Facet Collection

Beryl
A cut heliodor beryl stone of 135.93 carats. Beryl comprises of beryllium aluminum silicate

Faceted and Covered Jar, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century

Most Sacred (Treasure of the Mountains), 1933 (tempera on canvas)
5642720 Most Sacred (Treasure of the Mountains), 1933 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 73.6A--117.1 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian

Hand and a Diamond

Ewer Base with Zodiac Medallions, Iran, first half 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Ewer Base with Zodiac Medallions, Iran, first half 13th century. Three inscriptional bands, carry blessings to the owner

Footed Goblet, Iran, 7th-8th century. Creator: Unknown
Footed Goblet, Iran, 7th-8th century. Facet-cut vessel

Brooch, late 19th / 20th century. Artist: Rene Lalique
Brooch, late 19th/20th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

Photo-microscope view of a real snowflake showing the classic 6-sided star shape

Cinnabar
Twinned dark red cinnabar crystals with small quartz crystals. Cinnabar comprises of (mercury sulphide). Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Garnet-topped doublet
A green garnet-topped doublet. Garnets are common in metamorphosed rocks and also in some igneous formations

KOH-I-NOOR DIAMOND. The Koh-I-Noor diamond as it looked while in the possession of Maharaja Ranjit Singh until his death in 1839. Engraving, 1849

KOH-I-NOOR DIAMOND. The Koh-I-Noor diamond after it was recut in 1851, front view. Engraving, 1866

Diamond sheet, artwork C017 / 7075
Diamond sheet, Computer artwork of a diamond background sheet. Diamond has a high refractive index and dispersion of light

Diamond structure, artwork C017 / 7074
Diamond structure. Computer artwork of a model representing the molecular structure of diamond, a form of the element carbon. Carbon atoms are shown as gemstones, linked by rigid bonds

Garnet gemstone C016 / 5984
Garnet (iron aluminium silicate) gemstone. Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January. Gemstone from the Natural History Museum collections, in London, UK

Topaz gemstone C013 / 6739
Topaz gemstone. Topaz consists of aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide. It is widely used in jewellery as a gemstone

Orange sapphire gemstone C013 / 6664
Orange sapphire gemstone. Sapphires belong to the corundum group, the second-hardest mineral group known. This is a rare hexagonal-cut orange sapphire from Sri Lanka

Tanzanite crystal and cut stone
This is a blue variety of the mineral zoisite. Strongly pleochroic, it displays rich blue, magenta and yellowish-grey colours when viewed from different angles

Topaz comprises of (aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide). This is a specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Cassiterite
A dark-brown single crystal of cassiterite among quartz. Cassiterite comprises of (tin oxide) and forms ornately faceted crystals with high lustre. Specimen from Turnavore mine, St. Agnes, Cornwall

Diamond crystals
Clockwise from top left (yellow matrix): in beach conglomerate from Namaqualand, in kimberlite from South Africa and in matrix from Siberia (bottom)

Anatase
A brown to black single tetragonal crystal of anatase (titanium oxide). Anatase is a polymorph of rutile and brookite, meaning they carry the same chemistry, but with a different structure

Jet ornament is similar to amber in texture and to coal in appearance. Jet is fossilised timber of a variety of Araucaria - similar to todays monkey puzzle trees

Emeralds
Emerald is a variety of beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate). The green colour is attributed to small amounts of chromium. Specimens from the Natural History Museum, London

Gemstone series: sapphire
Sapphire, the blue variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). Sapphire can be found in a number of different colours. Specimen at the Natural History Museum, London

Birthstone Series: Blue Topaz

Birthstone Series: Topaz
Topaz has a chemical composition of aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide and is the birthstone for the month of November (along with Citrine). Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Birthstone Series: Aquamarine
Aquamarine is the blue variety of beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate) and is the birthstone of the month of March. A gemstone from the Natural History Museum collections, in London

Birthstone Series: Garnet
Garnet has a chemical composition of iron aluminium silicate. It is the birthstone of the month of January. Gemstone from the Natural History Museum collections, in London

Chrysoberyl
Shown here is a crystal and a cut stone of chrysoberyl (beryllium aluminum oxide). Chrysoberl is a gemstone and is also known as cats eye

