Precious Stone Collection (#6)

The great white lily. Madonna lily, Lilium candidum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4596207 The great white lily. Madonna lily, Lilium candidum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

The Bread of Pigs has red flowers. Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz
FLO4596205 The Bread of Pigs has red flowers. Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful

The Mead. Shooting star, Dodecatheon meadia. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4596165 The Mead. Shooting star, Dodecatheon meadia. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

The St. James Lottery. Black-flowered lotus, Lotus jacobaeus, and great tiger moth, Arctia caja
FLO4596138 The St. James Lottery. Black-flowered lotus, Lotus jacobaeus, and great tiger moth, Arctia caja. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious

Red Amaranth has Crete. Cockscomb, Celosia cristata. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4596120 Red Amaranth has Crete. Cockscomb, Celosia cristata. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

Little Melochie. Mulukhiyah or jute, Corchorus olitorius, and red admiral butterfly, Vanessa atalanta
FLO4596094 Little Melochie. Mulukhiyah or jute, Corchorus olitorius, and red admiral butterfly, Vanessa atalanta. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious

Chrysoberyl cat's eye raw (partly polished)). Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter
FLO4709200 Chrysoberyl cat's eye raw (partly polished)). Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London, England, by George Bell and Sons

Gem scarf pins with diamond, ruby, sapphire, pearl, and cat's eye. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems
FLO4709293 Gem scarf pins with diamond, ruby, sapphire, pearl, and cat's eye. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Bresilian topaz crystals. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London
FLO4709243 Bresilian topaz crystals. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London, England, by George Bell and Sons

Aquamarine crystal, quartz, amethyst, garnet, tourmaline and peridot. Chromolithography
FLO4709231 Aquamarine crystal, quartz, amethyst, garnet, tourmaline and peridot. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London, England

Brute Alexandrite. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London, England
FLO4709213 Brute Alexandrite. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London, England, by George Bell and Sons, 1892.; (add.info.: Brute Alexandrite)

Cape diamond (South Africa) in its gangue. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter
FLO4709193 Cape diamond (South Africa) in its gangue. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London, England, by George Bell and Sons

Burma ruby. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London, England
FLO4709691 Burma ruby. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London, England, by George Bell and Sons, 1892.; (add.info.: Burma ruby)

Diamond stars and brooches. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895
FLO4709676 Diamond stars and brooches. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895.; (add.info.: Diamond stars and brooches)

Bresilian diamond in his gangue. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London
FLO4709623 Bresilian diamond in his gangue. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London, England, by George Bell and Sons

Gem flexible bracelets in pearl, diamond, enamel, sapphire and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems
FLO4709616 Gem flexible bracelets in pearl, diamond, enamel, sapphire and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Gem brooches in diamond, pearl, opal and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street
FLO4709569 Gem brooches in diamond, pearl, opal and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895.; (add.info.: Gem brooches in diamond, pearl)

Gem brooches in diamond, pearl, enamel, opal and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog
FLO4709559 Gem brooches in diamond, pearl, enamel, opal and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895.; (add.info.: Gem brooches in diamond)

German necklaces of the mid 16th century: gem with enamel painting of a crucifixion scene A
FLO4644080 German necklaces of the mid 16th century: gem with enamel painting of a crucifixion scene A, gem with enamel painting of St

General de la garde imperiale indienne - General in the Indian imperial guard (Delhi) in turban with plume
FLO4723693 General de la garde imperiale indienne - General in the Indian imperial guard (Delhi) in turban with plume, embroidered robes, jeweled belt, sash, dagger

Basalt columns on a mountainside in Westphalia, Germany. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias
FLO4727928 Basalt columns on a mountainside in Westphalia, Germany. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte: Des Mineralreichs

Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones
3079075 Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones; (add.info.: Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones. From Nepal)

Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432446 Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan jewelry. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630780 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669444 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Photocard, 1930s: Benares (coloured photo)
8671654 Photocard, 1930s: Benares (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benares)

A suite of jewellery, c.1780 (topaz & hrystoberyl)
8682999 A suite of jewellery, c.1780 (topaz & hrystoberyl) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comprising a bodice ornament and ear pendants of girandole design)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677817 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Kimberley Diamond Mine, South Africa, 1872 (litho)
8663727 Kimberley Diamond Mine, South Africa, 1872 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of the Kimberley Diamond Mine, South Africa, 1872)

Premier Diamond Mine, South Africa (litho)
8663722 Premier Diamond Mine, South Africa (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Premier Diamond Mine, South Africa)

Seal depicting three water-fowls swimming amongst papyrus also known as Nilotic scene, -350 BC (green jasper)
7309943 Seal depicting three water-fowls swimming amongst papyrus also known as Nilotic scene, -350 BC (green jasper); 1.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A Victorian diamond necklace/tiara, c.1890; An antique Russian diamond brooch
1766503 A Victorian diamond necklace/tiara, c.1890; An antique Russian diamond brooch, c.1890; An antique diamond serpent brooch, later rhodium plated, c.1840; five Victorian star brooches

A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from, c.1890 (diamond)
1766502 A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from, c.1890 (diamond); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from circa 1890)

Five guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, locket and chain in pearl, diamond, gold, enamel
FLO4709502 Five guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, locket and chain in pearl, diamond, gold, enamel. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Heraldic crests, rings and brooches in enamel and gold. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog
FLO4709450 Heraldic crests, rings and brooches in enamel and gold. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895.; (add.info.: Heraldic crests)

Cuff links and shirt studs in gold and enamel, opal, sapphire, diamond, turquoise and ruby
FLO4709366 Cuff links and shirt studs in gold and enamel, opal, sapphire, diamond, turquoise and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Cape white diamond crystal (South Africa). Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter
FLO4709322 Cape white diamond crystal (South Africa). Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London, England, by George Bell and Sons

Precious metals (silver with calcite, silver with kongsbergite, hexahedric silver crystal, dendritic silver)
FLO4693936 Precious metals (silver with calcite, silver with kongsbergite, hexahedric silver crystal, dendritic silver, antimony silver)

Le chah (shah ou schah) de Persia - Shah of Persia with long beard and elaborately bejeweled crown, ceremonial robes
FLO4723785 Le chah (shah ou schah) de Persia - Shah of Persia with long beard and elaborately bejeweled crown, ceremonial robes, belt, dagger, and sword - Handcoloured woodcut by E

View of the basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland
FLO4727943 View of the basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte

Mica and quartz rock formation in Brazil. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's
FLO4727886 Mica and quartz rock formation in Brazil. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte: Des Mineralreichs, Augsburg

Diamond pendants and brooches with pearl and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street
FLO4709637 Diamond pendants and brooches with pearl and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Sporting brooches mounted in diamonds: dog, horse, hansom cab, pheasant, and cat
FLO4709583 Sporting brooches mounted in diamonds: dog, horse, hansom cab, pheasant, and cat. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Gold jewelry including match box, sovereign purse, bonbonniere, cigarette case, pencil and tube case
FLO4709442 Gold jewelry including match box, sovereign purse, bonbonniere, cigarette case, pencil and tube case. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Fine gem rings in ruby, diamond, turquoise and opal. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog
FLO4709324 Fine gem rings in ruby, diamond, turquoise and opal. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895; (add.info.: Fine gem rings in ruby, diamond)

Opal from Queensland (Australia) in his gangue. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter
FLO4709198 Opal from Queensland (Australia) in his gangue. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London, England, by George Bell and Sons

Reliquary crown of the two Holy Spines of the treasure of the diocesan museum of the Cathedrale Saint Aubain de Namur
ETI4396783 Reliquary crown of the two Holy Spines of the treasure of the diocesan museum of the Cathedrale Saint Aubain de Namur in Belgium

Eude Juvenal des Ursins (b. 1396), wife of Denis des Marais, reign of Charles VI, 1420
FLO4686249 Eude Juvenal des Ursins (b. 1396), wife of Denis des Marais, reign of Charles VI, 1420. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after a contemporary painting from the Pauquet

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"Unveiling the Timeless Beauty: A Journey Through Precious Stones" The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. Creator: Unknown - Witness the regal allure of these precious stones that once adorned the hands of kings. Diamond, computer artwork - Marvel at the digital rendition of a diamond's brilliance, capturing its mesmerizing facets in stunning detail. Diamond mining on the Vaal River, Free State, South Africa, 19th century. Artist: St de Dree - Delve into history as you explore the arduous process of diamond mining in South Africa during the 19th century. Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho) - Discover a unique blend of artistry and advertising as this captivating lithograph showcases a bottle adorned with precious stones believed to possess life-preserving properties. Portrait of Maria (Marie) de Medici (1540-1557) - Allori - Gaze upon Marie de Medici's portrait embellished with exquisite gemstones symbolizing her wealth and power during Renaissance times. Diamond – Behold nature's masterpiece; an ethereal diamond radiating elegance and grace through its flawless form. Cut diamond – Explore the meticulous craftsmanship behind transforming rough diamonds into dazzling gems that capture light like no other stone can. The Virgin, c. 1500 (oil on panel) – Immerse yourself in religious art as this timeless painting depicts Mary adorned with jewels representing her purity and divinity. Design for jewelry, c1875 (w/c & ink on paper) – Step into an artist's imagination as they sketch intricate designs for jewelry inspired by precious stones' enchanting allure. Necklace, 19th Century (turquoise, diamond, silver & gold )– Admire a breathtaking necklace crafted from turquoise, diamonds, silver, and gold.