5.52ct Alexandrite And Fancy Diamond Ring

July 27, 2013, 2:55 pm

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5.52ct Alexandrite And Fancy Diamond Ring. Photo courtesy Shreve, Crump & Low 

Platinum & 18kt pink gold custom made cluster ring consisting of 1 oval shape alexandrite weighing 5.52 carats, measuring 11.81 x 9.59 x 6.19mm with Gubelin certificate #1003740, the center stone is set with 12 colorless pear shape diamonds having a total weight of 5.30 carats, and 12 pear shape natural vivid pink diamonds having a total weight of .68 carats and and additional .82 carats total weight of color full cut diamonds going down the shoulders. Price Upon Request

Shreve, Crump & Low. 39 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116 - 617.969.6262

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3.12ct Alexandrite and Diamond Platinum Ring

July 27, 2013, 3:00 pm

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3.12ct Alexandrite and Diamond Platinum Ring. Photo courtesy 66 mint

Custom ring features one 3.12ct Rectangular Cushion Cut Natural Alexandrite with dramatic color change from Green in daylight to Purple in incandescent light. Ring has 34 Round Brilliant Cut accent Diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.28cts in a platinum setting. The total weight of the ring is 5.0 grams. Alexandrite has not been treated and GRS Report is included. Price Upon Request

66 mint. Mint Plaza, San Francisco, CA, 94103 - 415.982.4402

Extraordinary 3.39ct Natural Alexandrite & Diamond Ring

July 27, 2013, 3:04 pm

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Extraordinary 3.39ct Natural Alexandrite & Diamond Ring. Photo courtesy Shreve, Crump & Low 

Estate platinum cluster style ring consisting of 1 antique cushion cut natural alexandrite weighing 3.397 carats measuring 9.36 x 9.04 x 4.96 mm, with strong color change and AGL report ID 12143. The center stone is surrounded by 10 full cut round diamonds having an approximate total weight of 1.00 carats and 2 tapered baguette diamonds having an approximate total weight of .35 carats. Price Upon Request

Shreve, Crump & Low. 39 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116 - 617.969.6262

4.19 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond Ring

July 27, 2013, 3:10 pm

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4.19 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond Ring. Photo courtesy Lang Antiques

An exemplary natural Alexandrite, displaying an exceptional color change from tourmaline green to raspberry red, is elegantly presented in a newly made platinum and 18 karat yellow gold diamond 'halo' mounting, finely hand-crafted in the traditional vintage style. The Alexandrite is accompanied by an American Gem Laboratory certificate stating: "Degree of Color Change: Strong (70%-80%) Quality of Color Change: Very Good to Good, No Clarity Enhancement, Natural". A true and timeless gem.  Price Upon Request

Center Alexandrite Details Carat Weight: 4.19 cts Measurements: 10.94 x 7.56 x 6.12 mm Cut/Shape: Oval Grading Report: AGL Additional Gemstone Details 14 Mixed Cut Diamonds Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.45 carats Diamond Clarity: SI1 Diamond Color: G-H Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.45 cttw

Lang Antiques. 323 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA, 94108 - 415.982.2213

 

Natural Alexandrite & Diamond Ring

July 27, 2013, 3:13 pm

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Natural Alexandrite & Diamond Ring. Photo MS Rau Antique

A stunning 1.41-carat natural Alexandrite sparkles in this beautiful ring. Changing from a violet shade to olive green, this rare stone is surrounded by .77 total carats of round brilliant white diamonds, and all are set into a ravishing 18K white gold filigree setting. An intriguing stone with a noble history, Alexandrite is one of the most valuable gemstones in the world. Its most unique property is the spectacular change of color. This color change depends on the stone's reaction to different types of light. It displays a lovely greenish hue in daylight, and a beautiful purplish-red color in incandescent light. The first Alexandrite was discovered in Russia in 1834 on the birthday of Czar Alexander II. The czar claimed all subsequent finds of this natural chrysoberyl, making this truly the gemstone of royalty. Price Upon Request

MS Rau Antiques. 630 Royal Street. New Orleans, LA, 70130 - 877-315-8652

Trois vases

July 28, 2013, 1:19 pm

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Trois vases. Paris, musée Guimet - musée national des Arts asiatiques (C) RMN-Grand Palais (musée Guimet, Paris) / Michèle Bellot

Aiguière-fontaine magique

July 28, 2013, 1:23 pm

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Aiguière-fontaine magique. G7008. Paris, musée Guimet - musée national des Arts asiatiques (C) RMN-Grand Palais (musée Guimet, Paris) / Thierry Ollivier

Vase à l'étoffe nouée, règne de Qianlong (1736-1795)

July 28, 2013, 1:26 pm

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Vase à l'étoffe nouée, règne de Qianlong (1736-1795). Hauteur : 0.102 m. Diamètre : 0.206 m. G4877. Paris, musée Guimet - musée national des Arts asiatiques (C) RMN-Grand Palais (musée Guimet, Paris) / Thierry Ollivier

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Plat à décor floral et d'emblème, règne de Kangxi (1662-1722)

July 28, 2013, 1:32 pm

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Plat à décor floral et d'emblème, règne de Kangxi (1662-1722), décor bleu et blanc, porcelaine. Hauteur : 0.065 m. Diamètre : 0.380 m. Collection Ernest Grandidier. G5056. Paris, musée Guimet - musée national des Arts asiatiques (C) RMN-Grand Palais (musée Guimet, Paris) / Christian Larrieu

Au centre : éventail sur lequel est représentée une terrasse, entouré de "huit trésors variés" et un vase antique, puis frise de ruyi entre deux doubles filets bleus. 

