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TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique 19th Century Handcrafted ... moreNatural Twenty Eight and Three-Quarter Carat Amethyst from Scotland(Handcrafted in Russia) ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 25 1/2mm. Width: 20 3/4mm. Depth: 10mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 28.71 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Throughout ancient and medieval history. The color purple was traditionally the color of royalty, and was also associated with the planet and the Roman God Jupiter the“Lord of Gods” of the Roman pantheon, also known as Zeus to the ancient Greeks) Consequentially Amethyst has been used since the dawn of recorded history to adorn the wealthy, as well as royalty. Ancient civilizations prized the stone more than many other gems which today enjoy more recognition and value, including sapphire, ruby, diamonds and emerald. For some time in the ancient world, amethyst was valued equally with the diamond, and only royal families were lawfully entitled to own and wear the stone. Amethyst was used extensively in the ancient Mediterranean world for carving intaglio gemstones and seals, particularly by the ancient Greeks and Romans. And in both ancient Greece and Rome rings of amethyst set in bronze were worn as charms against evil. The first century historian and naturalist Pliny wrote that if amethyst were worn round the neck on a cord made from dog's hair, it would afford the wearer protection against snakebite. Celebrating our historical legacy here's a very large. Very clean, 19th century faceted amethyst pear from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Exported to 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 Medie
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Unable to understand the characteristic, ancient cultures attributed many mystical properties have been attributed to the various varieties of quartz ... moregemstones. It was believed that quartz possessed the ability to amplify emotions, enhance concentration and intuition, and neutralize "negative energies".
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Unable to understand the characteristic, ancient cultures attributed many mystical properties have been attributed to the various varieties of quartz ... moregemstones. It was believed that quartz possessed the ability to amplify emotions, enhance concentration and intuition, and neutralize "negative energies".
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Unable to understand the characteristic, ancient cultures attributed many mystical properties have been attributed to the various varieties of quartz ... moregemstones. It was believed that quartz possessed the ability to amplify emotions, enhance concentration and intuition, and neutralize "negative energies".
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It was believed to exert a calming influence on individuals prone to compulsive behavior, as well as (in the ancient world) over professional warriors ... morewho were addicted to the adrenaline rush of combat and warfare.
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TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique 19th Century Handcrafted ... moreNatural Forty Seven and Three-Quarter Carat Amethyst from Scotland(Handcrafted in Russia) ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 25 1/2mm. Width: 23mm. Depth: 14mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 47.71 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. Ancient legends attribute the Amethyst's lovely color to the Greek God Bacchus(the god of wine) Here's a very large, very clean, 19th century faceted amethyst cushion cut from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Exported to 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. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. This is a very fine richly hued, regally textured deep purple colored semi-precious gemstone. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, it is to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possesses exceptional sparkle and luster. It is very clean, water clear, and very bright with brilliant sparkles. Under magnification the gemstone shows 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 co
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Pages: 384. The book features jewelry ranging from the splendid crowns of ancient Greece, gold earrings from Babylon, and jeweled collars worn by 13th-century ... moreIslamic royalty to more modern pieces such as those contained in the imperial collection of Queen Louise of Prussia, Art Nouveau jewelry designed by René Lalique, and work by contemporary designers.
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Publisher: Dallas Museum of Art (1997). Pages: 150. Major types of Greek and Etruscan jewelry from the seventh to the first centuries B.C. are well represented, ... morealong with a few Roman imperial works.
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The tone is set by the very first item in the catalog: a contemporary bust in the round of Queen Elizabeth as Hercules. Much jewelry depended for its ... moresplendor of effect chiefly upon its inlay of brilliantly colored stones, jaspers, agates, lapis lazuli.
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Minoan and Mycenaean Gems. Graeco-Phoenician Scarabs. Etruscan Scarabs. Near Eastern and Phoenician Seals. But little is known about the earlier period ... morearound 1500 B.C., when Mycenaean society was taking shape.
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Publisher: Dallas Museum of Art (1997). Pages: 150. Major types of Greek and Etruscan jewelry from the seventh to the first centuries B.C. are well represented, ... morealong with a few Roman imperial works.
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This spectacular assemblage may have belonged to an important and wealthy woman in Ptolemaic Egypt. The author demonstrates how the symbolism of dynastic ... morepower plays a central role in the interpretation of each object and in understanding the assemblage as a whole.
