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$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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$27.75 Shipping Location: Cuttingsville, United States Wonderful piece found in Oklahoma. Approx 10" tall. See pics for repairs.. a portion broke away at some point and was glued back together. Fairly inconspicuous ... morelines among the original, cracked finish. Hole in the mouth where it likely had a tongue inserted. See pics for additional details, and please ask any questions you might have
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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.
$60.93 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Kill Devil Hills, United States This is a nice looking antique early 19th century, circa 1830 oil on canvas portrait painting of a distinguished looking young gentleman. The background ... moreof the painting does appear to have light flaking/paint loss.
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$16.40 Shipping Location: Cuttingsville, United States Edgar Prior Dealer In The Best Exotic Skins. Alligator textured copper round, verdigris patina. Central brass badge hand stamped lettering. Exceptional ... morepiece with rare subject matter. See pics for additional details, and please ask any questions you might have
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$12.45 Shipping Location: Cuttingsville, United States Nice Eagle butter stamp approx. 3.75"W. No cracks. Small wood knot showing on front. Concentric circle border. See pics for additional details, and please ... moreask any questions you might have
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$49.05 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States This is Ching Period .The size of each pannel shirt is 34" long x 54" wide. Birds and flower design.Copper balls conect the 2 shirts together.
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$54.76 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.
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$27.80 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States This is Ching Period.This is a Imperial Court Officals Dragon collar.Its 14 1/2" High x 30"long.
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$27.80 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States This is Ching Period.Dragon pannel.10"x 24
$14.97 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States The porcelain insert is not removable, and this Teacup weighs 3.15 troy ounces, including the porcelain. …There are two fine, tight hairlines to the porcelain ... moreinsert and a slight dent to the bottom rim of the silver cup.
$18.51 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States We promise to list only the very best antiques and collectibles, and to describe every flaw and detail.
$44.90 Shipping Location: Hamburg, United States Offered is a platter measuring 13 ½” wide, 10 ¾” deep & 2” high. There is one glued chip on the top edge that is missing a little. No other damage. Please ... moretake a moment to view other Japanese pieces also listed this week.
$29.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: United Kingdom This plate has curled edges and has Bannalec dancer decoration to centre. Overall in the condition shown - expected and typical age wear. Losses to the ... morecurls at the bottom. Get images that. make Supersized seem small.
$15.94 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Kill Devil Hills, United States This is a great looking antique allegorical, painting featuring a beautiful young lady whispering secrets to a shepherd in front of her dumbfounded beau. ... moreLikely dating to the late 19th century with heavy crazing throughout.
$28.00 Shipping Location: Rockbridge, United States PLEASE SEE FULL DESCRIPTION FOR MORE PHOTOS AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION.
$18.23 Shipping Location: WINCHESTER, United Kingdom A scarce antique 19th Century Tunbridge ware pin cushion in the form of a circular table, dating to circa 1870. The miniature table stands on a baluster ... moresupport leading down to a turned spreading base.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Coldspring, United States Lovely Hues of Green.
$34.15 Shipping Location: LEEDS, United Kingdom SUPER RARE! EARLY 19th CENTURY B & H GAMBLING TOP / SPINNING DICE.
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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.
$64.37 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Kill Devil Hills, United States This is a great looking extra large sized oil on canvas portrait painting of a distinguished looking mid 19th century era gentleman. Overall in good condition ... morewith light paint losses and scuffs to the canvas.
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$17.60 Shipping Location: Pawtucket, United States The heads are made of wood, with composite molded faces. The pair is a wonderful example of Civil War-era folk art and will make a great addition to any ... morecollection. Lacking stands. Sold as-found. Be sure to watch for periodic SALES and Price Reductions!
$22.67 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Kill Devil Hills, United States Unsigned and undated on a late 19th century, ca.1895 stretcher with 1885 dated hardware. We are Out Picking the East Coast Weekly, So you don't have to! ... moreNEVER A RESERVE! he Fine Print.
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$15.50 Shipping Location: Middlebury, United States This is an old wooden knife or cutlery box from the mid 19th century. It was never painted and has a nicely oxidized surface. Since it is a well used ... moreitem there are signs of wear throughout. It is 11" x 7 5/8" x 2 1/4" without the handle.
$11.51 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States You will see in our close-up photographs that this bowl is finely hand painted with detailed gold gilt accents. We promise to list only the very best ... moreantiques and collectibles, and to describe every flaw and detail.
$18.23 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.
$39.95 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Canada The Set features fabulous green drip glaze and I believe this would be referred to as Majolica. Condition : Set overall is in quite fine condition with ... moreone teacup and saucer having a tiny flea chip as seen.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brussel, Belgium Rare antique french holy water font plaque. crack in the onyx but is not disturbing for strenght and with natural veins in onyx also not disturbing. onyx ... moremarble and brass back plate.
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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 Rare antique french holy water font plaque. very beautiful piece. good condition with minimal wear, top cross is bend to the frontside but is not that ... moredisturbing.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brussel, Belgium Antique very beautiful 19thc wood carved putti angels plaquette. for wall hanging. this one is a pretty large piece of 63,5 cm lenght and 28 cm height.
$28.00 Shipping Location: Rockbridge, United States PLEASE SEE FULL DESCRIPTION FOR MORE PHOTOS AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION.
$18.23 Shipping Location: WINCHESTER, United Kingdom An antique 19th Century Tunbridge ware sewing needle case form of a miniature cutlery box, dating to circa 1870. The miniature box opens to reveal a satinwood ... moreinterior to house needles. From the estate of the late David Cornwell, better known as the famous author John Le Carre.
$10.50 Shipping Location: Gainesville, United States Nice Blue and white willow platter. Repaired with staples. Early example of repair. MEASURES 11 1/4” X 8 3/4”.
$24.00 Shipping Location: Rockbridge, United States PLEASE SEE FULL DESCRIPTION FOR MORE PHOTOS AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION.
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$18.06 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Kill Devil Hills, United States This is a nice looking large sized and vividly colored antique oil on canvas portrait painting of an identified woman, dated 1855. There is a brass plaque ... moreon the reverse identifying the sitter as Miss Mary Stewart, 1855.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brussel, Belgium Very unique and really rare to find.
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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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Free Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States NOW FOR SALE: ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE BRONZE MINIATURE TANG TURTLE STATUE FIGURE SCULPTURE IN GOOD CONDITION- DARK GREENISH PATINA PHOTOS DESCRIBE CONDITION ... moreBETTER THAN WORDS. PLEASE VIEW THEM. LENGTH: 3.5 CM BID WITH CONFIDENCE AND FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US WITH A-N-Y CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE. PLEASE VISIT OUR STORE FOR MORE UNIQUE ITEMS ↝ ↜ 0 0 1 8 50 Orange 1 1 57 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE TRACK& TRACE YOUR ORDER STATUS HERE ADD US TO YOUR FAVORITE SELLERS LIST AND STAY UPDATED WITH OUR UPCOMING AUCTIONS!
$24.89 Shipping Location: LONDON, United Kingdom OBJECT// Antique Chinese carved lapis lazuli bead mandarin court necklace, fantastic example made up of lapis lazuli, jade, peking glass & bronze, nice ... moreoriginal silk threading, wonderful palette of colours, very good example in good condition, 342 grams in total weight.
$12.99 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States Th century Porcelain Plate has a sponge decoration over a deep flow blue glaze. This Spongeware Plate has one, very tiny chip to the foot, which you can ... moresee accented with an arrow in our close-up photograph.
$26.00 Shipping Location: Rockbridge, United States PLEASE SEE FULL DESCRIPTION FOR MORE PHOTOS AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION.
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$11.00 Shipping Location: Mc Graw, United States The bowl's origins date back to the 19th century and it has been well-preserved over the years. This bowl is perfect for display or for use in special ... moreoccasions. With its unique history and exceptional beauty, this antique blue and white stone china bowl is sure to impress any collector.
$32.00 Shipping Location: Rockbridge, United States PLEASE SEE FULL DESCRIPTION FOR MORE PHOTOS AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION.
$47.79 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: United Kingdom This is a very rare early piece for Doulton. It has various marks including " Doulton's". We have been unable to find another Doulton vase of this Barbotine ... morestyle. This shared traits with the present example.
$40.78 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Cumberland, United States There also are very light toning lines from past backboards. We promise to list only the very best antiques and collectibles, and to describe every flaw ... moreand detail.
$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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$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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$60.93 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Kill Devil Hills, United States This is a nice looking larger sized antique 19th century oil on canvas portrait painting of a distinguished gentleman who could’ve very easily been a ... moreveteran of the war between the states. Overall size 27X 33.
$19.99 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States …… This antique late 19th-century Chinese Cloisonne Copper Vase dates from the Qing Dynasty. Like the other Chinese Antiquities from this collection, ... morethere is No Reserve on this Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Copper Vase.
$18.23 Shipping Location: WINCHESTER, United Kingdom An antique 19th Century Tunbridge ware miniature salve put with internal glass liner, dating to circa 1870. From the estate of the late David Cornwell, ... morebetter known as the famous author John Le Carre.
$12.43 Shipping Location: Cumberland, United States The “S. Kirk & Sons 11oz” marking on the bottom of this exceptional Sterling Repousse Child’s Cup was used between 1861 and 1868. On one side is a hand ... morerepousse design of a dog chasing birds, and on the other side is a small Sailboat.
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$4.47 Shipping Location: Manhattan Beach, United States This is an antique Hanau sterling silver pillbox from the 19th century. The pillbox is designed in the shape of a classical flower basket and is made ... moreof sterling silver. It is a box type item that can be used to store small items.
$6.23 Shipping Location: Hellertown, United States Beautifully carved! Very sharp! The blade is straight and fits tightly in the saya. Very good condition.
$26.00 Shipping Location: Rockbridge, United States PLEASE SEE FULL DESCRIPTION FOR MORE PHOTOS AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION.
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$18.95 Shipping Location: Coldspring, United States Antique 19th C English Staffordshire Equestrian Fox Hunting Stirrup Cup. This lovely Equestrian Stirrup Cup is in the form of a fox head and is hand painted ... morewith beautiful grape and grape leave details.
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$25.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brussel, Belgium Antique belgian vieux andenne bisque porcelain sacred heart madonna statue. good condition.
