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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Superb Quality Semi-Precious ... moreDark Honey Amber Semi-Precious Gemstone Cabochons. CLASSIFICATION: Round Baltic“Honey” Amber Semi-Precious Gemstones. ATTRIBUTION: 19th Century Kaliningrad. Russia. SIZE/DIMENSIONS: Diameter: 6 millimeters. Thickness: 3 1/4millimeters. Weight: 0.81 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The fossilized resin known as“amber” gives a pine tree aroma when burned and in ancient Egypt as well as in India amber was used as an incense in religious ceremonies to purify the surrounding area. The ancient Egyptians also often utilized amber in the mummification process. In ancient Greece amber was thought to be drops from the sun. Broken off and fallen in the ocean. In Greek Mythology amber was the tears of the Heliade Sisters, who had been turned in to black poplars by Zeus who was furious over the fact that they were crying over the death of their brother, Phaethon, son of Helios, who was killed by Zeus for driving his sun chariot too close to earth, and setting it ablaze. In Norse Mythology, Amber was sacred to the Goddess Freya, whose magic girdle“Brisingamen” was carved from the stone. It was widely used in rituals to encourage passion or fertility. Celebrating this cultural legacy here are two beautiful. Fine grade antique gemstone quality dark“honey” or“golden” colored Baltic Sea amber cabochons, 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. Throughout medieval and Renaissance Europe, in fact even going back in time to the ancient Mediterranean world, amber gemstones were widely employed in the construction of jewelry. Throughout Renaissance and Victorian Europe amber pendants were principally manufactured in the
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$14.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Genuine Natural Lemon ... moreYellow Citrine Faceted Emerald. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Citrine Octagon. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.85 carats(the pair) 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. We also have available handcrafted, high-quality(solid not formed) Greek black leather cords. NOTE: This same setting is also available in 14kt solid gold. If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. 14kt solid gold settings and 14kt gold fill(5% gold over 95% silver) are also available. Write us for pictures and prices. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: Citrine was very popular during the Middle Ages with the Celts and Scots as a talisman to protect against the poisonous bite of Scotland's one venomous snake. The vipera berus, an adder found in the Scottish Highlands. Citrine was also employed as a talisman to protect against the plague(Black Death” Citrine was even worn to protect against bad skin and evil thoughts. It was also believed useful in eliminating sleep disorders such as insomnia, bad dreams and nightmares. Medieval shopkeepers kept this gem as a talisman believing that it would enhance their business fortune(perhaps associating the yellow color with gold) It was believed that if on
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$10.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL: The ancient Persians believed that the Earth was imbedded into a gigantic blue Sapphire stone, and the sky reflected its beautiful color. They ... morereferred to the sapphire as "the gem of the heavens”.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States However with the Hellenization of the Greek Peninsula, eventually Macedon was considered Hellenic. The area of ancient Macedon was in the north part of ... morethe Greek Peninsula, and was bordered by ancient Thrace.
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$8.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States These ancient poems (7th to 14th century) are by the greatest Chinese poets and unlike almost all other anthologies, are translated so beautifully that ... morethe English is great poetry too. Incredibly beautiful, sensitive, full-color, full-page watercolor paintings as well as many drawings.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States His reign was depicted as a Golden Age of abundance and peace. Words simply cannot describe how breathtakingly beautiful this precious gemstone is. The ... moreresult is an exquisite and incredibly vividly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States HISTORY OF ROMAN PANNONIA : Pannonia was an ancient province of the Roman Empire bounded north and east by the Danube, bordering Noricum and upper Italy ... moreto the west, and Dalmatia and upper Moesia to the south.
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$11.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In ancient Greek Mythology Hyacinth was a young and beautiful young man and was loved by the God Apollo. When Hyacinth tried to catch the discus it killed ... morehim. ZIRCON HISTORY: Not to be confused with synthetic “cubic zirconium”, zircon is a natural gemstone known to mankind for thousands of years.
