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$9.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States To the casual admirer, it is also unblemished. If you scrutinize the gemstone very closely, you can just barely pick out one little speck if you know ... moreprecisely where to look. Though lost for many centuries, extensive remains of "Cleopatra's Mines" were discovered about 1817; and are located near the Red Sea coast, east of Aswan.
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$9.99 Shipping Condition: Used 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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$10.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States Originally it was found in alluvial gold washings from the Bobrovka River, and thus was known in Russia as “Bobrovka Garnet”. The Bobrovka River in the ... moreUral Mountain region has historically been considered the premiere source of not only demantoid, but also alexandrite.
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$11.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States HISTORY OF KUNZITE: Kunzite is an unusual and rare gemstone. Kunzite commonly shows violet, pink, yellow or green hues depending upon the orientation ... moreof the cut gemstone. Depending on the cut, it can also possess incredible sparkle and brilliance.
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States HISTORY OF DEMANTOID GARNET: Demantoid is known as “the queen of the garnet family”. Though demantoid garnet has been found in Africa in very limited ... morequantities, the best demantoid is found in the Ural Mountains of Russia and is associated with gold bearing sands.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Genuine Natural Russian ... moreFour and One-Half Carat Faceted Oval Cut Blue Topaz Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 8– Resizing Available) ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. CLASSIFICATION: Pastel Blue Faceted Blue Topaz Oval. SIZE: Length: 11mm. Width: 9mm. Depth: 6mm(thickness) All measurements are approximate. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 4.58 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: In the Medieval World. It was believed that the application of topaz could actually absorb the heat of a fever. It was also used to ease the inflammations, discomfort and pain associated with arthritis. Simply having topaz in the home was believed to be an effective talisman protecting the occupants from accident and fire. When traveling away from home, the same topaz would protect the traveler from homesickness and danger. It was also believed that figure of a falcon engraved upon a topaz talisman would bring the wearer goodwill and kindness of the gods. Wearing topaz in a ring was believed to lengthen one’s life and forestall death. Worn around the neck, topaz was also thought to cure madness. Mounted in gold and worn around the neck, it was believed to dispel enchantments. Here's a gorgeous. Sparkling pastel blue topaz semi-precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Gorgeous, vibrant, and vividly hued, this striking semi-precious gemstone is of ver
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural ... moreRussian Three Carat Regal. Bright Forest Green“Chrome” Tourmaline Faceted Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Chrome Tourmaline Faceted Oval. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains of Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 6mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.05 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. 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. In ancient India mystical ceremonies included the use of the gem as a tool to bring insight and help in the discovery of that which is good, and to make known who or what was the cause of troubles or evil deeds. 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's an exquisitely colored antique faceted"chrome" tourmaline oval from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Though the country best known for green tourmaline is Tanzania(and to some extent. Brazil) the Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing green chrome tourmaline for centuries. In fact, many of the Russian crown jewels are tourmaline. In the Victorian Age tourmaline was enormously popular not only in Russia, but throughout 18th and 19th century Europe. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elab
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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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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Nineteenth Century Antique Handcrafted ... moreOne-Third Carat Genuine Natural Russian Pastel Pink Faceted Sapphire. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Pink Sapphire. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Breadth: 3mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: Approximately 0.38 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Archaeological finds tell us that Ceylon is more than likely to be the source for sapphire in the classical world. In ancient Ceylon it was believed that star sapphire(a semi-opalescent gemstone extremely popular Victorian-era jewelry) served as a protective amulet and a guard against witchcraft. Celanese sapphire would have reached the classical Mediterranean cultures via the ancient trading routes that crossed present day Turkey. Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan to India. Distribution within Europe was achieved using the extensive Roman road network which extended to all the corners of the Roman Empire. It is also possible that some of the sapphire traded in the classical Mediterranean originated in India and Russia(Scythia” Many linguists and scholars believe that the name sapphire is derived from its association with the planet Saturn(the name can be roughly translated to mean“dear to the planet Saturn” in many different languages) In ancient Rome Saturn(Cronus” to the ancient Greeks) was a major god presiding over agriculture and the harvest time. His reign was depicted as a Golden Age of abundance and peace. Here's a gorgeous. Vibrantly colored natural pastel pink sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstones 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 results is
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$30.49 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States The ancient Romans believed that diamonds were splinters of fallen stars. Chinese interest in diamond was strictly as an engraving or carving tool, primarily ... morefor jade, or as a drill for beads and pearls.
