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$26.98 Shipping Location: United Kingdom JAPANESE Cloisonne Lovely vase- We think late 19th/ early 20th Century but please study and make up your own mind. Please take a good look at the photos ... moreto assess the age and condition. Superb detail- Ginbari Our opinion: pretty good condition- An area of cracking as shown but otherwise as seen Decorated with floral detail- vibrant colours. 3 and 1/2 inches/ 90 mm tall. Any questions please just ask. Thank you We will always combine. Pleased view the other items listed this week. You will not be disappointed. We sell a wide variety of items. If you purchase this item you can pay for your purchase through Paypal. We accept cheques and will despatch once cleared. When your payment clears we'll send out the item within 2-3 days. All of our items are well packed. We try to list the items as accurately as possible. We will back this up with accurate photography. If you are happy with our service then please leave feedback for us on Ebay. If you are unhappy in any way please let us know first so that we can sort any issues out with you. And always remember A little bit of what you fancy does you good Thank you and all the very best ag6 2.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28c%3Eag6%3E2-14ba3a9e78e-0x10e-
$13.51 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States Th century Folk Art Powder Horn is 13 ½” long with a 2 ¾” by 3 ¼” wood plug. Hand carved into the horn is “Benjamin S. Barber of Richmond, His Horn, Nov. ... more7, 1822.”. It was not because of the horn. We promise to list only the very best antiques and collectibles, and to describe every flaw and detail.
$27.29 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: United Kingdom Opinion : Antique 19thC piece - It has the Fischer mark for around 1870 to 1880. WONDERFUL ANTIQUE EWER. The ewer itself is as shown - With expected age ... morewear. See gilding. It is approx. We accept cheques and will despatch once cleared.
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$50.24 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States There are four panels around this jar, which display fine paintings of Foo Dogs, Birds, a large Fish, and a very fine Japanese landscape. Between each ... morepainting is a detailed sculpted Dragon’s head. When you look at our close-up photographs, you will find three very small restorable problems.
$95.68 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Cumberland, United States In the middle is a carved Orientalist Blackamoor Boy, and at the bottom is a carved base with three feet. As you can see, this table is hand-painted with ... morefloral decoration and its original gold gilding details.
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$20.30 Shipping Location: Cuttingsville, United States Set of 3 primitive measures. The largest had its bottom flipped and reattached (stamped EB Frye & Son, Wilton NH). Great color and patina. The middle ... moreone has some nice period metal repairs. All sturdy. Largest approx. 11.25"L x 10.5"W out of round, 7"H. See pics for additional details, and please ask any questions you might have
$9.95 Shipping Location: Palmer, United States A whimsical piece of 19th century German porcelain by the Faring co. There are several different paintings of this subject matter and this one is done ... morewith grey and light beige on the cats. it measures approx 3-1/4" wide by 4" high x 2-1/2 deep. There’s some nicks, chips, scratching. The 24K gold decorations painted on it are in good condition. Please see pictures for details, selling as is.
$16.91 Shipping Condition: Pre-owned Location: Kill Devil Hills, United States Minor staining and light soiling to the fabric with minor losses. The needle work displays very well with no obvious issues to report. Fresh from a local ... moreestate and begging to be back on display. We are Out Picking the East Coast Weekly, So you don't have to!
$58.74 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States Th century, Japanese Hirado Porcelain Vases, and we have listed them without any reserve. It is difficult to see, but one vase has a 1 ½” long very fine ... morehairline, and the other has an even finer ½” long hairline.
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$11.51 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States We recently acquired a small collection of antique Treenware Pounce Pots. They all still retain their original untouched surface. There is a tight old ... moreshrinkage crack to the barrel-shaped Sander; otherwise, there will be no other problems.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Arlington, United States Antique Japanese Arita Imari Plate 19thC Koransha (?). Lovely antique Arita Imari Japanese Plate. Featuring “rinka” (flower like scalloped rims), over ... moreglaze red Imari colors and blue underglaze decorations.
$323.61 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Kill Devil Hills, United States Overall excellent condition and begging to be back on display. Overall size 37“ x 44 1/2“. he Fine Print.
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$65.00 Shipping Condition: Pre-owned Location: Sebastopol, United States From Grandma's cupboard, we offer this wonderful late 19th C. hooked rug of a largeWhite rooster with red comb and wattle.Black lines mark his feathers ... moreand eye. He is standing in a field of light green with lines of dark green crop rows, all against the backdrop of a large grey cloud in the blue night's sky, dotted with white stars. He is bookended by two standing flowering plants, one white, the other sage green. The central figure stands in a white trimmed arched doorway, all surrounded by a multicolor striped border. It is in excellent condition, measuring 39X21 inches, see photos. It is tacked to a black cotton fabric, stretched over a wood. frame
$53.06 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States The bow is marked, "S. W. I. Borall.". We promise to list only the very best antiques and collectibles, and to describe every flaw and detail.
$18.26 Shipping Location: WINCHESTER, United Kingdom From the estate of the late David Cornwell, better known as the famous author John Le Carre. A cork insert within the lid holds the glass lid securely ... morewhen the wooden lid is screwed into place. the 19th Century.
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$21.48 Shipping Location: BEDALE, United Kingdom This is an antique EMPTY wood box with a cream vellum outer etui or sewing case - box of the French Palais Royale period. Georgian - Regency England. ... moreThe outside is worn and discoloured, especially on the edges.
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$27.80 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States This is Ching Period.Dragon pannel.10"x 24
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$54.83 Shipping Location: Cozes, France It has not been dry cleaned. It is from a carefully selected collection of gorgeous antique French textiles & decorative pieces at 'La Belle Étoffe. Get ... moreimages that. make Supersized seem small. La Belle Étoffe.