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$15.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Renaissance jewels are among the most alluring manifestations of an age that experienced the widening of old-established horizons, from the Old World ... moreto the New. Dr. Yvonne Hackenbroch's seminal and comprehensive work, Renaissance Jewelry, originally published in 1979, established her reputation as the world's foremost expert in the field.
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$31.49 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States White zircon is very similar to natural white diamonds in appearance, with lots of flash and sparkle. The pendant itself is a high quality setting manufactured ... moreby one of the USA’s leading semi-custom mount producers.
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$43.26 Shipping Location: WYMONDHAM, United Kingdom Probably due to the screw being over-tightened in the base. Base 125mm square.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique 19th Century Genuine ... moreNatural One and One-Half Carat(Plus) Hand Crafted Siberian Emerald Green Apatite Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Handcrafted Russian Apatite. ORIGIN: 19th century Chelyabinsk Oblast. Siberia, Russia. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6 1/4mm. Thickness: 4 1/2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.55 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The name“apatite” comes from the Greek"apatein" Which means"to deceive" to cheat” or"to be misleading" as in the ancient world apatite was often confused with other minerals such as topaz, beryl, sphene, peridot or tourmaline. The Greek name“apatein” also is associated with“Apate” the Greek goddess of deceit, benefactor of politicians. Apate’s Roman equivalent was“Frause” the goodess of fraud. A minor goddess in the Greco-Roman pantheon, she was the daughter of Nyx(the goddess of the night) and one of the spirits inside Pandora's box. Her siblings were Geras, the personification of old age; Oizys, suffering) Moros(doom) Momos(blame) Eris, strife) Nemesis(retribution) and Keres(carnage and violent death) In the ancient world apatite was believed to enhance the wearer’s insight, learning abilities and creativity, and to give increased self-confidence. It was also believed useful in inducing deep states of meditation and in easing hypertension. It was also worn by athletes and soldiers who believed it useful in helping improve their coordination and to strengthen muscle. In celebration of that cultural heritage we offer a very uncommon. Good quality vividly hued, emerald green apatite semi-precious gemstone from Russian Siberia. This particular gemstone was hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Re
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Silver Roman Antoninianus(Successor ... moreto the“Denarius” of Emperor“Philip the Arab” with Goddess(of the eternal city) Roma” 247 A.D. OBVERSE INSCRIPTION: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. OBVERSE DEPICTION: The bust of Emperor Philip I. Cuirassed, draped, with radiate crown. REVERSE INSCRIPTION: ROMAE AETERNAE. REVERSE DEPICTION: The“Goddess” Roma seated upon a shield with a victory statuette in her outstretched right hand. Helmeted, a scepter behind in her left hand. ATTRIBUTION: City of Rome Mint sometime in 247 A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 24 millimeters. Weight: 4.12 grams. NOTE: Coin is mounted free of charge into your choice of pendant settings(shown in sterling silver pendant) And includes a sterling silver chain in your choice of 16" 18" or 20" length, details below or click) We can reverse coin in mounting if you prefer opposite side showing front. DETAIL: This is a very handsome. Exceptionally large silver antoninianus produced in the city of Rome itself sometime during the year 247 A.D. It is in exceptionally good condition, evidencing only very slight wear from circulation in ancient Rome, with all legends and themes very clear and distinct. It was well struck both front and back on an oversized planchet. Unlike most coins of the era, the strike caught the entirely of both the legends and the themes, and this is applicable to both the obverse as well as the reverse. It is without a doubt a superior strike, considerably larger and heavier than the typical specimen of the era. The obverse of the coin depicts Roman Emperor Philip I, draped and with radiate crown; and the legend“IMP M IVL PHILLIPVS AVG” M IVL PHILIPPVS” refers to the Emperor’s name. Marcus Julius Philippis. IVL” is short for Julius, there was no“J” in Roman Latin. The“IMP” preface to his name is an abbreviation for“Imperator” Imperator was originally a title or acclamation awarded to victorious