Citrine and amethyst are both varieties of quartz (silicon dioxide)

Garnets
Faceted garnets showing a range of colours. Garnet is the birthstone of January

Kunzite crystal and cut stone
Strongly dichroic pink kunzite crystal and faceted kunzite. Kunzite (lithium aluminum silicate) is the pink variety of spodumene and is pleochroic

Zircons
Faceted zircons showing various colours and high lustre, from Sri Lanka. Zircon comprises of (zirconium silicate) and is not the same as the artificial gem cubic zircona

Topaz
Blue irradiated topaz pebbles and faceted topaz. Topaz is comprised of (aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide)

Imitation emerald
A faceted teardrop synthetic emerald

Almandite
A crystal and a cut stone of almandite, a deep red garnet comprised of (iron aluminum silicate). Specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Benitoite cut stone
Benitoite was discovered in 1906 near the San Benito river in California which remains the only known locality for this (barium titanium silicate mineral)

Orange sapphire
A rare Sri-Lankan hexagonal cut orange sapphire. Sapphires belong to the corundum group - the second hardest mineral group known

Sinhalite
A round mixed cut of 15.5 carats. Silhalite comprises of (magnesium aluminum borate) and only known to derive from the gem gravels of Sri Lanka

Some crystal forms of carbon
Seen here are rough diamonds or boarts surrounding a diamond crystal which have been photographed on a base of graphite. Diamond is the hardest known mineral on Earth

Kornerupine (magnesium aluminum iron boro-silicate hydroxide) is a rare boro-silicate mineral which occurs in a range of greens and browns - this emerald colour is exceptional

Demantoid garnet cut stone
Demantoid is a variety of andradite garnet. It is green in colour, sometimes with yellow shading

Faceted chrysoberyl
Two cut stones of the gemstone chrysoberyl (beryllium aluminum oxide). This stone is also known as cats eyes

Zircon crystal
Zircon comprises of (zirconium silicate) and is not the same as the artificial gem cubic zircona. Specimen is from Norway

False-colour SEM of a hover flys eye
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the compound eye of a hoverfly, Syrphus ribesii. As with other insects

Compound eye of a moth, SEM
Moths eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section of a moths compound eye. The eye has been sliced to show its internal structure

Horse fly eye, SEM
Horse fly eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the compound eye of a horse fly (Tabanus sp.). The eye is composed of numerous facets (ommatidia), each of which contains a lens

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"Unveiling the Multifaceted Beauty: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into a world of intricate craftsmanship and breathtaking beauty as we explore the captivating concept of "facet. " From ancient Korea to 20th-century Europe, join us on this visual odyssey that showcases the diverse manifestations of facets in art and nature. Beryl, a gemstone renowned for its mesmerizing hues, takes center stage in the Faceted and Covered Jar from Korea's Joseon dynasty. Crafted during the 19th century, this jar exemplifies the meticulous artistry that adorned everyday objects with extraordinary elegance. In Most Sacred (Treasure of the Mountains), an exquisite tempera painting from 1933, a hand delicately holds a diamond. This artwork reminds us of diamonds' timeless allure and their ability to reflect light through countless facets. Traveling further east, we encounter an Ewer Base with Zodiac Medallions from Iran's first half of the 13th century. Created by an unknown artist, this piece showcases intricately carved zodiac signs on each facet – a testament to both artistic skill and astrological significance. The Footed Goblet from Iran transports us back to the 7th-8th century. Its delicate design incorporates numerous facets that catch light in enchanting ways while holding precious liquids fit for royalty. The creator remains anonymous but left behind an enduring legacy. Venturing into more recent times, we admire a Brooch by Rene Lalique dating back to late 19th or early 20th century Europe. Lalique's mastery is evident in every facet of this stunning jewelry piece – showcasing his innovative use of materials like glass combined with intricate designs inspired by nature. Nature itself reveals its faceted wonders through snowflakes' microscopic view captured under photo-microscope lenses. Witnessing their six-sided star shapes brings forth awe-inspiring beauty found within even tiny ice crystals – a true testament to nature's artistry.