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19thC Antique Scotland 1 1/3ct Citrine Roman Sunshine Gemstone
Antique Genuine Natural One and One-Third Carat Golden Citrine Faceted Emerald. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Citrine Octagon. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.31 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The Romans. Persians, Greeks and Celts believed citrine to be the crystallized essence of sunshine, and believed it would aid in digestion and cleanse toxins from the body, and it was even carried as protection against snake venom.Here's a very beautiful, very clean, 19th century golden-yellow faceted citrine from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, ... morecitrine has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. This gemstone was handcrafted into this sparkling faceted octagon late in the 19th century in Russia. The finished gemstone is also known within the trade as an“emerald cut” This is a very fine, richly colored golden yellow colored semi-precious gemstone, the color and flavor much like golden color honey. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, it is to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possesses exceptional sparkle and luster. It is very clean, water clear, and very bright. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstone has been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered a detriment. Unlike today’s computer controlled machine processes, the cut and finish of a gemstone such as this is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centuries ago. Such antique hand-faceted gemstones possess much greater character and appeal than today's mass-produced machine-faceted gemstones. This gemstone has great luster and sparkle. And to the eye is completely transparent, but
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Antique 19thC Red-Orange Padparadsha Spinel Medieval Europe’s Crown Jewels
Two Antique Genuine Natural Russian Faceted. Handcrafted Vibrant, Padparadsha Red-Orange Semi-Precious Spinel Gemstone Ovals. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Red Spinel Ovals. ORIGIN: Chelyabinsk Oblast. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 4mm. Width: 3mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.38 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: 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 s Looking like very flashy, sparkly, radiant bright red intensely hued ruby or padparadsha(red-orange) sapphires, one instantly knows they are not merely ... moretourmaline or garnet due to the tremendous brilliance and flash of the gemstones. Are they corundum; sapphire or ruby? They have all the fire and sparkle of precious gemstones. Actually if you were able to examine the crown jewels of the royal families of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Europe from England to Russia, you would find many fabulous examples of these gemstones. And had you been able to ask the actual owners of these gemstones, royalty all, or their royal jewelers as to the identity of these gemstones, they would have answered ruby or sapphire– corundum. But history would prove them wrong, as many of the greatest, most massive, and most valuable rubies and sapphires in the crown jewels of Europe’s royalty were…spinel. With nearly the same hardness as corundum, and similar flash and brilliance(refractive index) spinel has been mistaken for rubies, sapphires, and other precious gemstones for centuries. These very intensely colored and brilliant gemstones share this heritage. Mined here in Chelyabinsk Oblast(county) Russia, the gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elabora
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Antique 19thC 1/3ct Blue-Lilac Sapphire Ancient Celt Roman Sorcery Gemstone
Brilliant. Sparkling, Delicately Hued Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural One-Third Carat Color Change Platinum Blue to Pastel Lilac Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Platinum Blue Oval Cut Sapphire. ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia. Russia) 19th century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 3 1/2mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.31 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: A gorgeous. Delicately colored natural oval cut faceted platinum blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia. 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, ... moreRenaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty precious gemstone. The color is a very beautiful pastel“aquamarine blue” with brilliant platinum blue-green flashes. Under intense while light the color will shift to a lilac or violet shade, depending upon the intensity and color of the light source. The color is quite exquisite with intense flash, diamond-like in its brilliance. It’s a real sparkler, and blue sapphire is definitely much in demand. The gemstone is to the eye. Virtually flawless. Even in these photo enlargements here(500% it is impossible to discern any blemishes. This is really an exceptional precious gemstone– the color and quality both fabulous! High quality blue sapphires such as these are increasingly difficult to acquire at anything approaching a reasonable price. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless, transparent“sapphires” sold even by the largest and most reputable retailers in the United States are synthetic(read the fine print; and the same is true of emeralds and rubies) However the Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing good quality, natural sapphires for centuries. Thi
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Antique 19thC 2ct Siberian Emerald Ancient Roman Emperor Nero’s Fav Sacred Gem
Nice Quality Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Two Carat Handcrafted Faceted Emerald Pear. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Emerald Pear. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 11mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: 1.95 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: 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 ... moreproduced emerald since 2,000 B.C. The Greeks regarded the emerald as the sacred stone of the goddess Aphrodite(Venus to the Romans) and of the Earth Goddess. 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 mines. Here's a very pretty, delicately colored natural mint green emerald precious gemstone from the Southern Urals 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. To casual scrutiny, the gemstone is transparent, and near eye clean. However there are quite a few wispy colorless crystalline blemishes which while not individually visible except upon very close examination, nonetheless makes the gemstone less than eye clean. This is a common affliction of emerald. These blemishes would be much less noticeable once the gemstone was set, and unless someone puts their nose to the stone, they are not immediately apparent. To the casual v
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Antique 19thC ½ct Spinel Medieval Europe’s Crown Jewels Gemstone
Antique Genuine Natural Russian One-Half Carat Faceted. Handcrafted Vibrant, Intense Padparadsha Red-Orange Heart Cut Semi-Precious Spinel Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Red Spinel Heart. ORIGIN: Chelyabinsk Oblast. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.51 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: 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. Looking like a very flashy, sparkly, radiant bright ... morered intensely hued ruby or padparadsha(red-orange) sapphire, one instantly knows it is not merely tourmaline or garnet due to the tremendous brilliance and flash of the gemstone. Is it corundum; sapphire or ruby? It has all the fire and sparkle of a precious gemstone. Actually if you were able to examine the crown jewels of the royal families of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Europe from England to Russia, you would find many fabulous examples of this gemstone. And had you been able to ask the actual owners of these gemstone, royalty all, or their royal jewelers as to the identity of this stone, they would have answered ruby or sapphire– corundum. But history would prove them wrong, as many of the greatest, most massive, and most valuable rubies and sapphires in the crown jewels of Europe’s royalty were…spinel. With nearly the same hardness as corundum, and similar flash and brilliance(refractive index) it has been mistaken for rubies, sapphires, and other precious gemstones for centuries. This very intensely colored and brilliant gemstone shares this heritage. Mined here in Chelyabinsk Oblast(county) Russia, the gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russi
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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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Antique 19thC ¾ct Sapphire Ancient Persia Rome Sorcery
Two Antique Genuine Natural Russian Three-Quarter Carat Faceted Dark Blue Sapphire Ovals. Mounted into contemporary high quality 14kt French hooks. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. 14 kt Gold Fill Settings are Contemporary. SIZE: Length: 5.5mm. Width: 4.5mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.62 carats(a 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: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the ... moremost highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here are two gorgeous, richly colored natural dark blue sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. These gemstones were hand crafted into this beautiful faceted ovals by a 19th century Russian artisan. The results are two exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstones with lots of fire and sparkle. They are considerably lighter in color than inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires; more along the lines of the medium blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Burma. Such 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 States are synthetic(read the fine print; and the same is true of emeralds and rubies) However the Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing good quality, natural sapphires for centuries. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstones have been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is consi
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Antique 19thC 1½ct Sapphire Ancient Greek Roman Sorcery
One Exquisitely Colored. Rare, Handcrafted Antique Genuine Natural One and One-Half Carat(Plus) Faceted Bright Mandarin Orange Sapphire Oval Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Bright Mandarin Orange Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia. Russia) 19th century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth(Thickness) 3 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.54 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Words simply cannot describe how breathtakingly beautiful this precious gemstone is. A gorgeous. Brightly colored natural honey hued mandarin orange sapphire precious gemstone from the Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia, handcrafted into this sparking faceted oval. The result is an exquisite and incredibly ... morevividly 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 more orange than appears here in these images which exaggerate the yellow- the color is very close to a mandarin orange. Depending upon the light, the color will vary from a bright mandarin orange indoors to a bright amber-orange outdoors. Either way. The color is quite exquisite, the sparkle diamond-like in intensity. Orange sapphires are amongst the most rare of all colored sapphires, and this particular specimen is very beautiful. The gemstone is to the casual admirer transparent and clean. It is absolutely transparent. However if you look very closely, a sprinkling of minute, colorless pin-prick sized spicules are visible to the naked eye. Under a 5x glass, or in these 600% photo enlargements, you can see that this specks are actually a small cluster of very light, colorless crystalline blemishes. That's all that separate this from being a $3,000 g
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Antique 19thC 1¼ct Sapphire Ancient Persia Rome Sorcery
One Brightly Colored Hand Crafted and Hand Faceted Antique Genuine Natural One and One-Quarter Carat Bright Green Sapphire Trillion Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Trillion Cut Sapphire. ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia. Russia) 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7 1/2mm. Width: 6mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.21 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one ... moreof the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, brightly colored natural green sapphire precious gemstone from the Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“trillion cut” a three sided shape resembling a pyramid with rounded corners. The trillion cut is very popular contemporarily with ruby, but also sapphire, aquamarine, topaz, amethyst, and peridot. The color is quite exquisite, with nice sparkle and wonderful luster. This is obviously not a flawless specimen. Though the gemstone is absolutely transparent(not cloudy) you can see there is a sprinkling of minute specks of colorless crystalline material. Under a 5x loupe or in these 500% photo enlargements, they almost look like the tiny carbonation bubbles you find in a glass of fine champagne. Although virtually invisible from som
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19thC Antique 53ct Nubia Jasper Roman Warrior Talisman Pendant
Antique Nineteenth Century Genuine Natural Fifty Two and Three-Quarter 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: 33mm. Width: 23mm. Depth(Thickness) 7mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 52.78 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 ... moregem in ancient times and is referenced in Greek. Hebrew, Assyrian and Latin literature. Greek warriors and Roman Legionnaires carried one to give them courage in battle. Early Mediterranean shamans or wizards believed that jasper was a very sacred stone. 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 absolutely exquisite. It takes no imagination to comprehend why it is referred to as“
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AD300 Roman Thracia (Bulgaria Serbia) Brooch Pendant + 19thC Antique 8¼ct Agate
Handsome Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch Pendant and Chain. Mounted with Antique Nineteenth Century Handcrafted Agate. CLASSIFICATION: Roman Bronze Artifact. Gemstone Brooch Fragment(Pendant) Contemporary gold tone chain. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) Third to Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Length: 29 millimeters. Breadth: 23 millimeters. Thickness: 7 millimeters. Gemstone Dimensions: 13mm(diameter) 4 1/2mm(thickness) Gemstone Weight: 8.26 carats. Weight: 4.43 grams(excluding gemstone) Chain: Contemporary gold electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold as well as a bronze-toned copper chain. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is gold ... moreelectroplate, 24 inches. For a more authentic touch, we also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. CONDITION: Good. Fragmentary(original pin missing) However fragment is of sound integrity, no cracks, moderate porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Good finish. Professionally conserved. DETAIL: This is a very handsome piece of ancient Roman bronze ornamentation. As you can see by observing the reverse. This piece of jewelry started life as a brooch. You can see the remains of the clasp, and you can see where the pivot pin was mounting, holding the brooch pin. Unfortunately the brooch pins were generally constructed of iron, and so decomposed over the centuries. Even if constructed of bronze, the pins were generally so fine that they were either broken during the life of the owner, or decomposed during the thousands of years that the artifact was buried. This particular artifact lost both the brooch pin, the pivot pin which would have held it in place, and the fold in the catch. Nonetheless. Despite the adverse effects of having spent two thousand years buried in soil, fate has been kind, and the brooch has been