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$16.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States Known as a "star" ruby because of an optical effect it possesses known as an "asterism". Oriented crystals "blemishes" within the gemstone cause a six-rayed-star ... morelight effect (an asterism) to form on the surface of these beautiful precious gemstones.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish RARE! Exceptionally Good Quality ... moreGenuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Demantoid Garnet. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Diameter: 3 1/2mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.23 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient cultures including the Celts. Greeks, Hebrews, Persians and Romans highly valued garnet. 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. Here is a gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious gemstone. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted into a dazzling, sparkling gemstone of tremendous brilliance and flash. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a"brilliant cut" round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. This gemstone has every bit the flash of a diamond, and is a hundred, even a thousand times more rare.
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$9.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags 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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$9.49 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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$10.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States However notwithstanding the gorgeous color, these gemstones would not be considered "high quality" by modern standards. Of course they are quite typical ... moreof nineteenth century Russia. These sparkling precious gemstones are blemished by fairly prominent colorless "bubbles" composed of crystalline material.
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$10.49 Shipping Condition: New 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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$9.49 Shipping Condition: Used 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 Handcrafted One-Third Carat(Plus) Russian Color Change Faceted Oval Cut Alexandrite Precious Gemstone. Set into Solid 14kt Gold High-Quality(USA Made) Pendant with Three Handcrafted Antique Natural White Zircon Accent Semi-Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Alexandrite Oval. Contemporary 14kt Gold Pendant. Faceted White Zircon Rounds. ORIGIN: Gemstones(Alexandrite and Zircons) Russia. 19th Century. Setting: Contemporary Made in America. ALEXANDRITE GEMSTONE SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 4mm. Thickness(Depth) 2mm. All measurements approximate. ALEXANDRITE WEIGHT: Approximately 0.36 carats. ACCENT STONES: Three White Zircon Accents(2.5mm-2.25mm-2mm) total weight about 0.20 carats. PENDANT SIZE: Length: 17mm. Width: 3mm. Thickness(Depth) 7mm. All measurements approximate. NOTE: This setting is also available in sterling silver(at reduced cost) If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone(s) some less costly, some more. 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. CHAIN NOTE: We have many chains available which would fit this pendant. You may request a complimentary gold electroplate chain in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. We also have available chains in 14kt gold fill and 14kt solid gold in lengths from 16 to 30 inches. DETAIL: Beware! The vast majority of alexandrite offered in the USA is synthetic. The American Gemological Institute estimates that less than 1 in every 100.000 Americans has ever even seen genuine, natural alexandrite. The main stone in this pendant is a very beautiful, brilliant, rare, natural green(color change) alexand
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified 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 Hand Cut and Faceted Royal Blue Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 5mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.72 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: A handsome. Richly colored natural bright blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very handsome precious gemstone, with very rich texture and a medium royal blue color. Though in the 19th century this would have been considered a very nice quality gemstone(and priced accordingly) by today’s standards it is rather average. It is by and large near eye clean, though certainly not flawless, and of higher value transparent character as opposed to lower value translucent and opaque sapphires. Though merely average by today’s standards, it is nonetheless exceptional given its history. Of course most sapphire gemstones are anywhere from lightly to heavily included. Though this specimen is much more transparent than translucent, complete transparency is slightly impaired by some very fine colorless crystalline material. Though this fine colorless crystalline material is not noticeable to the unaided eye– and to casual glance simply appears to be a brightly colored blue sapphire of good luster and even color– to close scrutiny. As is seen in these photo enlargements, there are tiny little colorless crystalline blemishes. Of course most completely transparent, flawless sapphires you see offered today at retail are either synthetic(read the fine print carefully) or
