. Please be guided by the photographs and feel free to ask any questions. All items are packaged with good quality materials and the greatest care to ensure safe delivery.
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$28.86 Shipping Location: ROYSTON, United Kingdom
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$28.86 Shipping Location: ROYSTON, United Kingdom
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Turquoise was also believed to awaken feelings of romantic love, and to enhance virtues such as trust, kindness, wisdom and understanding. The ancient ... moreEgyptians not only used turquoise for jewelry, but also wore it as a talisman to keep evil away.
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$25.27 Shipping Location: ROYSTON, United Kingdom Hairline running from rim of saucer. Small hairline to rim of bowl. Wear and rubbing to paint.
$20.00 Shipping Location: Sweden BEAUTIFUL 18thC CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE ENAMEL PLATE YONGZHENG REIGN c1723-35 Search A fine and highly decorative early eighteenth century Chinese famille ... morerose plate. The plate dates to the reign of Emperor Yongzheng c1723-35. The plate finely painted with flowering plants and shrubs to the centre in bright famille rose enamel colours with a predominance of pink, surrounded by a frieze of floral fitted frames interspersed with pink enamel floral scroll, the cavetto painted with meandering garlands of peonies, chrysanthemum and otherwise within iron red enamel frieze just inside the rim and cafe au lait washes to the outer edge of rim as shown. This plate measures 8 7/8 inches diameter and is in excellent condition, there is one shallow chip just below the rim(illustrated) and a couple of tiny nibbles on outer edge of the rim as shown, otherwise perfect. See our other quality oriental antiques currently offered from a UK collection, we can offer significant discounts on carriage/ postage in the event that multiple lots were of interest to the same bidder.
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$31.13 Shipping Location: ROYSTON, United Kingdom Mirror to interior missing. Wear and scratches throughout. Hinge pin replaced with nail.
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$28.86 Shipping Location: ROYSTON, United Kingdom Heavy crack running through the bowl. Small firing imperfections.
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The ring bears a very elaborate stamped pattern on the sides of the band wrapping all of the way around to the back of the band. A similarly elaborate ... moredouble beaded chain pattern embellishes all four sides of the bezel.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The ancient Egyptians not only used turquoise for jewelry, but also wore it as a talisman to keep evil away. Ancient Egyptian Priests stitched turquoise ... moreto their upper vests. In ancient Egypt, everyone from pharaoh to commoner wore turquoise.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: Estonia Acquired from a Palm Beach estate earlier today.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Genuine Natural Russian ... moreThree-Quarter Carat Handcrafted Violet-Blue Iolite Semi-Precious Gemstone Pendant. Mounted into high quality 14kt solid gold(not cheap gold electroplate or gold fill) Hand Polished Blue-Violet Iolite Oval Cabochon is of 18th century Russian origin and was cut and crafted in 18th century Russia. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. Thickness: 3mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.73 carats. NOTE: We have many chains available which would fit this pendant. You may request a complimentary gold electroplate chain in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. We also have available chains in 14kt gold fill and 14kt solid gold in lengths from 16 to 30 inches. This setting is also available in sterling silver. If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone(s) some less costly, some more. Write us for pictures and prices. 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. DETAILS: The name iolite comes from the Greek ios. Which means violet. In some Medieval cultures iolite was held sacred to the Mother Goddess, and in other Medieval cultures it was held to be sacred to the Father God or King of Gods(especially the Roman deity Jupiter and the ancient Greek equivalent, Zeus) There exist accounts that Iolite was used by medieval shamans, mystics, seers, witches and wizards to help achieve a deep trance state, stimulate visions, and stimulate astral travel. Iolite was also used by Norse and Viking explorers as a navigational aid, as a properly oriented stone would change color in relation to the direction of sunlight, allowing for crude navigation in the fog-enshrouded northern Atlantic waters where the
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Elegant AD300 Roman Turkey Ring Size 9½ + Antique 18thC Nubian Red Jasper 9¼cts
Very Elegant Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Serrated Platform Bezel Size 9 1/2 Circa 300 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring. Antique Handcrafted Eighteenth Century Nubian Red Jasper Semi-Precious Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Pamphylia– present-day Southern Turkey) Third or Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 9 1/2(U.S. Diameter: 26 1/2mm* 22 1/2mm(outer dimensions excluding gemstone) 19mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 21 1/2mm(length) 11mm(breadth) 3mm(thickness) Excluding gemstone. Gemstone: 17mm(length) 12mm(breadth) 4 1/2mm(thickness) 8.29 carats(approximate weight) Fixed Width 3 1/2 to 4 1/2mm Band. Weight: 12.97 grams(without gemstone) CONDITION: Excellent! Completely intact. Light-to-modest wear consistent with occasional(ancient) usage, minimal porosity(surface pitting caused ... moreby contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A nicely styled Roman bronze ring with an elegant platform bezel which features fine serrations all around the perimeter(looking a bit like an oval coca-cola cap) The boldly-sized platform bezel seemingly was intended to hold a 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) or with some form of quartz crystal; i.e. clear quartz, orange quartz(carnelian” or purple quartz(amethyst” The ring is of heavy and durable construction, and is fashioned in the more archaic two-piece style; an incomplete ring(a“shank” with a separately crafted bezel which was brazed to the shank in order to assemble the ring. This as opposed to the more modern style of construction prevalent in the following centuries whereby the bands and bezel are integrated(fashioned from a single piece of metal) You’ll note that even the ring band is a bit lumpy and primitive, the band varying in width between 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 millimeters. The serrations in the bezel were