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Antique 19thC ¾ct Star Sapphire Ancient Roman Sorcery Gemstone
Antique Genuine Natural Burmese Three-Quarter Carat Delicately Colored Violet-Blue Star Sapphire Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Violet-Blue Star Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: Mogok. Burma(present day Myanmar) 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5½mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.80 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: A gorgeous and vibrantly colored star sapphire precious gemstone from Mogok. Burma. This particular specimen is a beautiful violet color with blue undertones– depending on whether the light is white(outdoors) or yellow, it will vary between violet and violet-blue in color. It is quite striking, very handsome and gentle in tone, the color very soft and understated, the star quite beautiful. The gemstone was hand shaped ... moreand polished into this very beautiful oval cabochon by a 19th century Russian artisan for use in domestic jewelry. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth and gorgeous tone. It is not a flawless gemstone. Of course it is the alignment of included material which creates the star– so star sapphires always have included material. The question is, how noticeable? With this particular specimen to casual scrutiny it simply appears to be a beautiful, unblemished star sapphire. However close inspection will reveal a few variations in the tone and a few internal blemishes. Of course here in these photo enlargements these blemishes are quite obvious. But in hand, life-size, they simply are not discerned when casually viewed. It is only when you examine it very carefully that you will notice some color zoning and a minor flaw or two. Of course, the same can be said of most sapphires in general, and particularly star sapphires. Color zoning is quite common in sapphires, and unless very obvious, is generally not seriously detrimental. Known as a"star" sapphire because of an optical effect known as an"asterism" orie
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Antique 19thC 4 1/2ct Spinel Medieval Europe’s Crown Jewels Sterling Ring
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Four and One-Half Carat Faceted. Handcrafted Dark, Rich Violet w/Pink Sparkles Semi-Precious Spinel Gemstone Emerald Cut. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Violet Spinel Emerald Cut. ORIGIN: Chelyabinsk Oblast. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 12mm. Width: 7mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 4.46 carats. NOTES: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. DETAIL: 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. ... moreLooking like a very vivid and richly hued violet sapphire, one instantly knows it is not merely iolite or amethyst due to the tremendous brilliance and flash of the gemstone. Is it corundum; sapphire or ruby? It has all the fire and sparkle of a precious gemstone. Actually if you were able to examine the crown jewels of the royal families of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Europe from England to Russia, you would find many fabulous examples of this gemstone. And had you been able to ask the actual owners of these gemstone, royalty all, or their royal jewelers as to the identity of this stone, they would have answered ruby or sapphire- corundum. But history would prove them wrong, as many of the greatest, most massive, and most valuable rubies and sapphires in the crown jewels of Europe's royalty were:spinel. With nearly the same hardness as corundum, and similar flash and brilliance(refractive index) it has been mistaken for rubies, sapphires, and other precious gemstones for centuries. This vivid and richly colored and brilliant gemstone shares this heritage. Mined in Chelyabinsk Oblast(county) Russia, the gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russia
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19thC Antique 1ct Star Sapphire Roman Persian Sorcery
Antique Genuine Natural Burmese One Carat Navy Blue Star Sapphire Pear with Perfect Star. CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Navy Blue Star Sapphire Pear. ORIGIN: Mogok. Burma(present day Myanmar) 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.92 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's ... morea truly spectacular, gorgeous, richly colored natural navy blue sapphire precious gemstone from Mogok, Burma. The gemstone was hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful oval cabochon by a 19th century Russian artisan for use in domestic jewelry. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth and gorgeous tone. 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 asterism) to form on the surface of these beautiful precious gemstones. Star sapphires have been produced in Mogok, Burma in limited quantities for centuries. They are perhaps 100 times as rare as an ordinary sapphire. The highest quality specimens will be more transparent, lower quality specimens more opaque. Higher quality gemstones will exhibit a more pronounced asterism, lower quality specimens will not. Lower quality specimens will be heavily included, higher quality specimens will have fewer, smaller inclusions. Good quality blue star sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly, consequentially, many of the star sapphires sold at retai
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2 Antique 19thC Garnets Celtic Greek Roman Blood Amulet Gemstones
Two Antique Genuine Natural Russian One-Third Carat Faceted Blood Red Garnet Rounds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Approximate Diameter: 4mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.61 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The ancients also believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night. Allowing them to see when others could not. Due to its red color, ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it with blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, and according to Jewish mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. These gemstones were hand crafted by a 19th century Russian ... moreartisan. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. These lustrous semi-precious gemstones possess a rich, velvety, regal, blood red hue. They are extremely attractive gemstones, of very special character and remarkable color and texture. Highly favored by the royal houses of Renaissance Europe, they were considered noble in nature, and in some countries ownership was restricted to royalty and others of high birth. This particular variety of garnet is known as“pyrope” and is especially favored for its dark, blood red tones. They are truly gorgeously colored brilliant semi-precious gemstones. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstones have been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors. And is not considered a detriment. Unlike today's computer controlled machine processes, the cut and finish of gemstones such as these is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centuries ago. Such antique hand-faceted gemstones possess much greater character and appeal
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Colorful Antique 19thC 2 1/3ct Coarse Tourmaline Gemstone Sterling Ring
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Two and One-Third Carat Antique Brightly Colored Primitively Cut Round Tourmaline. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Coarse Tourmaline Cabochon. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Diameter: 8mm. Thickness: 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 2.31 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: You’ll likely never. Ever see a gemstone as unique as this. A very large brightly colored and textured tourmaline gemstone from Siberia, ... morethe Ural Mountains of Russia. Gorgeous, vibrant, and brilliantly hued, this striking gemstone possesses breathtaking luster and exceptional tone. This very large gemstone was primitively hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful coarse round cabochon by a 19th century Russian artisan. This lustrous semi-precious gemstone possesses a bright and colorful character. It is a nice quality tourmaline by 19th century standards. The gemstone would be more or less transparent except for the fact that it is so thick. Given the thick cut, it is more toward translucent than transparent. By today’s standards it is not a high quality tourmaline– though its size makes it nonetheless extraordinary. But by 19th century standards, this was a very desirable and expensive gemstone. To casual observation if seems simply a very large, beautiful, quite extraordinarily colored tourmaline. But of course very close scrutiny, especially under high magnification, will reveal lots of sins. The setting is of contemporary origin. It is a high quality setting manufactured by one of the USA’s leading semi-custom mount producers. It is constructed of solid sterling silver. We do have the ability
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AD200 Engraved Roman Pannonia Hungary Sz6 Ring + 19thC Antique 2½ct Russia Agate
Very Elegant and Bold Size 6 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 300 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Gemstone Bezel. Antique Handcrafted Nineteenth Century Siberian Agate Semi-Precious Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Pannonia– present-day Hungary) Third or Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 6(U.S. Diameter: 20mm* 16mm(overall dimensions excluding gemstone) 18mm* 15mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 16mm(length) 9mm(height) 2mm(thickness– excluding gemstone) Gemstone: 10mm(breadth) 8mm(height) 4mm(thickness) 2.46 carats(approximate weight) Tapered Width Band: 8mm(at bezel) 6mm(at sides) 1 1/4mm(at back) Weight: 2.54 grams(without gemstone) CONDITION: Excellent. Entirely intact, evidencing only moderate wear and moderately light porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) ... moreProfessionally conserved. DETAIL: A handsome. Nicely constructed Roman bronze ring with very bold and handsome features. The ring sports a large bezel which at one time held a large gemstone. The ring was not actually recovered with the gemstone intact, however usually this style of bronze ring was set either with a glass gemstone(glass was quite costly in the ancient Roman world) or with some form of quartz crystal; i.e. clear quartz, orange quartz(carnelian” or purple quartz(amethyst” The ring is heavy and rugged, and much like a contemporary ring, of one-piece construction. The more archaic rings produced by Roman artisans were characteristically made in two pieces; an incomplete ring(a“shank” with a separately crafted bezel which was brazed to the shank in order to assemble the ring. This ring though heavy and somewhat brutish in appearance. Nonetheless has almost an almost“minimalist” contemporary flavor, the design literally“timeless” The Romans had a number of different adhesives they used, some of the most common being resin and bitumen. However these adhesives generally eventually failed, and it is qui
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AD300 Roman Moesia (Bulgaria) Sz7 Ring + Antique 19thC 3¾ct Orange Carnelian Gem
Very Elegant Size 7 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 300 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring. Antique Handcrafted Nineteenth Century Orange Carnelian Semi-Precious Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Moesia– present-day Bulgaria) Third or Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 7(U.S. Diameter: 21 1/2mm* 18mm(outer dimensions excluding gemstone) 18 1/2mm*17mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 16mm(breadth) 10 1/2mm(height) 1 1/2mm(thickness) excluding gemstone. Gemstone: 12mm(breadth) 10mm(height) 5mm(thickness) 3.78 carats(approximate weight) Tapered Width Band: 9 1/2mm(at bezel) 7mm(at sides) 4mm(at back) Weight: 4.45 grams(without gemstone) CONDITION: Excellent! Relatively intact(repaired fractured band) Relatively light wear consistent with modest usage in the ancient world, moderately light porosity(surface ... morepitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A nicely styled Roman bronze ring of with a raised. Six-sided platform bezel, of a bold size and character, which originally held a gemstone. In addition to the quite fancy six-sided bezel, you might notice that the perimeter of the bezel is accentuated with a punch-dot border as well. The punch-dot technique was already thousands of years old, used in Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Minoan Crete millennia earlier as a decorative element on items of personal adornment. The ring was not actually recovered with the gemstone intact, however usually this style of bronze ring was set either with a glass gemstone(glass was quite costly) or with some form of quartz crystal; i.e. clear quartz(rock crystal” orange quartz(carnelian” or purple quartz(amethyst” or oftentimes lapis lazuli. The ring is of heavy and durable one-piece construction. Much like a contemporary ring. The more archaic rings produced by Roman artisans were characteristically made in two pieces; an incomplete ring(a“shank” with a separately crafted bezel which was
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AD300 Ancient Roman Thrace (Bulgaria) Ring Sz6 + Antique 19thC 3ct Lapis Lazuli
Very Elegant Size 6 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 300 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring. Antique Handcrafted Nineteenth Century Lapis Lazuli Semi-Precious Gemstone from Afghanistan. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Thracia– present-day Bulgaria) Third or Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 6(U.S. Diameter: 20 1/2mm* 19mm(outer dimensions excluding gemstone) 17 1/2mm* 16mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 13 1/2mm(breadth) 10 1/2mm(height) 2mm(thickness) excluding gemstone. Gemstone: 9mm(breadth) 8mm(height) 3 1/2mm(thickness) 3.12 carats(approximate weight) Tapered Width Band: 9mm(at bezel) 6mm(at sides) 3mm(at back) Weight: 4.79 grams(without gemstone) CONDITION: Excellent! Completely intact. Very light wear consistent with occasional usage in the ancient world, moderately light porosity(surface pitting ... morecaused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A nicely styled Roman bronze ring of with a raised. Six-sided platform bezel, of a bold proportions and character, which originally held a gemstone. In addition to the quite fancy six-sided bezel, you might notice that the perimeter of the bezel is accentuated with a punch-dot border as well. The punch-dot technique was already thousands of years old, used in Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Minoan Crete millennia earlier as a decorative element on items of personal adornment. The ring was not actually recovered with the gemstone intact, however usually this style of bronze ring was set either with a glass gemstone(glass was quite costly) or with some form of quartz crystal; i.e. clear quartz(rock crystal” orange quartz(carnelian” or purple quartz(amethyst” or oftentimes lapis lazuli. The ring is of heavy and durable one-piece construction. Much like a contemporary ring. The more archaic rings produced by Roman artisans were characteristically made in two pieces; an incomplete ring(a“shank” with a separately crafted bezel which was brazed
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AD300 Roman Epirus (Albania) Ring Sz4¾ + Antique 19thC Yemen Mahogany Obsidian
Very Elegant Size 4 3/4 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 200 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring. Antique Handcrafted Nineteenth Century Russian Crafted Yemeni Mahogany Obsidian Semi-Precious Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Eprius– present-day Albania) Second or Third Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 5(U.S. Diameter: 18mm(outer dimensions) 15mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 11mm(breadth) 8mm(height) 2mm(thickness– excluding gemstone) Tapered Width Band: 4 1/2mm(at bezel) 2 1/2mm(at sides) 2 1/2mm(at back) Gemstone: 9mm(breadth) 7mm(height) 2 1/2mm(thickness) 1.01 carats(approximate weight) Weight: 0.62 grams(excluding gemstone) CONDITION: Very good. Intact, moderately light wear, mild porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A handsome. ... moreNicely constructed Roman bronze ring with understated but very elegant features. The ring sports a large bezel which at one time held a gemstone, probably originally carnelian(orange colored quartz) or perhaps lapis lazuli, amethyst, or quartz crystal. However it is not possible to determine the type of gemstone the ring originally possessed as it was recovered without a gemstone. The ring possesses a large oval concave bezel which forms a“cup” for an oval gemstone. The ring is fairly light in construction, of one-piece construction much like a contemporary ring. The more archaic rings produced by Roman artisans were characteristically made in two pieces; an incomplete ring(a“shank” with a separately crafted bezel which was brazed to the shank in order to assemble the ring. This ring has almost modern styling, the design literally“timeless” The Romans had a number of different adhesives they used. Some of the most common being resin and bitumen. However one characteristic that they all had in common is that sooner or later, they tended to fail. Consequentially ancient“gemstone” rings are typically unearthed without the gemst
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AD300 Roman Pannonia (Hungary) Bronze Ring Sz9¼ Antique 19thC 8ct Carnelian Gem
Very Elegant Size 9 1/4 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 300 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring. Antique Handcrafted Nineteenth Century Orange Carnelian Semi-Precious Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Pannonia– present-day Hungary) Third or Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 9 1/4(U.S. Diameter: 22mm* 21mm(outer dimensions excluding gemstone) 20mm* 19mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 16mm(breadth) 12mm(height) Excluding gemstone. Gemstone: 18mm(breadth) 13mm(height) 4mm(thickness) 8.15 carats(approximate weight) Tapered Width Band: 13mm(at bezel) 2 1/2mm(at sides) 2mm(at back) Weight: 3.65 grams(without gemstone) CONDITION: Excellent! Completely intact. Moderate to moderately-heavy wear consistent with frequent usage, modest porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally ... moreconserved. DETAIL: A nicely styled Roman bronze ring of a simple“solitaire” design. With a raised, six-sided platform bezel, of a bold size and character, which originally held a gemstone. The ring was not actually recovered with the gemstone intact, however usually this style of bronze ring was set either with a glass gemstone(glass was quite costly) or with some form of quartz crystal; i.e. clear quartz, orange quartz(carnelian” or purple quartz(amethyst” The ring is of heavy and durable one-piece construction, much like a contemporary ring. The more archaic rings produced by Roman artisans were characteristically made in two pieces; an incomplete ring(a“shank” with a separately crafted bezel which was brazed to the shank in order to assemble the ring. It is quite likely that the ring was worn most of a lifetime. As it would take most of a life time to wear down the raised platform bezel to the extent evidenced. In fact the extent of the wear is significant enough that it suggests that the ring might have been worn during the lifetime of more than one owner. Perhaps it was a family heirloom handed down betwe
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Antique 19thC ½ct Sapphire Ancient Etruscan Talisman
One Gorgeously Colored Handcrafted Antique Genuine Natural Faceted One-Half Carat Neon Rose-Red(Orange) Sapphire Oval Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Oval Cut Faceted Neon Rose Red Sapphire. ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia. Russia) 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 4mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.51 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, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic ... moretribes) 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, vibrantly colored natural red rose sapphire precious gemstone from the Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The color is absolutely magnificent- a bright, almost neon red with rose-orange undertones. The color is popularly known as"padparadsha" red, and both the intense hue and the fiery sparkle are remarkable. The color is quite exquisite, the sparkle diamond-like in intensity. The gemstone is to the eye without blemish. That is not to say it is flawless, as in these 600% photo enlargements you can see a couple of minute blemishes. However these are not visible to the naked eye- to the eye the gemstone is indeed without discernible flaw. Red sapphires are amongst the most rare of all colored sapphires. And this particular specimen is very beautiful. This is re
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Roman Sunshine 19thC Antique Scotland 36½ct Citrine
COLOSSAL Antique Nineteenth Century Thirty-Six and One-Half Carat Genuine Natural Faceted“Baguette Cut” Orange Citrine. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 23mm. Width: 18mm. Depth: 11mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 36.42 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The Romans. Greeks and Celts believed citrine to be the crystallized essence of sunshine, and believed it would aid in digestion and cleanse toxins from the body, and it was even carried as protection against snake venom. Here’s an enormous, very clean, 19th century“Madeira orange” or bright cognac colored citrine which originated from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Very popular in 18th and 19th century ... moreVictorian Scotland, citrine has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. 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 gemstone was crafted into a“baguette” cut. This is a very fine, richly colored cognac orange colored semi-precious citrine gemstone. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, possesses exceptional sparkle and luster, and to the unaided eye at least, free from blemishes. It is very clean, water clear, and very bright. 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-produced machine-faceted gemstones. Unlike tod
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2 Antique 19thC 2ct Scotland Amethyst Rome Magic Amulet Sterling Studs
Two Beautiful Three-Quarter Carat Antique Genuine Natural Pastel Amethyst Faceted Ovals. Mounted into contemporary high quality sterling silver studs. CLASSIFICATION: Two Faceted Amethyst Oval Semi-Precious Gemstones. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 4.12 carats(the pair– about 2.05 carats each) NOTE: Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in sterling silver, as well as 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstones. And not the settings, we can dismount the gemstones and offer you the gemstones without the settings. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the settings. DETAIL: In both ancient ... moreGreece and Rome rings of amethyst set in bronze were worn as charms against evil. Most ancient Mediterranean cultures. Including the ancient Romans, Greeks, Persians and Celts believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. Legends of the ancient classical Mediterranean attribute the Amethyst's lovely color to the Greek God Dionysus(the god of wine) Here are two very nice, very clean, 19th century faceted amethyst ovals from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. These are two very fine pastel lavender colored semi-precious gemstones. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, both gemstones are to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possess exceptional sparkle and luster. They are very clean, water clear, and very bright. The gemstones were hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance
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Antique 19thC 1ct Sapphire Medieval Ecclesiastical Gem Healing Amulet 14kt Gold
Antique Nineteenth Century Handcrafted Genuine Natural Russian One Carat(Plus) Faceted Tanzanite Blue Sapphire Oval. Mounted into high quality 14kt solid gold(not cheap gold electroplate or gold fill) with three natural handcrafted white zircon semi-precious gemstones. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 4mm. Depth(Thickness) 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.06 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 ... moreprice by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: In the medieval world sapphire was also held to be a symbol of truth and constancy. And in the 12th century, the Bishop of Rennes praised the blue of the sapphire as representing heaven, and initiated its use in ecclesiastical rings and other ecclesiastical jewelry. Medieval European populations believed wearing a sapphire suppressed negative thoughts, and possessed curative powers over natural ailments. Sapphires were also used as medicine for treatment of eye diseases and as an antidote for poison. Here’s a gorgeous, exquisitely colored tanzanite blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result of the artisan’s efforts was an exquisite and incredibly brilliantly colored precious gemstone with lots of fire and sparkle. It’s color is a quite exquisite“tanzanite” blue, perhaps described as a cornflower blue with purple undertones, sometimes referred to as“periwinkle blue” If y
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Antique 19thC 2¾ct Sapphire Ancient Celtic Roman Magick
Sparkling. Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Russian Two and Three-Quarter Carat Faceted Pastel Periwinkle Blue-Violet(Tanzanite Color) Sapphire. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue-Violet Sapphire with Slight Color Change. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 7mm. Depth: 4mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: Approximately 2.76 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references ... moreto the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, delicately colored natural pastel periwinkle blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The color is somewhere between pastel blue and pastel violet, very close to the periwinkle blue of a pastel colored tanzanite. The rose blush you see in these images is not discernible under normal light. But when exposed to a very bright, white light source such as bright sunshine or a camera flash/scanner light tube, it does change color, the hue shifting toward pink or rose. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result is an exquisite and incredibly beautifully colored precious gemstone with lots of fire and sparkle. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is an exquisitely colored, good quality precious gemstone. It's a real sparkler, and both blue and purple sapphire are definitely much in demand. This is obviously not a flawless specimen. Though the gemstone is absolutely transparent(not cloudy) There are a few very small
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Antique 19thC 9¼ct Sapphire Ancient Rome Persia Sorcery Sterling Pendant
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Nine and One-Quarter Carat Faceted Dark Blue Sapphire Pear. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Dark Blue Sapphire Pear. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 15mm. Width: 13mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 9.21 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 the setting. ... moreJust let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a very large, 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 pear. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone. It is a few shades lighter than the inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires, but given its large size(the thicker the gemstone the less light penetrates) the color is 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"
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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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Antique 19thC Handcrafted 1ct Sapphire Roman Sorcery 14K Gold Ring Size 7
Antique Genuine Natural Russian One-Third Carat(Plus) Faceted Bright. Royal Blue Sapphire Round. Contemporary High Quality Solid 14kt Yellow Gold Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue Sapphire Round. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: Approximately 0.36 carats. NOTES: Resizing is available. 14kt solid yellow gold setting is also available. DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone ... moredate back to about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, richly colored natural bright blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. This gemstone was hand crafted into the sparkling faceted round you see here in the 19th century by a Russian artisan. 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 result was an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of fire and sparkle. It is brightly colored a regal medium blue. Much lighter than inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires, more along the lines of the bright blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Burma. The gemstone is at a minimum eye clean, and at least to the unaided eye, is flawless. The color is very intense, very vibrant, a saturated rich bright blue. Such good quality blue sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. The gemstone is to the eye, virtually flawless. Even in these photo enlargements here(300% it is impossible to discern any blemishes. This is really an exceptional precious gemstone- the color and quality both fa
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2 RARE Antique 19thC Demantoid Ancient Roman Talisman
RARE! Two Near Flawless Quality Genuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Demantoid Garnets. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Diameter: 2 1/2mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.20 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings. DETAIL: Ancient cultures including the Celts. Greeks, Hebrews, Persians and Romans believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, and according to Jewish mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. It is also believed that garnet, described as“nopek” was one of the twelve gemstones ... moredescribed in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve tribes of ancient Israel. Here are two gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious gemstones. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. These gemstones have every bit the flash of diamonds, and are a hundred, even a thousand times more rare. In fact demantoid garnet is one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world, and the most highly valued garnet of all. Its dispersion and reflection indexes exceed that of a diamond, which is to say that its brilliance is greater than a diamond’s. In fact the name demantoid is derived from the Dutch word for diamond, demant” These are exceptionally nice quality specimens. The gemstones are without blemish even in a jeweler’s loupe. Remarkably rare. Demantoid garnet was initially discovered in the
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Antique 19thC 5ct Star Sapphire Ancient Etruscan Greek Roman Prophet Oracle Gem
Antique Genuine Natural Burmese Five Carat Plus Blue Star Sapphire Oval. Mounted into high quality solid 14kt yellow gold(not cheap gold electroplate) CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire Oval with Handcut Natural White Zircon Accent Gemstones. ORIGIN: Sapphire: Mogok. Burma(present day Myanmar) 19th Century. White Zircon: 19th Century Russia. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 5.11 carats. NOTE: Default chain is gold electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) 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 the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount ... morethe price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here’s a gorgeous, richly colored natural dark navy blue sapphire precious gemstone from Mogok, Burma. The gemstone was hand crafted and finished by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth and gorgeous tone. 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 asterism) to form on the surface of these beautiful precious gemstones. Star sapphires have been produced in Mogok. Burma in limite
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RARE ½ct Antique 19thC Demantoid Ancient Greek Roman Celt Persian Amulet
RARE! Near Flawless Quality Genuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Demantoid Garnet. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Length: 4 1/2mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 2 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.43 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient Mediterranean cultures(Greek. Roman, Persian, Celt) believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. The ancient Greeks believed it guarded children from drowning, and it was also thought to be a potent antidote ... moreagainst poisons. The ancient Persians regarded garnet as a royal stone, and only royalty was allowed to possess the gemstone. According to ancient Hebrew mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. It is also believed that garnet, described as“nopek” was one of the twelve gemstones described in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve tribes of ancient Israel. Here is a gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious 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. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted into a wonderfully sparkling oval of tremendous brilliance and flash. It is a quite beautiful cut. This gemstone has every bit the flash of a diamond, and is a hundred, even a thousand times more rare. In fact demantoid garnet is one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world, and the most highly valued garnet of all. Its dispersion and reflection indexes exceed that of a diamond, which is to say that its brillian
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Antique 19thC Emerald Egypt Queen Cleopatra’s Favorite 10kt Euroclick Earrings
Two Exceptionally Nice Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Fifth Carat Faceted Emerald Hearts. Mounted into Contemporary High Quality 10kt Solid Gold Euroclicks. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Emerald Hearts. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 4mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: 0.27 carat(the pair) NOTES: If you prefer. Upon request, other setting styles are available such as lever backs, euro clicks, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles, French hooks, etc. as are sterling silver settings. DETAIL: 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 ancient Egypt's recently rediscovered emerald mines, where emerald had been actively mined from about 2,000 B.C. onwards. The ancient Greeks, who were ... moreimporters of Egyptian emerald, regarded the emerald as the sacred stone of the goddess Venus and of the Earth Goddess. Here's two simply superb, exceptionally good quality natural emerald precious gemstones from the Southern Urals of(Siberia) Russia, hand faceted into sparkling hearts 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, and even emerald of more modest pedigree can still be quite expensive. These gorgeous precious gemstones possess the crystal clear pale mint green color possessed by only the best quality emeralds. 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, these are very nice quality specimens no worse than eye clean. You can see in these photo enlargements that there are very few discernible imperfections. In fact these particular gemstones are so clean, so clear, that they were exceedingly difficult to i
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RARE 19thC Antique 3ct Orthoclase Feldspar Gemstone from Spain Canary Islands
Antique Nineteenth Century Three Carat Genuine Natural Faceted Yellow Orthoclase Feldspar. ORIGIN: Spanish Canary Islands. 19th Century. Handcrafted in or near Yekaterinburg. Russia. 19th century. SIZE: Length: 11 1/2mm. Width: 9 1/4mm. Depth: 5 1/4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.02 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: A very rare gemstone. A transparent yellow orthoclase feldspar. Though geologists estimate that feldspar makes up 60% of the earth’s crust, facetable, transparent crystals are very rare. The two most common facetable crystal feldspars are orthochlase(as is this specimen) and andesine, another rare feldspar which is actually treated as a distinct gemstone from orthoclase(though they are related, as are for example the quartz gemstones ... moreamethyst and citrine related to one another, but treated as“different” gemstones) The most common feldspar gemstone is moonstone, though is generally not in transparent crystal(but rather translucent) and so is cut and polished as cabochons or beads, not faceted. Faceted orthoclase feldspar(as well as andesine) are rare and uncommon gemstones. 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. This is a very fine. Delicately colored pastel yellow semi-precious gemstone. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, it is absolutely transparent and very beautiful and to the unaided eye, is without discernible blemish. That is not to suggest that it is absolutely flawless, as intent inspection of the photo enlargements here will reveal a few very minute blemishes composed of colorless crystalline material…quite common to feldspar crystals. Of course absolutely flawless gemstones are the hallmark of a synthetic, man-made gemstone. Natural gemstones tend to be blemishes as a result of the
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Antique 19thC ½ct+ Colombian Emerald Ancient Christian Sumerian Immortality Gem
Exceptionally Nice Nineteenth Century Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Colombian One-Half Carat(Plus) Octagon” Cut Faceted Emerald. CLASSIFICATION: Hand Cut and Faceted Colombian Emerald. ORIGIN: Produced in Colombia. Cut and Finished in Russia, late 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.57 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: To the early Christians. The emerald was a symbol for immortality and faith, and also was generally regarded as a symbol of kindness. These beliefs, though held by both Greek and Roman culture, probably originated with Egyptian and Sumerian culture. Egypt’s emerald mines near the Red Sea were the ancient world's source for these precious gemstones. Those mines are ... moredated by ancient Egyptian written texts dated to the life of Pharaoh Sesostris III in the 19th century B.C. Here’s a beautiful, exceptionally good 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 jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The artisan’s efforts yielded a beautiful, octagon” cut(also known as an“emerald” cut) gemstone of gorgeous hue. Emeralds were the most prized of the Russian Crown Jewels during the centuries long-rule of successive Russian Czars. Though Russian Siberia does produce its own beautiful emerald, Colombian emerald is especially prized, even in Russia, for its rich green color(Siberian emeralds tend to be a few shades lighter) Most commonly emeralds are included with various bits and pieces known as"jardin" F
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Antique 19thC 1/2ct Sapphire Ancient Rome Celt Sorcery
Nineteenth Century Antique Genuine Natural Russian One-Half Carat Faceted Bright Pastel Green Sapphire Round. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Sapphire Round. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 4mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.45 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about ... more800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, richly colored natural bright pastel green sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. It looks just like a little green diamond. The gorgeous lime green tones are quite exquisite, a trace of citrus undertones, somehow bringing to mind the green tropical waters of the South Pacific, with lots of tone and body. Good quality green sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless, transparent"sapphires" sold even by the largest and most reputable retailers in the United States are synthetic(read the fine print; and the same is true of emeralds and rubies) However the Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing good quality, natural sapphires for centuries. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstones have been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century facet
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Antique 19thC 1/3ct Padparadsha Red Sapphire Ancient Roman Hebrew Sorcer
One Rare. Antique Genuine Natural Faceted One-Third Carat Round Padparadsha Red Sapphire Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Padparadsha Red Sapphire Round. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 4mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.31 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back ... moreto about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, richly colored natural padparadsha red colored sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. This gemstone was hand crafted in the 19th century. 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 result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. It indeed looks just like a rich, Padparadsha Red-hued diamond. The color is absolutely incredible, a very rich, dark tone of red. The hue is incredibly rich, with vibrant texture. The color is incredibly glorious, the orange undertones adding incredible vibrancy. The color brings to mind the incredible red hues and"flavor" of gray storm clouds backlit by a rising or setting sun, outlined in orange. Or perhaps a hilltop at night outlined by a raging brush fire. The gemstone looks ever so much like a sparkling, vibrant padparadsha red hued diamond. Good quality"fancy color" sapphires are in high demand. And can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless, transparent&quo
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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 1/3ct Pink Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gemstone
Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Siberian One-Third Carat Neon Pink Tourmaline Faceted Marquise. CLASSIFICATION: Pink Tourmaline Faceted Marquise. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.38 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. Here's an exquisitely colored antique pink marquise cut faceted tourmaline ... morefrom the Southern Urals, hand faceted in the 19th century. Pink tourmalines are rather uncommon, probably the most valuable of the ordinary varieties of tourmaline. There is substantially more demand than supply, so thus oftentimes can be quite costly. The color of this specimen has been alternately described as hot pink, neon pink, bubble gum pink, even screaming pink. Let’s just say the color is very intense, and quite vibrant. Pink tourmaline was held in such high regard by the(last) Empress of China, Tz'u Hsi, that she purchased bought almost a ton of it from a mine in California, and was eventually laid to rest(eternally) on a carved tourmaline pillow. Much favored by European Renaissance and Victorian Royalty, tourmaline tends to be characterized by the presence of small colorless inclusions. This semi-precious gemstone does have several very minute inclusions which while not discernible to the eye. Can just be made out under a 5x glass. But while not absolutely flawless, it is nonetheless a quite satisfactory specimen, certainly eye clean, and with fantastic color. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstone has been hand-faceted. The co
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Antique 19thC Sapphire Ancient Greece Persia Rome Magic Gemstone
Nineteenth Century Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Russian Faceted Bright Pastel Mint Green Sapphire Square. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Pastel Mint Green Sapphire Square. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: 3 1/4mm Square. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.26 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back ... moreto about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, richly colored natural pastel mint 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 is an exquisitely colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. It looks just like a little green diamond. The gorgeous mint green tones are quite exquisite, and to the eye, the gemstone is without blemish. That is not to suggest that it is absolutely flawless, as these 600% photo enlargements here will reveal it to possess occasional blemishes composed of tiny colorless crystals. However to the eye, it is 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 same is true of emeralds and rubies) However the Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have b
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Antique 19thC Tsavorite Kilimanjaro Ancient Talisman Gemstone
Excellent Quality Genuine Natural Richly Hued Forest Green Heart Cut Faceted Tsavorite Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Heart Cut Faceted Tsavorite Garnet. ORIGIN: Kenya. Late 1970’s. SIZE: Diameter: 3 1/2mm. Depth: 1 3/4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.14 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The ancients believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night. Allowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, and according to Jewish mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. It is also believed that garnet, described as“nopek” was one of the twelve gemstones described in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve ... moretribes of ancient Israel. Here is a gorgeously colored, richly hued, saturated, almost neon forest green tsavorite precious gemstone which has been handcrafted and cut into a faceted heart by a Russian artisan, part of a centuries-old heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. This is a nice quality specimen reasonably close to“eye clean” or“near eye clean” to the casual admirer. Closer scrutiny(even with the naked eye) will reveal some small blemishes if inspected intently. The blemishes are in the form of finely seamed colorless crystalline material, quite commonly found within tsavorite. Tsavorite, a form of grossular garnet, is one of the worlds rarest and most sought after semi-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
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2 Antique 19thC Sapphire Ancient Roman Persian Sorcery Gemstones
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Faceted Bright Lime Green Sapphire Rounds. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Sapphire Rounds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 3mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.33 Carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Here are two gorgeous. Richly colored natural bright green sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. The results are two exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstones with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. They indeed look just like little ... moregreen diamonds. The gorgeous lime green tones are quite exquisite, a trace of citrus undertones, somehow bringing to mind the green tropical waters of the South Pacific, with lots of tone and body. Good quality green sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. There is a little color zoning, which means that if you look very carefully and closely you will see areas of different shades of color within the gemstones. But this is quite common with sapphires, and in no way detracts from their beauty. Aside from being commonplace, the color zoning is not detectable at all except upon very close scrutiny(or photo enlargements such as these) Good quality green sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. The Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing sapphires for centuries. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstones have been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered a detriment. Unlike today's computer controlled machine processes, the cut and finish of gemstones such as these is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centu
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Antique 19thC 2/3ct Chrome Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gemstone
Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Russian Two-Third Carat Regal. Bright Forest Green"Chrome" Tourmaline Faceted Baguette. CLASSIFICATION: Baguette Cut Faceted Green Chrome Tourmaline. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains of Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.63 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstone as a ring. Pendant, or into earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. Here's an exquisitely colored ... moreantique faceted chrome tourmaline baguette from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Though the country best known for green tourmaline is Tanzania(and to some extent, Brazil) the Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing green chrome tourmaline for centuries. In fact, many of the Russian crown jewels are tourmaline. In the Victorian Age tourmaline was enormously popular not only in Russia, but throughout 18th and 19th century Europe. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan for use in Russian jewelry. Land of the fabled jewelry of the Czars, Russia was renown for its production of elaborate(and costly) jewelry throughout Victorian Europe. Chrome tourmaline is rather uncommon, probably the rarest of the ordinary varieties of tourmaline. There is substantially more demand than supply, so thus oftentimes can be quite costly. It is called"Chrome" Tourmaline because it is traces of chromium which gives the gemstone its striking green color. This is an absolutely gorgeous. Natural, richly toned, almost velvety, bright forest green chrome tourmaline. It is uncommon to find such an exceptionally clean specimen such as this one! Tho
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Antique 19thC 3/4ct Sapphire Celtic Roman Greek Sorcery Gemstone
A Sensational Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Three-Quarter Carat Blue-Green Sapphire Briolette Hand Cut and Faceted Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue-Green Sapphire Briolette. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Siberia, Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Approximate Length: 6mm. Approximate Diameter: 4mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.71 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 various Indo-European Celtic tribes) Priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's ... morea gorgeous, sparkling, blue-green sapphire produced from the fabulous Ural Mountains of Russia. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted into a briolette teardrop, an old fashioned cut reflecting its heritage. 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. This is a crystal clear precious gemstone with virtually all the fire and brilliance of a diamond. Even under 500% magnification it is difficult to discern any blemishes. The gemstone is at a minimum eye clean, and at least to the unaided eye, is flawless. The color this precious gemstone possesses is a simply superb blue-green with wonderful clarity. Such good blue-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 same is true of emeralds and rubies) However the Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing good quality, natural sapphires for centuries. This spec
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Antique 19thC ½ct Sapphire Medieval Traveler Talisman Gemstone
One Exquisitely Colored. Rare, Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural One-Half Carat Faceted Bright Canary Yellow Sapphire Oval Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Canary Yellow Oval Cut Sapphire. ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia. Russia) 19th century. SIZE: Length: 5 1/2mm. Width: 4 1/2mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.46 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. As a talisman, medieval wearers of sapphire regarded the stone as an antidote to black magic and effects of ... moreevil spirits, and providing 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 oval cut 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. 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 undertones, outdoors it is“screaming” canary yellow. Either way. The color is quite exquisite, the sparkle diamond-like in intensity. Yello
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Antique 19thC 7ct Poland Green Amethyst Roman Talisman
Antique 19th Century Handcrafted Seven and One-Half Carat Green Amethyst from Poland(Handcrafted in Russia) GEMSTONE ORIGIN: Poland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 14mm. Width: 10mm. Depth: 7mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 7.49 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Most ancient Mediterranean cultures. Including the ancient Romans, Greeks, Persians and Celts believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. Here's a flawless quality green amethyst, also known as prasiolite, the gemstone originally from Poland. Exported to Russia, the gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and ... morejewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. Green amethyst is relatively uncommon, and can be quite expensive. This is a very fine mint green colored semi-precious gemstone. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, it is to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possesses exceptional sparkle and luster. It is very clean, water clear, and very bright with brilliant sparkles. Under magnification the gemstone shows the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the 19th century finish is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors. And is not considered a detriment, or detract from the value of a gemstone. These characteristics are not only expected of hand-finished gemstones, most serious collectors consider such gemstones more desirable, possessed of greater character and uniqueness when compared to today's cookie-cutter mass-produced machine-faceted gemstones. Unlike today’s computer controlled machine produced gemstones, the cut and finish of a gemstone
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Antique 19thC 1ct Sapphire Celtic Roman Greek Sorcery Gemstone
Antique Genuine Natural Russian One Carat Faceted Dark Blue Sapphire Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Dark Blue Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.01 carat. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) Priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, richly colored natural dark blue sapphire ... moreprecious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand cut and crafted into this very beautiful faceted oval. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth and gorgeous tone. There is some color zoning, which means that if you look very carefully and closely you will see areas of different shades of blue within the gemstone. But this is quite common with sapphires, and in no way detracts from its beauty. Aside from being commonplace, the color zoning is not detectable at all except upon very close scrutiny(or photo enlargements such as these) Good quality blue sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. The Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing sapphires for centuries. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstone has been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered a detriment. Unlike today's computer controlled machine processes, the cut and finish of gemstones such as these is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centuries ago. Such antique hand-faceted gemstones p
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2 Antique 19thC Siberia Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gemstones
Two Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Neon Pink Tourmaline Faceted Pears. CLASSIFICATION: Pink Tourmaline Faceted Pears. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 4mm. Width: 3mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.46 carats(combined weight) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. Here are two exquisitely colored antique pink faceted tourmaline pears from ... morethe Southern Urals, hand faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Pink tourmalines are rather uncommon, probably the most valuable of the ordinary varieties of tourmaline. There is substantially more demand than supply, so thus oftentimes can be quite costly. The color of these specimens have been alternately described as hot pink, neon pink, bubble gum pink, even screaming pink. Let’s just say the color is very intense, and quite vibrant. Pink tourmaline was held in such high regard by the(last) Empress of China, Tz'u Hsi, that she purchased bought almost a ton of it from a mine in California, and was eventually laid to rest(eternally) on a carved tourmaline pillow. Much favored by European Renaissance and Victorian Royalty, tourmaline tends to be characterized by the presence of small colorless inclusions. Under magnification the gemstones show the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the 19th century finish is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors. And is not considered a detr
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Antique 19thC 1 2/3ct Rose Sapphire Celt Roman Sorcery
One Exquisitely Beautiful. Sparkling Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural One and Two-Third Carat Pear Cut Vibrant Rose Colored Sapphire Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Neon Rose Hued Sapphire Pear. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 7mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.65 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and ... morereferences to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a stunning, gorgeous, sparkling, vibrantly colored natural rose-pink hued sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The color is absolutely incredible, a sparkling, gorgeous and vibrant hue somewhere between rose and purple. This incredible gemstone has all of the brilliance of a diamond, sparkling under any light source! It is really a phenomenal gemstone, guaranteed to make some extremely excited. The color is almost“neon” very bright, very intense, with flashes of neon rose-pink. This incredibly vibrant hue imparts exceptional character and great visual appeal. The shade of rose could perhaps be best likened those occasional roses which are in color a cross between pink, purple and rose. The gemstone looks ever so much like a sparkling, rose-hued diamond. Good quality uncommonly hued(fancy color” sapphires are in high demand. And can be quite costly. Unfortunate
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Antique 19thC 2ct Bavarian Spessart Roman Blood Amulet
Hand Crafted Antique Nineteenth Century Genuine Natural Bavarian Two Carat Richly Hued Blood Red Spessartite Garnet Faceted Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Spessartite Garnet Faceted Oval. ORIGIN: Spessart. Bavaria. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.95 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstone as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The ancients believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night. Allowing them to see when others could not. Due to its red color, ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it with blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, and according to Jewish mythology, a giant garnet provided ... moreinterior lighting for Noah's Ark. It is also believed that garnet, described as“nopek” was one of the twelve gemstones described in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve tribes of ancient Israel. Here is a gorgeously colored richly hued blood red garnet. This particular species of garnet is known as"Spessartite" And is so named after its original source of Spessart, Bavaria. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty semi-precious gemstone, with highly a desirable, uncommon, beautiful rich, vibrant, almost velvety blood red hue with spectacular brilliant Ferrari red flashes of fire. It possesses great character, and wonderful tone and color, and given the fact that Spessartite Garnets are rarely found in transparent gemstone quality material, a very exceptional specimen. It is certainly no less than eye clean, a nice quality semi-precious gemstone. It is not to suggest it is absolutely flawless, but to the eye