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States Here are two gorgeous, richly colored natural dark blue sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The results are two exquisite and ... moreincredibly richly colored precious gemstones with lots of fire and sparkle.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States Two Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural One Quarter Carat Hand Crafted Siberian Emerald Green Apatite Semi-Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Handcrafted ... moreRussian Apatite. ORIGIN: 19th century Chelyabinsk. Siberia, Russia. SIZE: 4mm square. Thickness: 2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.46 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the ancient and medieval world apatite gemstones were worn by athletes and soldiers who believed it useful in helping improve their coordination and to strengthen muscle. And to help suppress(what else? appetite. On the other side of the spectrum, it was also worn by academics, who believed it would enhance one's insight, learning abilities and creativity, and would yield increased self-confidence. 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. A minor goddess in the Greek pantheon, she was the daughter of Nyx, and one of the spirits inside Pandora's box. Here are two very uncommon. Good quality vividly hued, emerald green apatite gemstones from the Koa Peninsula of Siberia. These particular gemstones were hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“trillion cut” a three sided shape resembling a pyramid with rounded corners. The trillion cut is very popular contemporarily with ruby, but also sapphire, aquamarine, topaz, amethyst, and peridot. Produced for indigenous jewelry in the nineteenth century, apatite gemstones of this si
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$9.99 Shipping Condition: Pre-owned Location: Lummi Island, United States The green images on this page were produced using a filter which suppressed the color change so as to produce an image to show you the normal color of ... morethe gemstone. But the remaining rose-peach and violet-blue images give more detail and show you what it looks like “fully illuminated”.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL:Ivan the Terrible, the (sixteenth century) first Tsar of all Russia and conqueror of Siberia, attributed to sapphire strength of the heart and ... moremuscles, endowing the wearer with courage. It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a really rare plate made by KPM between 1849 and 1870. The rim is decorated with a hand painted design of alternating red and green lozenge ... moreshaped panels with gold designs to them with gold leaf scrolls in between and a Russian royal princely crown over the cyrillic monogram / cypher AV.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL: A very uncommon, high quality rutilated cat’s eye apatite from the Koa Peninsula of Siberia. Produced for indigenous jewelry in the nineteenth ... morecentury, apatite gemstones of this size and quality are exceptional.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States The Crusaders set Garnets into their body armor, believing the protective power of the stones would lead them to safety. Many Bohemian castles and churches ... morehad magnificent interiors decorated with garnet.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States HISTORY OF DEMANTOID GARNET: Demantoid is known as “the queen of the garnet family”. Though demantoid garnet has been found in Africa in very limited ... morequantities, the best demantoid is found in the Ural Mountains of Russia and is associated with gold bearing sands.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States The gemstone is clean to the eye. It is not at all uncommon to find colorless crystalline blemishes within sapphire and ruby. The color is almost “neon”, ... morevery bright, very intense, with flashes of baby pink.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Huge One and One-Third Carats ... moreAntique Genuine Natural Faceted Amethyst Semi-Precious Gemstone. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 8mm. Depth: 3 1/5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.38 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient accounts relate that(third century Roman) Saint Valentine owned a ring set with an antique amethyst carved with an image of Cupid. The stone was also a symbol of Saint Matthias(the apostle chosen by the remaining eleven apostles to replace Judas Iscariot following Judas' betrayal of Jesus and his suicide) Here's a very large. Very clean, 19th century faceted amethyst from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. This is a very fine lavender colored semi-precious gemstone. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, it is to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possesses exceptional sparkle and luster. It is very clean, water clear, and very bright. Under magnification the gemstone shows the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the 19th century finish is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors. And is not considered a detriment, or detract from the value of a gemstone. These characteristics are n
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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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$11.99 Shipping Condition: New other (see details) 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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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States Apatite is valued for its "neon-like" colors, and while the better grade gemstones are transparent, as is this gemstone, they nonetheless typically possess ... morerutile inclusions. The earring settings are of contemporary origin.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified 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 Three-Quarter Carat Hand Crafted/Polished Titanium Rutilitated Quartz Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. Mounted into high quality 14kt pendant setting. CLASSIFICATION: Polished Russian Titanium Dioxide Rutilated Quartz Polished Cabochon. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. ORIGIN: 19th century Kazakhstan. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth(Thickness) 4mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.71 carats. NOTE: 14kt gold fill setting. 14kt solid gold pendant and solid 14kt solid gold or gold fill chains in lengths from 18 to 24 inches are available upon request. Sterling silver is also available if preferred. Default chain is gold electroplate 24 inch chain(included free) We also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. NOTE: 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 gemstones 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: Here's a very high quality rutilated quartz gemstone which was cut and polished into this stunning gemstone by a 19th century Russian artisan. Russia famed for gemstones and jewelry of the Czars from the Medieval through Renaissance and Victorian eras. The bright golden colored rutile inclusions here. Highly desirable, are titanium dioxide crystals. Titanium of course is a high-tech metal known for its resistance to wear and high temperatures. However to the ancients, these brilliant golden metallic-appearing inclusions were obviously captured rays of sun, frozen in quartz during the Ice Age. This was commonly believed all the way through the Medieval A
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States RARE! Exceptionally Good Quality Genuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: ... moreFaceted Green Demantoid Garnet. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Diameter" 4mm. Depth: 3 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.28 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient cultures including the Celts. Greeks, Hebrews, Persians and Romans highly valued garnet. Most ancient Mediterranean populations believed that garnet would be worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. They also believed that that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. The ancient Greeks believed it guarded children from drowning, and it was also thought to be a potent antidote against poisons. The ancient Persians regarded garnet as a royal stone, and only royalty was allowed to possess the gemstone. Here is a gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious gemstone. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted into a dazzling, sparkling gemstone of tremendous brilliance and flash. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a"trillion cut" a three sided shape resembling a pyramid with rounded corners. The trillion cut is very popular contemporarily with ruby, but also sapphire, aquamarine, topaz, amethyst, and peridot. This gemstone has every bit the flash of a diamond, and is a hundred, even a thousand times more rare. In fact demantoid garnet is one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world, and the most highly valued garnet of all. Its dispersion and reflection indexes excee
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$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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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Nineteenth Century Antique ... moreHandcrafted Genuine Natural Russian Pastel Pink Faceted Sapphires. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Pink Sapphires. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Breadth: 3mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: Approximately 0.55 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient Hebrew legends state that the tablets upon which the Ten Commandments were written. Were actually sapphire, and biblical accounts record that King Solomon wore a sapphire ring. Monarchs of the ancient world oftentimes wore sapphires around their necks as a powerful defense from harm. They preserved the wearer from envy and attracted divine favor. Ancient Hebrew sorcerers and mystics valued the sapphire above all other gemstones, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Many linguists and scholars believe that the name sapphire is derived from its association with the planet Saturn(the name can be roughly translated to mean“dear to the planet Saturn” in many different languages) In ancient Rome Saturn was a major god presiding over agriculture and the harvest time. His reign was depicted as a Golden Age of abundance and peace. Here are two gorgeous. Vibrantly colored natural pastel pink sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The results are two exquisite and incredibly beautifully colored precious gemstones with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. They possess a delicate, pastel baby pink with very distinct violet undertones. They look ever so much like pastel pink diamonds, bril
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Gorgeous. Four and One-Quarter ... moreCarat Genuine Oval Jade Cabochon Semi-Precious Gemstone. ORIGIN: Handcrafted in Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 13mm. Width: 9mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 4.25 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In Chinese mythology the Moon Hare made an elixir of immortality from crushed Jade. So of course jade was ground up and drunken as an“elixir of immortality” Believed to preserve vitality and youth. One royal tomb contained an entire suit made out of jade, to assure the physical immortality of its owner. Emperors slept upon pillows of jade believing that it preserved vitality and youth. Even merely eating from Jade dishes was believed to ensure a long and fortunate life. It was also believed that jade could predict the stages of the wearer’s life. If a jade ornament appeared more brilliant and transparent, good fortune lay ahead. If it became dull, then bad luck was inevitable. Here's a very good quality 19th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished semi-precious jade gemstone. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty semi-precious gemstone intended for use in high-end Russian jewelry. Though Russian jade is mined in Siberia, the highest quality jewelry was fashioned of imported jadeite. This gorgeous, translucent semi-precious gemstone originated from some of the world's finest jadeite deposits. It is a beautiful semi-precious gemstone possesses a very rich and handsome appearance. This gorgeous. Vibrant rich green jadeite is highly prized, and can be quite costly. No two pieces of jade are identical, so you can be sure that t
