Pierre Precieuse Collection

Votive crown of Recesvinto. 653-672. RECESVINTUS, Flavius (-672). Visigoth King (653-672)
CUL4867807 Votive crown of Recesvinto. 653-672. RECESVINTUS, Flavius (-672). Visigoth King (653-672). Made with gold, gems and pearls. Visigothic art. Jewelry. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)

Grand Duchess of Venice, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from
FLO4686355 Grand Duchess of Venice, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

Elisabeth I Queen of England and Ireland (1533-1603) - Queen Elizabeth I of England
FLO4686329 Elisabeth I Queen of England and Ireland (1533-1603) - Queen Elizabeth I of England, after Hans Holbein - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers "

Persian Lady - Persian noble woman in jeweled turban, fur-trimmed jacket, tunic and pantaloons, smoking a hookah pipe
FLO4723873 Persian Lady - Persian noble woman in jeweled turban, fur-trimmed jacket, tunic and pantaloons, smoking a hookah pipe

Outcrop of gneissic rock almost 40 feet high. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's
FLO4727993 Outcrop of gneissic rock almost 40 feet high. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte: Des Mineralreichs, Augsburg

Chinese artists painting porcelain plates to be fired in a low-temperature oven
FLO4727859 Chinese artists painting porcelain plates to be fired in a low-temperature oven. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der

Jeune fille de l'Himalaya - Girl from the Himalayan mountains, in veil, bodice, and skirt
FLO4723628 Jeune fille de l'Himalaya - Girl from the Himalayan mountains, in veil, bodice, and skirt, playing with a parrot - Handcoloured woodcut from " Moeurs

View of the basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland
FLO4727912 View of the basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte

Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. She wears a lace ruff, plumed headdress
FLO4594680 Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. She wears a lace ruff, plumed headdress, dress with puffed and slit sleeves, jeweled bodice, and embroidered petticoat

Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a white headdress decorated with jewels
FLO4594629 Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a white headdress decorated with jewels, and blue dress with jeweled collar, cuffs, and hem

Horned HeAddress (Robe) of the 15th century, reign of Edward IV 1461-1483
FLO4594612 Horned HeAddress (Robe) of the 15th century, reign of Edward IV 1461-1483. She wears a blue dress with voluminous sleeves, lined with ermine

Ladies fancy watches with sapphire, ruby, diamond, enamel and gold. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems
FLO4709474 Ladies fancy watches with sapphire, ruby, diamond, enamel and gold. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Fine gem rings in emerald, diamond, pearl and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog
FLO4709309 Fine gem rings in emerald, diamond, pearl and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895.; (add.info.: Fine gem rings in emerald)

Turquoise in his gangue. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London
FLO4709244 Turquoise in his gangue. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London, England, by George Bell and Sons

Thirty guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, ring, and bracelet in diamond, opal, pearl and sapphire
FLO4709560 Thirty guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, ring, and bracelet in diamond, opal, pearl and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Ten guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, bracelet, ring in sapphire, opal, diamond, jade, and enamel
FLO4709518 Ten guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, bracelet, ring in sapphire, opal, diamond, jade, and enamel. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

High class woman of Florence. Her dress is decorated with many lace frills, and her necklace with jewels
FLO4705785 High class woman of Florence. Her dress is decorated with many lace frills, and her necklace with jewels. Illustration from Cesare Vecellio's Habiti Antichi e moderni, Venice, 1590

Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C
FLO4644200 Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C

The Thierry has yellow flowers. Crabapple, Malus species? Named for Thierry, Ecuyer, consultant physician to the king
FLO4596713 The Thierry has yellow flowers. Crabapple, Malus species? Named for Thierry, Ecuyer, consultant physician to the king

La Capri. Caper bush, Capparis spinosa, with sphinx moth. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4596049 La Capri. Caper bush, Capparis spinosa, with sphinx moth. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

The Pecher of China. Peach blossom, Prunus persica. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4596025 The Pecher of China. Peach blossom, Prunus persica. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

The Cape Yellow Ornithogale. Sun star, Ornithogalum dubium. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4595914 The Cape Yellow Ornithogale. Sun star, Ornithogalum dubium. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

Dress (Dress) of the reign of James I, 1601-1625. She wears a dress with jeweled bodice, double lace ruff
FLO4594741 Dress (Dress) of the reign of James I, 1601-1625. She wears a dress with jeweled bodice, double lace ruff, puff sleeves, embroidered petticoat, hat with pearls and veil, and feather fan

Dress (Dress) of the reign of Charles II, 1660-1681. She wears her hair in ringlets, a necklace
FLO4594695 Dress (Dress) of the reign of Charles II, 1660-1681. She wears her hair in ringlets, a necklace, low-cut dress with puff sleeves decorated with jewels

