- A
gemstone (also
called a fine gem, jewel,
precious stone, or
semiprecious stone) is a
piece of
mineral crystal which, in cut and
polished form, is used...
- from it in the
belief that it
would prevent intoxication. Amethyst, a
semiprecious stone, is
often used in
jewelry and is the
traditional birthstone for...
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different colored stones,
particularly marbles, were used,
along with
semiprecious, and even
precious stones. It
first appeared in Rome in the 16th century...
- elements. The
inlay work is not
pietra dura, but a
lapidary of
precious and
semiprecious gemstones. The
inner chamber is an
octagon with the
design allowing for...
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Cinatamani Lokesvara with a kaprabrikshya, 19th century, gilt bronze,
semiprecious stones...
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Sandstone (1987)
Precious Gemstone:
Virgin Valley black fire opal (1987)
Semiprecious Gemstone:
Nevada turquoise (1987) New
Hampshire Beryl (1985) Granite...
- rich in
building and
decorative stone,
copper and lead ores, gold, and
semiprecious stones.
These natural resources allowed the
ancient Egyptians to build...
-
December 2016). Gemstones: A
Complete Color Reference for
Precious and
Semiprecious Stones of the World. Book Sales. p. 169. ISBN 978-0-7858-3498-4. "Imperial...
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clothing or wall hangings, they were at
times adorned with
precious and
semiprecious stones,
small medallions of enamel,
embroidery and appliqués. The life...
- caldera. The
summit and
surrounding area are
known for
their abundances of
semiprecious minerals including topaz, red
beryl and opal.
Topaz Mountain is part...