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Together they illustrate the long history of the practice from about 3000 BC to the 19th century AD. She includes black-and-white photographs of all of ... morethem and color photographs of 20 [Book News]. A few famous examples of ancient Greek jewelry, such as an earring in the form of a siren, is a charming example of Greek jeweler's modeling.
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Most of these objects have never before been published, making this catalogue essential for the scholar. Where pertinent, bibliographic references and ... morecomparative material are cited. Graeco-Phoenician Scarabs.
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Publisher: Dallas Museum of Art (1997). Pages: 150. Major types of Greek and Etruscan jewelry from the seventh to the first centuries B.C. are well represented, ... morealong with a few Roman imperial works.
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Together they illustrate the long history of the practice from about 3000 BC to the 19th century AD. She includes black-and-white photographs of all of ... morethem and color photographs of 20 [Book News]. A few famous examples of ancient Greek jewelry, such as an earring in the form of a siren, is a charming example of Greek jeweler's modeling.
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The pectoral is gold inlaid with lapis lazuli, carnelian, and turquoise, and the eyes of the shape made of actual flowers, fruits, and leaves, which were ... morepresented to guests to wear at banquets and other festivities.
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TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Greek and Roman Jewellery(68 ... morePlates in Full Colour) by Filippo Coarelli. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover w/dustjacket(157 pages- 68 full color plates) Hamlyn/Cameo(1970) The history and jewelry wearing customs of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Sixty-Eight incredible color plates of ancient Greek and Roman Jewelry. Coffee Table Quality Reference(albeit small 8½*5½ inches) A fabulous reference! You’ll be thankful 100 times to have this book at your fingertips. The history and customs described are fascinating. The color pictures stunning. CONDITION: Hardcover w/dustjacket. Lightly browsed hardcover w/dustjacket. Pages are pristine; unblemished. Clean, crisp, unmutilated, bound very tightly, and unmarked. The book appears to have only been flipped through once or twice, and is"like new" except the top surface of closed page edges is slightly tanned and freckled(dust dinge/age spotting) however this is not only very faint, but also visible only when the pages are closed, not to individual pages, only to the mass of closed page edges) Otherwise exceptionally clean and exceptionally good condition. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR SAMPLE PAGES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. This is a wonderful. High quality book originally produced in the U.K. and Italy in English for distribution world wide. The full color plates are simply magnificent, and the images are of the most fabulous gold jewelry ever produced and uncovered from ancient Greece and Rome. It is a wonderful reference for those interested in the history of jewelry, and wonderful pictures for whose who just want to admire the incredible gold jewelry of these grand empires. There are pictures of many pieces which I have never seen before, except in pricey museum catalogs. Still a wonderful reference despite being originally produced in 1966, it is divided into five sections: The Geometric and Orientalising Periods; Archaic Greece and Etruria; The Cla
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With them was a rich and impressive collection of gold and silver objects dating back to the fifth and fourth centuries BC. From the banks of the River ... moreOxus, the entire hoard was, in due course, bequeathed to the British Museum.
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With them was a rich and impressive collection of gold and silver objects dating back to the fifth and fourth centuries BC. From the banks of the River ... moreOxus, the entire hoard was, in due course, bequeathed to the British Museum.
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The tone is set by the very first item in the catalog: a contemporary bust in the round of Queen Elizabeth as Hercules. Publisher: Philip Wilson Publishers ... more(2016). Pages: 320. One of the world’s finest assemblages of rings and gemstones, the Guy Ladrière Collection in Paris is of major importance both to the collector and the art historian.
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The author demonstrates how the symbolism of dynastic power plays a central role in the interpretation of each object and in understanding the assemblage ... moreas a whole. The pectoral is gold inlaid with lapis lazuli, carnelian, and turquoise, and the eyes of the shape made of actual flowers, fruits, and leaves, which were presented to guests to wear at banquets and other festivities.
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Sasanian Gems. Graeco-Phoenician Scarabs. Etruscan Scarabs. Among the most popular objects made from faience, however, were the Shabti dolls which were ... moreplaced in the tombs of the dead. Most of these objects have never before been published, making this catalogue essential for the scholar.
