Semi Precious Stone Collection

Cut agates. Assortment of cut and polished agates. Agate is a variety of quartz (silicon oxide). The colours are produced by impurities in the mineral

The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

Earrings, c. 1st century (gold, amethyst and jade)
AMQ115767 Earrings, c.1st century (gold, amethyst and jade) by Byzantine; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Finger Ring, Frankish, ca. 600. Creator: Unknown
Finger Ring, Frankish, ca. 600

Finger Ring, Frankish, 500-550. Creator: Unknown
Finger Ring, Frankish, 500-550

A selection of jewelled gold, enamel and pearl Renaissance jewellery (gold, enamel, pearl)
1766468 A selection of jewelled gold, enamel and pearl Renaissance jewellery (gold, enamel, pearl); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of jewelled gold)

A group of jadeite jewellry including an antique pendant depicting a nesting bird
1766462 A group of jadeite jewellry including an antique pendant depicting a nesting bird, a plaque carved as an endless knot, two green pendants and a pair of smoky lavender jade bangles

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Mother-of-pearl cup; Cellini Ewer; vase
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. Cup, in form of a partridge; the body formed of overlapping pieces of mother-of-pearl in imitation of feathers...Circa 1600. Baron L. de Rothschild

Ancient gold crown and cross found in Spain, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Ancient gold crown and cross found in Spain, 1860

Portrait of a young Woman, c.1830. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a young Woman, c.1830

Amethyst Glass Bowl, c. 1940. Creator: V. L. Vance
Amethyst Glass Bowl, c. 1940

Brooch, c. 1936. Creator: Edward White
Brooch, c. 1936. Part of a set, see image 960017524 by same artist

Garnet Earring, c. 1936. Creator: Edward White
Garnet Earring, c. 1936. Part of a set, see image 960017559 by the same artist

Regalia of Scotland: Crown Sceptre, Sword, and Lord Treasurer's Rod, 1850

Jasper Covered Dish, n.d. Creator: Giuseppe Grisoni
Jasper Covered Dish, n.d

Jasper quarry on the Korgon River, 1880-1897. Creator: Pavel Mikhailovich Kosharov
Jasper quarry on the Korgon River, 1880-1897

Perseus and Andromeda, (oil on lapis lazuli)
990354 Perseus and Andromeda, (oil on lapis lazuli) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); 15.5x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and Andromeda)

Spade-Shaped Snuff Bottle with Mock Ox-Head Handles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1780-1880

Vase of Longevity (Kalasha) with Buddha Amitabha, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Vase of Longevity (Kalasha) with Buddha Amitabha, 17th century

Votive Plaque with God Vishnu, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Votive Plaque with God Vishnu, 19th century

Necklace Inscribed with the Name of King Pratapamalladeva, About 1650. Creator: Unknown
Necklace Inscribed with the Name of King Pratapamalladeva, About 1650

Ritual Peg (phurbu), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Peg (phurbu), 17th century

Box, Nepal, 19th / 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Box, Nepal, 19th/20th century

Pair of Womens Earrings, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Womens Earrings, 19th century

Spade-Shaped Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1800-1900. Creator: Unknown
Spade-Shaped Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1800-1900

Womans Amulet Box (Ga u), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Womans Amulet Box (Ga u), 18th century

Womans Amulet Box (Ga u), late 17th / early 18th. Creator: Unknown
Womans Amulet Box (Ga u), late 17th/early 18th

Silver Clasp, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Silver Clasp, 18th century

Tinder Pouch, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Tinder Pouch, 19th century

Earring, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Earring, 18th century

Tantric Enlightened Being (Vajrayogini) Queen of Bliss (Dechen Gyalmo), 18th century

Topaz Ring, c. 1938. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Topaz Ring, c. 1938

Monstrance, Vienna, 1762. Creator: Joseph Moser
Monstrance, Vienna, 1762

Model Chalice, England, c. 1849. Creator: AWN Pugin
Model Chalice, England, c. 1849

Pair of Earrings with Ibex Head Finials, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Earrings with Ibex Head Finials, 3rd century BCE

Snuff Box, England, 1800 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Snuff Box, England, 1800/1900

Medicine Box, England, c. 1840. Creator: Unknown
Medicine Box, England, c. 1840

Necklace (Patrihar), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Necklace (Patrihar), 19th century

Necklace with Pendant, 2nd-3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Necklace with Pendant, 2nd-3rd century. Gold, garnet, and emerald. Roman; probably Egypt