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish RARE! Excellent Quality Genuine ... moreNatural Russian Faceted Round Green Demantoid Garnet Round Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Round Faceted Green Demantoid Garnet. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Diameter: 3mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.14 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstone as a ring. Earring, or pendant(click for more information) DETAIL: The name Garnet is derived from the Latin for pomegranate. grantum" because crystals in rock reminded early aficionados of pomegranate seeds. However in ancient times garnet was also known as“carbuncle” Mankind has used garnet as ornamentation for many thousands of years. Archaeologists recently found a garnet bead necklace worn by a young man in a grave that dates back to 3000 B.C. Garnet was used in earliest pre-dynastic Ancient Egypt. Excavations in Egypt have uncovered garnet jewelry dating back to 3100 B.C. garnet being used to construct necklaces for Pharaohs. 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. 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. Here is a gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious gemstone. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia, the cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish ge
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States Two Exquisite. Antique, Nineteenth Century Briolette Cut Hand Faceted Genuine Natural Scottish Smoky Quartz Briolette Cut Semi-Precious Gemstones. Mounted ... moreonto contemporary high quality solid sterling silver French hooks. CLASSIFICATION: Briolette Cut Scottish Smoky Quartz. ORIGIN: Mount Cairngorm. Scotland. Handcut in or near Yekaterinburg, Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Diameter: 7mm. WEIGHT: 6.16 carats(the pair) NOTES: Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill, as well as in sterling silver. DETAIL: Smoky quartz from Mount Cairngorm. Scotland, known as"cairngorm" and since ancient times has been a favorite ornamental gemstone. It is the national gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids. Many ancient cultures attributed many mystical properties to quartz crystals. They were particularly used in sorcery, magic, and witchcraft in part due to the"secret magical powers" evidenced by the weak electrical charge quartz crystals carry. For centuries Smoky Quartz has also been commonly set into the pommel of the Scottish dirk, or“black dagger” a long dagger with a straight blade that is a prerequisite of Highland costume. Here are two richly colored, antique, hand faceted, very uncommon semi-precious gemstones from Victorian-era Scotland, specifically Mount Cairngorm. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, these gemstones are known either as“Smoky” or“Cairngorm” Quartz. Generally“crystal” clear, the smoky tone is caused by the natural radiation emanating from granite stone the quartz is exposed to while buried in the earth. These are two very handsome gemstones, completely transparent, with beautiful sparkle and luster. They are exceptionally clean, water clear, and possess gorgeous smoky brown color. These particular gemstones were hand cut and faceted into somewhat coarse briolettes, an old
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$10.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States They have a red body, and display bright red-orange flashes in the light. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, these are very pretty and quite uncommon ... moresemi-precious gemstones, with highly desirable, beautiful, rich, vibrant, almost velvety red-orange hue.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$14.07 Shipping Condition: Used Location: France Old 19th engraving. 30.5 x 21.5 cm.
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$5.99 Shipping Condition: Unspecified 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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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 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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$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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$17.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States The colors within alexandrite are due to trace amounts of the mineral impurities iron, titanium, and chromium (and rarely vanadium is also present). It ... moreis also believed to encourage romance, and to strengthen intuition, creativity, and imagination.
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$11.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Apatite is valued for its color, and while the better grade gemstones are transparent, as are these gemstones. Most apatite gemstones will typically possess ... moreinternal rutile blemishes (thin, hair-like strands within the gemstone) which are almost a hallmark characteristic of apatite, even typically found in the highest quality gemstones.