$43.47 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Cumberland, United States There are no problems or any restorations. We promise to list only the very best antiques and collectibles, and to describe every flaw and detail.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Arlington, United States Antique Japanese Arita Imari Fluted Plate 19thC 8.5”W. Lovely antique Arita Imari Japanese fluted Plate. Marked with a Chinese style mark.
$21.40 Shipping Location: NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, United Kingdom Fantastic condition. A beautiful and rare piece in collectors condition.
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$13.60 Shipping Location: Carmel, United States Amazing detail to this lacquered mask of a man with closed mouth featuring expressive details, glass eyes, & real fur accents. A few chips as photographed, ... morestructurally sound. Please see photos for condition. Measures approximately 7.5”L x 6.5”W x 3.5”D.
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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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$20.00 Shipping Location: Alpharetta, United States 19thc Chinese zhisha teapot . Beautiful color and unusual size . Signed bottom . Good condition . with original bamboo box.
$18.07 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States A previous owner painted these gold, and as you can see in the photographs, they are in very good condition, with all the screw holes intact. We promise ... moreto list only the very best antiques and collectibles, and to describe every flaw and detail.
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$16.96 Shipping Location: New York, United States Description OUT STANDING RARE FINELY DECORATED FAMILLE ROSE TONGZHI BOWL SIGNS MARK& PERIOD EMPEROR TONGZHI OLDEST SON OF EMPEROR XIANGFENG AND HIS ... moreCONCUBINES CIXI A 19THC 1850-1870 THIS BEAUTY IS GREAT DECORATED FLOWERS CALLIGRAPHY SIGNS ETC. FINELY HAND PAINTED COLORFULLY ENAMEL PAINTED SCENE CONDITION- VERY GOOD RIM GLAZE FRIT DIMENSIONS; 7`2 INCHES WIDE 18 CM 3`2 INCHES IN HEIGHT 8 CM OVER AT LEAST 120 YEARS IN AGE WORLDWIDE FREE SHIPPING ~~GOOD BIDDING~~ Payment People who have trouble to read english. Please. Do your best to translate the following very well! WE PREFER AN IBAN AND BIC INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT FROM OUR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER TO OUR BANK ACCOUNT. ASK YOUR BANK FOR THIS OPTION! PAYPAL! NO CHEQUES- TAKES TOO LONG- COSTS TOO MUCH- Shipping Please note that your buy will BE SHIPPED FROM THE NETHERLANDS"which is the same as HOLLAND" We will always be happy to combine shipping Important is that the shipping amount must allow to do so. SHIPPING FEE IS FOR THE BUYER THE HANDLING IS AT OUR OWN COSTS. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS EXPENSIVE AS LONG AS THERE IS NO BALANCE BETWEEN EURO AND DOLLAR. SO WE WILL ALWAYS BE HAPPY TO COMBINE SHIPPING. YOUR BUYS WILL BE PACKED VERY WELL IF YOU DON'T WANT INSURANCE THEN THE SHIPPING IS ALWAYS AT YOUR OWN RISK IN THIS CASE WE DON'T TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOST OR BROKEN ITEMS WE ONLY SHIP PRIORITY AND REGISTERED MAIL BECAUSE WE WANT THE PARCEL TO ARRIVE AS FAST AS POSSIBLE AT THE CUSTOMERS ADDRESS. SOMETIMES THE SHIPPING MIGHT TAKE A BIT LONGER WHEN YOUR PARCEL IS'ON HOLD' AT CUSTOMS OR OTHER AUTHORITIES WE HAVE NO INFLUENCE ON THAT. AS SOON AS YOU HAVE PAID FOR YOUR WINNING ITEM- IT WILL BE POSTED- AND THEN YOU WILL FIND YOUR TRACKING NUMBER IN YOUR ORDER DETAILS- Please add your telephone number in your shipping information at the check-out of eBay. We use this info for the printing of your shipping label on the parcel. This is important for international shipping and makes the shipping faster and safer. We are
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Free Shipping Location: Brackenridge, United States Antique Wooden Barrel Hanging Wall Salt Box Primitive 19thc This wonderful piece is in good shape, with some age of course and a little wear that comes ... morealong with it. There's a little separation in the back in between the wood not cracked just separated . Message me with any questions.
$23.86 Shipping Condition: Used Location: United Kingdom FABULOUS DISH / PLATE PLATE. However - This is not Chinese and presents as late 18th / Early 19th Century English - Hence the attribution. The quality ... moreof this is excellent. As the photos show.
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$27.75 Shipping Location: Cuttingsville, United States I've had this piece in my collection for about 15 years. Found in Pennsylvania. Ferrous, but not strongly magnetic. There also appears to be bits of pebbles ... moreembedded in the material. It certainly is unusual with its surface, bulging eyes, and with a crudeness to its foot pads.
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$6.75 Shipping Location: Carmel, United States Slight smudge to glaze (?). - photo #9, dimple on underside - photo #11. Condition: Very good antique condition.
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$11.60 Shipping Location: Waverly, United States This antique Jones Bros & Co copper kettle teapot is a stunning piece of Victorian kitchenware. With a dark copper patina and original craftsmanship, ... morethis item from 1900-1940 adds a touch of history to any display. The kettle is perfect for fireside use and boasts a unique style that would complement any antique collection. Made from high-quality copper, this item is durable and long-lasting.
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$15.95 Shipping Location: Glens Falls, United States ANTIQUE Chinese Embroidered silk scarf featuring lovely design of large peonies, songbirds and blossoms. It is measuring 50"x50" square with a 15" long ... morefringe in fair to good condition. Fringe requires repair on one side as noted in photos, as well as1.5' slit as noted in photos, A few tiny holes not visible in photos in one spot. Multiple options for use to the right creative person with an appreciation of needlework and of old textiles.
