| 单词 | precious stone |
| 例句 | Her mother had just sold Hazel’s first precious stone: a small diamond. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The old man wore a breastplate of heavy gold, covered with precious stones. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z There were also precious stones, gold masks adorned with red and white feathers, and stone statues embedded with jewels. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He had exchanged six sheep for two precious stones that had been taken from a gold breastplate. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The scabbard was embossed in silver, and the handle was black and encrusted with precious stones. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The rooftops shone like mirrors, the walls glistened with thousands of precious stones, and the broad avenues were paved in silver. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z About a hundred more goblins were sitting on high stools behind a long counter, scribbling in large ledgers, weighing coins in brass scales, examining precious stones through eyeglasses. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Gold I have, and precious stones, and iron enough to make a thousand swords. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He also made him a present of eight of his swiftest horses, each horse decked with a golden bridle and a saddle encrusted with precious stones. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z She admired his treasures: corals, insects, seashells, preserved animals, and precious stones. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The fissure in the earth had filled with gold and precious stones, bubbling in a thick soup of petroleum. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “Allow me to dress! I cannot look on this precious stone in my pajamas.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Thus, we often see princes given horses, arms, and vestments of gold cloth, precious stones, and similar ornaments suited to their greatness. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z It shattered on the floor, and precious stones spilled everywhere—emeralds, rubies, diamonds. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z It was full of the glitter and twinkle of jewelry, corals and metals and precious stones. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Are there any precious stones in it?” asked Milo excitedly. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z It might, he added, be contrived of silver and precious stones and serve incidentally as a ducal chalice. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The hairs on my arms stood up straight, and then, with a crackling burst, another blast of nightning shot out of the precious stones. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The men of the oasis wanted to know if they had seen any fighting, and the women competed with one another for access to the cloth and precious stones brought by the merchants. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The precious stones and gold only appeared once in a while, never in huge quantities. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The bones formed patterns, like skeletal contortionists tumbling together, curling to protect the precious stones—a dance of death and riches. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z For the precious stone had begun to glow a soft, serene radiance just like the moon. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He saw Blount burned a rich, red brown by the sun, his face smooth and hairless, with a bracelet of gold and precious stones on his forearm. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z It took him 13 years to invent a technique of his own: the “Wallace cut”, a way of carving a human face into a precious stone. Asian star 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z The crown, made of gold, precious stones and pearls, and with a distinct tall peak, was presented to Napoleon III in 1861 by the ambassador from Siam. 15 Pieces of Art Snatched From Fontainebleau 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z “And I value her more than gold and silver and precious stones.” The incredible vanishing editor: What we can learn from Martin Scorsese’s new documentary 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z For evening, things got a bit more mod, with diamond crystal-embroidered mini dresses with bouquet necklines made from precious stones. | Gucci 2012-06-13T20:24:05Z The company’s rings — delicate chains made of reclaimed and recyclable gold; ethically sourced precious stones embedded in simple bands; unisex designs — run from sizes 2 to 16. Rings Fit for All Fingers 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z While the costume assembly is done both by machine and by hand, “all decorations, edgings, precious stones like Swarovski crystals and pearls have always to be applied by hand,” she said. In Venice, Capturing the Brio of Festivities Past 2013-04-23T05:49:12Z There are more than 80 different precious stones to choose from, ranging from the standard amethyst, tiger’s-eye and lapis lazuli to the more grand leopard jasper, chrysoprase and mother-of-pearl. | Gilbert Albert Interchangeable Rings 2013-04-24T17:06:39Z It is a three-dimensional owl from precious stones with the option of amethyst, diamonds and blue and violet sapphires, or pink tourmaline, rose quartz, diamonds and pink sapphires. Special Report: A Cut Above: Watches: Retail Strategy Keeps MB&F in Demand 2010-11-26T07:50:00Z China, the fastest growing diamond market, is driving global demand in the sector, with younger generations of Chinese increasingly choosing the precious stones over traditional gold baubles to mark engagements and marriage vows. HK collector pays $33 million for Sotheby's blue diamond, sets record 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z The press release says that listening to it is like looking at a