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$16.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$10.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$8.50 Shipping Location: Croatia (The grave accent in Liege was officially approved over the acute in 1946.). As the cultural centre of Wallonia (French-speaking Belgium), Liege has concert ... morehalls, theatres, an opera, and many fine museums--particularly those of fine arts and of Walloon life, the Ansembourg Museum of decorative art, the archaeological museum (in the Maison Curtius, c. 1600), the arms museum, and the house of the composer César Franck.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Exquisite. Flashy, Sparkling ... more19th Century Genuine Natural Half Carat Eye Clean Exceptionally Good Quality Faceted Ruby Oval. ORIGIN: Handcrafted in Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 4mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. 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: Legends from ancient India’s distant past relate that God first created ruby and later created man to possess it. And that he who offered rubies to the gods would be reincarnated as a powerful king or emperor. In ancient India rubies were also sorted into upper class, middle class, and lower class stones in relation to their color, flawlessness and beauty. Much like Indian society today, no inferior ruby was allowed contact with an upper class ruby because it was believed the low-caste ruby would contaminate the better one, thereby diminishing its magical powers. In Sanskrit, one of the ancient languages of India, ruby was called"ratnaraj" which means"King of Gems" To them, this fiery stone burned with an inextinguishable fire, capable of boiling the water in which it was placed. In nearby ancient Burma it was believed that a ruby must not just be worn, but embedded in the skin to become part of the body, thus making the wearer invulnerable. Celebrating this cultural legacy here's an absolutely exquisite. Exceptionally good quality 19th century antique hand faceted ruby. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty precious gemstone, with a highly desirable bright blood red color and rich texture. This sparkling precious gemstone is absolutely transparent, flawless to the eye, full of
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Ivanhoe, Australia Built from 1087 to 1314 and dedicated to Saint Paul, the cathedral was the fourth church on the site at Ludgate Hill. Vue de la partie exterieure du Choeur, ... moredu cote d Occident Avant le feu de 1666 (View of the outer part of the Choir, from the west side Before the fire of 1666).
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$18.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$16.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States REVIEW : Finger rings call upon the arts of the goldsmith. Engraver, and jeweler. Etruscan Scarabs and Rings. So does the gem refer to the Roman armies ... moreavenging a past defeat?. The burial chamber of an Etruscan lady, near Vulci, opened over a century ago, yielded a rich parure.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique 1920's Rare Genuine ... moreBlack"Lightening Ridge" Australian Opal Oval Semi-Precious Gemstone! Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) ORIGIN: Lightening Ridge. New South Wales, Australia. Early 20th Century. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.35 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone(s) which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. 14kt solid gold settings are also available. Write us for pictures and prices. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: According Australian Aborigine legends. The creator came down to Earth on a rainbow, and at the very spot, where his foot touched the ground, the stones became alive and started sparkling in all the colors of the rainbow. That was the birth of the opals, also known as the“fire of the desert” In the ancient world, the Mayas and Aztecs called opal the“bird of paradise stone” In the classical Mediterranean World, it was thought that opals were actually bits of rainbows which had fallen from the skies. Ancient Greeks, amongst many other ancient cultures, thought opals gave their owner the gift of prophecy and foresight, and prevented diseases. Early Persians and Arabs believed opals fell from the heavens in flashes of lightning(which accounted for their fiery play-of-color) and when worn as a talisman, would protect against lightening strikes. Celebrating this cultural inheritance we offer an absolutely gorgeous, natural"black" opal from Australia originally produced in the 1920's. This is a very uncommon gemstone, difficu
$44.99 Shipping Location: Ivanhoe, Australia This map was first published in 1626 with the date included at the end of the title. Date: - 1626 (1676). This original hand coloured copper plate engraved ... moreantique map of Italy by John Speed was published in the 1676 Bassett & Chiswell edition of Speeds famous atlasProspect of the Most Famous Parts of the World.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States His reign was depicted as a Golden Age of abundance and peace. It is by and large near eye clean, though certainly not flawless, and of higher value transparent ... morecharacter as opposed to lower value translucent and opaque sapphires.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Cairngorm is also the national gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids. It is the ... morenational gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone there for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids.
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$8.50 Shipping Location: Croatia (1875-94), great work of Elisee Reclus. Royal charters of 1489 and 1498 created a “free burgh” with the church as its administrator. Remnants of this ... moreecclesiastical power survived until 1891, when the episcopal burgh was incorporated with New Aberdeen to form the present city.
