Gemstone Collection (page 5)

Two curved brooches, from Hassleben, Thuringia (gold & gems)
XPH365257 Two curved brooches, from Hassleben, Thuringia (gold & gems) by Germanic, (4th century); Museum fur Ur- und Fruhgeschichte, Weimar, Germany; out of copyright

Pendant, 1st century BC-1st century AD (gold)
HSC270518 Pendant, 1st century BC-1st century AD (gold) by Sarmatian; width: 4.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastern European tribal culture; ); Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Sarmatian

Ring (gold & sapphire)
614912 Ring (gold & sapphire) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Anello); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

Earring (gold & emerald)
614909 Earring (gold & emerald) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Orecchino ); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

A Mid-Victorian black gilt and mother of pearl japanned papier-mache tray decorated witha
1765122 A Mid-Victorian black gilt and mother of pearl japanned papier-mache tray decorated witha shepherdess and lamb with a young man (gilt, mother of pearl, papier-mache) by English School

A group of jadeite belt hooks and buckles (jadeite)
1764844 A group of jadeite belt hooks and buckles (jadeite) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); 9.5 - 10 long cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of jadeite belt hooks and buckles)

An exceptional jadeite bangle (jade)
1764842 An exceptional jadeite bangle (jade) by Chinese School; Private Collection; (add.info.: An exceptional jadeite bangle)

A pair of white jade table screens carved in relief with immortals amid clouds or in
1764841 A pair of white jade table screens carved in relief with immortals amid clouds or in gardens with attendants and mythical beasts (white jade)

Emerald sarpech, Deccan, mid-18th century (emeralds, diamonds, enamel & yellow gold)
6090299 Emerald sarpech, Deccan, mid-18th century (emeralds, diamonds, enamel & yellow gold) by Indian School, (18th century); 36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Antique diamond floral corsage brooch, c. 1885 (diamonds set in silver & rose gold)
5321975 Antique diamond floral corsage brooch, c.1885 (diamonds set in silver & rose gold) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Oval miniature portrait of Oliver Goldsmith, framed with gilt trefoils set with three
985871 Oval miniature portrait of Oliver Goldsmith, framed with gilt trefoils set with three pearls, 1831 (brown levant morocco leather, gilding, paint, pearls) by Italian School

Front cover of the book Love is Enough or The Freeing of Pharamond
985744 Front cover of the book Love is Enough or The Freeing of Pharamond by William Morris, 1873 (crimson & green morocco leather, gilt, mother of pearl)

The Flame Leaper, early 20th century (cold-painted bronze, ivory, amber
985651 The Flame Leaper, early 20th century (cold-painted bronze, ivory, amber, black belgian marble base) by Preiss, Johann Philipp Ferdinand (1882-1943); 36 (height)

An Art Nouveau brooch by Gustave-Roger Sandoz, and an Art Nouveau brooch shaped metal set
985602 An Art Nouveau brooch by Gustave-Roger Sandoz, and an Art Nouveau brooch shaped metal set with plique a jour and a pearl drop, gold coloured brooch and precious stones

Buchbaumstatuette (detail), 1914 (carved hard woods, fruit woods
985569 Buchbaumstatuette (detail), 1914 (carved hard woods, fruit woods, inlaid with silver & turquoise, silver & copper wire) by Luksch

Hairpins (bronze, bone, gold & emerald)
614896 Hairpins (bronze, bone, gold & emerald) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

Portrait of His Wife, Anne (nee Stowe), Half Length, in a Black Dress with Crimson
652177 Portrait of His Wife, Anne (nee Stowe), Half Length, in a Black Dress with Crimson Sleeves, a Black Hat Trimmed with Feathers, Wearing a Pearl Necklace and Pearls in Her Hair

An Imperial consorts formal court robe (Chi fu) of turquoise satin
1767225 An Imperial consorts formal court robe (Chi fu) of turquoise satin, embroidered in silks and couched gilt thread with nine gilt dragons amidst scrolling clouds

A Cymric silver and turquoise vase, 1901 (silver, enamel)
1764756 A Cymric silver and turquoise vase, 1901 (silver, enamel) by Bigatti, Giovanni (19th century); 20.5. high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Upper and lower covers, with guitar and floral designs, 1843
1195375 Upper and lower covers, with guitar and floral designs, 1843 (a jewelled binding with 25 stones, the upper panel set) by English School

Buchbaumstatuette, 1914 (carved hard woods, fruit woods, inlaid with silver & turquoise
985568 Buchbaumstatuette, 1914 (carved hard woods, fruit woods, inlaid with silver & turquoise, silver & copper wire) by Luksch

An important mantel clock, 1906 (mahogany, brass, mother-of-pearl
990970 An important mantel clock, 1906 (mahogany, brass, mother-of-pearl, silvered metal and blue enamel) by Austrian School

King Richards Ring (gold & precious stone)
XCF307342 King Richards Ring (gold & precious stone) by English School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: possibly belonging to Richard III (1483-85); ); English, out of copyright