collection of precious stones. John Cale: 'I don't want to end up in Pseud's Corner' 2012-09-26T08:50:35Z In antiquity, statues were typically brightly painted or decorated with gilding and precious stones, but over time, colors dissolved or were stripped away. A Eureka Moment, Recreated in Film 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z Jango: I travel around the world collecting precious stones and making jewelry to sell. The Far Out Freestyle Fashion of Byron Bay, Australia 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z Costume jewelry pieces do not tend to contain precious stones and metals. Costume jewelry worn by Hollywood's Golden Age stars up for auction 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z This gold reliquary decorated with cameos and precious stones is said to hold a variety of relics from Jesus’ crucifixion. In Transit Blog: St. Vitus Treasures Now in Brilliant Display at Prague Castle 2012-02-01T11:00:05Z The Mistress of the Copper Mountain is a protector of gems and precious stones, who capriciously bestows the ability to find these treasures only on those who please her. Cornelia Funke's top 10 fairytales 2011-07-06T11:38:18Z The couple, from Flushing, New York, realized the precious stone went missing right after they passed through the airport’s TSA checkpoint. TSA returns lost diamond to owner after it fell off woman’s engagement ring 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z It is an ideology that describes women alternately as candy, a diamond ring or a precious stone that needs to be hidden to prove her "worth". Is France right to ban the burka in public? | Debate 2010-03-21T00:08:00Z Bibianne, known as Mama Romance, buys and sells precious stones, taking advantage of natural resources that the film suggests are otherwise mostly exploited by Congo’s most powerful. Review: In ‘This Is Congo,’ Four Lives Shaken by Conflict 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z At first glance, it’s just another church chapel — tight, high, adorned with art and inlaid with precious stone. In the Virtual (and Actual) Footsteps of Raphael 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z She began showing the jewelry she had been making, intricate headpieces, collars and gloves hand knit out of metal, beads and semiprecious and precious stones. Moving Through the Lens 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Everything got diamonds in it, everything — but what you can’t find a lot of is those precious stones. Q&A: T-Pain talks new book, embracing his musical legacy 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z By focusing on radio technology and the looting of precious stones, he enters the war through two quirky channels. ‘All the Light We Cannot See’: a gem of a World War II novel 2014-04-30T19:35:30Z Those misplaced apostrophes tore at my heart like orphan children, blessed like the first timid snowdrops of February, sparkled like a dusting of precious stones. Embracing the Ordinary by Michael Foley - review 2012-07-18T07:00:02Z ‘Sir, want precious stones?” a man asks me, quietly. The jewellers of Jaipur's Johari Bazaar – a photo essay 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z There are vivid lantern amulet earrings, lattice cocktail rings dotted with precious stones, and stunning hand-chiseled gold bracelets. A Jewelry Designer’s Moroccan Inspiration 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z The works incorporate flora and fauna motifs, as well as rough, unpolished geodes — the raw material for the precious stones de Castellane knows and loves. | Victoire de Castellane’s Blinged-Out Sculptures at Gagosian 2014-01-24T14:00:39Z So a precious stone from Persia was named "Turkey stone," and the French version of that name, "pierre turquoise," gave us the word "turquoise." Talking turkey! How the Thanksgiving bird got its name (and then lent it to film flops) 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Originally, the owner wanted to call the place Gemma, Italian for “precious stone,” but the name was taken. Conosci review: Michael Schlow’s crudo concept is a hidden gem 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z Among these is the Holy Thorn Reliquary, an astonishing confection of gold, precious stones, rock crystal and numerous tiny enameled figures, made around 1400 to house a supposed thorn from Christ’s crown of thorns. A Sleek Home at British Museum for Ferdinand’s Gift 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z His three siblings dismissed the possessions — worn silver dollars, mail-ordered precious stones, a gold Cross pen, four gold-painted robin eggs — as worthless, "evidence of his distorted view of the world." A legacy of 400 pulp porno novels: Chris Offutt's revealing 'My Father, the Pornographer' 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z The jewels he deals with just "look like precious stones." Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival 2013-05-24T11:19:09Z The goal of the project, said Anders Kreuger, senior curator at M HKA, is to transform one artistic medium into another: in this case, a film into a tiny sculpture made of precious stone. Lars Von Trier Wants to Turn All His Movies Into Diamonds 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z Starting when she was barely 20 years old, Ms. Belperron made her mark at the House of Boivin with creations that set precious stones against rock crystal, chalcedony or smoked quartz. Special Report: A Cut Above: Jewelry: An Unsigned Iconoclast of 20th-Century Design 2010-12-10T17:50:00Z Her most requested designs use precious stones, like amethyst, quartz and jade. Helen, With the Gold Teeth 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z They include manuscripts dating from the 10th to the 19th century, jewelry set with precious stones, as well as vibrant enamels that belonged to India’s Mughal rulers and exquisite miniatures from India and Iran. In Transit: In Amsterdam, a Rich Survey of Islamic Art 2010-12-12T11:00:00Z To get the most vivid pigments, they used powders from crushed bugs and precious stones. Academic adventures: Visiting Europe’s top university sights 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z Each year, millions of pounds worth of precious stones and haute couture gowns are concentrated on the Coté d'Azur town synonymous with palm-trees and bling. Cannes jewellery heist takes shine off stars on red carpet day 2013-05-17T16:23:17Z You started seeing precious stones being mixed with hard stones, like quartz, jade, onyx. Special Report: Jewelry: Rarity of Art Deco Work Keeps Prices Buoyant 2010-05-20T13:30:00Z The Medici palace in Florence housed a bounty of of ancient jewelry, precious stones, Oriental rarities, classical fragments, ancient manuscripts and masterpieces of Renaissance and post-Renaissance painting. Treasures of the Medicis on Display in Paris 2010-09-21T10:00:00Z From there, he traveled to the Far East, settling in Thailand where he worked for a precious stones mining company. Special Report: Jewelry: Translating Violence Into Beauty 2009-12-10T05:57:21Z Flying counter to the fashion for see-through display backs that show off skeleton mechanisms, the Reverso case back offers a plain field for personalization with engraving, enameling or precious stone settings. Special Report: Watches: Jaeger-LeCoultre?s Reverso Earns Place in the Hall of Fame 2011-11-25T14:59:50Z Undaunted by either rocks or bold effects, he strung precious stones as casually as pop beads. Munnu Kasliwal, a Favorite Jeweler of Connoisseurs, Dies at 54 2012-09-11T02:40:11Z Mr. Stern knows all about mines as his company’s vertical operation includes the process of mining precious stones like emeralds, cutting, grinding, cleaning, polishing and setting as jewelry. IHT Luxury Conference: H.Stern Uses Varied Inspiration for Jewelry 2011-11-10T09:24:34Z Flying counter to the fashion for see-through display backs that show off mechanisms, the Reverso case back offers a plain field for personalization with engraving, enameling or precious stone settings. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Watch Turns 80 2011-12-02T23:17:22Z The workshop was founded by Ferdinando I de’ Medici in 1588 for the inlay of precious stones but now is the major institution for the conservation of art. After the Florence Flood: Saving Vasari’s ‘Last Supper’ 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z “Cheese, potted jams, breads and pickles,” Lalwani writes, “customers are hovering over these goods as though they are precious stones.” Seeking Asylum in a London Pizzeria 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z At the front of the restaurant is a small storefront full of Tibetan antiques, jewelry and precious stones, things that Mr. Bachan loves finding and knows his neighbors like wearing. Khampa Kitchen Preserves Tibetan Food and Culture in Queens 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z When you look at a precious stone you're trying to figure out what it is about this thing that is so enticing. John Cale: 'I don't want to end up in Pseud's Corner' 2012-09-26T08:50:35Z LAGOS, Nigeria — With theater, traditional fabric studded with precious stones and decorated motorcycle helmets, Africa's up-and-coming fashion designers put on a dazzling show in a three-day runway event that debuted Friday in an unconventional city. Tradition meets modernity at Nigeria fashion show 2011-03-13T16:16:04Z But there was a unifying idea: precious stones. As City Ballet Celebrates Its 75th, Dancers (Hundreds) Take a Bow 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z It includes more than 200 objects that help tell the story of the ancient city, including monumental sculpture and smaller-scale objects that include precious stones. Essential Arts & Culture: Our spring arts preview, more silence from MOCA, a feminist 'Shrew' 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z They wear many jewels of gold round the neck, numerous bracelets on their arms, and rings set with precious stones on their toes. The Birth of Europe 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z Cuneiform tablets from Mesopotamia refer to the Indus valley as Meluhha and document that precious stones such as lapis lazuli and carnelian, as well as marine shells from the Indian Ocean, were imported from there. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z He not only amassed pieces covered in diamonds and precious stones but designed the Green Vault in which to display them. Dresden jewel theft: Five men convicted of audacious 2019 heist 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, a small platinum circle of precious stones was quietly burning a hole in the coin pocket of my jeans. L.A. Affairs: I wanted to propose on Disneyland's Splash Mountain. What could go wrong? 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The state bank Caixa Economica Federal received the box of precious stones Friday at one of its branches in capital Brasilia, the bank’s press office told The Associated Press. Brazil’s Bolsonaro turns in undeclared jewels to authorities 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z After one softball game, he pulled three blueberry-sized precious stones out of a bag and handed them to Mr. Takemoto, who inspected them with a jeweler’s loupe. What’s a Japanese Mobster to Do in Retirement? Join a Softball Team. 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z The treasury of Augustus the Strong of Saxony was established in 1723 and contains around 4,000 objects of gold, precious stones and other materials on display in Dresden’s Royal Palace. Deal for defendants in 2019 German museum jewelry heist 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z An epaulette which includes a precious stone known as the Dresden White Diamond is still missing. Dresden Green Vault robbery jewels recovered after heist 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Pieces still missing include an epaulette on which a precious stone known as the Dresden White Diamond was mounted. German police recover bulk of booty from $120 million Dresden diamonds heist 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z A federal watchdog on Wednesday had given Bolsonaro five days to hand over the precious stones and guns that he had received while president. Brazil’s Bolsonaro turns in undeclared jewels to authorities 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z In supplying the new crowns, Parliament provided for just one crown to be set with precious stones: the state crown. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: Please keep Date Lab 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z “Because it’s not about the bling, about big diamonds,” she said, adding that by today’s standards, the precious stones are not so precious. Coronation crown taken from Tower to be resized for King Charles III 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Officially on sale Nov. 15, the red rubies are the first of the individual gems to debut as part of the Genesis Series of collectible precious stones. Marvel's Reality Stones are real, spectacular rubies — and they're on sale 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Diamonds and other precious stones can be polished and re-cut to remove tiny inscriptions and other marks that tie them to registries kept by gemological laboratories. After the Brink's heist, where did the stolen jewelry go? 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Some 394 precious stones were taken from the English Crown Jewels to create the set. Royal raid: The curious case of the Irish Crown Jewels 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z The book’s theme plays off the author’s name: “Ruby” is a precious stone, and “Bridges” are meant to bring people together. Black woman who integrated Southern school writes kid’s book 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z It also uses polished precious stones for the eyes, which now stare with a blazing hatred. Review | What if the ancient Greeks and Romans actually had terrible taste? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z The variety of coins, silk, golden brocade cloths, pearls, shells, precious stones and metals of often distant origin found in some graves speak to the people’s ethnic and geographical diversity—and sometimes their wealth. Ancient Women’s Teeth Reveal Origins of 14-Century Black Death 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z The materials used to make the tabernacle — gold, diamonds and other precious stones and metals — were donated by the church’s parishioners in 1888. Theft of a Church’s Tabernacle Leaves More Than a Physical Void 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z As a person who works with precious stones, her creative work is rooted in raw material. L.A. artist Maggi Simpkins is reimagining the narrative possibilities of jewelry design 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z "Once exposed inside the ship, if indeed it was exposed, the leather may have been eaten away but of course the precious stones would remain." The book that sank on the Titanic and burned in the Blitz 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Scholars have long known that the ancients painted and gilded their statues and embedded metals, precious stones and other materials to make them seem more lifelike. Review | What if the ancient Greeks and Romans actually had terrible taste? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z It employs more than 32,000 people and mines the precious stones from deposits in Russia's far east, where the climate is harsh and chances for miners to find other job are limited. Shares in Russia's Alrosa drop as U.S. expands sanctions on company 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z In the ministry’s labyrinthine halls, hopeful investors stand in line, documents ready to stake their claim of Afghanistan’s untapped mineral riches, including large iron deposits, precious stones and — potentially — lithium. With eye to China investment, Taliban now preserve buddhas 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z Every imaginable kind of merchandise is available from all parts of the Empire, foodstuffs and dress, ...gold, silver, copper, ...precious stones, leather, bone, mussels, coral, cotton, feathers.... World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “I would love for my kid to come here and see that the rivers and lakes are filled with precious stones. It’s like the movie ‘Aladdin.’ As their homeland fell to the Taliban, these Afghan women rose to lead a D.C. restaurant empire 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z Sri Lanka and especially its southwestern city of Ratnapura, or the Gem City in the local language, has been known for centuries for mining gems and precious stones. Sri Lanka company prepares to sell massive blue gemstone 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z International organisations are yet to certify the precious stone. Sri Lanka shows off giant natural blue sapphire 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z Officials believe the precious stones are likely to have come from the 1966 flight, which was en route from Mumbai to New York when it crashed. French climber handed Mont Blanc gems after 2013 find 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z The inside of the building is a glittering garden of thousands of carved marble flowers inlaid with tiny precious stones. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The glasses were commissioned by an unknown 17th century prince, auction house Sotheby's said, with the precious stone lenses believed to boost spiritual enlightenment. Bejeweled Mughal-era glasses expected to fetch up to $3.5 mln at auction 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z There is also oil and gas and precious stones. What next for Afghanistan's economy? 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z Either way, the tale about workers unearthing a rock with precious stones spurred social media users to say — seemingly in jest, but who knows? — that they, too, planned to start digging in their own backyards. Gems in the Backyard? A Tall Tale Has Glimmers of Truth. 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z And there was no shortage of merchants looking to cash in on their newly extracted finds, which they insisted were precious stones. A Diamond Rush in South Africa, Born of Desperation and Distrust 2021-07-04T04:00:00Z All the treasures that come from India—precious stones, pearls, and other rarities—are brought here. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The move blocks Americans from doing business with the entity, which issues permits and licences to mine precious stones and collects revenues from the sale of gems and jade. Armed clashes break out in Myanmar between troops and anti-junta protesters, US expands sanctions 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z It’s likely, he says, that humans were just venturing farther from home and returning with the precious stone. How climate disruptions revolutionized ancient human toolmaking 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z “In her mouth, my words become precious stones.” Juliette Greco, actress, singer and muse of postwar France, has died 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Dubai and Tel Aviv, two of the world's biggest diamond-trading hubs, agreed to share expertise, open reciprocal offices and promote regional trade in the precious stones. New York files civil insurance fraud charges against Johnson & Johnson in opioid case 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Ships used the Persian Gulf trade routes to bring copper, lumber, precious stones, and luxury goods to Sumer. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z "One of my friends found a big precious stone in this mine here," he said, pointing to where the landslide took place. The deadly hunt for jade in Myanmar's mines 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z The precious stone's appeal is its variety of hues including green, red, purple and blue. Tanzanian miner becomes overnight millionaire 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z The precious stone is perched precariously in soft metal tines. Perspective | Diamonds really are forever: Stories of rings that were lost then found 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z However, in order to obtain the precious stone, a player must first complete a number of other steps. The Minecraft test that stumped AIs 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z It was established in 1723 and contains the treasury of Augustus the Strong of Saxony, comprising around 4,000 objects of gold, precious stones and other materials. Reward offered for information on German treasure robbery 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z Among those making their way back to work are children who toil alongside their parents, searching for the precious stone on the fragile cliffs, knowing all the while that the cliffs could collapse around them. The deadly hunt for jade in Myanmar's mines 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z As Iraqi musicians flourished, and cafes resounded at all hours, modernist homes were built in the 1940s and 1950s fitted with striking wooden engravings and precious stone. Century ago and today, Baghdad street a front line in revolt 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z As Iraqi musicians flourished, and cafes resounded at all hours, modernist homes were built in the 1940s and 1950s fitted with striking wooden engravings and precious stone. Century ago and today, Baghdad street a front line in revolt 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z The treasury of Augustus the Strong of Saxony was established in 1723 and today contains around 4,000 objects of gold, precious stones and other materials on display. Germany jewelry heist surveillance video shows thieves break case with ax before swiping ‘priceless’ gems 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Whether it's Bank of England notes and coins, shells, precious stones or matchsticks - all of which have historically been used as money - it only works when everyone trusts it. Cryptoqueen: How this woman scammed the world, then ran 2019-11-23T05:00:00Z All of Aimaq’s work is inspired by traditional Afghan handicrafts and designs, and uses locally sourced materials, even precious stones, for which the country is known. Dressing Afghanistan: young designers get creative in Kabul 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z He said the smuggling networks send narcotics, precious stones and metals north and bring weapons and ammunition south. After dodging a Taliban assault, northeast Afghanistan braces for resurgence 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z It is not bad for the precious stone, according to GIA, and it is not a grading factor like the traditional 4Cs — color, clarity, cut and carat weight — used to determine quality. Russia's Alrosa seeks to brighten up its fluorescent diamond sales 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z “It used to be that people thought fine jewelry meant glittering precious stones set in gold. But in the ’60s there started to be jade and turquoise in jewelry, and silver became very popular.” Finding inspiration, creating art from found objects | Provided by Bellevue Arts Museum 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z This seems like another case of heightened and thwarted expectations—the jewels are all there—but the real treasure isn’t any precious stone; it’s the couple’s life together. The Last Poems of James Tate 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z Small amounts of salt trapped inside diamonds show the precious stones are produced from ancient seabeds that were buried deep within Earth's crust, according to new research from a team of scientists in