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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL: Peridot was mined on an island in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt known to the Greeks as Topazios as early as 1500 B.C. High quality, transparent, ... moreat a minimum eye clean, these brilliant, flashy gemstones possess a beautiful, light, citrus character.
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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 One Gorgeously Colored Handcrafted ... moreAntique Genuine Natural Faceted Seven and One-Half Carat Neon Red-Orange-Pink Sapphire Oval Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. ORIGIN: 19th Century Russia. SIZE: Length: 13mm. Width: 11mm. Depth: 6mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 7.48 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the medieval world Saturn was known as the Roman God of agriculture. Justice and strength. Roman depictions of Saturn generally showed the god with a sickle in his left hand and a bundle of wheat in his right. Many archaeo-linguists believe that the name sapphire is derived from its association with the planet and ancient deity Saturn(the name can be roughly translated to mean“dear to 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 by many Roman authors, a mythical age when Saturn was said to have ruled. In remembrance and celebration of that age, a great(week-long) feast called Saturnalia was held throughout the Roman Empire during the winter months around the time of the winter solstice. It is thought that the festivals of Saturnalia and Lupercalia were the roots of the carnival(Mardi Gras" in the USA) Here's a gorgeous. Vibrantly colored natural red-orange-pink 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, intense, almost neon red, with pink and orange/peach undertones. The color is popularly known as“padparadsha” red, and both the intense hue and
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The history of this form of painting is as old as the civilization itself. The more prominent among the various schools in Indian Miniature Paintings ... moreare the Jain paintings, Rajasthani, Mughal, and the Pahari schools.
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$10.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Either way, the color is quite exquisite, the sparkle diamond-like in intensity. The gemstones are to the casual admirer transparent and clean. However ... moreif you look very closely, a sprinkling of minute, colorless pin-prick sized spicules are not visible to the naked eye.
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$36.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The oldest sapphire jewelry unearthed by archaeologists has been of Etruscan origin, about sixth century B.C. His reign was depicted as a Golden Age of ... moreabundance and peace. To the ancient Romans however, the word "sapphirus" actually referred to lapis lazuli, another blue gemstone.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Genuine Sterling Silver Semi-Custom ... moreDesigner Ring. Size 7(resizing available) Not cheap silver electroplate! This is a high-quality. Solid sterling silver designer ring manufactured by one of America’s leading semi-custom mount manufacturers. NOTE: Resizing is available(may incur nominal extra cost depending on size required) DESCRIPTION: At many points in the ancient world. Silver was actually more costly than gold, particularly in ancient Egypt. Many historians have argued that it was the possession and exploitation of the Laurium mines by the Athenians that allowed them to become the most powerful city state in Greece. At the time these mines started producing prodigious amounts of silver, the price of silver in ancient Egypt was pegged at half that of gold. Enough silver was mined and refined at Laurium(and sold to Egypt) to finance the expansion of Athens as a trading and naval power. Estimates are that Laurium produced 160 million ounces of silver, worth six billion dollars today(when silver is by comparison to gold relatively cheap and abundant) As the production of silver from the Laurium mines ultimately diminished. Greek silver production shifted to mines in Macedonia. Celebrating that heritage, here’s a gorgeous, high quality sterling silver semi-custom sterling silver ring. The ring is robustly constructed, much more substantial and heavier than the typical ring band. Please do not confuse this with cheap silver electroplate. This is a high-quality ring manufactured right here in the USA by one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of gold and sterling silver semi-custom mounts. It’s an heirloom quality ring designed and produced to last a lifetime…and beyond! HISTORY OF SILVER: After gold. Silver is the metal most widely used in jewelry and the most malleable. The oldest silver artifacts found by archaeologists date from ancient Sumeria about 4,000 B.C. At many points in
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Antique 19th Century Genuine ... moreNatural Square Cut Faceted Ruby Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Ruby Precious Gemstone Squares. ORIGIN: Handcrafted in Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: 2.8mm square(approximate) WEIGHT: 0.30 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: Much of the ruby reaching early Medieval Europe came from Badakshan. On the border between present-day Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Marco Polo described visiting these mines in his accounts of his travels. Later Medieval Europe’s rubies came principally from the border region between Burma and Siam(present-day Myanmar and Thailand) In the medie val world rubies were viewed as a stone of prophecy, used by medieval shamans and sorcerers to divine the future. It was believed that wearing ruby would attract good health, wisdom, fortune, and true love. Ruby was also worn as a talisman, as it was believed that the stone darkened when danger was near and then return to its original color when the danger was past. Ruby was also thought to be an antidote to poisoning as well, and to protect the wearer from lightening, plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. Consequentially rubies were considered even more valuable than diamonds. In Medieval Europe ruby was priced eight times higher than diamond. Celebrating this cultural inheritance here are two nice quality 19th century antique hand faceted square cut ruby precious gemstones. Thes
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$9.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States They were also believed to cure ulcers. In particular during the 11th and 12th centuries, sorcerers honored the sapphire more than any other stone as ... moreit enabled them to hear and understand the most obscure oracles.
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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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$11.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In particular during the 11th and 12th centuries, sorcerers honored the sapphire more than any other stone as it enabled them to hear and understand the ... moremost obscure oracles. Sapphire was regarded as an antidote to black magic and effects of evil spirits, and provided protection against sorcery.
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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 Hand Crafted Antique Nineteenth ... moreCentury Genuine Natural Bavarian Three-Quarter Carat Richly Hued Vibrant Blood Red Spessartite Garnet Faceted Round. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Spessartite Garnet Faceted Round. ORIGIN: Spessart. Bavaria. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 5mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.78 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: Ancient cultures including the Celts. Greeks, Hebrews, Persians and Romans highly valued garnet. To the Anglo-Saxons, garnet was a cherished treasure. According to historical accounts, the King of Saxony is said to have owned a garnet of over 465 carats. Garnet was also prominently featured in the magnificent cloisonné inlay jewelry found in sixth and seventh century burials in England at the Anglo-Saxon site of Sutto Hoo, and was also popular with the other peoples of ancient Britannia, including the Celts, Franks, and Normans. In preceding centuries in the ancient Roman world, it was not only popular with the Romans themselves(particularly for the carving of intaglios for signet rings) but also with the Germanic(barbarian” tribes in Northern Europe bordering the Roman Empire. Celebrating mankind's historical and cultural inheritance here is a gorgeously colored richly hued. Sparkling blood red garnet. This particular species of garnet is known as“Spessartite”
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$8.49 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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$5.99 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Lummi Island, United States Publisher: British Museum (2010). Pages: 48. Discovered in 2007 and acquired by the British Museum and York Museums Trust, the Vale of York hoard was ... moreburied in the late 920s in the reign of the West Saxon king Athelstan, in what is now North Yorkshire.
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$18.41 Shipping Location: Bad Kissingen, Germany The antique tea pot is perfect for display or for use at your next tea party. Its size makes it ideal for serving a trio, and its intricate details are ... moresure to impress your guests. The composition by weight is typically about 92% tin, 6% antimony, and 2% copper.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Another unique sapphire can be found among the state insignia of Russia. A 200-carat stone from the Ceylon is set in the top of the orb, which is now ... morekept in the Kremlin Treasury. The Muslim world also has its own sacred sapphire, the “Eye of Allah,” a gemstone that once belonged to the famous 18th century Persian conqueror Nader Shah.
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Free Shipping Location: YORK, United Kingdom Very rare Genuine! Absolutely Exquisite Post Medieval two tiered solid Silver ladies finger ring, has been sympathetically professionally cleaned to a ... morestunning equilibria of Ancient and very wearable artifact found in North Yorkshire near Malton in 1976. L75o
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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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$15.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The ancient Egyptians not only used turquoise for jewelry, but also wore it as a talisman to keep evil away. Ancient Egyptian Priests stitched turquoise ... moreto their upper vests. In ancient Egypt, everyone from pharaoh to commoner wore turquoise.
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$7.49 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. DETAIL: Smoky ... morequartz from the Cairngorm Mountains is the national gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone there for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids and Celts.
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$34.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Rubies were sorted into upper class, middle class, and lower class stones in relation to their color, flawlessness and beauty. In Antiquity and through ... morethe Middle Ages it was believed that the cosmos was reflected in gemstones.
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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. Not cheap silver electroplate! Solid Sterling Silver. USA Custom Production. Length: 20 millimeters. Breadth: 12 millimeters. Depth: 3 millimeters. NOTE: Silver electroplate chain included upon request in your choice of length: 16. 18, 20, or 24 inches(40, 45, 50 or 60 cm) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches, and in metals ranging from gold electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is silver electroplate, 24 inches. We also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. DETAIL: The sixth century B.C. saw the introduction of the first gold and silver coinage in Asia Minor by King Croesus of Lydia. By this time. Much of the silver in the Classical Mediterranean cultures came from Spain(prior to then it was from the Athenians silver mines at Larium) In Spain extensive deposits of gold and silver were mined and then acquired by the ancient Phoenicians in trade. The ancient seafaring Phoenicians then brought the gold and silver from the Western Mediterranean and traded through the ancient Mediterranean world. Eventually the Phoenician colony of Carthage became the leading power of the Eastern Mediterranean(Hannibal’s father was not only a Carthaginian General but also a precious metals merchant) and gained control over these valuable Spanish deposits. In turn the Carthaginians engaged the Romans in three wars(known as the“Punic Wars” before Spain was lost to the Romans. In celebration of this heritage. We present this high quality, USA manufactured, designer semi-custom sterling silver pendant. Please do not confuse this with the cheap, import silver electroplate costume jewelry flooding the USA and European marketplaces. This is a high-quality solid sterling silver pendant made right here in the USA, c
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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 Very Good Quality Handcrafted ... moreNineteenth Century Antique Genuine Natural Siberian One-Half Carat Faceted“Antique Cut” Emerald. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted“Antique Cut” Emerald. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 4mm. 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: During the Middle Ages an emerald amulet was believed to keep a woman chaste. Medieval shamans and magicians believed that emeralds enabled them to foretell future events if put on the tongue or worn on the left side of the body. Emeralds were also believed to reveal what was true or false. And to give eloquence in speech and make people more intelligent and honest. Worn as a talisman, emerald was regarded as a sure antidote for enchantments and spells, was believed to repel evil spirits, and it was believed that a high quality emerald would change hues to alert the wearer to impending danger. In many medieval legends of King Arthur, the Holy Grail(the cup used to catch Christ’s blood at the crucifixion) is described as being fashioned from a large emerald. In the Renaissance medical practitioners ground up emerald with laudanum, an opium derivative, as a medicine for certain fevers and ailments. Here's a very nice. Near eye clean, beautifully colored natural 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. 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 parti
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$7.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Though colorful, it is classified as a "bright". In other words, a garden of internal blemishes. Though we have a collection of ancient coins numbering ... morein the tens of thousands, our primary interests are ancient jewelry and gemstones.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Genuine Solid Sterling Silver ... moreHigh-Quality Designer Earrings. Not cheap silver electroplate! These are two gorgeous. High quality solid sterling silver earrings. These are high-quality earrings made right here in the USA, crafted to last a lifetime. Measurements: Length: 15mm. Weight: 2.61 grams. DETAILS: Early in Rome’s history silver(and gold) came from Spain via the Phoenicians and their colony of Carthage. Partly motivated by a desire to control that trade. Rome engaged Carthage in three wars(the“Punic Wars” In fact father of the great Carthaginian General Hannibal was not only himself one of Carthage’s most famous generals, he was also a precious metals merchant. The Romans virtually deforested the entire country of Spain making charcoal to smelt silver and gold. When the silver in Spain began to play out, in 55BC Rome’s Julius Caesar invaded Britain, in part to acquire the rich silver deposits there. The Romans were the first to mass-produce coinage on a monumental scale, the first truly monetized society. Between 100 and 400AD the Romans produced billions of silver and bronze coins. At the height of the Empire. There were over 400 mints producing coinage throughout the empire. Silver was also fashioned into Greek-style jewelry. The chief centers of production were Alexandria, Antioch, and Rome, to which Greek craftsmen had migrated. In celebration of that heritage here is a pair of gorgeous, solid sterling silver designer earrings. I picked these up at a trade show recently as samples for a fraction of their retail value, and am passing the savings. These are very stylish, high-quality earrings produced in the USA from solid sterling silver(not cheap electroplated base metal) I’m not permitted to reveal the name of the fashion label these are intended to carry, but they’re exclusive, high-end earrings. I have only a few pair, so if you like the style, don’t procrastinate, the
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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 Faceted ... moreRound Amethyst Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 6 1/4– Resizing Available) ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: 3mm in diameter. 2mm thick(measurements approximate) WEIGHT: 0.18 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone(s) which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. Write us for pictures and prices. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: 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 and revelry…parties! believing that amethyst was dyed purple by the tears of Dionysus. In both ancient Greece and Rome rings of amethyst set in bronze were worn as charms against evil. The first century historian and naturalist Pliny wrote that if amethyst were worn round the neck on a cord made from dog's hair, it would afford the wearer protection against snakebite. Ancient accounts relate that(third century Roman) Saint Valentine owned a ring set with an antique amethyst carved with an image of Cupid. Shamans of the ancient and medieval world used amethyst to assist prophecy and visions. In Renaissance magic, an amethyst engraved with the image of a bear was worn as a protective amulet, and had the power to put demons to flight. Her
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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 Siberian ... moreSquare Faceted Violet-Blue Iolite Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 6– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue-Violet Iolite Sqaure. Contemporary Sterling Silver Ring. ORIGIN: Siberia. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: About 3mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.15 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 name iolite comes from the Greek ios. Which means violet. In some Medieval cultures Iolite was held sacred to the Mother Goddess, and in other Medieval cultures it was held to be sacred to the Father God or King of Gods(especially the Roman deity Jupiter) There exist accounts that Iolite was used by medieval shamans, mystics, seers, witches and wizards to help achieve a deep trance state, stimulate visions, and stimulate astral travel. Iolite was also used by Norse and Viking explorers as a navigational aid, as a properly oriented stone would change color in relation to the direction of sunlight, allowing for crude navigation in the fog-enshrouded northern Atlantic waters where the direction of the sun was otherwise impossible to discern. Here's an absolutely gorgeous. Richly colored deep blue iolite gemstone from Siberia. High quality, transparent, at a minimum eye clean, this lustrous semi-precious gemstone possesses a rich, velvety violet-blue hue. It is a very attractive gemstone, of very special character and remarkable color and texture. Highly favored by the royal houses of Europe in the 19th century, Iolite has recently become very"hot" Ignored for centuries by Europe and America, it is now suddenly recognized as a truly stunning and bea
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$11.99 Shipping Location: Ferndale, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish”Finger Rings from Ancient to ... moreModern” by Diana Scarisbrick and Martin Henig. NOTE: We have 75.000 books in our library, almost 10,000 different titles. Odds are we have other copies of this same title in varying conditions, some less expensive, some better condition. We might also have different editions as well(some paperback, some hardcover, oftentimes international editions) If you don’t see what you want, please contact us and ask. We’re happy to send you a summary of the differing conditions and prices we may have for the same title. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. Publisher: Ashmolean Museum(2006) Pages: 80. In this overview are over 150 signet rings. Magic rings, rings commemorating love/marriage, etc. The Ashmolean Museum is the oldest museum in Britain, housing Oxford University's unrivalled collection of antiquities. The book divides into two sections Part One, Rings in the Ancient Mediterranean World' which illustrates the earliest rings from the Hittite empire, Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Crete and Cyprus, dating from the 2nd millennium BC to the 3rd and 4th century AD. Part Two, The Middle Ages to Modern Times' includes medieval, Renaissance and 17th century signet rings; magical rings, love and marriage, memorial and'Giardinetti' or decorative rings from the 18th century. CONDITION: NEW. New hardcover w/pictorial boards. Ashmolean Museum(2006) 80 pages. Pristine and unblemished in every respect. Pages are clean. Crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound, unambiguously unread. Satisfaction unconditionally guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. No disappointments, no excuses. PROMPT SHIPPING! HEAVILY PADDED, DAMAGE-FREE PACKAGING! 7612a. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTIONS AND IMAGES BELOW FOR DETAILED REVIEWS AND FOR PAGES OF PICTURES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PUBLISHER REVIEWS: REVIEW: The Ashmolean Museum is the oldest muse
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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 Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural ... moreSiberian Neon Pink Tourmaline Faceted Oval. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Pink Tourmaline Faceted Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 3mm. Width: 2mm. Depth: 1mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.06 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: Tourmaline occurs in more colors and combinations of colors than any other gemstone variety. In fact an ancient legend says that tourmaline is found in all colors because it traveled along a rainbow and gathered all the rainbow's colors. But in the ancient past. It has led to tourmaline being confused with other colored gemstones. Many stones in the Russian Crown jewels(housed in the Kremlin) from the 17th century once thought to be rubies and emeralds are actually tourmalines. As often as tourmaline has been misidentified in the ancient past, it by now should have earned the nickname“the great deceiver” For instance archaeological and historical evidence indicates that tourmaline was most likely known by the ancient Romans, but called other names such as emerald or topaz. Green or"chrome" tourmaline was misidentified in Renaissance Europe as emerald for over a century after its introduction in the seventeenth century. Through the sixteenth or seventeenth century, red and pink tourmaline was thought to be ruby. Celebr
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$8.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The oldest sapphire jewelry unearthed by archaeologists has been of Etruscan origin, about sixth century B.C. They were also believed to cure ulcers. ... moreThe ancient Persians believed that the Earth was imbedded into a gigantic blue Sapphire stone, and the sky reflected its beautiful color.
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$11.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL: Both the ancient Greeks as well as the ancient Romans regarded Citrine as sacred to the healing deities Apollo and Aesclepius. The Romans, Persians, ... moreGreeks 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.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States However by the 6th century the Continental Celtic languages were no longer in wide use. REVIEW: The Celts once populated an area rivaling the Roman Empire ... moreat its peak, yet our knowledge of them is limited to secondhand accounts, a few written records, and beautiful artifacts scattered from Turkey to Ireland.
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$11.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Known as a "star" sapphire because of an optical effect known as an "asterism"; oriented crystal inclusions cause this six-rayed-star light effect (the ... moreasterism) to form on the surface of these beautiful precious gemstones.
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$5.99 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Lummi Island, United States The execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family at the hands of revolutionaries in 1918 is one of the pivotal events of the twentieth century, an event ... morethat brought the three-hundred-year rule of the house of Romanov to a brutal and tragic end and set the tone for the Stalinist atrocities that would follow.
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$17.99 Shipping Location: Ferndale, United States The tone is set by the very first item in the catalog: a contemporary bust in the round of Queen Elizabeth as Hercules. Publisher: Philip Wilson Publishers ... more(2016). Pages: 320. One of the world’s finest assemblages of rings and gemstones, the Guy Ladrière Collection in Paris is of major importance both to the collector and the art historian.