Cup worked in oriental sardonyx
LLM454688 Cup worked in oriental sardonyx by Sellier, P. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cup worked in oriental sardonyx)

Emerald sarpech, Deccan, mid-18th century (emeralds, diamonds, enamel & yellow gold)
6090298 Emerald sarpech, Deccan, mid-18th century (emeralds, diamonds, enamel & yellow gold) by Indian School, (18th century); 36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Parade saddle (textile, silver & gemstones)
CZA229173 Parade saddle (textile, silver & gemstones) by Polish School, (17th century); 47x32x27 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Star of Asia (sapphire)
XBP236613 Star of Asia (sapphire) by Indian School; National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institute, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Indian, out of copyright

Diamond brooch, c. 1860 (diamonds set in silver & gold)
5321976 Diamond brooch, c.1860 (diamonds set in silver & gold) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); length: 13.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old and rose-cut diamonds, mounted en tremblant)

An Elegant Lady with Pearls, (oil on canvas)
1197587 An Elegant Lady with Pearls, (oil on canvas) by Jacquet, Gustave (1846-1909); 43.1x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A writing cabinet designed for Walter W. Blackie Esq. Hill House, Edinburgh
991032 A writing cabinet designed for Walter W. Blackie Esq. Hill House, Edinburgh, 1904 (mahogany, mother of pearl, metal, leaded glass, ivory, ceramic) by Mackintosh

The Virgin of the Guadaloupe, (oil and mother of pearl on panel)
987933 The Virgin of the Guadaloupe, (oil and mother of pearl on panel) by Mexican School, (18th century); 42x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Marie Antoinette Diamond Earrings (diamonds with gold, silver & platinum)
1153914 Marie Antoinette Diamond Earrings (diamonds with gold, silver & platinum) by French School, (18th century); National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C

Hooker Emerald, 1950 (emerald & diamonds set in platinum)
1153924 Hooker Emerald, 1950 (emerald & diamonds set in platinum) by Tiffany & Company; National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C

Post Diamond Tiara with Brooches, c. 1840 (diamonds set in silver & gold)
1153921 Post Diamond Tiara with Brooches, c.1840 (diamonds set in silver & gold) by French School, (19th century); National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C

A Florentine pietra dura table top inlaid with various marble
1765125 A Florentine pietra dura table top inlaid with various marble and lapis lazuli centred by a display of fruit, c.1670 (pietre dura) by Italian School; top 124x77

A large circular lacquer box and cover decorated in iroe hiramakie
1766579 A large circular lacquer box and cover decorated in iroe hiramakie, ishime-ji and stained mother of pearl inlays with lotus flowers

A late Ming celadon jade ewer and cover (jade)
1764845 A late Ming celadon jade ewer and cover (jade) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 22 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A late Ming celadon jade ewer and cover)

Three 18th century Ottoman spoons (Sherbat) (pearl, mother of pearl, corra, bone, brass)
1766429 Three 18th century Ottoman spoons (Sherbat) (pearl, mother of pearl, corra, bone, brass) by Ottoman School, (18th century); 24; 23.5; 22.5

An important diamond-set gold-hilted sword, c. 1814-15 (steel, gold & diamonds)
3709161 An important diamond-set gold-hilted sword, c.1814-15 (steel, gold & diamonds) by Spanish School, (19th century); blade length: 83.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish

glacial lagoon beach
Massimo Baroni

The Blushing Smile
Taman Tan

Lia
Zachar Rise

Diamond
Abdulkhalek Bakir

Necklace with Bird, Circle and Cylinder Beads, Iran, 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Necklace with Bird, Circle and Cylinder Beads, Iran, 11th-12th century

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Gemstones have captivated humanity for centuries, their beauty and allure transcending time. From the mesmerizing Petrified Wood close-up to the enchanting Birthstone Series featuring Amythest Quartz, these precious stones hold a special place in our hearts. The Opal gem with opal rock showcases nature's artistry at its finest, while the ancient Earrings from the 1st century adorned with gold, amethyst, and jade remind us of our rich cultural heritage. Travel back in time to the Bronze Age where gemstones were treasured as symbols of power and prestige. Marvel at the exquisite Selection of diamond crystals that sparkle like stars in the night sky. Discover Jasper's earthy tones that evoke a sense of grounding and stability. Unearthed from history's depths is the Colorful Petrified Dinosaur Bone, reminding us of Earth's ancient inhabitants. Delve into the fiery depths with Garnet Peridotite or get lost in Benitoite's ethereal blue hues. Beryl dazzles with its range of colors - from serene aquamarine to vibrant emerald green. Witness Diamond refracting light F008 / 3207 as it dances gracefully within its facets, illuminating any room it graces. Each gemstone tells a unique story; each one holds an intrinsic value beyond measure. Whether you're drawn to their aesthetic appeal or believe in their metaphysical properties, there is no denying that gemstones possess an undeniable charm that has stood the test of time.