#hardstone

[thatshowthingstarted]

A Pair of Greek Gold, Hardstone & Enamel Earrings,

The enameled swans hang from a granulated disc, which is reminiscent of the decoration of Macedonian shields due to the semicircles extending from the edge.

Chains decorated with emerald beads hang down from the sides.

Hellenistic Period, Circa 3rd - 1st Century B.C.

1 7⁄16 in. (3.6 cm.) long.

Courtesy: Christie's

[oldjewelryfeed]

Antique Imperial FABERGE 14K Gold Swan Easter Egg Pendant c1890s Boxed

[vintage-treasures]

Pomegranates, agate sculpture (18th century) Chinese artists of the Qing dynasty carved this hardstone sculpture to symbolize fertility and the hope for many sons. The many-seeded pomegranate represents a wish for good fortune and prosperity through traditional puns. Natural stone colors define the organic forms of the fruit. Loc. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Dim. 11.4 cm H x 19.1 cm W (4 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)

[vysjewelry]

Carved coral, nephrite, hardstone, diamond, and gilt wild strawberries in a rock crystal vase on a jasper plinth (at Christie’s)

[boylerpf]

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Achilles Hardstone Cameo Ring

Source - Boylerpf

[gregdotorg]

This 2000yo sardonyx vase is 10cm tall and is on view at David Zwirner's uptown space as part of a hardstone antiques x contemporary artists collab show.

This Sardonyx Vase is at Zwirner rn [greg.org]

[blondebrainpowered]

Art nouveau gold, diamonds and hardstone brooch, attributed to Gabriel Falguières.

[almostarts]

Los Castillo, "Jarra Tucán," Mexico, c. 1980,

Silver-plated metal, green hardstone composite,

11½ h × 11 w × 5 d in (29 × 28 × 13 cm)