1. Rubies
(Gemstones/Colored Gemstones)

... Latin for red. Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires. The ruby is considered one of the four precious stones, together with the sapphire, the emerald and the diamond. Prices of ...

2. Sapphires
(Gemstones/Colored Gemstones)

Sapphire (antique greek: hyacinthos) refers to gem varieties of the mineral corundum, an aluminium oxide (Al, when it is a color other than red. Sapphire can be found naturally or manufactured in large ...

3. Verdura
(Manufacturers/Italian Jewelers)

... an intoxicated snowman in gold, enamel, and sapphire; a set of Indian chessman; a series of medieval knights on horses, complete with chainmail armor; intricately-detailed Blackamoors; a Pleides brooch; ...

4. G. Paulding Farnham
(Manufacturers/American Jewelers)

... him with a fantastic array of colored stones including conch pearls, pink topaz, demantoid garnet, Mexican fire opals, Montana sapphires, and Arizonia turquoise. Despite Farnham’s success he was dethroned ...

5. George Frederick Kunz
(Gemstones/Important Gemologists)

... the fringes of the moss agate, brilliantly concentrated in the metallic zircon, forming a milky star in the heart of the illusive star sapphire-bow, I thought, could a woman ever resist their appeal?  ...

6. Tiffany and Company
(Manufacturers/American Jewelers)

... wore on, Tiffany became a trendsetter in its own right when George Frederick Kunz secured a steady supply of unusual gemstones for the firm’s jewelry: Montana sapphires, Mexican turquoise and fire opals, ...

7. Seaman Shepps
(Manufacturers/American Jewelers)

... of gemstones and his eclectic color combinations. Schepps favored irregularly cut, en-cabochon, or carved gemstones. Diamonds were typically ignored in favor of softly colored gemstones: light blue sapphires ...

8. Oscar Heyman Bros.
(Manufacturers/American Jewelers)

... Heyman continues to produce lovely pieces, specializing in platinum jewelry with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. The workshops creates their own tools, and the firm holds various patents for ...

9. Garrard
(Manufacturers/English Jewelers)

... the Coronation Crown for Queen Elizabeth, featuring the Koh-I-Noor diamond, a diamond that had been previously set in Queen Mary’s crown. In 1981, it supplied the famous sapphire and diamond ring that ...

10. Cartier
(Manufacturers/French Jewelers)

... featuring carved rubies, emeralds, and sapphires date to this era. Deco designs gained popularity as the decade progressed; indeed during the 1920’s, the Art Deco aesthetic became the norm. In 1933, ...

11. Boivin Jewellery
(Manufacturers/French Jewelers)

... almost exclusively. Rubies, sapphires, and emeralds were eschewed in favor semi-precious gemstones like citrines, aquamarine, and topaz. Onyx, rock crystal, and lapis were often incorporated into the pieces, ...

12. Late Victorian Period
(History/Antique Periods)

Before her death in 1901, Queen Victoria was coaxed out of seclusion to celebrate her Jubilees. The Golden and Diamond Jubilees were nationwide celebrations of her long reign and there is still an ...

13. Art Deco Period
(History/Antique Periods)

... Valentino, the film star, helped create popular interest in wristwatches. Made in white gold, yellow gold, or platinum, they were often accented with pave' diamonds, triangular cut sapphires, other cuts ...

14. Antique Jewelry Periods
(Home Page/General)

... period saw jewelers increasing use of diamonds and bright colored gemstones such as sapphire, peridot, and spinel. Star and crescent designs as well as elaborate hat pins were very popular fashion statements. ...

15. Antique Jewelry Periods
(Uncategorised Content)

... bright colored gemstones such as sapphire, peridot, and spinel. Star and crescent designs as well as elaborate hat pins were very popular fashion statements. Arts and crafts jewelry (1894-1923) The ...