$43.62 Shipping Location: United Kingdom 'The Dancing Faun'. A wonderful antique 19th century Italian grand tour bronze. Wonderful condition, untouched etc. Such a good piece. IMAGES ~Hover your ... morecursor over the images above to view larger images.
$21.12 Shipping Location: TEWKESBURY, United Kingdom Beautiful little antique silk Chinese shoes, hand stitched and embroidered in coloured silk.
$31.15 Shipping Location: United Kingdom By Peter Hinnerup. Dating to the mid 19thC. Good piece of early Danish silver. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. ... moreif you are looking for a perfect item we would suggest a new or reproduction piece ~.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Washington, United States ONE OF FOUR SIMILAR PLATES AVAILABLE IN SHOP. From the potteries of Lille France in the late 19th century, a transferware and hand-pained faience earthenware ... moreplate depicting a rollicking tavern scene of patron and barmaid dancing. Thick glaze typical of French faience with occasional imperfections in manufacture evident. Diameter 24.5 cm, 9 5/8"N12.01.0989
$59.63 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: United Kingdom SUPERB PIECE OF DELFT WARE. Overall in DELFT condition - expected and typical age around the edge. We are of the opinion that this is either late 18th ... moreor early 19th - It is signed and although we have found similar - we have found no exact match.
$31.40 Shipping Location: MALDON, United Kingdom For sale is a Beautiful Antique Japanese Pair Of Small Handpainted Imari Vase's Late 19thc Really are lovely items early pieces and great imari design ... moreI is superb no damage, the other has hairline and rim damage as per pics Each Measures 5" high and 2.75" widest International postage by eBay Global Shipping Programme
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$13.60 Shipping Location: Carmel, United States Amazing detail to this lacquered mask of a man with open mouth featuring expressive details, glass eyes, & real fur accents. A few chips & nicks as photographed, ... morestructurally sound. Please see photos for condition. Measures approximately 7.5”L x 6.5”W x 3.5”D.
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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.
$19.99 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States We promise to list only the very best antiques and collectibles, and to describe every flaw and detail.
$8.50 Shipping Location: Pottstown, United States Unusual Antique Imari covered Soap Dish. 4 3/4" x 3 1/4". Bottom of box ribbed to support Soap. Tiny flea bite to top of lid ( see photo 4 ). Firing line ... moreinside rim of lid ( photo 3). NOT visible on top of lid. Ribbed body and lid.
$12.43 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States The cover has a repousse design of birds and a harp. There are four marks on the bottom: the crescent and crown, 800 silver marks, and the maker’s hallmark, ... more“J&K,” which we weren’t able to identify.
$43.55 Shipping Location: LONDON, United Kingdom Jiaqing six characters mark to base. Dating to c1796-c1820, Jiaqing Period, Qing Dynasty. Sizes: L 20.5cm x W 14.5cm x H 6.5cm. Condition: In excellent ... morecondition, bears very tiny paint abrasions consistent with age.
$22.67 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Kill Devil Hills, United States This is a vividly colored antique 100+ year old late 19th century Victorian era oil on art board portrait painting of a beautiful young lady having a ... morelunch break while collecting twigs on the side of a mountain.
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$31.67 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Cumberland, United States We promise to list only the very best antiques and collectibles, and to describe every flaw and detail.
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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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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brussel, Belgium Antique 19thc Oil canvas painting. Aristocratic lady in interior scene with letter and a dog. very detailed beautiful wall decoration.
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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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$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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19thC Antique Spessartite Orange Garnet Gemstone Briolette 14ktGF Earrings
Two Nineteenth Century Antique Hand Crafted Genuine Natural Bavarian Bright Orange Spessartite Garnet Faceted Briolettes. Mounted into contemporary high quality 14kt French hooks. CLASSIFICATION: Spessartite Orange Garnet Faceted Briolettes. ORIGIN: Spessart. Bavaria. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Diameter: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.28 carats. NOTE: 14kt solid gold settings and other setting styles(studs. Lever backs, euro clicks, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles, etc. are available upon request, as are sterling silver settings. 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: Here are two gorgeously colored bright and richly hued orange ... moregarnets. 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. These particular gemstones were hand cut and faceted into briolette teardrops, an old fashioned cut reflecting their heritage. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, these are very pretty semi-precious gemstones, with highly a desirable, uncommon, beautiful rich, vibrant, almost velvety pumpkin orange hue. Although the gemstones are far from flawless, they are eye clean, and given the antique origin and the characteristics of spessartite garnet, that’s pretty exceptional. These are very nice quality specimens. Absolutely transparent and alive with fiery sparkles. Though there are blemishes apparent when scrutinized with a jeweler’s loupe(or in these 500%+ photo enlargements here) to the eye they are clean. Both gemstones possess great character, and wonderful tone and color, and are of reasonably good quality, especially given their nineteen cent
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Antique 19thC Orange Tourmaline Gem of Medieval Shamans Gemstone
Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Bright Orange Tourmaline Faceted Square. CLASSIFICATION: Orange Tourmaline Faceted Square. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: 2 1/2mm“square” Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.13 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Medieval Shamans believed that tourmaline was a“receptive stone” which promoted meditation. Spirituality, wisdom and mystical powers. Ancient mystical ceremonies in India included the use of the gem as a tool to bring insight and help in the discovery of that which is good, and to make known who or what was the cause of troubles or evil deeds. Here's an exquisitely colored antique orange-peach tourmaline square from the South Ural Mountains of Siberia, hand ... morecrafted 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. Orange tourmalines are rather uncommon, one of the more 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 is a very beautiful, bright orange with distinct pinkish undertones. The color is very beautiful and warm– very much like an orange rose in hue. 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 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