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Antique 19thC 3½ct Scotland Amethyst Ancient Celtic War Gemstone
Huge Three and One-Half Carat Antique Genuine Natural Faceted Amethyst Semi-Precious Gemstone. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 11mm. Width: 11mm. Depth: 6mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.55 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, Persians and Celts believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. Ancient legends attribute the Amethyst's lovely color to the Greek God Bacchus(the god of wine) Here's a very large, very clean, 19th century faceted amethyst from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. This gemstone has been ... morehand faceted in a fashion forerunner to and very similar to the popular contemporary"trilliant" or"trillion" cut. It is a quite beautiful cut, a faceted three-sided pyramid with a softly rounded base. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. This is a very fine lavender colored semi-precious gemstone. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, it is to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possesses exceptional sparkle and luster. It is very clean, water clear, and very bright. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstone has 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 a gemstone such as this is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centuries ago. Such antique hand-faceted gemstones possess much greater character and appeal than today's mass-produced machine-faceted gemstones. This gemstone has great luster and sparkle. And to the
Handcrafted 83ct Scotland Amethyst Ancient Celtic Roman Greek Warrior Amulet
Eighty-Two and Three-Quarter Carat Russian Handcrafted Genuine Natural Scottish Amethyst Checkerboard Faceted Trillion Cut Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Pendant. GEMSTONE ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. Gemstone Handcut in Russia. SIZE: Length: 33 1/2mm. Width: 38 3/4mm. Depth: 17 1/4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 82.78 carats. Chain: Contemporary silver electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is silver electroplate, 24 inches. We also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. DETAIL: Most ancient Mediterranean cultures. Including the ... moreancient Romans, Greeks, Persians and Celts believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. In both ancient Greece and Rome rings of amethyst set in bronze were worn as charms against evil. Legends of the ancient classical Mediterranean attribute the Amethyst's lovely color to the Greek God Bacchus(the god of wine) Here’s a flawless quality purple amethyst which originated from Angus, Scotland. Exported to Russia, the gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a Russian artisan, part of a centuries-long heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. This is a very fine. Beautifully colored semi-precious gemstone. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, it is to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possesses exceptional sparkle and luster. It is very clean, water clear, and very bright with brilliant sparkles. Under magnification the gemstone shows the unmistak
19thC Antique 23ct Scotland Amethyst Ancient Celtic Roman Greek Warrior Amulet
Antique 19th Century Handcrafted Natural Twenty-Three and One-Third Carat“Old-Fashion” Cut Amethyst from Scotland(Handcrafted in Russia) ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 20mm. Width: 18mm. Depth: 9.5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 23.31 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, Persians and Celts believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. In both ancient Greece and Rome rings of amethyst set in bronze were worn as charms against evil. Legends of the ancient classical Mediterranean attribute the Amethyst's lovely color to the Greek God Bacchus(the god of ... morewine) Here's a very large, very clean, 19th century faceted amethyst oval from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Exported to 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. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. This is a very fine richly hued, regally textured deep purple colored semi-precious gemstone. It was hand cut into a sparkling, brilliant, faceted“old-fashioned” cut gemstone with lots of flash and depth. The cut is also known within the trade as a“cushion” As you can see from the photo enlargements here. It is to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possesses exceptional sparkle and luster. It is very clean, water clear, and very bright with brilliant sparkles. Under magnification the gemstone shows the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the 19th century finish is considered appealing to
Antique 24ct Scotland Amethyst Ancient Celtic Roman Persian Warrior Amulet
TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Twenty-Four Carat Antique Russian Handcrafted Genuine Natural Amethyst Faceted Emerald Cut Semi-Precious Gemstone from Scotland. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Pendant. GEMSTONE ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. Gemstone Handcrafted in Russia. SIZE: Length: 21 1/4mm. Width: 19mm. Depth: 12 1/4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 23.92 carats. Chain: Contemporary silver electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is silver electroplate, 24 inches. We also have available ... morehandcrafted Greek black leather cords. 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 flawless quality purple amethyst which originated from Angus, Scotland. Exported to Russia, the gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a Russian artisan, part of a centuries-long heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. The gemstone was most likely cut in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century into this a very fine. Beautifully colored semi-precious gemstone. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, it is to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possesses exceptional sparkle and luster. It is very clean, water clear, and very bright with brilliant sparkles. Under magnification the gemstone shows the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted