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$12.99 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States This sparkling precious gemstone is transparent, near eye clean or “slightly blemished”, with a highly desirable bright red-orange-pink color, vibrant ... morecharacter, and dazzling sparkles of fiery, brilliant bright red flashes.
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Free Shipping Condition: New Location: Training Battalian S.O, India During the 19th century, Victorian Grand Tour Period there were not enough paintings, sculptures and examples of early armor to satisfy all the Victorian ... morecollectors.
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$10.99 Shipping Condition: Used 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: A very ... moreuncommon semi-precious gemstone from Victorian-era Scotland, specifically Mount Cairngorm.
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$10.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique 19th Century Handcrafted ... moreGenuine Natural Faceted Three-Quarter(Plus) Carat Blood Red Ruby Pear. ORIGIN: Handcrafted in Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 3mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.82 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ruby was greatly valued in the Medieval Arab world. There are many references to ruby in ancient Arabic literature. Including a noteworthy treatise by the 11th century Arab scholar Al-Biruni. Throughout Medieval Central Asia, the Near East, and China ruby was used to ornament armor, scabbards, and harnesses of noblemen. Rubies were laid beneath the foundation of buildings to secure good fortune to the structure. In Elsewhere in Medieval Europe ruby was priced eight times higher than diamond. There ruby was 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. Here's a very nice quality 19th century antique hand faceted ruby pear. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty precious gemstone, with a highly desirable blood red color and rich texture. It is by and large eye clean(or"near eye clean" of higher value transparent character as opposed to lower value opaque rubies. Of course most ruby gemstones are anywhere from lightly to heavily included. Unfortunately most transparent"rubies" sold even by the largest and most reputable retailers in the United States are synthetic(rea
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States Worn as a protective talisman topaz was said to instantly lose its color to indicate that poisoned food or drink was present, thus protecting its owner. ... moreIt was also believed to be an effective talisman against accidents.
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$5.40 Shipping Condition: Pre-owned Location: Pittsburgh, United States Gold :22k. 917. The best way to ensure that you are getting jewelry that is free from creating further conflict and waste is to buy curated estate objects. ... moreEye Rachel.
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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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$10.49 Shipping Condition: New other (see details) Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$9.49 Shipping Condition: Pre-owned Location: Lummi Island, United States However the Brazilian gemstones tend to have washed out colors when cut, and the African and Celanese sources produce very dark, not brightly colored ... moregemstones. The alexandrite from India tends to be very low quality, with limited color change.
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$7.49 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish RARE! Near Flawless Quality Genuine ... moreNatural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Dark Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 5 1/2– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Dark Green Demantoid Garnet. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Diameter: 2mm. Depth: 1 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.08 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone(s) which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. Write us for pictures and prices. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: Ancient 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. 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 sterlin
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$13.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States The color is popularly known as “padparadsha” red, and both the intense hue and the fiery sparkle are remarkable. The color is quite exquisite, the sparkle ... morediamond-like in intensity. This sparkling precious gemstone is transparent, near eye clean or “slightly blemished”, with a highly desirable bright red-orange-pink color, vibrant character, and dazzling sparkles of fiery, brilliant bright red flashes.
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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 Red Two-Third Carat Faceted Ruby Pear. ORIGIN: Handcrafted in Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 5mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.65 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ruby was greatly valued in the Medieval Arab world. There are many references to ruby(known as“yakut” in ancient Arabic literature of the sixth to eleventh centuries A.D. Including a noteworthy treatise by the 11th century Arab scholar Al-Biruni. Throughout Medieval Central Asia, the Near East, and China ruby was used to ornament armor, scabbards, and harnesses of noblemen. Rubies were laid beneath the foundation of buildings to secure good fortune to the structure. In Elsewhere in Medieval Europe ruby was priced eight times higher than diamond. There ruby was 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. Celebrating that cultural legacy here's a fairly nice quality 19th century antique hand faceted red ruby pear. This precious gemstone is somewhere between transparent and translucent. Near eye clean, and of higher value character as opposed to lower value opaque“bright” rubies. Of course most ruby gemstones are anywhere from lightly to heavily blemished. An almost hallmark characteristic of natural ruby is the presence of blemishes composed of colorless crystalline material. The colorless crystals might be eye-visible, in the forms of seams; or might be in the form of microscopic crystals which while not individually discernible, nonetheless cause the ruby to be"hazy" in character, rendering the gemston
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$53.17 Shipping Location: BLANDFORD FORUM, United Kingdom A fabulous large antique oak church collection box / alms box / offertory box, dating from the late 19th century.The box has a large ornate gothic back ... moreand the box has iron banding on the corners and an iron surround to the slot which forms a cross and is integral to the clasp.It measures 52cm high x 36.5cm wide and the box itself is 30cm wide x 15cm high x 15cm deep.It has some small surface marks, otherwise it’s all in genuine antique condition.This would look fabulous in any interior or make a great tv / film prop.I will post worldwide by the global shipping program, please check out my overseas postage rates.
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$10.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States ZIRCON HISTORY: Not to be confused with synthetic “cubic zirconium”, zircon is a natural gemstone known to mankind for thousands of years. In ancient ... morehistory the first references zircon are in Hindu mythology, many thousands of years ago in a poem about the “Kalpa” tree, described as a glowing tree draped with gemstones, with leaves made of zircons.
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$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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$38.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, France A beautiful ornate gilt bronze wall crucifix. The crucifix can be hung on the wall with the hook on the back. See the pictures for details. Flower in ... morethe first photo is not included.
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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 Nineteenth Century Antique ... moreGenuine Natural Russian Handcrafted. Hand Cut and Faceted Blue Topaz Semi-Precious Gemstones. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Siberian Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 5mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.45 carat(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the latter Middle Ages small wine-yellow Saxonian Topaz was mined at Schneckenstein in the Erzgebirge Mountains in Saxony Germany. And several rulers wore these specimens in jewelry. The topaz was regarded as a talisman for travelers, protecting them from homesickness and danger. It was also believed to be an effective talisman against accident and fire. It was also believed that figure of a falcon engraved upon a topaz talisman would bring the wearer goodwill and kindness of the gods. Topaz had medicinal applications in the Medieval world as well. 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. Celebrating this historical legacy here are two gorgeous. Sparkling pastel blue topaz semi-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. These striking semi-precious gemstones are of very high quality. 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. Both gemstones are alive with sparkling flashes and to the eye seem without blemish. In fact as you can see for yourself, even in the accompanying photo enlargements it is impossib
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL: Peridot was mined as early as 3000 B.C. on an island in the Red Sea off the coast of Aswan, Egypt known as “Zebirget” or “Zabargad”. Of particularly ... moresignificance is one of the shrines in the Cologne Cathedral (the “Treasury of the Three Magi”).
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$8.49 Shipping Condition: Unspecified 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 TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Genuine Natural Hand Crafted/Polished ... moreNubian“Picasso” Jasper Semi-Precious Gemstones. Mounted onto High Quality Sterling Silver French Hooks. CLASSIFICATION: Polished Jasper Cabochon Semi-Precious Gemstones. Contemporary sterling silver french hooks and straight pins. 14kt gold fill available if preferred. Also available in solid 14kt gold. ORIGIN: Nubia. Handcrafted in Siberian Southern Urals near Yekaterinburg. SIZE: Diameter: 20mm. Depth(Thickness) 6mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 50.21 carats(the pair) NOTE: These earring settings are also available in solid 14kt gold as well as 14kt gold fill(5% gold over 95% silver) Other setting styles(studs. Euro clicks, lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in sterling silver, as well as 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstones. And not the settings, we can dismount the gemstones and offer you the gemstones without the settings. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the settings. DETAIL: Physicians in the Middle Ages wore jasper amulets to aid them in their diagnoses. And stocks of jasper were kept in every pharmacy. Jasper was thought to drive away evil spirits and cure fevers, dropsy, and epilepsy. It was also recommended that women hold a piece of jasper in the hand during childbirth to guard against the evil that could come to the mother and child by demons of the air. The name Jasper comes to us from the Greek language. Jaspis” or the ancient spelling“Iaspis” meaning“spotted stone” Jasper was a favorite gem in ancient times and is referenced in Greek, Hebrew, Assyrian and Latin literature. Early Mediterranean shamans or wizards believed that 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 fou
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$8.49 Shipping Condition: New other (see details) Location: Lummi Island, United States During the Middle Ages wearing topaz in a ring was believed to lengthen one’s life and forestall death (or alternatively to prevent sudden death). Worn ... morearound the neck, topaz was also thought to cure madness.
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$8.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL: Two very uncommon semi-precious gemstones from Victorian-era Scotland, specifically Mount Cairngorm. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian ... moreScotland, these gemstones are known either as “Smoky” or “Cairngorm” Quartz.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Russian Half Carat(Plus) Faceted Bright Lavender-Pink Semi-Precious Spinel Gemstone Oval. Contemporary High Quality ... moreSterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Lavender-Pink Spinel Oval. ORIGIN: Chelyabinsk Oblast. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.56 carats. NOTES: 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: Often mistaken for ruby or sapphire in Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Many of the so-called"rubies" and“sapphires” in Europe's crown jewels are actually spinel. One of history’s most famous gemstones is a spinel known as the Black Prince's“Ruby” a magnificent 170-carat red spinel that currently adorns the Imperial State Crown in the British Crown Jewels. Long believed to be a ruby, this gem was once owned by the Arabian Emirs, who were the rulers of Granada(present-day Spain) In the 14th century, Pedro the Cruel, the king of Castile, under the pretext of negotiations, drew into ambush the Emir Abu Said and ruthlessly murdered him and took the gemstone. The gemstone was given to England’s Edward the Black Prince, heir to the British throne, in return for military service putting down an insurrection raised against Pedro the Cruel. King Henry V then wore the gemstone on his battle helmet during the battle of Azincourt in 1415 A.D. King Richard III of England, the last of the Plantagenet dynasty, wore the same helmet during the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 A.D. where he was killed. Looking like a very delicately colored pastel hued lavender-pink sapphire. One instantly knows it is not merely iolite or amethyst due to the tremendous brilliance and flash of the gemstone. Is it corundum, sapphire or ruby? It ha
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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 One Exquisitely Colored. Rare, ... moreHandcrafted Antique Genuine Natural Two-Third Carat Faceted Bright Mandarin Orange Sapphire Pear Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Bright Mandarin Orange Sapphire Pear. ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia. Russia) 19th century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 5mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.65 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: 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. 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. Words simply cannot describe how breathtakingly beautiful this precious gemstone is. A gorgeous. Brightly colored natural honey-amber mandarin orange sapphire precious gemstone from the Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia, handcrafted into this sparking faceted pear. The result is an exquisite and incredibly vividly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the e
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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 One and Three-Quarter Carat Intense. Vivid Lake Blue Colored Zircon Faceted Oval Semi-Precious Gemstone. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) CLASSIFICATION: Oval Cut Faceted Blue Zircon. ORIGIN: Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.71 carats. NOTE: Default chain is silver electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) Sterling silver chains are also available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. 14kt solid gold 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: During Europe’s Middle Ages zircon was worn by travelers as a protective amulet. And was believed to ward off both lightning strikes and the plague(black death” It was also believed to lose it sparkle and luster at the approach of danger, thus warning the wearer of peril. Historically the colorless form of natural Zircon, known as“Matara diamond” has been very costly as Zircon comes very close to diamonds in fire and brilliancy due to its high refractive index. In ancient history the first references zircon are in Hindu mythology, many thousands of years ago in a poem about the“Kalpa” tree, described as a glowing tree draped with gemstones, with leaves made of zircons. The word“zircon” originated in the 18th century from the Persian word"zargon" which means"gold colored" due to the yellow color of the zircon gemstones found
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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 Faceted ... moreRound Amethyst Semi-Precious Gemstone. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: 3mm in diameter. 2mm thick(measurements approximate) WEIGHT: 0.16 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 the medieval church Amethyst stood for piety and celibacy and was therefore worn by members of the Catholic Church clergy and was used to adorn crosses. It was particularly used in Bishops’ rings. The royal purple color symbolizing Christ and the bishop’s Episcopal authority. First mentioned as an official part of the bishop's insignia in the early seventh century, the ring, usually made of gold with an amethyst, came to symbolize a bishop's fidelity to and nuptial bond with the church, his spouse. Today, bishops frequently wear an oval shaped amethyst, usually very large, with the diocesan seal engraved directly into the flat surface of the gem. Another tradition carried forward from ancient times als
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$14.99 Shipping Condition: Pre-owned Location: Lummi Island, United States It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. In celebration of that historical legacy, here's a stunning, gorgeous, ... morevibrantly colored natural bright rose hued sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia.