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19thC Antique 2ct Agate Ancient Persian Magic Talisman
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural Two Carat Hand Crafted/Polished Russian Green Agate Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Polished Green Agate Cabochon. ORIGIN: Russia; 19th Century; Southern Urals near Yekaterinburg. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.85 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the ancient world Persian magicians were believed to possess the power to divert storms through the use of agate talismans. A very nice quality 19th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished green agate semi-precious gemstone from the Southern Urals or Russia. The gemstone was produced in the 19th century by Russian artisans famed for centuries for the elaborate jewelry produced using precious ... moreand semi-precious gemstones mined in the fabled Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia. Agate has been popularly used through recorded history for the production of jewelry. Beads, and amulets due to the vibrant rainbow of colors agate naturally occurs in. Agate amulets produced by Stone Age man in France has been discovered, dating the known use of agate back to approximately 20,000 B.C. Though the classical source of agate for the ancient Mediterranean world was Sicily. The Southern Urals of Siberia have been producing agate gemstones for use in Russian jewelry for at least 1,000 years. And Russia was famous for its elaborate jewelry through the Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian worlds. Crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan into this beautiful polished cabochon, it was intended for use in the domestic jewelry production. This is a jewelry quality gemstone, and is colored a very beautiful vibrant green. However close examination of the gemstone reveals that the gemstone has been hand shaped and hand finished. The slight irregularities which are the hallmark of a handcrafted gemstone are generally regarded as appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considere
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Antique 19thC ¾ct Smoky Quartz Marqs Cairngorm Scotland Sterling Ring
Antique Handcrafted One Carat Marquise Cut Genuine Natural Faceted Smoky Quartz Crystal from Mount Cairngorm. Scotland. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Smoky Quartz Faceted Marquise. ORIGIN: Mount Cairngorm. Scotland. 19th Century. Handcut in or near Yekaterinburg, Russia, 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 3.2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.91 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: Two very uncommon semi-precious gemstones from Victorian-era Scotland. Specifically Mount Cairngorm. Very ... morepopular 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 very handsome, very large marquise cut smoky quartz crystal gemstones. These particular specimens are completely transparent, with beautiful sparkle and luster. They are exceptionally clean, water clear, and very bright. They are a gorgeous smoky brown color. 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 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 to have the ring sent out for resizing if requested. Additionally, if preferred, the mounting is also available in 14kt solid gold. Under magnification the gemstones show the unmistakable characteristics of havi
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19thC Antique 14ct Agate Ancient Persian Magic Talisman Sterling Pendant
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural Forteen Carat Plus Hand Crafted/Polished Russian Green Agate Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) CLASSIFICATION: Polished Green Agate Cabochon. ORIGIN: Russia; 19th Century; Southern Urals near Yekaterinburg. SIZE: Length: 20mm. Width: 15mm. Depth(Thickness) 6.5mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 14.14 carats. NOTE: 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. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without ... morethe setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: In the ancient world Persian magicians were believed to possess the power to divert storms through the use of agate talismans. Here’s a very nice quality 19th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished green agate semi-precious gemstone from the Southern Urals or Russia. The gemstone was produced in the 19th century by Russian artisans famed for centuries for the elaborate jewelry produced using precious and semi-precious gemstones mined in the fabled Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia. Agate has been popularly used through recorded history for the production of jewelry. Beads, and amulets due to the vibrant rainbow of colors agate naturally occurs in. Agate amulets produced by Stone Age man in France has been discovered. Dating the known use of agate back to approximately 20,000 B.C. Though the classical source of agate for the ancient Mediterranean world was Sicily, the Southern Urals of Siberia have been producing agate gemstones for use in Russian jewelry for at least 1,000 years. And Russia was famous for its elaborate jewelry through the Medieval, Renaissa
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2 Antique 19thC ½ct Emerald 4,000 B.C. Babylonian Gem Market Ancient Egypt 10kt
Two Very Nice Antique Genuine Natural Half Carat Siberian Emerald Faceted Ovals. Mounted into Contemporary High Quality 10kt Solid Gold French Hooks. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Emerald Ovals. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 4mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.84 carats(the pair) NOTE: If you prefer. Upon request, other setting styles are available such as studs, lever backs, euro clicks, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles, etc. as are sterling silver or 14kt gold fill settings. 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: Emerald has been cherished since about 4.000 B.C. when they were traded ... moreat the earliest known gem market in Babylon. The ancient world's source for these precious gemstones was Egyptian emerald mines near the Red Sea according to ancient Egyptian written texts dated to the life of Pharaoh Sesostris III in the 19th century B.C. To the ancient Egyptians, emerald's green color stood for fertility and rebirth, and emeralds were used to treat eye diseases. Here are two very nice, good quality natural emerald precious gemstones from the Southern Urals, hand faceted in the 19th century. 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. Both precious gemstones possess the crystal clear mint green color possessed by only the best quality Siberian Emeralds. Both are very good quality gemstones, to casual scrutiny near eye clean. Though a long way removed from"perfect" the few blemishes discernible to the unaided eye are the quite ordinary colorless crystalline blemishes so common to emeralds. Most commonly emeralds are included with various bits and pieces known as"jardin" Frenc
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2 Antique 19thC ½ct Topaz Ancient Persian Magic Amulet Gemstones