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18thC Antique 1¼ct Scotland Amethyst Ancient Medieval Shaman Prophecy Visions
Large One and One-Quarter Carat 18th Century Handcrafted Antique Genuine Natural Amethyst Oval. Handcrafted oval cut cabochon is of 18th century origin sourced from the Devonian lava beds on the coast of Scotland near Angus. Handcrafted by a Russian artisan for domestic jewelry. Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Thickness: 3mm. Weight: 1.28 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) Shamans of the ancient and medieval world used amethyst to assist prophecy and visions. Amethyst was also used in spells designed to magnify beauty. In Renaissance magic. An amethyst engraved with the image of a bear was worn as a protective amulet, and had the power to put demons to flight. Most ancient Mediterranean cultures, including the ancient Romans, Greeks, Persians and Celts believed that ... moreamethyst protect soldiers from harm in battle. Extremely popular in 18th and 19th century Scotland, amethyst retained its popularity through the 20th century. Handcrafted and shaped in the 18th century, this large and colorful amethyst comes from the Devonian lava beds near the coast of Angus County, Scotland. Much finer than the images here suggest, it is a lovely cabochon oval cut, gorgeous, vibrant and richly hued, the pride of a 18th century Russian artisan. A nice quality gemstone in its times, it is more or less transparent but by no means flawless. Though generous in size, it is not a high quality amethyst by today's standards, though it is historically significant. Purple has always been associated with royalty and amethyst is no exception. It was popular with all of Europe's royalty during Renaissance and Victorian times. When seen under magnification. The coarseness of the finish of this 18th century amethyst tells us that it is obviously hand crafted. Rather than detracting from its value or allure, this is considered appealing to most collectors, who consider examples like this to be more desirable than today’s computer-controlled machine-produced gemstones.
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18thC Antique 3¼ct+ Amethyst Scotland Celt Greek Amulet
Eighteenth Century Antique Three and One-Third Carat Dark Royal Purple Amethsyt Genuine Natural Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7 1/2– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Royal Amethyst Cabochon. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 18th Century. Contemporary setting. SIZE: Length: 11mm. Breadth: 9mm. Depth: 4 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.36 carats. NOTES: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. DETAIL: Most ancient Mediterranean cultures. Including the ancient Romans, Greeks, and Celts believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. Legend attributes the Amethyst's lovely color to the Greek God Bacchus(the god of wine) In many European countries the rich purple color ... moreof dark amethyst was associated with royalty– and was very popular with all of the royal families in Renaissance and Victorian Europe. Here’s a large, very richly colored colorful 18th century handcrafted dark royal purple amethyst oval 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. Gorgeous, vibrant, and richly hued, this striking gemstone possesses breathtaking luster and very regal texture. Hand crafted by an 18th century Russian artisan into this unusual and richly colored oval cabochon. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. It is a fascinating gemstone, much nicer in appearance than the images here would suggest. Thought not flawless, it is a nice quality amethyst by 18th century standards. The gemstone is absolutely transparent, and is by and large eye clean. Even to very intent scrutiny, it is virtually impossible to discern any blemished within the gemstone with the naked eye. Certainly of course wit
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18thC Antique 7ct Amethyst Scotland Celt Warrior Amulet
Antique Eighteenth Century Russian Handcrafted Six and Three-Quarter Carat(Plus) Genuine Natural Scottish Amethyst Oval. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) CLASSIFICATION: Amethyst Oval Cabochon. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 18th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 13mm. Width: 10mm. Depth: 7mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 6.88 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: Most ancient Mediterranean cultures. Including the ancient Romans, Greeks, and Celts believed ... morethat amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. Legend attributes the Amethyst's lovely color to the Greek God Bacchus(the god of wine) Here’s a very colorful handcrafted amethyst cabochon cut oval semi-precious gemstone 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. Gorgeous, vibrant, and delicately hued, this striking gemstone possesses breathtaking luster and delicate hue. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by an 18th 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. Though as you can see in the accompanying photo enlargements t is not absolutely flawless. It is eye clean except to the most intent scrutiny(if you hold it right up to your eye, and you have acute vision, you can just barely make out a few specks of colorless, crystalline material within the gemstone. Though by today’s standards it might not be considered an