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Antique 19thC ½ct Sapphire Ancient Greek Roman Sorcery Gemstone
Stunning. Gorgeous Nineteenth Century Antique Genuine Natural Russian One-Half Carat Pastel Blue Baguette Cut Faceted Sapphire. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 3mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.44 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, ... morerichly colored natural bright blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result is an exquisite and incredibly beautifully colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. The color is a much sought after pale sky blue. The color brings to mind the pale blue of the seemingly limitlessly high late summer afternoon sky. It really does look ever so much like a pale blue diamond. The gemstone is to the eye, virtually flawless. Even under 500% magnification it is difficult to discern any blemishes. The gemstone is at a minimum eye clean, and at least to the unaided eye, is flawless. The color is simply superb pale blue with of wonderful clarity. Such good quality blue sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless. Transparent“sapphires” sold even by the largest and most reputable retailers in the United States are synthetic(read the fine print; and the same is true o
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2 Antique 19thC Garnets Celtic Greek Roman Blood Amulet Earrings
Two Antique Genuine Natural Russian One Carat Faceted Red Garnet Trillions. Mounted into contemporary high quality 14kt studs. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 6mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 2.01 carats(the pair) NOTES: 14kt solid gold settings and other setting styles are available upon request. DETAIL: The ancients believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night. Allowing them to see when others could not. Due to its red color, ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it with blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, and according to Jewish mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. It is also believed that garnet, described as“nopek” ... morewas one of the twelve gemstones described in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve tribes of ancient Israel. Here are two gorgeous, blood red faceted garnet gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia, where the production of garnet has gone on for many centuries. These gorgeous gemstones were hand crafted into these sparkling faceted Trillions during the last half of the 19th century. This particular variety of garnet is known as"pyrope" And is especially favored for its rich, red-orange tones. The gemstones are both very clean, crystal clear, and exquisitely colored. They possess great lustre, lots of flash, and at least to the eye, are essentially flawless. They are truly gorgeously colored, brilliant, sparkling semi-precious gemstones. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstones have been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered a detriment. Unlike today's computer controlled machine processes, the cut and finish of gemstones such as this is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centuries ag
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2 Handcrafted 19thC Antique Siberian Neon Blue Apatite Gemstones
Two Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural One Third Carat Hand Crafted Siberian Neon Blue Apatite Semi-Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Handcrafted Russian Apatite. ORIGIN: 19th century Kola Peninsula. Siberia, Russia. SIZE: 3 1/2mm square. Thickness: 2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.61 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: 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 are ... moretwo very uncommon, good quality vividly hued, neon blue apatite gemstones from the Koa Peninsula of Siberia. These particular gemstones were hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. 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 rutile(hair like) blemishes just barely visible in these photo enlargements, but theses are very common to apatite,
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Antique 19thC 1¼ct Sapphire Ancient Etruscan Greek Roman Gem of Prophets Oracles
Antique Genuine Natural Russian One and One-Quarter Carat Faceted Cornflower Blue Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6 1/2mm. Width: 5mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.14 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, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles ... moreand foretell the future. The ancient Mediterranean cultures also regarding sapphire as an antidote to black magic and effects of evil spirits, providing protection against sorcery. It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. Here's a gorgeous. Richly colored natural cornflower blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result was an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of fire and sparkle. It is brightly colored a regal cornflower blue, much, much lighter than inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires, more along the lines of the bright blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Burma. The gemstone is at a minimum eye clean, and at least to the unaided eye, is flawless. The color is very intense, very vibrant, a saturated rich bright blue. Such good quality blue sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly fla
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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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RARE 19thC Antique Siberia Demantoid Garnet Ancient Celt Roman Danger Talisman
RARE! Two Exceptionally Good Quality Genuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Demantoid Garnets. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Diameter: 2mm. Depth: 1 1/4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.11 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient Mediterranean cultures(Greek. Roman, Persian, Celt) believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. The ancient Greeks believed it guarded children from drowning, and it was also thought to be a potent ... moreantidote against poisons. Here are two gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious gemstones. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. These particular gemstones were hand cut and faceted into dazzling, sparkling gemstones of tremendous brilliance and flash. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a"brilliant cut" round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. These gemstones have every bit the flash of a diamond, and are a hundred, even a thousand times more rare. In fact demantoid garnet is one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world, and the most highly valued garnet of all. Its dispersion and reflection indexes exceed that of a diamond, which is to say that its brilliance is greater than a diamond's. In fact the name demantoid is derived from the Dutch word for diamond, demant" These are exceptionally nice quality specimens. In one of the two gemstones close scrutiny will reveal that it possesses one of the char
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Antique 19thC 3½ct Tourmaline Cat’s-Eye Ancient Roman “Emerald” Gem of Rainbows
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Three and One-Half Carat Antique Forest Green Oval Cut Tourmaline Catseye. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) CLASSIFICATION: Tourmaline Catseye Oval Cabochon. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.48 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 the setting. Just let us know, and yes, ... morewe’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. 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. Tourmaline was correctly identified and described in the ancient world by Theophrastus of Ancient Greece(student and successor of Plato and Aristotle) in 314 B.C. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. In ancient mythology, tourmaline was found in all colors because it traveled along a rainbow and gathered all the rainbow's colors. You'll rarely see tourmaline catseye, they are a rather uncommon gemstone. This is a very large forest green colored tourmaline catseye gemstone from Siberia, the Ural Mountains of Russia. Gorgeous, vibrant, and richly hued, this striking gemstone possesses breathtaking luster and velvety texture. This colossal gemstone was hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful oval cut cabochon by a 19th century Russian artisan. Part of an heritage renown for th
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19thC Antique 15ct Garnet Ancient Safe Travel Talisman
Uncommon 19th Century Hand Cut and Faceted Fourteen and Three-Quarter Carat Green Grossular Garnet Briolette Teardrop Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Bright Green Grossular Garnet Briolette. ORIGIN: Siberia. Russia, 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 17mm. Diameter: 10mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 14.68 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient cultures including the Celts. Greeks, Hebrews, Persians and Romans highly valued garnet. Most ancient Mediterranean populations believed that garnet would be worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. They also believed that that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. The ancient Greeks ... morebelieved it guarded children from drowning, and it was also thought to be a potent antidote against poisons. Here is a gorgeously colored bright green grossular garnet of very substantial proportions. Although seemingly long forgotten, grossular garnet was originally name for the gooseberry of which grossularia is the botanical name, in reference to this green variety of garnet which was originally discovered in Siberia. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted into a briolette teardrop, an old fashioned cut reflecting its heritage. 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. This particular type of green garnet is no longer well known outside of Russia, but as you can see, it is a beautiful and uncommon variety of garnet. This is a nice quality specimen. However this variety is characteristically somewhere between transparent and translucent– not 100% unblemished and/or absolutely transparent. As well the gemstone variety characteristically contains colorless inclusions as well. This specimen is quite characte
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RARE Antique 19thC Demantoid Ancient Celt Roman Greek Persian Safe Travel Amulet
RARE! Exceptionally Good Quality Genuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Demantoid Garnet. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Diameter" 4mm. Depth: 3 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.28 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient cultures including the Celts. Greeks, Hebrews, Persians and Romans highly valued garnet. Most ancient Mediterranean populations believed that garnet would be worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. They also believed that that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. The ... moreancient Greeks believed it guarded children from drowning, and it was also thought to be a potent antidote against poisons. The ancient Persians regarded garnet as a royal stone, and only royalty was allowed to possess the gemstone. Here is a gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious 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. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted into a dazzling, sparkling gemstone of tremendous brilliance and flash. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a"trillion cut" a three sided shape resembling a pyramid with rounded corners. The trillion cut is very popular contemporarily with ruby, but also sapphire, aquamarine, topaz, amethyst, and peridot. This gemstone has every bit the flash of a diamond, and is a hundred, even a thousand times more rare. In fact demantoid garnet is one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world, and the most highly valued garnet of all. Its dispersion and reflection indexes excee
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Two Exquisite Antique 19thC Flashy Rose Pink Sapphires
Two Exquisitely Beautiful. Sparkling Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Round Vibrant Rose Pink Sapphire Precious Gemstones. Mounted into contemporary high quality 14kt studs CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Rose Pink Sapphire Rounds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: 8mm round. 3mm thick. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 4.85 carats(the pair) NOTES: 14kt solid gold settings and other setting styles are available upon request. DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references ... moreto the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a pair of stunning, gorgeous, sparkling, vibrantly colored natural rose-pink hued sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The color is absolutely incredible, a sparkling, gorgeous and vibrant hue somewhere between pink and rose. These incredible gemstones have all of the brilliance of diamonds, sparkling under any light source! They are really phenomenal gemstones, guaranteed to make some extremely excited. The color is almost“neon” very bright, very intense, with flashes of baby pink. This incredibly vibrant hue imparts exceptional character and great visual appeal. The shade of rose could perhaps be best likened those occasional roses which are in color a cross between pink and pastel rose. The gemstones look ever so much like sparkling, rose-hued diamonds. The gemstones are to the eye. Virtually flawless. Even in these photo enlargements here(500% it is impossible to disc
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Legionnaire's Amulet 19thC Antique 2 1/2ct Tigers Eye Gem Sterling Pendant
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural Two and One-Half Carat Hand Crafted/Polished Indian Tiger’s Eye Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) CLASSIFICATION: Polished Indian Tiger’s Eye Polished Cabochon. ORIGIN: 19th century India. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth(Thickness) 3 1/2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 2.43 carats. NOTES: Default chain is silver electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) Sterling silver chains are also available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. 14kt solid gold pendant setting together with 14kt gold fill and solid 14kt gold chains in lengths from 18 to 24 inches are available upon request. DETAIL: Healing stone of the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. Roman Legionary Soldiers carried tiger’s ... moreeye believing that it gave them an advantage over their opponents in combat. According to ancient Near Eastern legends, tiger's eye enabled the wearer to be"all seeing" even to the point of being able to see through walls so one could observe what was happening in another room. It was not only worn to enable"clear vision" and good fortune, but also to drive off phantoms and shades of the dead. The Assyrians(neighbors to the Babylonians) carved the tiger's eye into cylinders which were covered with depictions of mythic creatures and names of gods, and the cylinders were then worn about the neck as charms for protection. In nearby ancient Egypt, many Egyptian statues of their various gods were fashioned complete with eyes made from tiger's eye. Here’s a nice quality 19th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished“Tiger’s Eye” semi-precious gemstone from India. This is an exceptionally nice. High quality specimen, with nicely defined and quite sharp“chatoyancy” eye) Though the feline“eye” is difficult to capture here with a scanner(the eye“travels” following the motion of the scanner tube) it is very well defined in hand. This particular specimen i