Two Antique Genuine Natural Russian Half Carat Blue Topaz Faceted Ovals. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm(thickness) WEIGHT: 0.99 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 world topaz came from Topazion. An Island in the Red Sea now called Zabargad. Topaz was thought to protect against evil and to the ancient Greeks and Persians, it was believed to be effective as a talisman which would protect against evil enchantments. Here are two gorgeous, sparkling pastel blue topaz semi-precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Gorgeous, vibrant, and vividly hued, these striking semi-precious gemstones are of very high quality and possess breathtaking luster. Both have been ... morehand faceted into sparkling, brilliant ovals, with lots of flash and depth. These two gemstones are virtually flawless, even under a 5x glass. Certainly to the eye they are nothing less than perfect, they are truly beautiful little blue 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 than today's mass-produced machine-faceted gemstones. These gemstones have great luster and sparkle. And to the eye are completely transparent, but one cannot say with absolute certainty that they are absolutely flawless. True, any blemishes they possess are not visible to the naked eye, and even at 600% as in these photo enlargements here(or under a 5x jeweler’s loupe) there are no discernible flaws. However we hesitate to use the word“flawless” as sooner or later blemis
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19thC Antique 36ct Russian Unakite Gem Ancient Amulet 14kt GF Pendant
Large. Natural, antique, handcrafted Siberian Unakite semi-precious Gemstone Heart and Chain from Russia. Hand Carved Semi-Precious Unakitei Heart Pendant including 24" gold electroplate chain. Unakite Gemstone measures 27mm in width. 25mm in height, 7mm in thickness, and 36.86 carats in weight. A large. Natural, antique, handcrafted Siberian Unakite semi-precious gemstone. The unakite gemstone is from the Ural Mountains of Russia, and was handcrafted 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. It is truly a very rich and colorful gemstone. Popular throughout Europe for a number of centuries. It is believed that the source for unakite in the ancient world was Switzerland, though there’s evidence that ... morethe gemstone might also have been produced in Russia in the ancient world. HISTORY: Unakite has been used in ornamental stone work for centuries in Europe. Particularly in Switzerland and Russia. There is evidence that a site in Switzerland was a source in the ancient world. In the United States unakite was first“discovered” in North Carolina, and was named for the Unakas Mountains where it was found. Unakite is also found as pebbles and cobbles from glacial drift in the beach rock on the shores of Lake Superior. It is the state stone of Virginia, where it is found in the river valleys after having been washed down from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Unakite is also found in South Africa, many European countries including Switzerland and Russia, as well as Brazil, and China. Unakite is an altered granite composed of pink orthoclase feldspar. Green epidote, and relatively clear quartz. It exists in various shades of green and salmon-pink and is usually mottled in appearance. In good quality unakite is considered a semiprecious stone, will take a good polish and is often used in jewelry and other lapidary work such as eggs, spheres and other carvings. It is also referred to as epidoti
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19thC Antique 3ct Zircon Medieval Plague Protection
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Three Carat Faceted Burnt Orange Colored Zircon Faceted Oval Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Orange Zircon Oval. ORIGIN: Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7 1/2mm. Width: 6mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 2.92 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstone as a ring. Pendant, or into earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: During Europe’s Middle Ages zircon was worn by travelers as a protective amulet. And was believed to ward off the plague(black death” Historically the colorless form of natural Zircon, known as“Matara diamond” has been very costly as Zircon comes very close to diamonds in fire and brilliancy due to its high refractive index. Here's a remarkably gorgeous, sparkling, one-of-a-kind burnt orange colored zircon faceted oval with all the flash ... moreand brilliance of a diamond. Renown for the production of the fabled gemstones and jewelry of Russian Czars from the Medieval through Renaissance and Victorian Eras, this gemstone was hand cut and hand polished by a Russian artisan. This stunningly brilliant gemstone was hand faceted into this sparkling oval in the 19th century for use in indigenous jewelry. It looks ever so much like an orange colored diamond. Zircon was used for centuries as a diamond substitute, and in general can easily fool most anyone, even many jewelers, into believing that they are diamonds. They are exceeding difficult to distinguish from the highest quality diamonds due to their high refractive index. 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 collectors consider such gemstones more desirable, possessed of greater character and uniqueness when compared to today's cookie-cutter mass-
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Legionnaire's Amulet 19thC Antique 10ct Tigers Eye Gem Sterling
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural Ten 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: 18mm. Width: 13mm. Depth(Thickness) 6mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 10.05 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 eye believing ... morethat 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 is of very nice
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19thC Antique 4½ct Onyx Ancient Greek King Mithradates Sterling Ring
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural Four and One-Half Carat Hand Crafted/Polished Siberian Agate Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 9– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Polished Siberian Onyx Polished Cabochon. ORIGIN: 19th century Siberia. SIZE: Length: 14m. Width: 10mm. Depth(Thickness) 4mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 4.45 carats. NOTES: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. u DETAIL: Agate(of which onyx is a variety) is probably named after its ancient source. The Achates River in Sicily, though some ancient historians believe that the word agate is derived from the Greek word"Agateес" meaning happy. A famous collection of four thousand agate bowls was accumulated by Mithradates, king of Pontus(an area along the Black Sea of present-day Turkey ... morewhich was colonized by Hellenic Greeks) is illustrative of the high value the ancient world had for agate. Agate bowls were also popular in the Byzantine Empire, and vast collections of agate bowls became common among European royalty during the Renaissance. Here's an antique handcrafted Siberian black agate(also known as onyx) In the ancient world Persian magicians were believed to possess the power to divert storms through the use of agate talismans of various species(including onyx) Many forms of agate. Including onyx, have been popularly used through recorded history for the production of jewelry, beads, and amulets due to the vibrant rainbow of colors agate naturally occurs in. Agate amulets produced by Stone Age man in France has been discovered, dating the known use of agate back to approximately 20,000 B.C. Agate was widely used and admired by the ancient Romans, Greeks, Phoenicians, Persians, Egyptians, etc. This particular gemstone was 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 jewel