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$8.49 Shipping Condition: Used 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 Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States The art form it involved large pieces of thinly cut stone (marble, mother of pearl, chalcedonies such as jasper, glass, etc.) which were joined together ... moreto make a picture or design, much like a picture-puzzle, most often to be inlaid into walls and floors.
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Free Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States The ancient Egyptians also carved sacred scarab amulets from red jasper as a symbol of eternal life. Red jasper tributes from both Nubia and Punt were ... morediscovered in the Thebes tomb of Rekhmire and the tomb of Iamunedjeh; both were high officials of King Tuthmosis III (1450 B.C.).
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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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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Uncommon Antique Nineteenth ... moreGenuine Natural Russian Vibrant Purple Faceted Round Sapphires. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Round Purple Sapphires. ORIGIN: Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 3mm. Thickness(Depth) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.24 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the 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. Celebrating that cultural legacy here are two exquisite. Stunning, delicate, gorgeous, naturally purple colored sapphires from 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. They indeed look ju
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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 Three Quarter Carat Hand Crafted Siberian Neon Blue Apatite Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Handcrafted Russian Apatite. ORIGIN: 19th century Chelyabinsk. Siberia, Russia. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. Thickness: 3mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.76 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. A minor goddess in the Greek pantheon, she was the daughter of Nyx(the goddess of the night) and one of the spirits inside Pandora's box. Her Roman equivalent was Fraus(fraud" 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. Celebrating mankind's historical legacy here's a very uncommon. Good quality vividly hued, neon blue apatite gemstone from Chelyabinsk Oblast(County) of Siberian Russia. This particular gemstone was hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. P
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. The oldest sapphire jewelry unearthed by archaeologists has been of ... moreEtruscan origin, about sixth century B.C. The 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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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique. Handcrafted Genuine ... moreNatural Russian Three-Quarter Carat(Plus) Vibrant, Intense Ruby Red Semi-Precious Spinel Faceted Oval Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Red Spinel Oval. ORIGIN: Chelyabinsk Oblast. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5 1/2mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.81 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 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: In the ancient world red spinel was also known as a“Balas Ruby” And was mined in Northwest Afghanistan and Tajikistan, and traded throughout China and Europe. Although history does not document the mining of spinel in Afghanistan until about 750 A.D. it is likely the source for the spinel of the Romans and the rest of the classical Mediterranean. Marco Polo mentioned the famous“Badakhshan” mine which produced this gemstone, describing the gemstone as“Balas Ruby” The name for Badakhshan in the ancient world was“Balascia” from which the name“Balas Ruby” was born. Though spinel is presently less expensive than ruby, it is many times more rare. And despite all of the confusion in Europe over what was spinel and what was ruby, in Burma where both gemstones have been mined for many centuries, spinel was recognized as a separate gem species as early as 1587 A.D. Looking like a very vibrant. Rich, and intensely hued blood red ruby or padparadsha(red) sapphire, one
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States Antique Genuine Natural Handcrafted Siberian Two Carat Violet-Blue Iolite Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue-Violet Iolite Oval. ORIGIN: ... moreChelyabinsk Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 7 1/2mm. Thickness: 4mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.96 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) 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 Chelyabinsk, 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. High quality, deeply hued, and transparent, 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 Vi
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$8.49 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL: To the ancient Egyptians topaz was thought to protect against evil and the sparkle of topaz symbolized "Ra", their sun god. Both Julius Caesar ... moreand his heir Octavian Augustus held Apollo in special reverence.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Ancient Roman accounts recorded that the Emperor Nero used aquamarine as an eyeglass. DETAIL: Ancient Roman accounts recorded that the Emperor Nero used ... moreaquamarine as an eyeglass. Romans believed that Aquamarine was sacred to Neptune, the god of the sea, having fallen from the jewel boxes of sirens and washed onto shore.
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$11.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States The Greeks and Romans greatly valued topaz as a gemstone, even believing that the gemstone would improve the wearer’s eyesight. Ancient Romans also credited ... moretopaz with preventing sickness of the chest and it was also used to treat abdominal pain.
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