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$5.60 Shipping Location: Berlin, Germany Excerpts:"It was our plan to give you one on today's holiday speaking To send proof of our participation in the person of a family member. The ambassador ... morealready had certification and instructions in his pocket, his speech was approved, his suitcase packed; – he already had one foot in your midst, so to speak; there came the dash. - Conditions, mightier than the stirrings of the heart, seized him by the forelock, - he stayed, and - wrote. Today you are celebrating a Sunday Reminiszere, a celebration of the beginning of your marital happiness. - Twenty-five years, a whole piece of human life, have rushed by on you, - like a summer day, when the sun rises early and shines for a long time, - when fog and clouds pile up, they quickly disappear again, and in the evening the blue one Heaven prom.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The famous "Hill of Precious Stones", near Bangkok, Thailand, yields rubies of a deeper shade with purple undertones. Rubies from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) tend ... moretoward violet, and are lighter in color. The "Star Ruby" is also known as a "Mysore Ruby" as the majority are mined in Mysore, India.
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$15.99 Shipping Condition: Pre-owned Location: Lummi Island, United States However the Brazilian gemstones tend to have washed out colors when cut, and the African and Celanese sources produce very dark, not brightly colored ... moregemstones. The alexandrite from India tends to be very low quality, with limited color change.
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$8.95 Shipping Location: Branch, United States Frederic Remington was related by family bloodlines to Indian portrait artist George Catlin. [11] Though he was not a star player, his participation on ... morethe strong Yale football team was a great source of pride for Remington and his family.
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$10.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Size 7 1/4 Genuine Ancient Engraved ... moreRoman/Byzantine/Macedonian Silver Ring Twelfth Century A.D. with Stylized Abstract Design. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Byzantine Macedonia Engraved Silver Ring. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Constantinople) Twelfth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 7 1/4(U.S. Diameter: 19mm x 18 1/2mm(outer dimensions) 18mm x 17mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 12mm(height) 12mm(breadth) Fixed Width 2 1/2mm Band. Weight: 2.20 grams. CONDITION: Very Good! Completely intact. Moderately light wear evidenced consistent with ancient usage. Very faint porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A very well preserved silver ring circa 9th or 10th century A.D. As you can see. The ring is very handsome and elegant in design. The"bezel" or face of the ring bears a very distinct abstract design, however though we’ve scrutinized the engraved design carefully, we’re unable to determine what it represents. Some believe it to be the abstract representation of a shaman’s face. However it seems most likely to be the abstract representation of two stags with antlers locked in combat. Given the cultural popularity of such depictions in the region during the ancient and medieval world, this seems most likely. This is a fairly light weight ring, more like a contemporary ring than the thick and lumpy rings often produced during the early years of the Roman Empire. It is a very handsome and complex design, and probably was a very significant personal possession of whomsoever originally owned the ring. There are unmistakable indications that the ring was worn fairly often by whomsoever the ancient owner was. But the ring is in no way“worn out” Before expressing dismay over the fact that the ring evidences some wear, you must keep in mind that the ring was produced by an artisan and sold to a patron or consumer wit
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Antique 19th Century Genuine ... moreNatural High Quality Blood Red Ruby Hand Cut and Faceted Rounds Gemstones. Set into High Quality Contemporary Solid Sterling Silver“Buttercup” Style Ear Studs. ORIGIN: Gemstones Handcrafted in Russia. 19th Century. Sterling Silver Studs are Contemporary USA Manufacture. SIZE: Diameter: 2mm. Depth: 1 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.10 carats(the pair) NOTE: These earring settings are also available in solid 14kt gold. Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, fancy studs, ball/stud dangles, fancy stud/dangles, etc. are available upon request, both in sterling silver, as well as 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstones. And not the settings, we can dismount the gemstones and offer you the gemstones without the settings. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the settings. DETAIL: In Sankskrit. An ancient language of India(source of much of the ancient world's ruby) ruby was called"ratnaraj" which means"King of Gems" To them, this fiery stone burned with an inextinguishable fire, capable of boiling the water in which it was placed. Ancient Indian legends said that God first created ruby and later created man to possess it, and that he who offered rubies to the gods would be reincarnated as a powerful king or emperor. Ruby was sometimes worn beneath the skin by warriors as a protective talisman with the belief that the ruby would give them courage and make them invulnerable. In the ancient classical world, rubies from Afghanistan, Ceylon, and Burma were traded in the ancient port cities of the Eastern Mediterranean(often by Phoenicians) and from there traveled throughout Europe. Celebrating this historical inheritance here are two very nice quality 19th century antique rubies. The gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Rus
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$138.02 Shipping Location: United Kingdom Coromandel wood has been logged to extinction over the last 2 to 3 hundred years and is no longer available for new work in any quantity. Furniture in ... morecoromandel is so expensive and so well looked after that even recycling it is an unlikely source.