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Antique 19thC Sapphire Ancient Persia “Gem of Heaven” Medical Treatment Sterling
Two Very Good Quality Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Hand Crafted Faceted Blue Sapphires. Set into High Quality Solid Sterling Silver“Rose Blossom” Style Ear Studs. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue Sapphire Rounds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 2mm. Depth: 1mm. All measurements approximate NOTE: These earring settings are also available in solid 14kt gold. 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. The ancient Persians believed that the ... moreEarth was imbedded into a gigantic blue Sapphire stone. And the sky reflected its beautiful color. They referred to the sapphire as"the gem of the heavens” In ancient Persia, ground sapphire was used as an all purpose medicine. One ancient recipe to enhance eyesight was to powder the stone and mix it with vinegar. The same recipe was used to treat nosebleeds. Sapphires were also used to treat fevers and rheumatism. When treating boils and external ulcers, they were ground and mixed with milk. The paste was then applied to the afflicted area. Here are two gorgeous, vibrantly colored natural bright blue sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of(Siberia) 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 beautifully colored precious gemstones with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. The color is colored a regal blue, much lighter than inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires, more along the lines of the medium blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Siam. Even under 500% magnificati
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19thC Antique 1¾ct Agate Ancient Persian Magic Talisman Sterling Ring
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural One and One-Third Carat Hand Crafted/Polished Russian Blue Agate Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Polished Blue Agate Cabochon. ORIGIN: Russia; 19th Century; Southern Urals near Yekaterinburg. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 7mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.70 carats. NOTES: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. DETAIL: In the ancient world Persian magicians were believed to possess the power to divert storms through the use of agate talismans. Here’s a very nice quality 19th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished blue agate semi-precious gemstone from the Southern Urals or Russia. The gemstone was produced in the 19th century by Russian artisans famed for centuries ... morefor the elaborate jewelry produced using precious and semi-precious gemstones mined in the fabled Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia. Agate has been popularly used through recorded history for the production of jewelry. Beads, and amulets due to the vibrant rainbow of colors agate naturally occurs in. Agate amulets produced by Stone Age man in France has been discovered. Dating the known use of agate back to approximately 20,000 B.C. Though the classical source of agate for the ancient Mediterranean world was Sicily, the Southern Urals of Siberia have been producing agate gemstones for use in Russian jewelry for at least 1,000 years. And Russia was famous for its elaborate jewelry through the Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian worlds. Crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan into this beautiful polished cabochon. It was intended for use in the domestic jewelry production. This is a jewelry quality gemstone, and is colored a very beautiful vibrant blue. 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 to have
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19thC Antique 15ct Nubia Jasper Ancient Armenian Amulet Pendant
Antique Nineteenth Century Genuine Natural Fifteen and One-Half Carat Plus Hand Crafted/Polished Nubian“Picasso” Jasper Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary Gold or Silver Electroplate Chain. CLASSIFICATION: Polished Jasper Cabochon Semi-Precious Gemstone. ORIGIN: Nubia; 19th Century; Handcrafted in Siberian Southern Urals near Yekaterinburg. SIZE: Length: 21mm. Width: 15mm. Depth(Thickness) 6mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 15.48 carats. Chain: Contemporary gold or electroplate in your choice of length(16. 18, 20 or 24 inch– 40, 45, 50 or 60 centimeters) 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. We also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. DETAIL: Jasper was a favorite gem in ... moreancient times and is referenced in Greek. Hebrew, Assyrian and Latin literature. Early Mediterranean shamans or wizards believed that jasper was a very sacred stone. Written accounts from Medieval sources documented that Jasper was used to drive away evil spirits and protect the wearer from the bites of poisonous snakes and spiders. Here's a very nice quality 19th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished jasper semi-precious gemstone from the Nubian region of Southern Egypt/Sudan. This 19th century“Picasso” jasper gemstone originated from the region of Southern Egypt/Northern Sudan. The gemstone was handcrafted by a 19th century Russian artisan(in or near Yekaterinburg. Siberia, Russia) into this beautiful polished cabochon. Yes! This is a natural gemstone, colored only by mother nature, it is not dyed. It was intended for use in the domestic jewelry production that Renaissance and Victorian Russia was so famous for. Jasper, as well as other forms of agate, were extremely popular throughout the ancient Mediterranean, and maintained its immense popularity through Renaissance and into Victorian Europe. This is a jewelry quality gemstone, and the coloration is absolu
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2 Antique 19thC Sapphires Ancient Gemstones of Saturn Gemstones
Two Nineteenth Century Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Russian Quarter Carat Faceted Bright Pastel Mint Green Sapphire Squares. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Pastel Mint Green Sapphire Squares. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: 3 1/4mm Square. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.48 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) 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) 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 ... morerealms. But the stone also provided protection for those who took those journeys. Here are two gorgeous, richly colored natural pastel mint green sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of(Siberia) 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 exquisitely colored precious gemstones with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. They look just like little green diamonds. The gorgeous mint green tones are quite exquisite, and to the eye, these gemstones are without blemish. That is not to suggest they are absolutely flawless, as these 600% photo enlargements here will reveal them to have occasional blemishes composed of colorless crystalline material. However to the eye, they are without discernible blemish. Good quality green 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 sam