Australia. Ancient seabed buried deep in Earth can create diamonds, study says 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z But they are now used to store high-value items such as paintings, precious stones, gold and antiquities for indefinite time periods. Juncker criticised over 'freeports' 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z “Never Look Away” is episodic, but the episodes are executed with the meticulous care of a gem-cutter working with the lambent facets of a precious stone. Review | ‘Never Look Away’ is one of the best — and most beautiful — films out now 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z Mr. Barnett traded precious stones in Belgium for over a decade before starting to invest in U.S. real estate. The Man Behind Billionaires’ Row Battles to Sell the World’s Tallest Condo 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z Afghanistan is rich in minerals and precious stones, much of it under-exploited as a result of the years of conflict. How does the Taliban make money? 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Mr. Xu’s own collection of artifacts — vases, sculptures, precious stones and the like — are displayed in several of the 120 buildings in the complex, which includes a recreation of Nanjing’s riverfront. Epic Battles, Palaces and Concubines: A Chinese Studio’s Vast World of Fantasy 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z A felony conviction restricts access to professions as disparate as teaching, purchasing precious stones and metals, becoming a private investigator or operating a funeral home. Could an Ex-Convict Become an Attorney? I Intended to Find Out 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z Canada's main trade with the EU is in precious stones and metals, machinery, mineral ores, mineral fuels and oils, aircraft, aircraft parts and pharmaceuticals. What is a 'Canada-style' trade deal? 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z One of the crowns is encrusted with precious stones. Thieves steal Swedish royal jewels and escape by speedboat 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z It has not helped that his estranged stepdaughter has publicly railed about how her parents kept “money in briefcases” and “safes full of jewels, precious stones and cash”. Malaysia’s former prime minister is charged with breach of trust 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z It includes more than 200 objects that help tell the story of the ancient city, including monumental sculpture and smaller-scale objects such as precious stones. Datebook: A beguiling biennial, photos of life near LAX and tributes to a mythic female ruler 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z It is set with 19,000 precious stones, most believed to be diamonds. “Heavenly Bodies” mixes metaphors at the Met 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z A sparkling neckpiece does not always require precious stones. The amazing world of dog accessories 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z A column next to the Jowo is typically inlaid with precious stones, but in the photo, it is bare. A fire may have damaged precious relics at Tibet’s holiest temple. China says no — but experts aren't sure 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z Then 70 setters add diamonds and other precious stones. In the Super Bowl City, Building the Rings 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z Inside the Kazakh Academy of Sciences, Tverdokhlebov designed a huge Lenin that dominates a conference room, in the so-called “Florentine mosaic” style, which uses precious stones and marble. Missing murals: the lost Soviet art of the Stans 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z Jaipur, the region’s storied capital, is a strong shot of color and history: it has the 16th-century Amber Fort, the lacy Palace of the Winds, and shops full of precious stones, including Royal Gems & Arts. 25 Trips to Take in Your Lifetime 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z Balanchine presumably found it ironic that the public recognised the value of his art only when his dancers were trussed up like precious stones. Revisiting “Jewels”, 50 years on 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z It wasn't all jewelry — the association considered electrical merchandise for the fifth anniversary — but there was a heavy emphasis on precious stones and and metals. Why Are Are You Supposed to Give Things Like Paper as Anniversary Presents? 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z South Africa’s diamond rush had been underway for a few decades, and now another boom began in the territory to its northwest, with miners finding some valleys strewn with the precious stones. A new frontier for diamond mining: The ocean 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z Sloane catalogued these and thousands of other books, coins, precious stones, animals and oddities. Museums: The life and times of a curiosity-monger : Nature : Nature Research 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z At that price, it became the world's most expensive precious stone other than a diamond. Pink Star diamond sets new world record in Hong Kong - BBC News 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z The couture in Vogue’s pages was also featured in a United States-sponsored exhibition I visited here in Dubai focusing on Afghan exports, including carpets, fruits and nuts, and marble and precious stones. Saving Private Enterprise in Afghanistan 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z When I looked into secure courier services, they advised against sending precious stones or metals. Losing the most precious thing I own, 7,000km from home - BBC News 2016-12-31T05:00:00Z The discovery of such gems has sparked a revolution in one of the world’s most storied industries, sending mining companies on a race for precious stones buried just under the seafloor. A new frontier for diamond mining: The ocean 