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$6.49 Shipping Condition: Very Good Location: Lummi Island, United States There’s Hildegarde of Bingen, twelfth-century German Nun and gifted mystic. Blanche of Castile, Queen of France. Eleanor de Monfort, real-life inspiration ... morefor a thirteenth century romantic tale. Agnes li Patiniere, a Flemish textile worker.
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Paris VI, France Decorative antique map of the quartier des Quinze-Vingts, in Paris (France), engraved by L. Laguillermie. It was compiled by the Cassini family, mainly ... moreCésar-François Cassini (Cassini III) and his son Jean-Dominique Cassini (Cassini IV) in the 1700s.
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$18.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$9.99 Shipping Condition: Pre-owned Location: Lummi Island, United States Chinese interest in diamond was strictly as an engraving or carving tool, primarily for jade, or as a drill for beads and pearls. DETAIL: The ancient ... moreRomans believed that diamonds were splinters of fallen stars.
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States It is the national gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone there for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids. It is the national ... moregemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids.
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$14.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States Handcrafted though it may be the gemstone has great luster and sparkle, and to the eye is transparent, but it is not to suggest that the gemstone is flawless. ... moreTo the cursory inspection of the casual admirer, the gemstone appears unblemished.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Superb Quality Semi-Precious ... moreDark Honey Amber Semi-Precious Gemstone Cabochons. Mounted into contemporary high quality sterling silver studs. CLASSIFICATION: Round Baltic“Honey” Amber Semi-Precious Gemstones. ATTRIBUTION: 19th Century Kaliningrad. Russia. SIZE/DIMENSIONS: Diameter: 6 millimeters. Thickness: 3 1/4millimeters. Weight: 0.81 carats(the pair) NOTE: These earring settings are also available in solid 14kt gold. Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in sterling silver, as well as 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstones. And not the settings, we can dismount the gemstones and offer you the gemstones without the settings. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the settings. DETAIL: Stone Age peoples believed that amber contained the resting place of the spirit. Or soul, and that amber possessed supernatural properties. For this reason it was a very powerful material from which to fashion magical amulets. Here are two beautiful, fine grade antique gemstone quality dark“honey” or“golden” colored Baltic Sea amber cabochons, 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. Throughout medieval and Renaissance Europe, in fact even going back in time to the ancient Mediterranean world, amber gemstones were widely employed in the construction of jewelry. Throughout Renaissance and Victorian Europe amber pendants were principally manufactured in the"Holyland" from Lebanese amber. However the finest jewelry was created using much more costly(and finer) fossilized Baltic Amber. These particular pieces are of the rarer and more costly Baltic Amber. And of the Baltic Ambers, this is(along with“c
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$13.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Chapters devoted to the Veneto region take readers to the neighboring cities of Vicenza, Padua, and Treviso as well as more obscure areas where photographs ... moreshowcase lovely villages and castles, such as Citadel, Asolo, Bassano, and Chioggia.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish A Sensational Antique Genuine ... moreNatural Siberian One Carat Pastel Pumpkin-Amber Orange Sapphire Briolette Hand Cut and Faceted Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Orange Sapphire Briolette. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Siberia, Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Approximate Length: 6mm. Approximate Diameter: 4mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.91 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. Medieval sorcerers believed that sapphire enabled them to hear and understand the most obscure oracles. Not only did sapphire help to get in touch with astral and psychic realms, but the stone also provided protection for those who took those journeys. On the flip side, Medieval populations believed that wearing a sapphire as a talisman was an antidote to black magic and effects of evil spirits, and provided protection against sorcery. It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. 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. Sparkling, delicately hued pastel pumpkin-amber orange sapphire 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