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$6.49 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Myths of the Norsemen From the ... moreEddas and Sagas by H.A. Guerber. With 64 Illustrations. DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 396 pages. Publisher: Dover Publications; 1992) ISBN: 0486273482. From his exalted throne. A mighty watchtower, Odin surveys the world; a world of gods, giants, elves, dwarves, and men. Below, the Valkyrs ride forth, their golden hair streaming through the clouds, the pale northern sun glinting on shields and spears. Through the battlefields they swoop, bringing the kiss of death to the warriors bound for Valhalla, hall of the chosen slain. The myths of the Norsemen are darkly romantic. Heroic and tragic. For sheer adventure and high drama, they are without equal. Their sagas are stirring tales that are as powerful now as they were a thousand years ago. But less well known are the stories themselves, stories with all the classic qualities of a long-lost age. Valor, nobility, and a triumphant greatness of spirit. These were the human attributes the medieval Norsemen admired most. What dazzling inspiration for young Viking warriors these tales must have been, vividly told beside blazing fires on dark and frozen nights. Their preservation. From the oral tradition to the prose sagas that have come down to us, owes much to the Norse colonization of Iceland. Here the art of storytelling lived on, vivid, dramatic, and realistic. The stories feature well-defined characters, colorfully portrayed. For deeply imbued with the values of the Norsemen though they were, the intention was entertainment, the emphasis on action and pace. And on these northerly shores, the sweep of Christianity across Europe was delayed long enough to allow learned men, proud of their pagan past, to adapt the art of storytelling to the written word. During the early part of the thirteenth century. The“Eddas” were collected together, masterpieces of Norse mythology that included the tragic death of Balder; the comic ta
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$7.49 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States Unable to understand the characteristic, ancient cultures attributed many mystical properties have been attributed to the various varieties of quartz ... moregemstones. It was believed that quartz possessed the ability to amplify emotions, enhance concentration and intuition, and neutralize "negative energies".
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Genuine Solid Sterling Silver ... moreHigh-Quality 21mm Endless Hoop Earrings. Not cheap silver electroplate! These are high-quality solid sterling silver 21mm endless hoop earrings. Other sizes and styles available. Please see my store. DETAILS: The sixth century B.C. saw the introduction of the first gold and silver coinage in Asia Minor by King Croesus of Lydia. By this time. Much of the silver in the Classical Mediterranean cultures came from Spain(prior to then it was from the Athenians silver mines at Larium) In Spain extensive deposits of gold and silver were mined and then acquired by the ancient Phoenicians in trade. The ancient seafaring Phoenicians then brought the gold and silver from the Western Mediterranean and traded through the ancient Mediterranean world. Eventually the Phoenician colony of Carthage became the leading power of the Eastern Mediterranean(Hannibal’s father was not only a Carthaginian General but also a precious metals merchant) and gained control over these valuable Spanish deposits. In turn the Carthaginians engaged the Romans in three wars(known as the“Punic Wars” before Spain was lost to the Romans. In celebration of that heritage here are two gorgeous, high quality solid sterling silver endless hoop earrings. Please do not confuse these with cheap silver. These are high-quality, solid sterling silver earrings made right here in the USA, crafted to last a lifetime. HISTORY OF SILVER: After gold. Silver is the metal most widely used in jewelry and the most malleable. The oldest silver artifacts found by archaeologists date from ancient Sumeria about 4,000 B.C. At many points in the ancient world, it was actually more costly than gold, particularly in ancient Egypt. Silver is found in native form(i.e. in nuggets) as an alloy with gold(electrum) and in ores containing sulfur, arsenic, antimony or chlorine. Much of the silver originally found in the anci
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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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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States His reign was depicted as a Golden Age of abundance and peace by many Roman authors, a mythical age when Saturn was said to have ruled. It is thought ... morethat the festivals of Saturnalia and Lupercalia were the roots of the carnival ("Mardi Gras" in the USA).
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$13.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States (“Sinai Byzantium Russia: Orthodox Art from the Sixth to the Twentieth Century” by Gosudarstvennyi Ermitazh. Several more general books on Byzantine art ... moreinclude The "Glory of Byzantium", edited by Helen C. Evans, and Thomas F. Mathews's "Byzantium from Antiquity to the Renaissance").
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$13.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Avar Goldsmiths' Work from the Perspective of Cultural History (Csanad Balint). The conference, organized under the auspices of the British Museum Byzantine ... moreSeminar, was the fifth in an annual series going back to 2003.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States John McKesson Camp was born in Hew York City in 1946. REVIEW: The Agora, the marketplace and civic center, was one of the most important parts of an ancient ... morecity of Athens. Here democracy took root under Solon, Kleisthenes, and Pericles.
