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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 Two Very Good Quality Antique ... moreGenuine Natural Siberian Faceted Emerald Pears. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Emerald Pears. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5.5mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: 0.67 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The Greeks regarded the emerald as the sacred stone of the goddess Aphrodite(Venus to the Romans) and of the Earth Goddess. Emerald has been cherished since about 4.000 B.C. when they were traded at 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. the recently rediscovered“Cleopatra’s Mines” near the Red Sea. The Greeks worked these mines in the time of Alexander the Great and throughout the Ptolemaic Dynasty. The last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt, Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, was often depicted and described wearing fabulous emeralds mined from those same famous ancient mines. Here are two very nice, near eye clean, beautifully colored natural emerald precious gemstones from the Southern Urals of(Siberia) Russia, hand faceted into a sparkling pears in the 19th century. Emeralds are nearly 100 times rarer than diamonds, and there are few opportunities to acquire good quality natural emeralds at reasonable prices. The best specimens can bring over $40,000 a carat. These particular precious gemstones possess the crystal clear green color characteristic of good quality emeralds. Though it might be possible to make out a few imperfections upon close scrutiny, to casual inspection they are more or less eye clean. You can see in these photo enlargements that even at 500% magnif
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$9.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States To the casual admirer, it is also unblemished. If you scrutinize the gemstone very closely, you can just barely pick out one little speck if you know ... moreprecisely where to look. Though lost for many centuries, extensive remains of "Cleopatra's Mines" were discovered about 1817; and are located near the Red Sea coast, east of Aswan.
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$73.49 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL: Beware! Here is a ten of eight stunning, brilliant, gorgeous, rare, natural green alexandrite gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. However ... morethe Brazilian gemstones tend to have washed out colors when cut, and the African and Celanese sources produce very dark, not brightly colored gemstones.
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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 Antique 18th Century Genuine ... moreNatural Very Good Quality Hand Crafted Two-Third Carat Ruby Pear Precious Gemstone. ORIGIN: Handcrafted in Russia. 18th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.63 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In ancient Burma it was believed that a ruby embedded into the skin to become part of the body. Thus making the wearer invulnerable and invincible, attributes especially useful to a warrior. In Sanskrit, one of the primary languages of nearby ancient(East) India a ruby was called"ratnaraj" which means"King of Gems" To them, this fiery stone burned with an inextinguishable fire, capable of boiling the water in which it was placed. Ancient Indian legends said that God first created ruby and later created man to possess it, and that he who offered rubies to the gods would be reincarnated as a powerful king or emperor. In ancient India rubies were also 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. Celebrating mankind's cultural and historical legacy here's a remarkable and beautiful antique ruby precious gemstone. The gemstone was hand shaped and polished 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 ruby gemstone is relatively transparent, but as you can see, not entirely without blemish. In fact them gemstone is quite typical in quality and character of eighteenth century ruby precious gemstones. Of
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$115.49 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States However the Brazilian gemstones tend to have washed out colors when cut, and the African and Celanese sources produce very dark, not brightly colored ... moregemstones. The alexandrite from India tends to be very low quality, with limited color change.
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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 Antique 18th Century Genuine ... moreNatural Very Good Quality Hand Crafted Two-Third Carat Ruby Round Precious Gemstone. ORIGIN: Handcrafted in Russia. 18th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 4.5mm. Depth: 2.5mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.61 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Rubies were amongst the earliest gemstones traded by mankind. Since the 5th millennium B.C. From the most ancient times all the way through the medieval world, ruby was worn by the classical Mediterranean civilizations(Greeks, Romans, Persians, and the Indo-European“Celtic” peoples) as an amulet for protection from lightening, plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. The ancient populations of the Mediterranean also believed that the color of a ruby would change mirroring changes in the health of its owner, and that the color would drain from a ruby at the moment its owner died. The Bible makes numerous mentions of ruby, first as one of the twelve precious stones created by God when he created mankind. Ruby is then described as“the lord of gems” when one was given to Aaron on the command of God. In the 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. Celebrating mankind's cultural and historical legacy here's a remarkable and beautiful antique ruby precious gemstone. The gemstone was hand shaped and polished 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 ruby gemstone is transparent, but as you can see, not entirely without blemish. In fact them gemstone is quite typical in quality and character of eighteenth century ruby precious gemstones. Of course
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$9.79 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Yakutsk is a major port on the Lena River. It is actually best known as being a major supplier of Siberian diamonds. The river is impassable for long ... moreperiods of the year when it is full of loose ice, or when the ice cover is not sufficiently thick to support traffic, or when the water level is high and the river turbulent with spring flooding.
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$5.85 Shipping Location: Seminole, United States Lot Of 2 (3ct) National Hardware Zinc Plated #8 Ceiling Hook 2-9/16 in. NEW.