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$33.49 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States However the Brazilian gemstones tend to have washed out colors when cut, and the African and Celanese sources produce very dark, not brightly colored ... moregemstones. The alexandrite from India tends to be very low quality, with limited color change.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish High-Quality USA Manufactured ... moreSolid Sterling Silver Designer Pendant with Antique 19th Century Handcrafted Ruby Precious Gemstone. Not cheap silver electroplate! Solid Sterling Silver. USA Custom Production. PENDANT(Contemporary) Length: 24 millimeters. Breadth: 12 1/2 millimeters. Depth: 5 millimeters. RUBY: ORIGIN: Handcrafted in Russia 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 2mm. Depth: 1 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.04 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. We also have available handcrafted, high-quality(solid not formed) Greek black leather cords. NOTE: This same setting is also available in 14kt solid gold. If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. 14kt solid gold settings and 14kt gold fill(5% gold over 95% silver) are also available. Write us for pictures and prices. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: Legends from ancient India’s distant past relate that God first created ruby and later created man to possess it. And that he who offered rubies to the gods would be reincarnated as a powerful king or emperor. In ancient India rubies were also sorted into upper class, middle class, and lower class stones in relation to their color, flawlessness and beauty. Much like Indian society today, no inferior ruby was allowed contact with an upper class ruby because it was believed the low-caste ruby would contaminate the better one, thereby diminishing its magical powers. In Sanskrit, one of the ancient languages
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$8.95 Shipping Location: Branch, United States Remington's Self-Portrait on a Horse (1890) shows the artist as he wished he was, not the pot-bellied Easterner weighing heavily on a horse, but a tough, ... morelean cowboy heading for adventure with his trusty steed.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Originally found in Spessart, Bavaia, its occurrences remain very limited when contrasted with other varieties of garnet. But an increase in the iron ... morecontent makes the stone darker orange to red. It is also known as “Spessartine”, which is the word for “forest” in German.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Exquisite Antique Genuine ... moreNatural Siberian Neon Pink Princess Cut Tourmaline Faceted Squares. Mounted into contemporary high quality sterling silver studs. CLASSIFICATION: Princess Cut Pink Tourmaline Squares. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 3 1/2mm. Width: 3 1/2mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.40 carats(combined weight) NOTE: These earring settings are also available in solid 14kt gold. Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in sterling silver, as well as 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstones. And not the settings, we can dismount the gemstones and offer you the gemstones without the settings. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the settings. DETAIL: In ancient India mystical ceremonies included the use of tourmaline as a tool to bring insight and help in the discovery of that which is good. And to make known whom or what was the cause of troubles or evil deeds. 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. However 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. Here are two exquisitely colored antique pink faceted tourmaline princess cut squares from the Southern Urals. These gemstones were hand crafted by a 19th century Russ
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Paris VI, France Decorative antique map of the quartier St Thomas d'Aquin, with a part of St Germain-des-Prés, in Paris (France), engraved by L. Laguillermie. It was compiled ... moreby the Cassini family, mainly César-François Cassini (Cassini III) and his son Jean-Dominique Cassini (Cassini IV) in the 1700s.