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$4.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Thus began the discovery of the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found. Complete with new photography of the cleaned and conserved objects, ... moreshowing off the stunning and intricate decoration, this book provides a fascinating account of the history and the discovery of this remarkable hoard.
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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 Nineteenth Century Genuine ... moreNatural Sixty Five and One-Half Carat 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: Diameter: 30mm. Thickness: 9mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 65.41 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 high quality(solid, not formed) handcrafted Greek black leather cords. DETAIL: Jasper was a favorite gem in ancient times and is referenced in Greek. Roman, Hebrew, Assyrian and Latin literature. Early Mediterranean shamans or wizards believed that jasper was a very sacred stone. Red Jasper represented the blood of the Great Mother and was used to connect with the Earth in healing ceremonies. Green jaspers were used to call the rain. Magicians in fourth century Britain placed carved jasper bowls at the corners of a farmer's field to bring rain for the crops(many American Indian tribes shared the belief that jasper had the ability to bring rain) Blue colored Jaspers were used to travel safely back and forth to the Spirit World. According to the Medieval Norse tenth century(click for more on this legend) The sword hilt of Sigurd(also known as Siegfried) a legendary hero of Viking mythology and son of Sigmund the king, was set with jasper. Medieval authors of the 11th and 12th centuries wrote volumes about the protective powers of the Jasper. Celebrating our historical legacy here's a very nice quality 19th century antique hand crafted/shaped
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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 Five Antique Genuine Natural ... moreHandcrafted Siberian Violet-Blue Iolite Semi-Precious Gemstones. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 8– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue-Violet Iolite Round. ORIGIN: Chelyabinsk Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 3mm. Thickness: 2mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.56 carats(total weight) NOTES: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. DETAIL: Known as the gemstone of the Vikings. Iolite was used by Norse and Viking explorers as a navigational aid. Here are five absolutely gorgeous, richly colored iolite gemstones from Chelyabinsk, 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 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. High quality, beautifully colored, transparent, unblemished, these lustrous semi-precious gemstones possess a bright, velvety violet-blue hue. They are very attractive gemstones, of very special character and remarkable color and texture. Highly favored by the royal houses of Europe in the 19th century. Iolite has recently become very"hot" Ignored for centuries by Europe and America, it is now suddenly recognized as a truly stunning and beautiful gemstone, possessing rich, exceptional blue to violet hues which made iolite one of the most valuable possessions in the ancient Viking world. 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 mountin
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$9.99 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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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The ancient Egyptians not only used turquoise for jewelry, but also wore it as a talisman to keep evil away. Ancient Egyptian Priests stitched turquoise ... moreto their upper vests. In ancient Egypt, everyone from pharaoh to commoner wore turquoise.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Handcrafted Five and ... moreThree-Quarter Carat(Plus) Emerald” Cut Genuine Natural Faceted Smoky Quartz Crystal from Mount Cairngorm. Scotland. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) CLASSIFICATION: Smoky Quartz Faceted“Emerald” also known as an“octagon” cut) ORIGIN: Mount Cairngorm. Scotland. 19th Century. Handcut in or near Yekaterinburg, Russia, 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 13 1/2mm. Width: 9mm. Depth: 5 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 5.84 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: In Medieval Europe a crystal ball of smoky quartz was the scrying or diving tool of choice used by magicians and sorcerers. Smoky quartz talismans were often engraved with the image of a man in armor holding a bow and arrow. The stone supposedly guarded the wearer and the place where it was situated. According to some historical references. Smoky quartz was made into“sunglasses” in 12th century Medieval China, so that judges could use the smoky quartz glasses to hide their facial expressions when they interrogated witnesses. Smoky
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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-Quarter Carat Violet-Blue Iolite Semi-Precious Faceted Oval Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 8– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue-Violet Iolite Oval. ORIGIN: Chelyabinsk. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Thickness: 3mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.85 carat. 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: Known as the gemstone of the Vikings. Iolite was used by Norse and Viking explorers as a navigational aid, as a properly oriented stone would change color in relation to the direction of sunlight, allowing for crude navigation in the fog- enshrouded northern Atlantic waters where the direction of the sun was otherwise impossible to discern. This stunning gemstone was hand cut into this sparkling faceted oval in the late 19th century. High quality, transparent, at a minimum eye clean, this lustrous semi-precious gemstone possesses a rich, velvety violet-blue hue. It is an extremely attractive gemstone, of very special character and remarkable color and texture. Highly favored by the royal houses of Europe in the 19th century, Iolite has recently become very"hot" Ignored for centuries by Europe and America, it is now suddenly recognized as a truly stunning and beautiful gemstone, possessing rich, exceptional blue to violet hues which made iolite one of the most valuable possessions in the ancient Viking world. 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 r