The Ellebore has rosaceous flowers. Pink flowered hellebore, Helleborus species
FLO4595991 The Ellebore has rosaceous flowers. Pink flowered hellebore, Helleborus species. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious

The Passerose has incarnate flowers. Hollyhock, Alcea rosea. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4595986 The Passerose has incarnate flowers. Hollyhock, Alcea rosea. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

Cunon's Antholyze. Rooipypie, Antholyza cunonia. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4595921 Cunon's Antholyze. Rooipypie, Antholyza cunonia. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

The white water lily from China has semi-double flowers. Sacred lotus water lily, Nelumbo nucifera
FLO4597262 The white water lily from China has semi-double flowers. Sacred lotus water lily, Nelumbo nucifera. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious

The Brisson. Fringed iris or shaga, Iris japonica. Named for Brisson of the Royal Academy of Sciences
FLO4597206 The Brisson. Fringed iris or shaga, Iris japonica. Named for Brisson of the Royal Academy of Sciences. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious

The Elleborin of China. Helleborine orchid, Cephalanthera longifolia. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz
FLO4597142 The Elleborin of China. Helleborine orchid, Cephalanthera longifolia. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful

Jasmine from China has yellow and double flowers. English jasmine with double yellow flowers, Jasminum species
FLO4596998 Jasmine from China has yellow and double flowers. English jasmine with double yellow flowers, Jasminum species

The Comeline of China. Climbing dayflower, Commelina diffused, with dragonfly and butterfly
FLO4596990 The Comeline of China. Climbing dayflower, Commelina diffused, with dragonfly and butterfly. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious

The Bonamy has white flowers. White-flowered lady's nightcap, Bonamia species
FLO4596977 The Bonamy has white flowers. White-flowered lady's nightcap, Bonamia species. Named for the English physician and botanist Francois Bonamy

The peony in the tree, the sheep. Moutan peony, Paeonia officinalis, with swallowtail butterfly
FLO4596914 The peony in the tree, the sheep. Moutan peony, Paeonia officinalis, with swallowtail butterfly. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious

The Alcee of China has manihot leaves. Hibiscus manihot, Abelmoschus manihot
FLO4596815 The Alcee of China has manihot leaves. Hibiscus manihot, Abelmoschus manihot. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful

The Brunier. Named for Brunier, doctor to the Dauphin and the royal children of France
FLO4596671 The Brunier. Named for Brunier, doctor to the Dauphin and the royal children of France. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious

The semi-double rose of China. Semi-double pink chinse, Rosa species. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz
FLO4596663 The semi-double rose of China. Semi-double pink chinse, Rosa species. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful

The Night Beauty. Marvel of Peru, Mirabilis jalapa. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4596640 The Night Beauty. Marvel of Peru, Mirabilis jalapa. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

The Phlox. Garden phlox, Phlox paniculata. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4596635 The Phlox. Garden phlox, Phlox paniculata. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

Violet thorn. Blackthorn, Prunus spinosa, with sphinx moth. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4596624 Violet thorn. Blackthorn, Prunus spinosa, with sphinx moth. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

The Digitale has purpurine flowers. Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz
FLO4596494 The Digitale has purpurine flowers. Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful

The Philadelphia Lily. Philadelphia lily, Lilium philadelphicum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz
FLO4596485 The Philadelphia Lily. Philadelphia lily, Lilium philadelphicum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful

The Spanish Jasmine. Spanish jasmine, Jasminum grandiflorum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4596481 The Spanish Jasmine. Spanish jasmine, Jasminum grandiflorum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

The White Martagon. Lilium martagon album. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4596428 The White Martagon. Lilium martagon album. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

The Asclepias of Affrique. African asclepias, Stapelia gigantea? Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz
FLO4596412 The Asclepias of Affrique. African asclepias, Stapelia gigantea? Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful

The real Jasmine of Arabia. Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4596283 The real Jasmine of Arabia. Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

The Martagon of the Pyrenees. Martagon lily, Lilium martagon. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4596192 The Martagon of the Pyrenees. Martagon lily, Lilium martagon. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

The yellow lily stain from China, bearing bulbs. Tiger lily, Lilium lancifolium, Lilium tigrinum
FLO4596098 The yellow lily stain from China, bearing bulbs. Tiger lily, Lilium lancifolium, Lilium tigrinum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious

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"Pierre précieuse" is the French term for precious stone, and these gems have captivated humans for centuries with their beauty and rarity. From dazzling diamonds to vibrant emeralds, each gemstone holds a unique allure that has inspired myths, legends, and even wars throughout history. These stones are not just objects of desire but also symbols of wealth, power, and love. Whether worn as jewelry or kept in a collection, "pierres précieuses" continue to fascinate us with their brilliance and mystique. So next time you admire a sparkling gemstone, remember the centuries of history and intrigue that lie within its depths.