Two-Handled Dish, 1902 / 7. Creator: Shreve, Crump and Low
Two-Handled Dish, 1902/7. With turquoises set into the handles

Finger Ring with Intaglio Depicting Zeus, 1st-2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Finger Ring with Intaglio Depicting Zeus, 1st-2nd century

Brooch, c. 1936. Creator: William P. Shearwood
Brooch, c. 1936

Ear Ornaments with Ibis, A. D. 1200 / 1450. Creator: Unknown
Ear Ornaments with Ibis, A.D. 1200/1450

Mosaic Disk with a Mythological and Historical Scene, 1400 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Mosaic Disk with a Mythological and Historical Scene, 1400/1500

Composite Dagger, Turkey, Grip (formally a mirror handle): Turkish, 16th century Crossguard: Turkish, 19th century Blade: European, probablly Spanish, late 16th-early 17th century

Vinaigrette, Birmingham, c. 1821 / 22. Creator: Thomas Newbold
Vinaigrette, Birmingham, c. 1821/22

Amulet of a Female Sphinx, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasties 11-13 (about 2055-1650 BCE)

Bead, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Bead, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE)

102 Beads, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE). Creator: Unknown
102 Beads, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE)

Plaque with Representation of God Khonsu, Egypt, New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period (?), Dynasties 18-25 (about 1550-664 BCE)

Plaque with Name of Harsiese-Meryamun, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period-Late Period, Dynasties 21-26 (about 1069-525 BCE)

Plaque: Lion and Ankh / Libation Vessel, Egypt, New Kingdom
Plaque: Lion and Ankh/Libation Vessel, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18-20 (about 1550 -1069 BCE)

Bowl, Europe, Mounts: 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl, Europe, Mounts: 17th century

Ring with a Scarab Bezel, Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period (about 1985-1550 BCE)

Snuff Box, Austria, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Snuff Box, Austria, 19th century

Chalice, London, 1827 / 28. Creator: AWN Pugin
Chalice, London, 1827/28

Tart Mold Ring, France, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Tart Mold Ring, France, 13th century

Garment hook (daigou), Zhou dynasty, 475-221 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Garment hook (daigou), Zhou dynasty, 475-221 BCE

Ritual vessel (yi) with cover, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 6th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Ritual vessel (yi) with cover, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 6th century BCE

Dagger-axe (ge) with dragons, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-1200 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Dagger-axe (ge) with dragons, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-1200 BCE

Garment hook (daigou) with geometric... Late Eastern Zhou dynasty, ca
Garment hook (daigou) with geometric decoration, Late Eastern Zhou dynasty, ca. 5th-4th century BCE

Gilt bronze plaque with animals in a landscape, Early Western Han dynasty, ca. 2nd century BCE

An Italian specimen table top centred by a lapis lazuli panel (marble)
1765118 An Italian specimen table top centred by a lapis lazuli panel (marble) by Italian School

A pair of cloisonne enamel Magpie vases finely enamelled with twelve magpies in
1764964 A pair of cloisonne enamel Magpie vases finely enamelled with twelve magpies in flight and perched on a prunus tree, against a brocade patterned turquoise ground

An English pewter plate with turquoise enamels (pewter, enamel)
1764753 An English pewter plate with turquoise enamels (pewter, enamel) by Bigatti, Giovanni (19th century); 25.2. diam

A fine Regency gold and jewelled necklace set with cushion-cut topaz, amethysts
1766486 A fine Regency gold and jewelled necklace set with cushion-cut topaz, amethysts, pink tourmalines, emeralds, sapphires and periodots, with a pair of flowerhed earrings, c.1810 (gold, topaz)

An Ottoman turquoise inset silver mounted zinc bottle (turquoise, zinc, silver)
1766446 An Ottoman turquoise inset silver mounted zinc bottle (turquoise, zinc, silver) by Ottoman School

An Indian silver and inset jade sweetmeat dish, depicting lions
1196973 An Indian silver and inset jade sweetmeat dish, depicting lions and elephants amidst dense foliage, early 19th century (silver, gold, jade, rubies, diamond) by Indian School

A group of twenty-two Ottoman scribes instruments, comprising of eleven knives
1196838 A group of twenty-two Ottoman scribes instruments, comprising of eleven knives, a page turner, scissors, a paper knife, ivory box, 18th-19th century (steel, leather, vory, bone, horn, jade)

Binding for the book The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
985747 Binding for the book The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe (chestnut levant morocco leather, green, red and black morocco leather, gilt, mother of pearl)