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Antique 19thC Emerald Nero's Ancient Rome Favorite 14ktGold Cross Pendant
Exceptionally Nice Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Faceted Marquise Cut Emeralds. Mounted into Contemporary High Quality 14kt Solid Gold Pendant. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Marquise Cut Emeralds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. 19th Century. setting is contemporary) SIZE: Five 4x2mm marquise cut emerald gemstones weighing approximately 0.32 carats. One 2.5mm round cut emerald gemstone weighing approximately 0.06 carats. TOTAL WEIGHT: Approximately 0.44 carats. NOTE: If you prefer. Upon request, this pendant is also available in sterling silver at substantially lower cost. NOTE: We have many chains available which would fit this pendant. You may request a complimentary gold electroplate chain in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. We also have available chains in 14kt gold fill and 14kt solid gold in lengths from 16 to 30 inches. NOTE: ... moreIf you would like only the gemstones. Or similar gemstones, and not the setting, we do have other unmounted alexandrite gemstones available, and as well we could dismount the gemstones from this setting and offer you the gemstones without the setting. 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 mines. Here are two simply superb, albeit relatively small, exceptionally good quality natural emerald precious gemstones from the Southern Urals. The gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Emeralds are nearly 100 times rarer than diamonds, and there are few opportunities to acquire such good quality natural emeralds at r
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2 Antique 19thC Handcut Topaz Medieval Gem of Long Life Earrings
Two Antique Genuine Natural Siberian One Carat White Topaz Faceted Oval Semi-Precious Gemstones. Two faceted ovals about 7mm* 5mm. About one carat each, mounted into solid sterling silver studs. DETAIL: During the medieval era topaz was believed to assure beauty. Fidelity and long life, with the ability to heal both physical and mental disorders, and to prevent death. When worn as an amulet, topaz was believed to drive away sadness, add intelligence and give courage. Here are two gorgeous Siberian white topaz semi-precious gemstones. Like clear crystal, with much the same sparkle and luster of diamonds, these are excellent quality topaz gemstones, at a minimum eye clean. The gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the ... moreCzars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. These are high quality, transparent, at a minimum eye clean, very attractive gemstones hand faceted in the same traditional manner as have gemstones been crafted in India for centuries. The color is quite remarkable, a delicate and gentle pastel lavender. Each of the two gemstones has been set into a sterling silver stud- not silver plated- but pure sterling silver. Though the gemstones are antique, and hand matched, the settings are contemporary. Under magnification the gemstones show the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the 19th century finish is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors. And is not considered a detriment, or detract from the value of a gemstone. These characteristics are not only expected of hand-finished gemstones, most serious collectors consider such gemstones more desirable, possessed of greater character and uniqueness when compared to today's cookie-cutter mass-produced machine-faceted gemstones. Unlike today’s computer controlled machine produced gemstones that approach flawlessness in a perfect finish, the cut and finish of handcrafted gemstones
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Antique 19thC Elba Italy ¾ct+ Pink Emerald Morganite Gemstone
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Three Quarter Carat(Plus) Faceted Pastel Pink Emerald(Morganite” Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Pink Beryl Oval. ORIGIN: Elba Island. Italy. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.86 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Most everyone is familiar with emeralds and aquamarine. But did you know both are varieties of the gemstone beryl? Dark green beryl is known as emerald. And tends to be infested with inclusions. Light blue-green beryl on the other hand, aquamarine, tends to be transparent, lightly colored, and more frequently found eye clean to flawless. What light blue-green is to aquamarine, light green is to“green beryl” Green beryl is aquamarine, except that whereas ... moreaquamarine light blue-green color comes from iron impurities, the light green of beryl comes from vanadium. Like aquamarine, green beryl is generally found in better qualities than emerald, which is generally heavily included and fractured. But did you ever hear of pink beryl? Pink beryl is known in Russia as pink emerald– which is an apt description as emerald is beryl– as the only difference between them is that pink beryl is colored by manganese impurities; whereas other varieties of beryl are colored blue to green by impurities of iron(aquamarine) chromium(emerald) and vanadium(green beryl) For those few Americans who have ever heard of pink beryl, they might know it better as“Morganite” so named for the gemstone collector and capitalist J. P. Morgan. Just when exactly pink beryl(or if you prefer. pink emerald” or“Morganite” was first discovered is a source of contention. This particular specimen came from Elba Island, Italy, sometime around 1880, and was subsequently hand cut in Yekaterinburg, Russia. However an American gemologist by the name of George Kunz is officially credited with the first“discovery” of pink beryl in California, and subs
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Antique 19thC ½ct Sapphire Ancient Greek Roman Sorcery Sterling Ring
Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Russian Cornflower Blue Sapphire Faceted Round Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue Sapphire Round. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 5mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: Approximately 0.51 carats. NOTES: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here’s ... morea gorgeous, vibrantly colored natural bright blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The 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. The color possessed by the gemstone is a very beautiful blue, the color very reminiscent of the shade often called“cornflower” blue after the fabulous Kashmiri sapphires(from Kashmir, India) which played out in the nineteenth century. The color is quite exquisite, and well-saturated(not washed out) There might be just barely detectable a little color zoning, which means that if you look very carefully and closely under magnification you might see slightly different shades of color within the gemstones. But t
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Antique 19thC Handcut 22½ct Neon Green Fluorite Bavaria
Antique Genuine Natural Bavarian(Russian Crafted) Twenty-Two and Two-Third Carat Faceted Neon Green Fluorite Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Neon Green Fluorite. ORIGIN: Oberpfalz. Bavaria. 19th Century. Handcrafted in Yekaterinburg, Siberia, Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 15mm. Width: 15mm. Depth: 10mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 22.66 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Most everyone is familiar with fluoride used in many countries in drinking water as a preventative measure to combat tooth decay. It has also been useful to orthopedic specialists in the treatment of bone disease and in preventing and reversing damage to RNA and DNA. And who has not heard of fluorescent lighting or fluorescent(glow in the dark” toys and ... morelight wands? Fewer will know that fluorite has also been used since ancient times as a flux to aid in the smelting of metals. But did you know that fluorite was popular for use in gemstones and gemstone carvings in ancient Egypt where it was used in the production of scarab amulets? That Pliny the Elder described the use of fluorite as a gemstone in first-century Rome. Describing as well its magical and medicinal uses? Even through Renaissance and Victorian Europe colorful fluoride gemstones were very popular in their regal purple varieties; as well as a very famous and now frightfully rare banded purple and yellow variety from England! This particular gemstone originated from one of the ancient sources of this gemstone. Bavaria, and brought to 19th century Russia where the jewelers of the Czars and of the noble and wealthy families produced the ornate jewelry of Byzantine Russia. 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, fluorite gemstones of this size and qua
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19thC Antique 5¾ct Scotland Amethyst Roman Legionnaire Greek Hoplite Talisman
Eighteenth Century Antique Five and Three-Quarter Carat Dark Royal Purple Amethsyt Genuine Natural Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 11– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Royal Amethyst Cabochon. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 18th Century. Contemporary setting. SIZE: Length: 14mm. Breadth: 10mm. Depth: 5 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 5.73 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: Most ancient Mediterranean cultures. Including the ancient Romans, Greeks, Persians and Celts believed that amethyst would ... moreprotect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. In both ancient Greece and Rome rings of amethyst set in bronze were worn as charms against evil. Legends of the ancient classical Mediterranean attribute the Amethyst's lovely color to the Roman God Bacchus(the god of wine and revelry…parties! Here’s a large, very richly colored colorful 18th century handcrafted dark royal purple amethyst oval from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. Gorgeous, vibrant, and richly hued, this striking gemstone possesses breathtaking luster and very regal texture. Hand crafted by an 18th century Russian artisan into this unusual and richly colored oval cabochon. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. It is a fascinating gemstone, much nicer in appearance than the images here would suggest. Thought not flawless, it is a nice quality amethyst by 18th century standards. The gemstone
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19thC Antique 1 3/4ct Titanium Crystal Ancient Frozen Sun Pendant
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural One and Three-Quarter Carat Hand Crafted/Polished Titanium Rutilitated Quartz Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. Mounted into high quality 14kt pendant setting. CLASSIFICATION: Polished Russian Titanium Dioxide Rutilated Quartz Polished Cabochon. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. ORIGIN: 19th century Kazakhstan. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth(Thickness) 4mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.71 carats. NOTES: 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) DETAIL: A very high quality rutilated quartz gemstone which was cut and polished into this stunning gemstone by a 19th century Russian artisan. Russia famed for gemstones and jewelry of the Czars from ... morethe Medieval through Renaissance and Victorian eras. The bright golden colored rutile inclusions here. Highly desirable, are titanium dioxide crystals. Titanium of course is a high-tech metal known for its resistance to wear and high temperatures. However to the ancients, these brilliant golden metallic-appearing inclusions were obviously captured rays of sun, frozen in quartz during the Ice Age. This was commonly believed all the way through the Medieval Age, when early alchemists still believed that quartz was water that encroaching glaciers had frozen and petrified. This particular specimen is of exceptionally good quality and is absolutely stunningly beautiful. There is a remarkably beautiful and concentrated arrangement of golden titanium rutile inclusions. Quartz gemstones and jewelry were extremely popular throughout the ancient Mediterranean. And maintained its immense popularity through Renaissance and into Victorian Europe. During the Roman Empire carnelian, closely related to quartz, was widely used to carve cameos and signet/intaglio rings. The Romans acquired their taste for both carnelian and quartz from the Phoenicians, who traded extensively in both f
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2 Antique 19thC Garnet Celt Greek Roman Blood Talisman Spessartite Gemstones
Two Hand Crafted Antique Genuine Natural Bavarian Bright Red-Orange Spessartite Garnet Faceted Rounds. Mounted into Contemporary High Quality 10kt Solid Gold French Hooks. CLASSIFICATION: Spessartite Orange Garnet Faceted Rounds. ORIGIN: Spessart. Bavaria. 19th Century. SIZE: Approximate Diameter: 5mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.23 carats(the pair) NOTES: If you prefer. Upon request, other setting styles are available such as lever backs, euro clicks, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles, etc. as are sterling silver settings. DETAIL: The ancients believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night. Allowing them to see when others could not. Due to its red color, ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it with blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. Garnet was ... morealso worn for protection when traveling, and according to Jewish mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. It is also believed that garnet, described as“nopek” was one of the twelve gemstones described in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve tribes of ancient Israel. Here is two gorgeously colored bright and richly hued red-orange garnets. This particular species of garnet is known as"Spessartite" And is so named after its original source of Spessart, Bavaria. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty semi-precious gemstone, with highly a desirable, uncommon, beautiful rich, vibrant, almost velvety red-orange hue. They possess great character, and wonderful tone and color, and given the fact that Spessartite Garnets are rarely found in transparent gemstone quality material, a pair of very exceptional specimen. They are certainly no less than eye clean, nice quality semi-precious
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