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z Fred Ward photographed pop stars, presidents and precious stones with equal finesse. In Memoriam: Remembering the Photographers We Lost in 2016 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z The sanctions that were lifted applied to trade in jade and precious stones, and to doing business with some of Myanmar’s military officials or their affiliates. Obama Lifts Some Sanctions Against Myanmar 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z And whenever he managed to painfully extract some nugget of wisdom, he would cut and polish it like a precious stone before resuming the search. Leonard Cohen – he knew things about life, and if you listened you could learn 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z He and his wife published nine books on various gems and precious stones. Fred Ward, photographer of presidents, pop stars, gemstones, dies at 81 2016-07-23T04:00:00Z The designer uses conflict-free precious stones, diamonds and fossils in her line, as well as 18-carat recycled gold and recycled platinum, sourced through fair-trade initiatives and gathered with no mining involved. A Jewelry Designer’s Prehistoric Inspiration 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Workers, many of them migrants from elsewhere in Myanmar, toil long hours in dangerous conditions for little pay searching for precious stones, which are highly valued in neighboring China. Pit collapse kills at least 13 in Myanmar jade-mining district 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z Inside the tent for Oracle Team USA, which won the most recent America’s Cup, in 2013, workers were wet-sanding the boat’s red rudders like precious stones. Extreme Sailing to Meet Extreme Urban Conditions in Hudson 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Twenty-four years on from his mother's visit, Prince William will bring his wife to marvel at the mausoleum that is made of marble, jade and other precious stones. William and Kate to visit India's Taj Mahal - BBC News 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z Wrapped around D.C.’s northern tip and barely a precious stone’s throw from the U.S. Meet the Candidate Raking in Donations From Famous Names 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z There are several much beloved women in my life and on Christmas, I should be giving them gold, precious stones, perfume, furs and lace. The text of a letter written by President Ronald Reagan to wife Nancy on Dec. 25, 1981, their first Christmas in the White House 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z Then they ransacked 73 of more than 900 safe deposit boxes, taking jewelry, gold, cash and precious stones. ‘Basil,’ Fugitive in England’s Biggest Heist, May Be Ex-Policeman 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z A single genius redeems the whole process, never mind these precious stones seem to turn up only as part of a more thorough process. Sell-ons, bench-warmers and fill-ins: the life of Premier League academy graduates | Barney Ronay 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z Recently, he paid €38,500 for a sapphire ring, which he hopes to resell outside Spain for as much as €150,000 once he repairs it and gets the precious stone certified in Switzerland. Pawnshops Emerge as Solid Lender in Post-Austerity Spain 2015-12-25T05:00:00Z Joshua, an aspiring surgeon with a high top fade haircut, sees big things in his future: a mansion; three red Mazda CX-5s; an “expensive ring” studded with dozens of precious stones. 'I thought it would be easy': one New York family's search for a home 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z The men ransacked 73 safe deposit boxes, quickly filling several bags and two large trash bins with jewels, gold, precious stones and cash. The Graying Thieves Who Nearly Got Away With a Record Heist in London 2015-12-12T05:00:00Z The San Jose was part of a Spanish fleet that sailed to the Americas to load up with gold, silver, emeralds and other precious stones and metals. Spanish galleon may contain biggest treasure haul ever found on seabed 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z Police searched the area and found two bags, one containing jewellery and one precious stones, at a memorial site for Sidney James Hart, the grandfather of Jones' children. Hatton Garden raider 'hid loot in family graves' - BBC News 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z Inside the vault, raiders ransacked safety deposit boxes used by traders of jewellery, precious stones and precious metals. Hatton Garden raid 'largest in English history' - BBC News 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z LONDON—A nearly tennis-ball-size gem discovered in Botswana is the second-largest diamond ever unearthed, smaller only than a precious stone carved up to adorn the British crown jewels. World’s Second-Largest Diamond Discovered in Botswana 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z They also help Myanmar diversify beyond agriculture, natural gas, and the sometimes-illicit export of timber and precious stones such as jade. Myanmar Businesses Hope for New Life After Election 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z The precious stones are then ghosted across the porous Sino-Burmese border with the help of venal officials. See the True Cost of Burmese Jade 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z Most often, the bras are dismantled by the jeweler, who reclaims the precious stones. Lily Aldridge reveals $2-million Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z The matching panties are adorned with 126 diamonds and 400 other precious stones, according to E! Kendall Jenner on the runway, Lily Aldridge in the Fantasy Bra for Victoria's Secret 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Her home is a dusty jewel-box in which the precious stones are books and pages annotated in the margins, poems discussed over good wine after climbing the creaky