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Antique 18th Century Genuine ... moreNatural Handcrafted Hand Crafted/Polished French Carnelian Semi-Precious Gemstone Ovals. Mounted into contemporary high quality sterling silver studs. CLASSIFICATION: Polished French Carnelian Cabochons. ORIGIN: 18th century France. Handcrafted in or near 18th Century Yekaterinburg. Russia. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth(Thickness) 4mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.55 carats(the pair) NOTE: These earring settings are also available in solid 14kt gold. Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, fancy studs, ball/stud dangles, fancy stud/dangles, etc. are available upon request, both in sterling silver, as well as 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstones. And not the settings, we can dismount the gemstones and offer you the gemstones without the settings. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the settings. DETAIL: In ancient Tibet. It was believed that the seven treasures of material wealth were gold, silver, lapis lazuli, seashell, agate, pearl, and carnelian. The source for most carnelian in the early Mediterranean were simply gemstones found on the surface of the Egyptian and Arabian deserts. By 1700 B.C. the Minoans(of ancient Crete) had established trade routes from Knossos to Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, Afghanistan, and Scandinavia. Carnelian was one of their major trade goods, along with amethyst, lapis lazuli, and gold. Archaeologists have discovered carnelian as far away as Japan, in Iron Age burials. Ultimately by the time another thousand years elapsed most of the carnelian used for the production of jewelry in the ancient world originated in India. The gemstones would reached the Mediterranean either via the Silk Route(if overland) or if by sea, they would have crossed the Arabian and Red Sea by ship, then overland to Alexandria in Egypt, befor
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Antique Nineteenth Century ... moreGenuine Natural Handcrafted Russian Three-Quarter Carat“Old Fashioned” Cut Faceted Blue Topaz Semi-Precious Gemstones. Mounted into contemporary high quality sterling silver studs. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. CLASSIFICATION: Old Fashioned” Cushion” Cut) Faceted Blue Topaz Semi-Precious Gemstones. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 3mm(thickness) WEIGHT: 1.42 carats(combined weight of both gemstones) 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. Write us for pictures. 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 Greece topaz was associated with Apollo and Zeus. As topaz was associated with the sun, and both Apollo and Zeus were solar deities. The ancient Greeks believed that topaz rendered the wearer invisible, gave great strength to whomsoever wore the stone, and was also worn as an amulet to ward off enchantment. The ancient Greeks also believed that wearing topaz would dispel sadness and strengthen the wearer’s intellect. Both the Greeks and Romans greatly valued topaz as a gemstone. Ancient Romans credited topaz with preventing sickness of the chest and abdominal pain. Both Julius Caesar and his heir Octavian Augustus held Apollo in special reverence. Augustus credited Apollo with his victory of Marc Antony, and erected a magnificent temple to Apollo at Actium overlooking the site of the famous naval battle, as well as an even grander temple on the Palatine in Rome. Celebrating this cul
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Genuine Natural Russian ... moreThree and Two-Thirds Carat Faceted Dark Blue-Green Sapphire Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Dark Blue-Green Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 6mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.61 Carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Sapphires were also used as a talisman by medieval travelers. Who believed that a sapphire would protect the wearer from poisonous creatures, kill snakes hiding nearby, and provide advance warning against hidden dangers. It was believed that if a sapphire were engraved with the figure of a man or a ram, that sapphire amulet would cure all illness and elevate the owner to a high position. Other medieval wearers of sapphire regarded the stone as an antidote to black magic and effects of evil spirits, and provided protection against sorcery. It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. Medieval sorcerers believed that sapphire enabled them to hear and understand the most obscure oracles. Celebrating that cultural heritage here's a colossal. Gorgeous, richly colored natural dark blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted into a very handsome faceted oval. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone. It is a few shades lighter than inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires, but given its immense size(the thicker the gemstone the less light penetrates) well past the medium blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Burma. Good quality blue sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless, transparent, bright blue colored"sapphires" sold even by the largest and most reputable retailers in the United State
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Antique Genuine Natural Russian ... moreThree-Quarter Carat(Plus) White Topaz Faceted Pear Semi-Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: White Topaz Faceted Pears. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.71 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In Rome and the Early Medieval world. Topaz was associated with Apollo and Jupiter(Zeus to the ancient Greeks) as Topaz was associated with the sun, and both Apollo and Jupiter were solar deities. Both Julius Caesar and his heir Octavian Augustus held Apollo in special reverence. Augustus credited Apollo with his victory over Marc Antony’s Eastern Roman and Cleopatra’s Egyptian naval forces, and erected a magnificent temple to Apollo at Actium overlooking the site of the famous naval battle, as well as an even grander temple on the Palatine in Rome. In the Middle Ages it was believed that a topaz mounted in gold and worn around the neck would dispel enchantments and ward off death. Topaz was also used to treat medical ailments. Topaz powdered and drunk in wine was believed to cure asthma, insomnia, burns and hemorrhages. Celebrating this historical legacy here are two nice. Eye clean, white topaz semi-precious gemstones hand cut into faceted pears, with much the sparkle and flash of diamond. Used for centuries as a diamond substitute in Russia, while not absolutely flawless, these are gorgeous crystal-like faceted pears cut from good quality topaz. 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. To the eye the gemstones are clean, though of course when magnified(as in the accompanying photo enlargements)
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$3.95 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States EXOTIC AND BEAUTIFUL SILVER ANTIQUE MIDDLE EASTERN SILVER RING. ANCIENT COINS. ANCIENT TIBETAN BRACELET CORAL, TURQUOISE, AMBER, LAPIS LAZULI. EARLY 1900'S ... more(#155291725930). This is a stunning necklace, beautifully crafted and brilliantly colored.