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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 One Exquisitely Colored. Rare, ... moreAntique Genuine Natural Two-Third Carat Faceted Bright Yellow-Orange Sapphire Emerald Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Bright Yellow-Orange Sapphire Octagon. ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia. Russia) 19th century. ACCENT STONES: Two White Zircon 2mm Round Accents. Total weight about 0.10 carats. SIZE: Length: 5½mm. Width: 4½mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.62 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone(s) which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. 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. DETAIL: Ancient Hebrew legends state that the tablets upon which the Ten Commandments were written. Were actually sapphire, and biblical accounts record that King Solomon wore a sapphire ring. Monarchs of the ancient world oftentimes wore sapphires around their necks as a powerful defense from harm. They preserved the wearer from envy and attracted divine favor. Ancient Hebrew sorcerers and mystics valued the sapphire above all other gemstones, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Many linguists and scholars believe that the name sapphire is derived from its association with the planet Saturn(the name can be roughly translated to mean“dear to the planet Saturn” in many different languages) In ancient Rome Saturn was a major god presiding over agriculture and the harvest t
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$9.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Though the casual admirer is not likely to discern any blemishes with the cursory appreciative glance, close inspection, even with the naked eye, will ... morereveal these blemishes. So the gemstone cannot really be honestly described as “eye clean”.
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$6.16 Shipping Location: Grass Lake, United States Good condition, electronically cleaned with lots of life left.
$8.00 Shipping Location: Newport, United States Other two are State Forest Boundary Connecticut. One is reddish color and other is silver and black. Two holes drilled for hanging and a couple other ... moreholes. Silver one has cut through top edge of hole.
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$11.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Known as a "star" sapphire because of an optical effect known as an "asterism"; oriented crystal inclusions cause this six-rayed-star light effect (the ... moreasterism) to form on the surface of these beautiful precious gemstones.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Clermont, United States There are a total of 57 pieces. Knife (butter): 6 CT. Spoon (soup): 6 CT. Spoon (table): 3 CT. Spoon (tea): 12 CT. Long Salad fork and spoon 2 ct. 1 Sugar ... morespoon.
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$2.99 Shipping Location: New York, United States Product code C065. 》》Certified Jadeite 》》Jade Bangle 》》Jade Bracelet 》》Jade Necklace 》》Jade Pendant 》》Jade Ring 》》Jade Earrings 》》Jadeite Cabochon 》》Hetian ... moreNephrite Jade 》》Jade Carved Hand Playing Piece 》》Lucky Jade Hanging Charms 》》NEW ARRIVALS 》》Paper Money.
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$9.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States 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 ... moreknown who or what was the cause of troubles or evil deeds.
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$103.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States Five Very Good Quality Antique Nineteenth Century Genuine Natural Handcrafted Russian Color Change Faceted Round Cut Alexandrite Precious Gemstones. Contemporary ... moreHigh Quality Solid 10kt White Gold Ring (Size 7 – Resizing Available).
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Free Shipping Location: Dayton, United States 1" Hole Centers. Mid Century Modern styling. This includes Guam, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
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$7.84 Shipping Location: Grass Lake, United States Good condition, electronically cleaned with lots of life left. 3 COUNT LOT: 1 = 10" AND 2 = 8"
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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 Excellent Quality Genuine Natural ... moreTwo-Third Carat Faceted Dark Forest Green Tsavorite Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Tsavorite(Grossular) Garnet Faceted Oval. ORIGIN: Kenya. Late 1970’s. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.65 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: 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. Ancient Mediterranean populations 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. Here is a gorgeous, richly colored dark forest green tsavorite precious gemstone which has been cut into a faceted oval. This is a nice quality specimen no less than eye clean. Tsavorite, also known as grossular garnet, is one of the worlds rarest and most sought after precious gemstones. It was first discovered in Tanzania in 1967 in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro, though it was not until 1971 that the first specimens were extracted from nearby Kenya. The name is derived from the adjoining Tsavo National Park famous for its mighty"red" elephants who wallow in and spray themselves with red iron-rich mud during the rainy seasons. The park is also well known for its man-eating lions. The rich green color of tsavorite is derived from trace elements of vanadium and chromium. Tsavorite is exceptionally bright and sparkling. Unlike emeralds, because the refractive-index of tsavorite is much higher– close to that of a diamond. Because of the great pressures and very high temperatures under which it formed and the subseq
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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 One Exquisitely Beautiful. Sparkling ... moreAntique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Faceted Two-Third Carat Oval Cut Vibrant Rose Pink Sapphire Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Rose Pink Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 5mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.63 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Medieval populations believed that wearing a sapphire as a talisman was an antidote to 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. On the flip side, 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. 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. Here's a stunning. Gorgeous, sparkling, vibrantly colored natural rose-pink hued sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The color is absolutely incredible, a sparkling, gorgeous and vibrant hue somewhere between pink and rose. This incredible gemstone has all of the brilliance of a diamond, sparkling under any l