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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 Burmese Two and One-Quarter Carat Blue Star Sapphire Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: Mogok. Burma(present day Myanmar) 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7 1/2mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 2.25 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: 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. In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks, Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems. Here’s a gorgeous. Richly colored natural dark navy sapphire precious gemstone from Mogok, Burma. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth and gorgeous tone. Known as a"star" sapphire because of an optical effect known as an"asterism" oriented crystal inclusions cause this six-rayed-star light effect(the asterism) to form on the surface of
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$9.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States It was also believed to be an effective talisman against accident and fire. It was believed that the application of topaz could actually absorb the heat ... moreof a fever. It was also used to ease the inflammations, discomfort and pain associated with arthritis.
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$10.99 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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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique 19th Century Handcrafted ... moreGenuine Natural Faceted Three-Quarter Carat(Plus) Blood Red Ruby“Emerald” ORIGIN: Handcrafted in Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.86 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ruby was greatly valued in the Medieval Arab world. There are many references to ruby in ancient Arabic literature. Including a noteworthy treatise by the 11th century Arab scholar Al-Biruni. Throughout Medieval Central Asia, the Near East, and China ruby was used to ornament armor, scabbards, and harnesses of noblemen. Rubies were laid beneath the foundation of buildings to secure good fortune to the structure. In Elsewhere in Medieval Europe ruby was priced eight times higher than diamond. There ruby was 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. Here's a very nice quality 19th century antique hand faceted“emerald” cut ruby. The cut is also sometimes referred to as an“octagon” within the trade. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry. This sparkling precious gemstone is transparent, eye clean, with a highly desirable deep red color, vibrant character, and wonderful fiery, brilliant red flashes. It is eye clean to casual scrutiny(and“near eye clean” to detailed scrutiny) and is transparent as opposed to lower value translucent rubies. Of course most ruby gemstones are anywhere from lightly t
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$9.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States It was also believed to be an effective talisman against accident and fire. It was believed that the application of topaz could actually absorb the heat ... moreof a fever. It was also used to ease the inflammations, discomfort and pain associated with arthritis.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. Here are two gorgeous, richly colored natural bright green sapphire ... moreprecious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia.
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$8.49 Shipping Condition: New other (see details) 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 Antique 19th Century Genuine ... moreNatural One Carat Hand Crafted Siberian Neon Blue Apatite Semi-Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Handcrafted Russian Apatite. ORIGIN: 19th Century Chelyabinsk Oblast. Russia. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Breadth: 5mm. Thickness: 4mm. Measurements approximate. COMBINED WEIGHT: 1.91 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: From ancient times through the Middle Ages it was believed that an elixir of apatite could be prepared by allowing apatite gemstones to sit outdoors overnight. Preferably under a full moon, in a glass container of water. The elixir was then drunken to help strengthen bones and heal and prevent joint pain. 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. Athletes and soldiers believed it useful in helping improve their coordination and to strengthen muscles, and to help suppress hunger(or“appetite” Wearing apatite gemstones apatite was also believed useful in treating hyperactivity or its opposite, lethargy. The name“apatite” comes from the Greek"apatein" and was 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. Excellent quality, vividly hued, neon blue apatite gemstones from the Chelyabinsk Oblast(County) of Siberia, Russia. These particular gemstones were hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Produced for indigenous jewelry in the nineteenth century, apatite gemstones of this size and qualit
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States It was also believed to be an effective talisman against accident and fire. It was believed that the application of topaz could actually absorb the heat ... moreof a fever. It was also used to ease the inflammations, discomfort and pain associated with arthritis.
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$8.49 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States Gorgeous, vibrant, and vividly hued, this striking semi-precious gemstone is of very high quality and possesses breathtaking luster. The gemstone is alive ... morewith sparkling flashes. Unable to understand the characteristic, ancient cultures attributed many mystical properties have been attributed to the various varieties of quartz gemstones.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL: In the ancient Persian, Greek, and Roman worlds, mariners believed that aquamarine held the essence and spirit of the sea. Here are two gorgeous, ... morelight blue aquamarine semi-precious gemstones from Siberia, the Ural Mountains of Russia.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Ancient mystical ceremonies in India included the use of the gem as a tool to bring insight and help in the discovery of that which is good, and to make ... moreknown who or what was the cause of troubles or evil deeds.
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$8.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States It was also believed to be an effective talisman against accident and fire. It was believed that the application of topaz could actually absorb the heat ... moreof a fever. It was also used to ease the inflammations, discomfort and pain associated with arthritis.
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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 Celanese ... moreOne-Third Carat Faceted Diamond White Zircon Round Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Diamond Faceted White Zircon Round. ORIGIN: Siberia(Russia) 19th Century. SIZE: Approximate Diameter: 4mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.62 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: During Europe’s Middle Ages zircon was worn by travelers as a protective amulet. And was believed to ward off both lightning strikes and the plague(black death” It was also believed to lose it sparkle and luster at the approach of danger, thus warning the wearer of peril. Historically the colorless form of natural Zircon, known as“Matara diamond” has been very costly as Zircon comes very close to diamonds in fire and brilliancy due to its high refractive index. In ancient history the first references zircon are in Hindu mythology, many thousands of years ago in a poem about the“Kalpa” tree, described as a glowing tree draped with gemstones, with leaves made of zircons. The word“zircon” originated in the 18th century from the Persian word"zargon" which means"gold colored" due to the yellow color of the zircon gemstones found there. Here's a pair of gorgeous. Sparkling, diamond white zircon faceted round gemstones from Siberia, 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. Cut like a diamond, with virtually the same refractive index as a diamond, they indeed look like diamonds. These are crystal clear semi-precious gemstones no less tha
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$10.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States One early known use of spinel was from about 100 B.C., spinel discovered by archaeologists in a Buddhist tomb in Afghanistan. There are also references ... moreto spinel in ancient Sanskrit (India’s ancient language) texts, which referred to spinel as “the daughter of ruby”.
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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 Two-Third Carat Hand Crafted Siberian Emerald Green Apatite Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Handcrafted Russian Apatite. ORIGIN: 19th century Kola Peninsula. Siberia, Russia. SIZE: Length: 5 1/2mm. Width: 4mm. Thickness: 4mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.63 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the ancient and medieval world apatite gemstones were worn by athletes and soldiers who believed it useful in helping improve their coordination and to strengthen muscle. And to help suppress(what else? appetite. On the other side of the spectrum, it was also worn by academics, who believed it would enhance one's insight, learning abilities and creativity, and would yield increased self-confidence. 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's a very uncommon. Good quality vividly hued, emerald green apatite semi-precious gemstone from the Koa Peninsula of Siberia. This particular gemstone was hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Produced for indigenous jewelry in the nineteenth century, apatite gemstones of this size and quality are exceptional. Apatite is usually found just as small disseminated grains no larger than sand particles. Large well formed crystals whet
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$8.49 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States During the Middle Ages wearing topaz in a ring was believed to lengthen one’s life and forestall death (or alternatively to prevent sudden death). Worn ... morearound the neck, topaz was also thought to cure madness.
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$8.49 Shipping Condition: New 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 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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$11.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags 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 TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural ... moreRussian Third-Carat(Plus) Canary Yellow Sapphire Faceted Round. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 8– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Canary Yellow Sapphire Round. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: Approximately 0.38 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone(s) which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. 14kt solid gold settings are also available. Write us for pictures and prices. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: The“eye of Allah” is a famous sapphire owned by the infamous 18th century Persian conqueror and Shah of Iran Nader Shah. Because of his military genius. Some historians have described him as the Napoleon of Persia or the Second Alexander. Nader rose to power during a period of anarchy in Iran after both the Ottomans and the Russians had seized Persian territory for themselves. Nader reunited the Persian realm and removed the invaders, and ultimately became the Shah of Iran. His campaigns created a great empire that encompassed what is now Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, parts of the Caucasus region, parts of Central Asia, and Oman. Nader modeled himself after Genghis Khan and Tamerlane. His victories briefly made him the Middle East's most powerful sovereign. But his empire quickly disintegrated after he was assassinated in 1747. Nader Shah has been described as"the last great Asian military conqueror" and was credited for restoring Iranian power as an eminence between the Ottomans
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$11.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Andalusite shows shades of yellow, brown, green and reddish brown depending on the orientation of the crystal. Square and round cuts usually blend the ... morecolors into a mosaic. Though no record of the use of transparent andalusite gemstones exists from antiquity (at least recognizable references clearly and specifically identifying andalusite as andalusite), one particular variety of andalusite was in fact known in the ancient world as “lapis crucifer”, or “chiastolite”.
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$5.40 Shipping Condition: Pre-owned Location: Pittsburgh, United States Silver : Sterling 925.
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$65.47 Shipping Condition: New Location: Hamlyn Terrace, Australia Both countries used sabres as standard issue and officer blades, with varying patterns and design changes over the century. This sabre pattern is distinct ... moreas it features afuller and aquill point, which is indicative of two historical patterns, either theFrench 1822 or theBritish 1845.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States It is the national gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone there for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids. ancient Babylonian ... moreUr. Cairngorm is also the national gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids.