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19thC Antique 6¼ct Scotland Cairngorm Smoky Quartz Ancient Rome Intaglio Gem
Antique Handcrafted Six and One Quarter Carat Genuine Natural Smoky Quartz Crystal Faceted Oval from Mount Cairngorm. Scotland. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Smoky Quartz Faceted Oval. ORIGIN: Mount Cairngorm. Scotland. 19th Century. Handcut in or near Yekaterinburg, Russia, 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 15mm. Width: 11mm. Depth: 6 1.2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 6.23 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: Smoky quartz from Mount Cairngorm. Scotland, known as"cairngorm" and since ancient times ... morehas 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 the 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’s one such gemstone, a 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. Very large oval cut smoky quartz crystal gemstone. This particular specimen is completely transparent, with beautiful sparkle and luster. It is exceptionally clean, water clear, and very bright. It is gorgeous smoky brown color. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th centu
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19thC Antique 1¼ct Persian Ancient Egypt Goddess of Truth Universal Order Lapis
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Crafted/Afghani Mined Dark Blue Lapis Lazuli Semi-Precious Oval Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Oval. ORIGIN: 19th Century Badakhshan. Northeastern Afghanistan. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.17 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Lapis lazuli was associated with the ancient Egyptian Goddess“Hathor” Goddess of love, music, and beauty, who was often referred to as"the lady of lapis lazuli. Lapis was also associated with both the night sky and the rising run, which was sometimes referred to as the"child of lapis lazuli. The stone was also associated with the primordial waters of the ancient Egyptian creation myth. The Nile was rendered in blue color ... moreon grave paintings, blue thought to represent fertility. Lapis lazuli hippopotamuses produced by ancient Egyptian artisans were popular as symbols for the life-giving river. There’s also some evidence that ancient Egyptian judges wore carved lapis amulets of Ma'at, the Goddess of truth, balance and order. These concepts were fundamental to Egyptian life and the rule of the Pharaohs, who portrayed themselves constantly as"Beloved of Ma'at" and"upholders of the universal order" Here's a gorgeous. Richly colored natural dark blue lapis lazuli semi-precious gemstone from the 7,000 year old mines at Badakhshan in Afghanistan, source of lapis lazuli for the ancient Egyptians, Sumerians, Phoenicians, and the rest of the ancient world, who referred to lapis lazuli as the gemstone of the heavens, as the golden-flecks of sparkling iron pyrite in the deep blue body was often associated by the ancients with the stars in the heavens. Some of the most splendid ancient jewelry ever unearthed by archaeologists was found in Queen Pu-abi's tomb at Ur in Sumeria dating from the 3rd millennium B.C. and in the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamen's tomb. L
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19thC Antique 2/3ct Canary Yellow Princess Cut Sapphire
One Exquisitely Colored. Rare, Antique Genuine Natural Two-Third Carat Faceted Bright Canary Yellow Sapphire Square Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Bright Yellow Princess Cut Sapphire. ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia. Russia) 19th century. SIZE: 5mm square. 2½mm depth(thickness) All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.65 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: 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. On the flip side, Medieval populations believed that wearing a sapphire as a talisman was an antidote ... moreto black magic and effects of evil spirits, and provided protection against sorcery. It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. Words simply cannot describe how breathtakingly beautiful this precious gemstone is. A gorgeous, brightly colored natural bright canary yellow sapphire precious gemstone from the Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia, handcrafted into this sparking faceted square in the second half of the 19th century. The result is an exquisite and incredibly vividly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. 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 in hand is ordinarily more honey-amber than appears here in these images which exaggerate the yellow. Depending upon the intensity and whiteness of the light, the color will vary from a bright canary yellow, almost like crystallized sunshine with sparkles which seem almost metallic, to a bright canary yellow with amber-honey undertones. Indoors it has honey u
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Antique 19thC 3ct India Ruby Ancient Hindu Magic Warrior Invulnerability Amulet
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural Hand Crafted Faceted Oval Ruby. Faceted Oval Ruby Precious Gemstone is from North East India. 19th Century. Length: 11mm. Width: 9mm. Depth(Thickness) 4mm. Weight: 3 Carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) In Sankskrit. An ancient language of India(source of much of the ancient world's ruby) ruby was called"ratnaraj" which means"King of Gems" Rubies were sorted into upper class, middle class, and lower class stones in relation to their color, flawlessness and beauty. Much like Indian society today, no inferior ruby was allowed contact with an upper class ruby because it was believed the low-caste ruby would contaminate the better one, thereby diminishing its magical powers. Ruby was sometimes worn beneath ... morethe skin by warriors as a protective talisman with the belief that the ruby would give them courage and make them invulnerable. In the ancient classical world, rubies from Afghanistan, Ceylon, and Burma were traded in the ancient port cities of the Eastern Mediterranean(often by Phoenicians) and from there traveled throughout Europe. Here's a beautiful. Nice quality antique oval ruby that originated in Mysore, India. This particular gemstone is known as a"silky" ruby- translucent and not transparent- it is hand shaped and faceted and possesses great color. While not individually discernable, most natural rubies, much more common than clear specimens, have inclusions that contribute to their silky appearance. As long as these inclusions are colorless they are acceptable, changing the gem from transparent to translucent. The rich, ruby red color is preserved and the gemstone is breathtaking in luster. By contrast the highest quality rubies, which can cost thousands of dollars per carat, are completely transparent and appear as colored glass. However most of the“gemstones” which are sold as such high quality rubies are of synthetic manufacture. Read the fine print.