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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 Antique Genuine Natural Russian ... moreThree and Two-Thirds Carat Faceted Dark Blue-Green Sapphire Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Dark Blue-Green Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 6mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.61 Carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Sapphires were also used as a talisman by medieval travelers. Who believed that a sapphire would protect the wearer from poisonous creatures, kill snakes hiding nearby, and provide advance warning against hidden dangers. It was believed that if a sapphire were engraved with the figure of a man or a ram, that sapphire amulet would cure all illness and elevate the owner to a high position. Other medieval wearers of sapphire regarded the stone as an antidote to 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. Medieval sorcerers believed that sapphire enabled them to hear and understand the most obscure oracles. Celebrating that cultural heritage here's a colossal. Gorgeous, richly colored natural dark blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted into a very handsome faceted oval. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone. It is a few shades lighter than inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires, but given its immense size(the thicker the gemstone the less light penetrates) well past the medium blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Burma. Good quality blue sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless, transparent, bright blue colored"sapphires" sold even by the largest and most reputable retailers in the United State
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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 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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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Gorgeous. Regal Dark Blood Red ... moreAntique 19th Century Genuine Natural One-Third Carat Eye Clean Good Quality Faceted Ruby. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Ruby Precious Gemstone Round. ORIGIN: Handcrafted in Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 4mm. Depth: 2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.35 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Much of the ruby reaching early Medieval Europe came from Badakhshan. On the border between present-day Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Marco Polo described visiting these mines in his accounts of his travels. Later Medieval Europe’s rubies came principally from the border region between Burma and Siam(present-day Myanmar and Thailand) In the medie val world rubies were viewed as a stone of prophecy, used by medieval shamans and sorcerers to divine the future. It was believed that wearing ruby would attract good health, wisdom, fortune, and true love. Ruby was also worn as a talisman, as it was believed that the stone darkened when danger was near and then return to its original color when the danger was past. Ruby was also thought to be an antidote to poisoning as well, and to protect the wearer from lightening, plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. Consequentially rubies were considered even more valuable than diamonds. In Medieval Europe ruby was priced eight times higher than diamond. Celebrating that historical inheritance here's a very beautiful good quality 19th century antique ruby. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. Originally used in indigen
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$10.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$6.90 Shipping Location: Flushing, United States LEI 410908RO3CT. 12VDC 0.5a Class 2 Power Supply AC/DC Adapter (C2) New In Box. Condition is "New". Never used. As shown in picture. Shipped with USPS ... moreFirst Class.
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$10.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Ruby was also thought to be an antidote to poisoning as well, and to protect the wearer from lightening, plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. Consequentially ... morerubies were considered even more valuable than diamonds.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States It can be found in blue, blue-green, and green; though the blue color is by far the most valuable. Ancient Greeks believed Aquamarine held the essence ... moreand spirit of the sea. The Romans also made extensive use of aquamarine in their jewelry.
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States It was also believed to be an effective talisman against accident and fire. It was believed that the application of topaz could actually absorb the heat ... moreof a fever. It was also used to ease the inflammations, discomfort and pain associated with arthritis.
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$9.49 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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$33.49 Shipping Condition: Pre-owned Location: Lummi Island, United States However the Brazilian gemstones tend to have washed out colors when cut, and the African and Celanese sources produce very dark, not brightly colored ... moregemstones. The alexandrite from India tends to be very low quality, with limited color change.
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$31.49 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States White zircon is very similar to natural white diamonds in appearance, with lots of flash and sparkle. The pendant itself is a high quality setting manufactured ... moreby one of the USA’s leading semi-custom mount producers.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States It can be found in blue, blue-green, and green; though the blue color is by far the most valuable. Ancient Greeks believed Aquamarine held the essence ... moreand spirit of the sea. The Romans also made extensive use of aquamarine in their jewelry.
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$8.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL:Written accounts of pearl jewelry exist both in third millennium B.C. Indian and Chinese texts. As early as the Han Dynasty (200 B.C.) the ancient ... moreChinese hunted extensively for seawater pearls in the South China Sea.
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$43.49 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States The two stunning, brilliant, gorgeous, faceted round accent stones are likewise rare, natural green alexandrite gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. ... moreLikewise their color under most lighting conditions is the classic alexandrite green.
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$14.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$9.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The Crusaders set Garnets into their body armor, believing the protective power of the stones would lead them to safety. Many Bohemian castles and churches ... morehad magnificent interiors decorated with garnet.