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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 ... moreOne and One-Half Carat Antique Nineteenth Century Genuine Natural Handcrafted Russian Multi-Color Faceted Emerald Cut Andalusite Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 5– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Andalusite Emerald(Octagon” ORIGIN: Chelyabinsk Oblast. South Ural Mountains, Siberia, Russia, 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7 3/4mm. Width: 5mm. Thickness(Depth) 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.48 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: One variety of andalusite was known in the ancient world as“lapis crucifer” Or“chiastolite” These gemstones, translucent to near-transparent, contain inclusions of graphite which almost always are in the form of a cross when the gemstone is cut into cross-sections(like a log or sushi roll cut into slices) Though particularly popular as a religious amulet, the“lapis crucifer” gemstone was also popular with the general population of Medieval and Renaissance Europe as well. In Brittany(France) these crystals were worn as a talisman. Local folklore held that the gemstones had dropped from the heavens. If a“lapis crucifer” talisman was worn suspended from the neck, it was thought to cure almost any kind of fever, and the divine symbol it bore served to drive away evil spirits from the vicinity of the wearer. Russian literary sources claim that o
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified 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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$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 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 Thirteen and One-Half Carat Hand Crafted/Polished Russian Lavender Chalcedony Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Polished Lavender Chalcedony Cabochon. ORIGIN: Russia; 19th Century; Southern Urals. SIZE: Length: 18mm. Width: 13mm. Depth(Thickness) 8mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 13.45 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In ancient Assyria chalcedony amulets were carved by temple priests and worn for a wide variety of purposes; to secure public favor. Ensure victories, keep a lover faithful, keep one safe on a journey, or protect the wearer from political upheaval or war. One such amulet recently deciphered by archaeologists was inscribed with the prayer: may Sin, lord of the crown, quiet you; may Ninurta, lord of weapons, break your enemies weapons; may Nergal, lord of the netherworld hold you in battle; may Ea and Asalluhi cut off your poison. Clear off! Archaeologists have also uncovered Assyrian and Babylonian cylinder seals carved from chalcedony. Blue and lavender chalcedony were very popular in Renaissance and Victorian Russia– a time and place renown for the elegant jewelry of the Czars. This particular gemstone is a very nice quality 19th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished lavender colored chalcedony semi-precious gemstone from the Southern Urals or Russia. The gemstone was produced in the 19th century by Russian artisans famed for centuries for the elaborate jewelry produced using precious and semi-precious gemstones mined in the fabled Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia. Though the classical source of chalcedony and agate for the ancient Mediterranean world was Sicily and Ionia(present-day Turkey) The Southern Urals of Siberia have been producing agate and chalcedony gemstones for use in Russian jewelry for at least 1,000
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique 19th Century Handcrafted ... moreGenuine Three and Three-Quarter Carat Oval Jade Cabochon Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7- Resizing Available) ORIGIN: Handcrafted in Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 11mm. Width: 9mm. Depth(Thickness) 4mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.72 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available(click for more information) NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: Medieval Europe was unfamiliar with jade as a gemstone for jewelry use until the Portuguese imported jade from their colony at Canton. China. The Portuguese called jade"piedre de ilharga" or stone of the loins, because they believed it to be strong medicine for kidney ailments. In fact the root of the word“nephrite” as in nephrite jade as“nephros” the Greek word for kidney. Jade objects brought back to Spain from the New World were called by the Spanish version of this phrase, piedra de hijada" This became to the French ejade, and then, finally, jade" In Chinese mythology the Moon Hare made an elixir of immortality from crushed Jade. So of course jade was ground up and drunken as an“elixir of immortality” believed to preserve vitality and youth. The Chinese believe that the secret virtue of jade was absorbed into the body, and would preserve the body after death. Here's a very good quality 19th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished semi-precious jade gemstone. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty sem
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$11.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States But while the critic might find cause to be grumpy, to the casual admirer this is simply is a very beautiful, very large, uncommonly colored purple sapphire ... morewith a lot of sparkle. These blemishes are really not noticed by the unaided eye under casual scrutiny.
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Free Shipping Condition: New Location: Training Battalian S.O, India During the 19th century, Victorian Grand Tour Period there were not enough paintings, sculptures and examples of early armor to satisfy all the Victorian ... morecollectors.
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