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Antique 18thC 3½ct Ruby Medieval Shaman Divination Gemstone
Antique 18th Century Genuine Natural Hand Crafted Faceted Oval Ruby. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Oval Ruby Precious Gemstone. ORIGIN: North East India. 18th Century. SIZE: Length: 11mm. Width: 8mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.52 Carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Rubies were viewed as a stone of prophecy. Used by medieval shamans and sorcerers to divine the future. 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. Consequentially rubies were considered even more valuable than diamonds. In Medieval Europe ruby was priced 8 times higher than diamond. Here's a nice quality 18th century antique hand shaped/faceted oval ruby precious gemstone ... morefrom Mysore, India. Though considered a"silky" ruby, because they are translucent and not transparent(i.e. it appears"silky" it nonetheless possesses great color and beauty. Most natural rubies have dispersed colorless crystalline material particles within the gemstone that while not individually discernible, when dense enough will nonetheless impart a translucent"silky" appearance to the gemstone. In other words, the ruby gemstones are not transparent, rather they are a translucent, silky blood red tone. These rubies are much more common than crystal-clear specimens. Natural rubies, like sapphires and emeralds, commonly have lots of internal blemishes. So long as these blemishes are colorless, they are"harmless" commonplace, and acceptable. The dispersed colorless crystalline material changes the nature of the gemstone from transparent to translucent. However the rich"ruby red" color is still preserved, and the gemstones can be quite breathtaking in their beauty and luster. In contrast, the very highest quality rubies appear as red colored glass; completely transparent. However such high-quality rubies can easily cost thou
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18thC Antique 1ct Amethyst Scotland Celt Warrior Amulet Gemstone
Antique Eighteenth Century One Carat Antique Genuine Natural Amethyst Pear. CLASSIFICATION: Amethyst Cabochon Pear. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 18th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.96 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Most ancient Mediterranean cultures. Including the ancient Romans, Greeks, and Celts believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. Here's a very large, very colorfulm very unique 18th century handcrafted amethyst oval 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 ... morepopular gemstone through the 20th century. Gorgeous, vibrant, and delicately hued, this striking gemstone possesses breathtaking luster and delicate hue. This gorgeous gemstone was hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful pear shaped cabochon by an 18th century Russian artisan. It is a fascinating gemstone, much nicer in appearance than the images here would suggest. The gemstone is transparent, and to the eye, without blemish except for very slight color zoning. Though by today's standards it would not be considered a high-quality amethyst, by 18th century standards it would have been a desirable and costly gemstone- and of course in today's perspective, historically significant. In many European countries the purple color of amethyst was associated with royalty– and was very popular with all of the royal families in Renaissance and Victorian Europe. Under magnification the gemstone shows the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the 18th century finish is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors. And is not considered a detriment, or detract from the value of a gemstone. But these characteristics are not only expect
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18thC Antique 8ct Amethyst Scotland Celt Greek Amulet
Eighteenth Century Antique Handcrafted Seven and Three-Quarter Carat Dark Royal Purple Antique Genuine Natural Amethyst Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Royal Amethyst Cabochon Oval. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 15mm. Width: 11mm. Depth: 6 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 7.77 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstone as a ring. Earring, or pendant. DETAIL: Most ancient Mediterranean cultures. Including the ancient Romans, Greeks, and Celts believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. Legend attributes the Amethyst's lovely color to the Greek God Bacchus(the god of wine) In many European countries the rich purple color of dark amethyst was associated with royalty– and was very popular with all of the royal ... morefamilies in Renaissance and Victorian Europe. Here’s a large, very colorful 18th century handcrafted dark royal purple amethyst oval 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. Gorgeous. Vibrant, and richly hued, this striking gemstone possesses breathtaking luster and rich texture. This unusual gemstone was hand shaped and polished into this beautiful oval cut cabochon by an 18th 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. It is a fascinating gemstone, much nicer in appearance than the images here would suggest. It is a nice quality amethyst by 18th century standards. The gemstone is transparent, though as one can easily discern, by no means flawless. By today’s standards it is not a high quality amethyst– though of course it is generous in size, remarkable in color, and historically significant. But judged by 18th century standards, this was a nice, large, sumptuous, and not inexpensi
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18thC Antique 1ct Rhodolite Garnet Ancient Celtic Blood Amulet Traveler Talisman
Genuine Natural Antique Eighteenth Century Handcrafted One Carat(Plus) Raspberry Red Norwegian Rhodolite Garnet Garnet Cabochon Oval Cut Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 8– Resizing Available) ORIGIN: Norway. 18th Century. Cut in or near Yekaterinburg, Russia, 18th Century. CLASSIFICATION: Rhodolite Garnet Cabochon Oval. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Breadth: 5mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.19 carats. NOTES: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. DETAIL: 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. Ancient Mediterranean cultures also believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, ... moreallowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. The ancient Persians regarded garnet as a royal stone, and only royalty was allowed to possess the gemstone. 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. This particular variety of garnet is of the rarer and more costly rhodolite garnet. This is very clean, crystal clear, and exquisitely colored. Unlike ordinary garnets which have a smoky orange undertone, rhodolite garnets possess a rich, vibrant, bright red with an undertone of violet, producing the classic rhodolite"raspberry red" Victorian Europe was so enthusiastic about the raspberry red color of Rhodolite Garnet that they were called"Bohemian Rubies" In Africa this remarkable red semi-precious gemstone was known as a"Cape Ruby" during the Victorian era. Gorgeous. Raspberry red
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Antique 18thC 3ct Sapphire Ancient Persia Celt Roman Anti Evil Spirits Talisman
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Three Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Oval. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Royal Blue Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 18th Century. SIZE: Length: 9 1/2mm. Width: 7 1/4mm. Depth: 4 1/4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.08 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: 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, ... morebelieving that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. 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. 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, richly colored natural royal blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful oval cabochon by an 18th 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 richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth and gorgeous tone. It is considerably lighter than inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires, but well past the medium blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Burma. It would be considerably lighter to the eye except that th
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AD100 Roman Celtic Dalmatia (Croatia) Sz9 Ring 18thC Antique 5ct Russia Obsidian
Very Elegant and Bold Size 9 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 100 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring. Antique Handcrafted Eighteenth Century Russian Siberian Obsidian Semi-Precious Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Dalmatia– present-day Croatia) First or Second Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 9(U.S. Diameter: 25mm* 22mm(outer dimensions– without gemstone) 19 3/4mm* 18mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 18 1/2mm breadth* 5 1/2mm height* 3mm thickness. Gemstone: 21 1/2mm(breadth) 7 1/2mm(height) 3mm(thickness) 5.17 carats(approximate weight) Tapered Width Band: 5 1/2mm(at bezel) 5mm(at sides) 4 1/2mm(at back) Weight: 5.19 grams. CONDITION: Excellent. Intact. Moderately heavy wear, light porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A handsome. Nicely ... moreconstructed Romano-Celtic bronze ring with understated but very elegant and sophisticated features. As you can see, ring’s band has a“bezel” composed of three supporting“legs” to which originally was probably attached a metal, engraved bezel which ultimately broke off. However it is also possible that rather than attaching a bezel by brazing it onto the band, it is also possible that a gemstone might have been attached(the Romans used bitumen and pitch as adhesives) If indeed a gemstone had been fastened to the ring, it might quite likely have been an intaglio gemstone, i.e. a carnelian or amethyst(or some other quartz gemstone) with an engraved surface capable of pressing the wearer’s“seal” into wax or lead. In any event, when the ring was unearthed almost two thousand years after it was lost, all that remained were the bands and the three supports which had originally supported a bezel or stone. Inasmuch as clearly the ring once possessed some sort of bezel or gemstone. The designed seemed to invite the(re)mounting of a gemstone. So as to preserve a sense of historical continuity we mounted a large, natural, antique, handcr
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18thC Antique 14ct Rhodolite Garnet Ancient Celtic Roman Blood Traveler Talisman
TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish About Fourteen Carats of Eighteenth Century Antique Genuine NaturalRussian Hand Cut and Faceted Raspberry Red Briolette Cut Norwegian Rhodolite Garnet Sterling Silver Chandelier-Style French Hooks. CLASSIFICATION: Nineteenth Century Antique Hand Crafted Briolette Cut Rhodolite Garnets. ORIGIN: Norway. Hand Cut Near or In Yekaterinburg. Russia. 18th Century. EARRING MEASUREMENTS: Breadth: 32mm(over 1 1/4 inches) Drop: 75mm(about 3 inches) GEMSTONE WEIGHT: Roughly between 1 and 2 carats each– about 14 carats total gemstone weight. NOTE: These earring settings are also available in solid 14kt gold. Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles, fancy stud/dangles, etc. are available upon request, ... moreboth in sterling silver, as well as 14kt solid goldl. 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. FONT SIZE=4 DETAIL: 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. Ancient Mediterranean cultures also 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, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. To the Anglo-Saxons, garnet was a cherished treasure. According to historical accounts, the King of Saxony is said to have owned a garnet of over 465 carats. Garnet was also prominently featured in the magnificent cloisonné inlay jewelry found in sixth and seventh century burials in England at the Anglo-Saxon site of Sutto Hoo, and was also popular with the other peoples of ancient Britannia, including the Celts, Franks, and
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