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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 Antique Genuine Natural Russian ... moreOne-Third Carat(Plus) Faceted. Handcrafted Vibrant, Padparadsha Pink-Orange Semi-Precious Spinel Gemstone Oval. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 8– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Pink-Orange Spinel Oval. ORIGIN: Chelyabinsk Oblast. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 3mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.38 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone(s) which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. 14kt solid gold settings are also available. 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. DETAIL: Mariners as early as the 11th century knew spinel as“lodestone” Which literally means“way stone” Due to the unique magnetic properties of spinel, it literally“found the way” for ancient mariners as it was used to magnetize the compasses which they used to guide their ship's course at sea. This also saw the beginning of the art of cartography, as seaman began to plot the courses of their voyages and create the earliest maps of the world. Often mistaken for ruby or sapphire in Medieval and Renaissance Europe, many of the so-called"rubies" and“sapphires” in Europe's crown jewels are actually spinel. The most famous is the Black Prince's"Ruby" a magnificent 170-carat red spinel that currently adorns the Imperial State Crown in the British Crown Jewels. Long believed to be a ruby, this gem was once owned by the Arabian Emirs, who were the rulers of Granada(present-day Spain) Celebrating our cultural legacy here's a gorgeous. Sparklin
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In ancient India rubies were also sorted into upper class, middle class, and lower class stones in relation to their color, flawlessness and beauty. To ... morethem, this fiery stone burned with an inextinguishable fire, capable of boiling the water in which it was placed.
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$7.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Watkins Glen, United States 3ct. 1940 ERA rotating wheels for an antique table. All ruler pictures are in inches. The three together weigh about 2 lbs give or take half a pound, ... more8oz. FunctionalPin diameter 1/4inchPin length 1 5/16 inch
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$34.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Rubies were sorted into upper class, middle class, and lower class stones in relation to their color, flawlessness and beauty. In Antiquity and through ... morethe Middle Ages it was believed that the cosmos was reflected in gemstones.
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$92.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$31.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States However the Brazilian gemstones tend to have washed out colors when cut, and the African and Celanese sources produce very dark, not brightly colored ... moregemstones. The alexandrite from India tends to be very low quality, with limited color change.
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$7.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Eighteenth Century Genuine ... moreNatural Russian Variegated Malachite Semi-Precious Gemstone Ovals. Mounted into contemporary high quality Sterling Silver studs. CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Malachite Ovals. ORIGIN: Southern Urals of Russia. 18th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.58 carats(total weight) NOTE: Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in sterling silver, as well as 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstones. And not the settings, we can dismount the gemstones and offer you the gemstones without the settings. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the settings. DETAIL: In the ancient world malachite was a famous and very popular semi-precious stone. The Egyptians seem to have been the first to mine and use malachite as early as 4000 B.C. In addition to use in the manufacture of amulets and jewelry. Malachite was ground for use as eye shadow and as pigment for tomb paintings. The application of eye shadow was believed to provide psychic protection as well. The Egyptian word for eye-palette is derived from their word for"protect. An unadorned and therefore unprotected eye was believed vulnerable to the“Evil Eye” Outlining the eyes thus gained significance beyond beautification. The act itself created a personal protective amulet drawn directly on the skin; an amulet that once applied could not be broken, lost, or stolen. Found in tombs of the pre-dynastic period, eye makeup equipment(palettes, grinders and applicators) seems to have also been essential for the afterlife. Malachite gets its name from the Greek word"Mala'khe" which refers to its green color. Following in the Egyptians' footsteps, Greeks also made jewelry and talismans from malachite to ward off evil spel
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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 Antique 19th Century Genuine ... moreNatural One-Third Carat Flawless/Near Flawless Exceptionally Good Quality Faceted Siamese Ruby Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Ruby Precious Gemstone Oval. ORIGIN: Siam. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 4mm. Width: 3mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.31 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In Antiquity and through the Middle Ages it was believed that the cosmos was reflected in gemstones. And ruby was associated with the planet Mars. The ancient Romans also associated ruby with Mars, the Roman God of War(known as“Ares” to the ancient Greeks, son of Juno and Zeus) He was a very popular god with the Romans, and appeared frequently on Roman coinage up until the time of Constantine I. Though Mars was best known as the God of War, he was also one of the mightiest gods of nature; according fertility to the herds and protection to the fields. The first month of the old Roman year was dedicated to Mars as the fertilizing god of spring. Nonetheless, Mars was best known as the God of War, especially in the latter empire. When war broke out, Roman Generals would ceremonially invoke his aid by smiting his holy lance and shield with the cry, Mars Awake” Ruby was also associated with the principles of justice and its administrators within the ancient Roman judicial system. Here's an absolutely exquisite. Exceptionally good quality 19th century antique hand faceted ruby from Siam(present day Thailand) Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty precious gemstone, with a highly desirable blood red color and rich texture. This sparkling precious gemstone
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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 Antique Genuine Natural Russian ... moreThree and One-Quarter Carat Emerald Cut Faceted Blue Topaz Semi-Precious Gemstone. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. CLASSIFICATION: Pastel Blue Topaz Faceted Octagon. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 7mm. Depth: 5mm(thickness) all measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.18 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In ancient Greece topaz was associated with Apollo and Zeus. As topaz was associated with the sun, and both Apollo and Zeus were solar deities. The ancient Greeks believed that topaz rendered the wearer invisible, gave great strength to whomsoever wore the stone, and was also worn as an amulet to ward off enchantment. The ancient Greeks also believed that wearing topaz would dispel sadness and strengthen the wearer’s intellect. Both the Greeks and Romans greatly valued topaz as a gemstone. Ancient Romans credited topaz with preventing sickness of the chest and abdominal pain. Both Julius Caesar and his heir Octavian Augustus held Apollo in special reverence. Augustus credited Apollo with his victory of Marc Antony, and erected a magnificent temple to Apollo at Actium overlooking the site of the famous naval battle, as well as an even grander temple on the Palatine in Rome. Here's a gorgeous. Sparkling pastel blue topaz semi-precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Gorgeous, vibrant, and vividly hued, this striking semi-precious gemstone is of very high quality and possesses breathtaking luster. It has been hand faceted hand faceted into a sparkling, brilliant emerald cut gemstone with lots of flash and depth. The cut is also known within the industry as an"octagon" The gemstone is to the eye, without blemished, even when magnified, as in the accompanying photo enlargements. Certainly to the eye it is nothing less than perfect, it is truly
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$32.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States One of the most ancient and well-known sapphires belonged to the England’s Edward the Confessor. He did not have cash so he gave away his sapphire ring. ... moreAfter that, the miraculous sapphire was given a cross-shape cut and was placed in the Westminster Abbey where the miracles continued; the stone was known to cure the blind as well as paralytics and epileptics.
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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 Antique 19th Century Handcrafted ... moreGenuine Three and Three-Quarter Carat Oval Jade Cabochon Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7- Resizing Available) ORIGIN: Handcrafted in Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 11mm. Width: 9mm. Depth(Thickness) 4mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.72 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available(click for more information) 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: Medieval Europe was unfamiliar with jade as a gemstone for jewelry use until the Portuguese imported jade from their colony at Canton. China. The Portuguese called jade"piedre de ilharga" or stone of the loins, because they believed it to be strong medicine for kidney ailments. In fact the root of the word“nephrite” as in nephrite jade as“nephros” the Greek word for kidney. Jade objects brought back to Spain from the New World were called by the Spanish version of this phrase, piedra de hijada" This became to the French ejade, and then, finally, jade" In Chinese mythology the Moon Hare made an elixir of immortality from crushed Jade. So of course jade was ground up and drunken as an“elixir of immortality” believed to preserve vitality and youth. The Chinese believe that the secret virtue of jade was absorbed into the body, and would preserve the body after death. Here's a very good quality 19th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished semi-precious jade gemstone. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty sem
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$43.49 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States However the Brazilian gemstones tend to have washed out colors when cut, and the African and Celanese sources produce very dark, not brightly colored ... moregemstones. The alexandrite from India tends to be very low quality, with limited color change.
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$11.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States ZIRCON HISTORY: Not to be confused with synthetic “cubic zirconium”, zircon is a natural gemstone known to mankind for thousands of years. In ancient ... morehistory the first references zircon are in Hindu mythology, many thousands of years ago in a poem about the “Kalpa” tree, described as a glowing tree draped with gemstones, with leaves made of zircons.
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$29.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique 18th Century Genuine ... moreNatural 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. It was believed that wearing ruby would attract good health, wisdom, fortune, and true love. Ruby was also worn as a talisman, as it was believed that the stone darkened when danger was near and then return to its original color when the danger was past. Ruby was also thought to be an antidote to poisoning as well, and to protect the wearer from lightening, plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. Consequentially rubies were considered even more valuable than diamonds. In Medieval Europe ruby was priced eight times higher than diamond. In Medieval England, ruby was used for royal coronation rings. Some ancient cultures believed that rubies, as well as other gemstones, grew on trees, just like fruit. The rubies would begin budding as small white gems, and would slowly grow and ripen, turning red in the light of the sun. When the ruby was saturated with red color, it was ready to be plucked. Here's an 18th century antique hand-crafted. Faceted oval ruby precious gemstone which originated in Mysore, India. Though considered a"silky" ruby, because it is translucent to opaque, 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 to opaque"silky" appearance to the gemstone. In other w
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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 Antique Genuine Natural Russian ... moreThird Carat Faceted Orange-Yellow Imperial Topaz Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. CLASSIFICATION: Imperial Topaz Faceted Oval. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 3mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.30 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In Rome and the Early Medieval world. Topaz was associated with Apollo and Jupiter(Zeus to the ancient Greeks) as Topaz was associated with the sun, and both Apollo and Jupiter were solar deities. Both Julius Caesar and his heir Octavian Augustus held Apollo in special reverence. Augustus credited Apollo with his victory of Marc Antony, and erected a magnificent temple to Apollo at Actium overlooking the site of the famous naval battle, as well as an even grander temple on the Palatine in Rome. In the Middle Ages it was believed that a topaz mounted in gold and worn around the neck would dispel enchantments and ward off death. Topaz was also used to treat medical ailments. Topaz powdered and drunk in wine was believed to cure asthma, insomnia, burns and hemorrhages. Celebrating mankind's cultural inheritance here's a gorgeous. Richly colored honey-yellow natural"imperial" topaz from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Gorgeous, vibrant, vivid and richly hued this striking semi-precious gemstone is of exceptionally high quality and possesses breathtaking luster. Certainly flawless to the eye, even at magnification here in the accompanying photo enlargements it is extremely difficult to detect any blemishes. The gemstone was hand crafted into a sparkling faceted oval full of flashes of fiery brilliance by a 19th century Russian artisan. Czarist Russia was of course known throughout the Renaissance and Victorian worlds for its elaborate and costly jewelry. Russian Imperial Topaz, also known as"p
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$42.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$7.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Exceptionally Nice Nineteenth ... moreCentury Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Colombian One-Third Carat“Old-Fashioned” Cut Faceted Emerald. CLASSIFICATION: Hand Cut and Faceted Colombian Emerald. ORIGIN: Produced in Colombia. Cut and Finished in Russia, late 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.31 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Emeralds were quite favored in the Roman Empire. Especially by Roman Emperors, emeralds oftentimes used as Roman crown jewels. During the Roman era emerald was discovered in Germany near present-day Salzburg, and production continued through the Middle Ages before the deposit played out. Prior to the discoveries in Roman Germania, the ancient Mediterranean’s source for these precious gemstones was Egyptian emerald mines near the Red Sea. These were the recently rediscovered“Cleopatra’s Mines” near the Red Sea, described in ancient Egyptian written texts dated to the life of Pharaoh Sesostris III in the 19th century B.C. The Greeks worked these mines in the time of Alexander the Great and throughout the Ptolemaic(Hellenic/Macedonian) Dynasty. The last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt, Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, was often depicted and described wearing fabulous emeralds mined from those same famous ancient mines. Here’s a beautiful. Very nice quality, richly colored Colombian green emerald of intense, bright hue. 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. Though the gemstone originated in Colombia, it was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewe
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2 Antique 19thC 3ct Scotland Cairngorm Ancient Rome Gem
Two Exquisite. Antique, Nineteenth Century Briolette Cut Hand Faceted Genuine Natural Scottish Smoky Quartz Briolette Cut Semi-Precious Gemstones. Mounted into contemporary high quality 14kt French hooks. CLASSIFICATION: Briolette Cut Scottish Smoky Quartz. ORIGIN: Mount Cairngorm. Scotland. Handcut in or near Yekaterinburg, Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Diameter: 7mm. WEIGHT: 5.89 carats(the pair) NOTES: Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. DETAIL: Smoky quartz from Mount Cairngorm. Scotland, known as"cairngorm" and since ancient times has been a favorite ornamental gemstone. Smoky quartz was very popular with the ancient Romans, who often used the stone for carving intaglio seals. Cairngorm is also ... morethe national gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids. For centuries Smoky Quartz has also been commonly set into the pommel of the Scottish dirk, or“black dagger” a long dagger with a straight blade that is a prerequisite of Highland costume. Here are two richly colored, antique, hand faceted, very uncommon semi-precious gemstones from Victorian-era Scotland, specifically Mount Cairngorm. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, these gemstones are known either as“Smoky” or“Cairngorm” Quartz. Generally“crystal” clear, the smoky tone is caused by the natural radiation emanating from granite stone the quartz is exposed to while buried in the earth. These are two very handsome gemstones, completely transparent, with beautiful sparkle and luster. They are exceptionally clean, water clear, and possess gorgeous smoky brown color. These particular gemstones were hand cut and faceted into somewhat coarse briolettes, an old fashioned cut reflecting their heritage, by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of M
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Colorful Antique 19thC 2 1/3ct Coarse Tourmaline Gemstone Sterling Ring