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19thC Antique 6¾ct Lapis Lazuli Ancient Ur Sumeria Phoenicia Egypt Gem of Heaven
Nineteenth Century Antique Genuine Natural Russian Crafted/Afghani Mined Seven Carat Dark Blue Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Cut Oval Semi-Precious Gemstones. Mounted into contemporary high quality sterling silver Euroclick Earrings. CLASSIFICATION: Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Ovals. ORIGIN: 19th Century Badakhshan. Northeastern Afghanistan. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 6mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 6.87 carats. NOTE: Other setting styles(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: Here’s two gorgeous. ... moreRichly colored natural dark blue lapis lazuli semi-precious gemstones from the 7,000 year old mines at Badakhshan in Afghanistan, source of lapis lazuli for the ancient Egyptians, Sumerians, Phoenicians, and the rest of the ancient world, who referred to lapis lazuli as the gemstone of the heavens, as the golden-flecks of sparkling iron pyrite in the deep blue body was often associated by the ancients with the stars in the heavens. Some of the most splendid ancient jewelry ever unearthed by archaeologists was found in Queen Pu-abi's tomb at Ur in Sumeria dating from the 3rd millennium B.C. and in the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamen's tomb. Lapis Lazuli was one of the most prominent gemstones found within these tombs, including on the famous mask of Tutankhamen. The gemstones were hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful oval cabochons 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 a pair of exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstones with lots of depth and gorgeous tone. They are considerabl
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Fabulous 19thC Antique Natural 1/4ct Alexandrite Russia
Exceptionally Good Quality Antique Nineteenth Century Genuine Natural Handcrafted One-Quarter Carat Russian Color Change Faceted Oval Cut Alexandrite Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Alexandrite Oval. ORIGIN: Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 3mm. Thickness(Depth) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.21 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Beware! The vast majority of alexandrite offered in the USA is synthetic. The American Gemological Institute estimates that less than 1 in every 100.000 Americans has ever even seen genuine, natural alexandrite. This is a stunning, brilliant, gorgeous, rare, natural green alexandrite gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by ... morea 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. As you can see in these photo enlargements, the gemstone is absolutely clean to the unaided eye of the casual admirer. Even in these 600% photo enlargements it is not easy to discern what blemishes that the gemstone might possess. It may be conservatively described as“eye clean” it is reasonably close to even“loupe clean” The gemstone is green. When it is so inclined, at least. The color under most lighting conditions is the classic alexandrite green, reminiscent of both peridot and emerald. However under strong white light, the stone magically transforms itself into a hue ranging from rose-peach to violet-blue. No matter what light source we used to image this gemstone, whether scanner or camera, it turned color. In hand, under most lighting conditions, it is most assuredly green. But the charm of these remarkable gemstones, at least in the higher qualities, is the dramatic color change they are capable of. And true to its reputation, the light of the scanner turned this precious gemstone a b
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19thC Antique 19ct Rose Quartz Roman-Assyrian Love Gem
Cute. Petite Hand Carved Nineteen Carat Semi-Precious Rose Quartz Crystal Gemstone Heart and Chain from India. Hand Carved Semi-Precious Rose Quartz Crystal Gemstone Heart Pendant including 24" silver tone chain. Rose Quartz Gemstone measures 20mm in width. And 19 carats in weight. DETAIL: For the ancient Assyrians and Romans rose quartz was a traditional gift expressing love or affection. This is a very cute hand-crafted semi-precious rose quartz crystal gemstone heart. Produced in the late 1940's or early 1950's in India. This is genuine quartz crystal, not mere glass, the same quartz crystal which has captivated the imagination of mankind for thousands of years, to which has been attributed so many magical qualities. The rose quartz gemstone is very nice quality, and possesses exceptional clarity, and gorgeous pale rose-petal ... morepink tone. The gemstone pendant includes the 24 inch silver-tone chain depicted above at no additional charge. We also have available sterling silver and gold chains as well. For over 6,000 years, through the ancient civilizations of ancient Sumeria and Babylon, through ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and into contemporary times, the striking and beautiful pastel pink shade of rose quartz, as well as the mystical properties attributed to natural crystal, has made it one of the most popular natural gemstones in the history of jewelry. HISTORY: Aside from pearls and amber. Which were"discovered" as gemstones by prehistoric man; quartz crystal(including rose quartz) carnelian, turquoise, and lapis lazuli are the oldest gemstones utilized in the manufacture of jewelry. Rose quartz" is the rarest of these various quartz varieties, and transparent rose quartz very rare. The ancient Assyrians and Romans were among the first to use rose quartz, carved and faceted to provide gemstones. Since those ancient times rose quartz has been a traditional gift expressing love or affection for another. Quartz crystals have always been popular in jewelry due to mystical legends c
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2 Antique 19thC 2/3ct Peridot Ancient “Gem of the Sun” Gemstones
Two Antique Genuine Natural Burmese Lime Green Peridot Semi-Precious Gemstone Faceted Rounds. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Peridot Rounds. ORIGIN: Burma. 19th Century. SIZE: 4mm in diameter. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.66 Carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Due to its yellow green color peridot was known in the ancient world as the"gem of the sun" It was mined on St. John's Island(also called Zebirget) in the Red Sea. Off Egypt, as early as 1500 B.C. The Roman Historian Pliny in his"Natural History" circa 70 A.D. mentions both the island as well as its gemstones, referring to the Red Sea Island as"Chitis" This barren little mound of land was one of the best-guarded areas of the ancient world. The ancient Egyptians valued ... moreperidot so highly that during that period of time that Ancient Egypt controlled the island, guards stationed on the island were given orders to kill anyone approaching the shore without permission. Here are two absolutely gorgeous. Pastel green faceted peridot ovals from Burma. High quality, transparent, at a minimum eye clean, these lustrous semi-precious gemstones possess a beautiful, light, citrus character. 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 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. They are very attractive gemstones, with pastel citrus green color, of delicate character and light texture, almost emerald green, with bright"lemony" undertones. Both gemstones are exceptionally clean and bright, crystal clear, and nicely colored. Under magnification the gemstones show the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the
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Antique 19thC ¾ct+ Sapphire Ancient Etruscan Greek Roman Gem of Prophets Oracle
TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Nineteenth Century Genuine Natural Russian Three-Quarter Carat(Plus) Green Sapphire“Trilliant” CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Sapphire“Trillion” ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 2 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.88 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The oldest sapphire jewelry unearthed by archaeologists has been of Etruscan origin. About sixth century B.C. The Greeks and Romans are known to have worn sapphires from Ceylon, as described by writers from those times. In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks, Romans, Persians, ... moreHebrews, 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. Here’s a gorgeous, richly colored natural green sapphire precious gemstone from the 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 result of the artisan’s efforts was a sparkling precious gemstone with exquisite color. 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 sapphire, but also ruby, aquamarine, topaz, amethyst, and peridot. To the eye the gemstone is without flaw. In fact even in a 5x jeweler’s loupe or in these photo enlargements, one cannot discern any blemishes. It is not to suggest it is absolutely flawless, but it is without discernible blemish. It is truly an exceptio
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