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Ferndale, United States Over the next five million years the process of evolution kicks into overdrive. What has, until now, been speculation is the “why”. Why did this “big ... morebang” of biology happen when it did. What caused it?.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Genuine Natural Russian ... moreThree and Two-Thirds Carat Faceted Dark Blue-Green Sapphire Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Dark Blue-Green Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 6mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.61 Carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Sapphires were also used as a talisman by medieval travelers. Who believed that a sapphire would protect the wearer from poisonous creatures, kill snakes hiding nearby, and provide advance warning against hidden dangers. It was believed that if a sapphire were engraved with the figure of a man or a ram, that sapphire amulet would cure all illness and elevate the owner to a high position. Other medieval wearers of sapphire regarded the stone as an antidote to black magic and effects of evil spirits, and provided protection against sorcery. It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. Medieval sorcerers believed that sapphire enabled them to hear and understand the most obscure oracles. Celebrating that cultural heritage here's a colossal. Gorgeous, richly colored natural dark blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted into a very handsome faceted oval. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone. It is a few shades lighter than inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires, but given its immense size(the thicker the gemstone the less light penetrates) well past the medium blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Burma. Good quality blue sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless, transparent, bright blue colored"sapphires" sold even by the largest and most reputable retailers in the United State
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$31.37 Shipping Location: WORTHING, United Kingdom In 1163 a church edict prohibited monks and priests, who often stood in as doctors, from performing bloodletting, stating that the church “abhorred” the ... moreprocedure. The modern striped barber’s pole harkens back to the bloodstained towels that would hang outside the offices of these “barber-surgeons.”.
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$7.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Genuine Natural Two Carat ... moreRussian Faceted Rich. Regal Red Garnet Emerald. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. CLASSIFICATION: Red Garnet Faceted Octagon. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 2.03 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient Christians regarded the blood-red garnet to be symbolic of Christ’s blood sacrifice. 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. Ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, Hebrews, Persians and Romans highly valued garnet. The ancient Persians regarded garnet as a royal stone, and only royalty was allowed to possess the gemstone. Most ancient Mediterranean populations believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. Here's a gorgeous. Richly textured, regally hued red faceted garnet gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia, where the production of garnet has gone on for many centuries. 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 particular variety of garnet is especially favored for its dark, regal, blood red tones. The gemstone is very clean, crystal clear, and exquisitely colored. It possesses great lustre, lots of flash, and at least to the eye, is essentially flawless. It is truly a gorgeously colored, brilliant, sparkling semi-precious gemstone. This gorgeous specimen was han
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Paris VI, France It was compiled by the Cassini family, mainly César-François Cassini (Cassini III) and his son Jean-Dominique Cassini (Cassini IV) in the 1700s. The map ... morehas been dressed from the work of Cassini (1714-1784), and before the transformations realised by the Baron Haussmann.
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$14.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States Handcrafted though it may be the gemstone has great luster and sparkle, and to the eye is transparent, but it is not to suggest that the gemstone is flawless. ... moreTo the cursory inspection of the casual admirer, the gemstone appears unblemished.
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$8.95 Shipping Location: Branch, United States Frederic Remington was related by family bloodlines to Indian portrait artist George Catlin. HORSE EQUESTRIAN HAUL PILE OF LARGE LOGS FROM FOREST, PAINTING. ... more[11] Though he was not a star player, his participation on the strong Yale football team was a great source of pride for Remington and his family.
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$10.00 Shipping Location: Cyprus The earliest remains at Citium are those of an Aegean colony of the Mycenaean Age (c. 1400–1100 bc). During the Greek revolts of 499, 386 and following ... moreyears, and 353 bc, Citium led the side loyal to Persia.
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Paris VI, France Decorative antique map of the quartier du Palais de Justice, in the Ile de la Cité, in the center of Paris (France), engraved by L. Laguillermie. It was ... morecompiled by the Cassini family, mainly César-François Cassini (Cassini III) and his son Jean-Dominique Cassini (Cassini IV) in the 1700s.
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$7.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The Thracian works of art are mute but eloquent witnesses to man's endless quest for beauty and harmony. The Thracian works of art are mute but eloquent ... morewitnesses to man’s endless quest for beauty and harmony.
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$16.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Chinese Ceramics: From the Paleolithic Period through the Qing Dynasty by Laurie Barnes and Pengbo Ding. Publisher: Yale University (2010). Pages: 608. ... moreThe creation of ceramic ware holds a special and very important place among the many arts and inventions that characterize Chinese culture, society, and civilization.
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