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Two and One-Third Carat Antique Brightly Colored Primitively Cut Round Tourmaline. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Coarse Tourmaline Cabochon. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Diameter: 8mm. Thickness: 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 2.31 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: You’ll likely never. Ever see a gemstone as unique as this. A very large brightly colored and textured tourmaline gemstone from Siberia, ... morethe Ural Mountains of Russia. Gorgeous, vibrant, and brilliantly hued, this striking gemstone possesses breathtaking luster and exceptional tone. This very large gemstone was primitively hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful coarse round cabochon by a 19th century Russian artisan. This lustrous semi-precious gemstone possesses a bright and colorful character. It is a nice quality tourmaline by 19th century standards. The gemstone would be more or less transparent except for the fact that it is so thick. Given the thick cut, it is more toward translucent than transparent. By today’s standards it is not a high quality tourmaline– though its size makes it nonetheless extraordinary. But by 19th century standards, this was a very desirable and expensive gemstone. To casual observation if seems simply a very large, beautiful, quite extraordinarily colored tourmaline. But of course very close scrutiny, especially under high magnification, will reveal lots of sins. The setting is of contemporary origin. It is a high quality setting manufactured by one of the USA’s leading semi-custom mount producers. It is constructed of solid sterling silver. We do have the ability
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Antique 19thC 2/3ct Emerald Nero Ancient Rome Favorite
Exceptionally Good Quality Nineteenth Century Antique Hand Crafted Genuine Natural Siberian Two-Third Carat Faceted Emerald Pear. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Emerald Pear. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: 0.61 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The Roman emperor Nero reportedly watched chariot races and gladiator contests through lenses made of emeralds. The emeralds from ancient Egypt’s(recently rediscovered) mines, which had actively produced emerald since 2,000 B.C. As well, the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt, Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, was often depicted and described wearing fabulous emeralds mined from those same famous ancient ... moremines. Here's a very nice, eye clean, beautifully colored, richly hued natural emerald precious gemstone from the Southern Urals of(Siberia) Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted into this sparkling emerald pear by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Emeralds are nearly 100 times rarer than diamonds, and there are few opportunities to acquire good quality natural emeralds at reasonable prices. The best specimens can bring over $40,000 a carat. This particular precious gemstone possesses the crystal clear, rich"grass green" color possessed by the best quality emeralds. It could pass as a Colombian emerald given the rich, dark hue. To the eye the gemstone is a very rich grass green. And is absolutely transparent. To the casual admirer, it is also unblemished. If you scrutinize the gemstone very closely, you can just barely pick out one little speck if you know precisely where to look. Though it is quite possible to pick out a few more blemishes using a 5x jeweler's loupe, to all but the most meticulous and
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19thC Antique 2/3ct Apatite Ancient Warrior Amulet Gemstone
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural Two-Third Carat Hand Crafted Siberian Emerald Green Apatite Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Handcrafted Russian Apatite. ORIGIN: 19th century Kola Peninsula. Siberia, Russia. SIZE: Length: 5 1/2mm. Width: 4mm. Thickness: 4mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.63 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the ancient and medieval world apatite gemstones were worn by athletes and soldiers who believed it useful in helping improve their coordination and to strengthen muscle. And to help suppress(what else? appetite. On the other side of the spectrum, it was also worn by academics, who believed it would enhance one's insight, learning abilities and creativity, and would yield increased self-confidence. Here's ... morea very uncommon, good quality vividly hued, emerald green apatite semi-precious gemstone from the Koa Peninsula of Siberia. 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. Produced for indigenous jewelry in the nineteenth century, apatite gemstones of this size and quality are exceptional. Apatite is usually found just as small disseminated grains no larger than sand particles. Large well formed crystals whether cats eye or otherwise are rare, though enormous deposits are in the Kola Peninsula, Siberia) Russia(see) Apatite is a frequently clear gem that also comes in many colors. Including green, yellow, blue, violet, and yellow-green. The name apatite comes from the Greek word"apate" that means, to deceive" as it has frequently been confused throughout history with other valuable gems such as tourmaline, peridot and beryl. This particular specimen is exceptionally nice. There are of course a few faint, tiny rutile(hair like) inclusions composed of colorless crystalline material, but thes
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Antique 19thC 2/3ct Sapphire Ancient Gemstone of Saturn Gemstone
One Exquisitely Colored. Handcrafted Antique Genuine Natural Two-Third Carat Faceted Bright Yellow-Orange Amber Sapphire Oval Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Bright Yellow-Orange Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia. Russia) 19th century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 4mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.65 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings. DETAIL: Many linguists and scholars believe that the name sapphire is derived from its association with the planet Saturn(the name can be roughly translated to mean“dear to the planet Saturn” in many different languages) In ancient Rome Saturn was a major god presiding over agriculture and the harvest time. His reign was depicted as a Golden Age of abundance and peace. ... moreA week-long solstice feast called Saturnalia is believed by scholars to be the basis of the carnival(as in Mardi-Gras) Medieval sorcerers believed that sapphire enabled them to hear and understand the most obscure oracles. Not only did sapphire help to get in touch with astral and psychic realms. But the stone also provided protection for those who took those journeys. Words simply cannot describe how breathtakingly beautiful this precious gemstone is. A gorgeous. Brightly colored natural yellow-orange-amber sapphire precious gemstone from the Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia, handcrafted into this sparking faceted oval by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result of the artisan's labors was an exquisite and incredibly vividly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. The color is a gorgeous yellow-orange in bright sunlight, deepening to amber indoors, with wonderful sparkle which is diamond-like in intensity. The gemstone is to the eye, virtually flawless. Even in these photo enlargem