A Guild of Handicraft white and yellow metal brooch in the form of a crowned
985544 A Guild of Handicraft white and yellow metal brooch in the form of a crowned cockerel, set with blister pearl, pearls, sapphires, tourmalines and moonstones, c.1905 (metal, pearls, sapphires)

A wall clock by Margaret Gilmour (1860-1942), decorated in repousse with Celtic entrelac
991040 A wall clock by Margaret Gilmour (1860-1942), decorated in repousse with Celtic entrelac designs, (tin, turquoise) by Gilmour, Margaret (fl)

Cameo, 1st-2nd century AD (amethyst)
HSC270517 Cameo, 1st-2nd century AD (amethyst) by Roman; height: 2.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

A white jadeite and gilt silver mirror with a low relief of a phoenix and a peony (jade
1766466 A white jadeite and gilt silver mirror with a low relief of a phoenix and a peony (jade, silver gilt) by Japanese School

Detail of an Ottoman turquoise inset silver mounted zinc bottle (turquoise, zinc, silver)
1766447 Detail of an Ottoman turquoise inset silver mounted zinc bottle (turquoise, zinc, silver) by Ottoman School

A 14th century turquoise Raqqa ceramic dish (ceramic)
1766427 A 14th century turquoise Raqqa ceramic dish (ceramic) by Syrian School, (14th century); 26 dia. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A 14th century turquoise Raqqa ceramic dish)

A 19th century Persian pottery dish depicting a peacock on a turquoise background
1766422 A 19th century Persian pottery dish depicting a peacock on a turquoise background (ceramic) by Persian School, (19th century); 19. dia

A white jade circular table Screen depicting scholars approaching a pavilion (white jade)
1764960 A white jade circular table Screen depicting scholars approaching a pavilion (white jade) by Chinese School (19th century); 24.1 diameter cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A jewelled ornamental binding with stones, depicting several animals
985745 A jewelled ornamental binding with stones, depicting several animals, 1860 (green crushed levant morocco leather, red & blue morocco leather, gilt, moonstones, sapphires)

Miniature of Saint Joan of Arc, 1905 (salmon & blue levant morocco leather, gilt fillet
985692 Miniature of Saint Joan of Arc, 1905 (salmon & blue levant morocco leather, gilt fillet)

A Mamluk hardstone mosaic panel, comprising of an arcade of seven arches
1196837 A Mamluk hardstone mosaic panel, comprising of an arcade of seven arches, 14th-15th century (alabaster, red porphyry, mother-of-pearl)

Corinthe, (gilt-bronze, semi-precious stones)
827073 Corinthe, (gilt-bronze, semi-precious stones) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 72.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Corinthe. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904)

Knight and Lady with Holy Grail, 1903 (transparent vellum over painted paper with
1195361 Knight and Lady with Holy Grail, 1903 (transparent vellum over painted paper with mother-of-pearl and g) by English School

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"Unveiling the Timeless Beauty: A Journey through Semi-Precious Stones" Step into a world of exquisite craftsmanship and captivating allure as we explore the enchanting realm of semi-precious stones. From ancient treasures to modern marvels, these remarkable gems have adorned kings and queens throughout history, leaving an indelible mark on our collective imagination. Behold "The Kings Orb and Sceptre, " a masterpiece shrouded in mystery, its creator lost to time. Cut agates intricately embedded within this regal ensemble evoke a sense of awe, reflecting the opulence that once surrounded royalty. Travel back in time with us to the 1st century as we discover delicate earrings crafted from gold, amethyst, and jade. These precious materials symbolize power, spirituality, and prosperity - timeless qualities that continue to captivate even today. Witness the legacy of Frankish artistry through two enigmatic finger rings. The first hails from 500-550 AD while its counterpart originates around 600 AD. Though their creators remain unknown, their intricate designs speak volumes about the skillful hands that shaped them. Immerse yourself in beauty beyond compare as you gaze upon "Perseus and Andromeda. " This stunning oil painting adorns lapis lazuli - a stone revered for its deep blue hue reminiscent of celestial skies. Its ethereal quality transports us into mythical realms where love conquers all. Marvel at the Spade-Shaped Snuff Bottle adorned with mock ox-head handles from China's Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Crafted between 1780-1880, it showcases meticulous attention to detail while exuding elegance fit for emperors themselves. Discover spiritual enlightenment within "Vase of Longevity (Kalasha) with Buddha Amitabha. " Created by unknown artisans during the 17th century, this masterpiece embodies serenity and tranquility – an invitation to embrace the wisdom of the ages.