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$8.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The ancient Egyptians not only used turquoise for jewelry, but also wore it as a talisman to keep evil away. Ancient Egyptian Priests stitched turquoise ... moreto their upper vests. In ancient Egypt, everyone from pharaoh to commoner wore turquoise.
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$7.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL: The “eye of Allah” is a famous sapphire owned by the infamous 18th century Persian conqueror and Shah of Iran Nader Shah. Nader rose to power ... moreduring a period of anarchy in Iran after both the Ottomans and the Russians had seized Persian territory for themselves.
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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 Genuine Solid Sterling Silver ... moreHigh-Quality 10mm Top Wire Hoop Earrings. Not cheap silver electroplate! These are high-quality solid sterling silver 10mm top wire hoop earrings. Other sizes and styles available. Please see my store. At many points in the ancient world. Silver was actually more costly than gold, particularly in ancient Egypt. Many historians have argued that it was the possession and exploitation of the Laurium mines by the Athenians that allowed them to become the most powerful city state in Greece. At the time these mines started producing prodigious amounts of silver, the price of silver in ancient Egypt was pegged at half that of gold. Enough silver was mined and refined at Laurium(and sold to Egypt) to finance the expansion of Athens as a trading and naval power. Estimates are that Laurium produced 160 million ounces of silver. Worth six billion dollars today(when silver is by comparison to gold relatively cheap and abundant) As the production of silver from the Laurium mines ultimately diminished, Greek silver production shifted to mines in Macedonia. In celebration of that heritage here we offer two gorgeous, high quality solid sterling silver top wire hoop earrings. Please do not confuse these with cheap silver electroplated earrings. These are high-quality earrings made right here in the USA, crafted to last a lifetime, made from solid sterling silver. HISTORY OF SILVER: After gold. Silver is the metal most widely used in jewelry and the most malleable. The oldest silver artifacts found by archaeologists date from ancient Sumeria about 4,000 B.C. At many points in the ancient world, it was actually more costly than gold, particularly in ancient Egypt. Silver is found in native form(i.e. in nuggets) as an alloy with gold(electrum) and in ores containing sulfur, arsenic, antimony or chlorine. Much of the silver originally found in the ancient world was actu
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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 Genuine Sterling Silver Semi-Custom ... moreDesigner Ring. Size 7(resizing available) Not cheap silver electroplate! This is a high-quality. Solid sterling silver designer ring manufactured by one of America’s leading semi-custom mount manufacturers. NOTE: Resizing is available(may incur nominal extra cost depending on size required) DESCRIPTION: Silver coinage played a significant role in the ancient world. Macedonia’s coinage during the reign of Philip II(359-336 B.C. circulated widely throughout the Hellenic world. His famous son. Alexander the Great(336-323 B.C. spread the concept of coinage throughout the lands he conquered. For both Philip II and Alexander silver coins became an essential way of paying their armies and meeting other military expenses. They also used coins to make a realistic portrait of the ruler of the country. The Romans also used silver coins to pay their legions. These coins were used for most daily transactions by administrators and traders throughout the empire. Roman silver coins also served as an important means of political propaganda, extolling the virtues of Rome and her emperors, and continued in the Greek tradition of realistic portraiture. Celebrating that heritage. Here’s a gorgeous, high quality sterling silver semi-custom sterling silver ring. The ring is robustly constructed, much more substantial and heavier than the typical ring band. Please do not confuse this with cheap silver electroplate. This is a high-quality ring manufactured right here in the USA by one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of gold and sterling silver semi-custom mounts. It’s an heirloom quality ring designed and produced to last a lifetime…and beyond! HISTORY OF SILVER: After gold. Silver is the metal most widely used in jewelry and the most malleable. The oldest silver artifacts found by archaeologists date from ancient Sumeria about 4,000 B.C. At many points in the ancie
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$11.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Here’s a gorgeous, richly colored natural dark navy sapphire precious gemstone from Mogok, Burma. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored ... moreprecious gemstone with lots of depth and gorgeous tone.
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$14.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. In particular during the 11th and 12th centuries, sorcerers honored ... morethe sapphire more than any other stone as it enabled them to hear and understand the most obscure oracles.
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