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Antique 19thC 2/3ct Chrome Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gemstone
Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Russian Two-Third Carat Regal. Bright Forest Green"Chrome" Tourmaline Faceted Baguette. CLASSIFICATION: Baguette Cut Faceted Green Chrome Tourmaline. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains of Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.63 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstone as a ring. Pendant, or into earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. Here's an exquisitely colored ... moreantique faceted chrome tourmaline baguette from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Though the country best known for green tourmaline is Tanzania(and to some extent, Brazil) the Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing green chrome tourmaline for centuries. In fact, many of the Russian crown jewels are tourmaline. In the Victorian Age tourmaline was enormously popular not only in Russia, but throughout 18th and 19th century Europe. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan for use in Russian jewelry. Land of the fabled jewelry of the Czars, Russia was renown for its production of elaborate(and costly) jewelry throughout Victorian Europe. Chrome tourmaline is rather uncommon, probably the rarest of the ordinary varieties of tourmaline. There is substantially more demand than supply, so thus oftentimes can be quite costly. It is called"Chrome" Tourmaline because it is traces of chromium which gives the gemstone its striking green color. This is an absolutely gorgeous. Natural, richly toned, almost velvety, bright forest green chrome tourmaline. It is uncommon to find such an exceptionally clean specimen such as this one! Tho
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Antique 19thC 1 2/3ct Rose Sapphire Celt Roman Sorcery
One Exquisitely Beautiful. Sparkling Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural One and Two-Third Carat Pear Cut Vibrant Rose Colored Sapphire Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Neon Rose Hued Sapphire Pear. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 7mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.65 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and ... morereferences to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a stunning, gorgeous, sparkling, vibrantly colored natural rose-pink hued sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The color is absolutely incredible, a sparkling, gorgeous and vibrant hue somewhere between rose and purple. This incredible gemstone has all of the brilliance of a diamond, sparkling under any light source! It is really a phenomenal gemstone, guaranteed to make some extremely excited. The color is almost“neon” very bright, very intense, with flashes of neon rose-pink. This incredibly vibrant hue imparts exceptional character and great visual appeal. The shade of rose could perhaps be best likened those occasional roses which are in color a cross between pink, purple and rose. The gemstone looks ever so much like a sparkling, rose-hued diamond. Good quality uncommonly hued(fancy color” sapphires are in high demand. And can be quite costly. Unfortunate
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Antique 19thC 2 1/3ct Ceylon Ruby Medieval Shaman Magic Prophecy Plague Talisman
Antique 19th Century Handcrafted Genuine Natural Faceted Two and One-Third Carat(Plus) Bright Blood Red Ruby Oval from Ceylon. Mounted into high quality 14kt solid gold(not cheap gold electroplate or gold fill) ORIGIN: Ceylon. 19th Century(present day Sri Lanka) SIZE: Length: 8 1/2mm. Width: 7 1/2mm. Depth: 3 1/2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 2.37 carats. NOTE: 14kt solid gold pendant; and 14kt gold fill and solid 14kt gold chains in lengths from 18 to 24 inches are available upon request. Default chain is gold electroplate 24 inch chain(included free) NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: Rubies were viewed as a stone of prophecy. Used by medieval ... moreshamans and sorcerers to divine the future. It was believed that wearing ruby would attract good health, wisdom, fortune, and true love. Ruby was also worn as a talisman, as it was believed that the stone darkened when danger was near and then return to its original color when the danger was past. Ruby was also thought to be an antidote to poisoning as well, and to protect the wearer from lightening, plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. Consequentially rubies were considered even more valuable than diamonds. In Medieval Europe ruby was priced eight times higher than diamond. Here's a very nice antique hand faceted ruby oval from Ceylon(present day Sri Lanka) Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this sparkling precious gemstone is transparent, near eye clean or“slightly blemished” with a highly desirable bright blood red color, vibrant character, and sparkles of fiery, brilliant bright red flashes. It is“near eye clean” to the casual admirer, or“slightly blem
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19thC Antique 2/3ct Scotland Amethyst Gem of Ancient Royalty Roman Jupiter Zeus
TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Beautiful Antique Genuine Natural Pastel Amethyst Faceted Hearts. Mounted into contemporary high quality 14kt studs. CLASSIFICATION: Two Faceted Amethyst Heart Semi-Precious Gemstones. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. 14 kt Gold Fill Settings are Contemporary. SIZE: Length: 4.5mm. Width: 4.5mm. Depth: 3.5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.63 carats(the pair) NOTE: 14kt solid gold settings and other setting styles(french hooks. Lever backs, euro clicks, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles, etc. are available upon request. Sterling silver settings are also available, if preferred. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstones. And not the settings, we can dismount the gemstones and ... moreoffer you the gemstones without the settings. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the settings. 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 d
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