Zincite, Sphalerite, Quartz, Crocoite, Realgar, Spessartine, Smoky Quartz

July 28, 2013, 1:46 pm

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Spessartine and Smoky Quartz - China

Peruvian Realgar & Pyrite on Quartz

Crocoite

Sphalerite on Quartz

Synthetic Zincite crystals

Chandelier à décor d'inscriptions persanes, règne de Zhengde (1506-1521)

July 28, 2013, 1:50 pm

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Chandelier à décor d'inscriptions persanes, règne de Zhengde (1506-1521), décor bleu et blanc, porcelaine. Hauteur : 0.150 m. Longueur : 0.140 m. Collection Ernest Grandidier. G4586. Paris, musée Guimet - musée national des Arts asiatiques (C) RMN-Grand Palais (musée Guimet, Paris) / Mathieu Ravaux

Inscription en persan : "Je suis parvenu d'un seul coup au comble du malheur, source de tous les chagrins".

Plat à décor de personnage, règne de Kangxi (1662-1722)

July 28, 2013, 1:59 pm

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Plat à décor de personnage, règne de Kangxi (1662-1722), décor bleu et blanc, porcelaine. Hauteur : 0.041 m. Diamètre : 0.267 m. G871. Paris, musée Guimet - musée national des Arts asiatiques (C) RMN-Grand Palais (musée Guimet, Paris) / Jacques L'Hoir / Jean Popovitch

Xi Shi, beauté antique, assise auprès d'un rocher et d'un vase antique et évoquée dans le poème qui l'accompagne : "Après avoir conquis le monde par sa beauté, la belle [Xishi] traversa les eaux sur une barque".

Vase provenant des fouilles du Louvre

July 28, 2013, 2:02 pm

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Vase provenant des fouilles du Louvre, porcelaine. 4498;ICHBA 956. Paris, musée Guimet - musée national des Arts asiatiques (C) RMN-Grand Palais (musée Guimet, Paris) / Thierry Ollivier

Vase rouleau à décor de personnages et paysage, période de transition

July 28, 2013, 2:09 pm

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Vase rouleau à décor de personnages et paysage, période de transition (Chine), décor bleu et blanc, porcelaine. Hauteur : 0.473 m. Diamètre : 0.160 m.  Collection Grandidier. G4799. Paris, musée Guimet - musée national des Arts asiatiques (C) RMN-Grand Palais (musée Guimet, Paris) / Richard Lambert

Dans un paysage, jeune femme semblant s'étirer sous un saule pleureur, enfants jouant auprès d'elle, poème de l'époque Song (960-1279) écrit dans le style des Wei du Nord (386-535).

Vase en forme de huagu à décor floral, règne de Kangxi (1662-1722)

July 28, 2013, 2:18 pm

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Vase en forme de huaguà décor floral, règne de Kangxi (1662-1722), décor bleu et blanc, porcelaine. Hauteur : 0.525 m. Diamètre : 0.243 m. Collection Ernest Grandidier. Paris, musée Guimet - musée national des Arts asiatiques (C) Musée Guimet, Paris, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Martine Beck-Coppola

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Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Cinnabar, Dolomite, Leiteite, Stranskiite, Warikahnite, Ferberite, Vandenbrandeite, Kasolite, ...

July 29, 2013, 11:23 am

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Vandenbrandeite, Kasolite, Cuprosklodowskite, Uranophane, Digenite, and Uraninite

Iridescent Ferberite with Siderite - Portugal

Leiteite (white), Stranskiite (blue) and Warikahnite (orange)

Cinnabar, Quartz and Dolomite - China

 Rhodochrosite on Quartz - China

Ludovisi Ares, Roman after the Greek original from ca. 320 BC

July 29, 2013, 11:25 am

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Ludovisi Ares, Roman after the Greek original from ca. 320 BC.

Some restorations were made to the sculpture by Gianlorenzo Bernini in 1622. 

This remarkable sculpture was rediscovered in 1622, on the site which was once apparently the temple of Mars, of which very few traces remain today. It was recovered near the more distinguishable site of the church of San Salvatore in Campo, which Pietro Santi Bartoli recorded as been found during the digging of a drain.

Ancient Etruscan Mirror with Female Figure and Engraved Scene, bronze, 3rd century BC.

July 29, 2013, 11:27 am

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Ancient Etruscan Mirror with Female Figure and Engraved Scene, bronze, 3rd century BC. 

The handle of this mirror is cast as a female figure with bracelets, armband, and necklace. She holds an object in her right hand, her arm is bent, and her outstretched wings curve around the mirror. There is an engraved scene on the reverse of the mirror, depicting a warrior and a woman standing before a building, with a man and woman at the sides.

Roman face helmet. 15 BC. Nijmegen Museum. Netherlands.

July 29, 2013, 11:29 am

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Roman face helmet. 15 B.C. Nijmegen Museum. Netherlands.

Golden head of a horse rhyton, from the Sassanid Empire, 6-7th century AD

July 29, 2013, 11:30 am

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Golden head of a horse rhyton, from the Sassanid Empire, 6-7th century AD. Courtesy & currently located at the Reza Abbasi Museum, Iran.