stairs. Edna O’Brien: from Ireland’s cultural outcast to literary darling 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z The 3,500 pieces of gold, silver and precious stone adorned the swords, helmets and armour of Anglo-Saxon warriors in the kingdom of Mercia around AD650. Staffordshire Hoard mystery centre stage at theatre festival - BBC News 2015-06-21T04:00:00Z If you are hoping for that all-important "yes", then this appointment-only outlet will carve precious stones and metals into an eye-popping, knee-weakening sparkler. Trip Tips: LUXE City Guides – Bespoke Paris 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z There are clay tablets with "practice texts" of lists of animals and precious stones. Archaeologists in Iraq defy militants 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z You weren't just buying a mid-tier Android phone swaddled in leather, gold, and precious stones. The $10,000 Apple Watch could let you spend $1,000 on extended AppleCare 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z Eddie Taylor says that as mining giant De Beers tightly controls the supply of the precious stones, this underpins prices. How do you sell luxury without a brand name behind you? 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z In 2013, she wore jewelry from the jeweler's first Green Carpet Collection -- which is made from sustainable, ethically-sourced gold and precious stones -- to Cannes. Minnie Mouse to be featured in London Fashion Week display 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z Residents object that the industry’s insatiable demand for quantity is devaluing their precious stone – underselling it in bulk as a mere building stone instead of recognising it as an artist’s medium. Michaelangelo's Marble Being Sold Cheap by the Saudis 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z Hundreds of precious stones and pieces of gold were moved to Baghdad. Islamic State bulldozes, loots ancient Nimrud archaeological site 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z Is there a therapeutic action to rapidly gyrating precious stones? Cartier Watch Wants Vibrating Diamonds To Be A Woman's Best Friend 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z The gifts he has received include silver cufflinks, a ceramic vase, a carpet and a silver box with precious stones, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Modi to auction controversial suit with his name all over it 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z Runway designers were taking mixed metals and precious stones and mixing them with skulls, arrowheads, and even emojis for a dark and moody feel. Jewelry designer’s red-carpet-season opportunity 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z Made in Germany, the basic 24-karat gold plated model of the putter can be engraved and customized with precious stones; the sky is the limit. Get Your Hands On Them: The World's Most Expensive Golf Clubs 2014-12-27T05:00:00Z However, production has peaked, and experts believe reserves of the precious stone may run out by 2030. Digging for diversity in Botswana 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z MYITKYINA, Myanmar — At 16, the gem trader’s son set out for the jade mines to seek his fortune in the precious stone that China craves. Video Feature: Jade’s Journey Marked by Drugs and Death 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z This included lesser known brands, less flashy designs, use of 18k white gold that from a distance resembles steel, and of course, a conspicuous lack of precious stones. Why Some Luxury Watch Makers Coat Gold Or Platinum In All Black 2014-11-27T05:00:00Z It abounds in arable land, water and natural resources—it is richly endowed with oil, natural gas and precious stones such as jade, rubies and sapphires. Let a million factories rise 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z Barnett married her and entered the family business in Antwerp, where he worked for 12 years as a trader of precious stones. Gary Barnett, Controversial Master of New York City Luxury Real Estate 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z He cited the use of expensive containers, as well as mooncakes made from precious stones or even stuffed with cash, on the China legal news site started by Harris Moure lawyers in 2006. Mooncake Economy Is Hit in China's Corruption Crackdown 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z Along with porcelain, the collection combines gold, precious stones and elastic knit. The Porcelain Jewelry of Meissen Couture 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z I'm in Mandalay, northern Myanmar, a bustling city of a million people, and the sound is the clack and rattle of hundreds of thousands of precious stones in the world's largest jade market. The murky world of the illicit jade trade 2014-07-13T04:00:00Z They rush down to the storeroom, hearts aflutter, expecting to find piles of golden dinars, silver dirhams, precious stones and untold treasures. Fear and Loathing in Baghdad Even his famous evocation of England, a “precious stone set in the silver sea”, suggests the technique of foiling to create brilliant reflective backings for jewels and mirrors. Tudor technology: Shakespeare and science 2014-04-04T13:53:10.201Z Items the robber took included a number of gold bangles, bracelets, necklaces and rings, including 200-300 rings set with diamonds and semi precious stones. Jewellery taken in antique shop raid 2014-03-23T09:39:57Z The neon lights of an imposing Ferris Wheel and an eye-wateringly high roller coaster gleam against the inky night sky like precious stones on a jeweller's cushion. Iraqi Kurdistan: State-in-the-making? 2013-10-28T15:20:21Z Until that day, the stalls of Mandalay's labyrinthine jade market will continue to chime with the clatter of precious stones, the call of Chinese and Burmese voices. The murky world of the illicit jade trade 2014-07-13T04:00:00Z The bible cites Ophir as unidentified place from which King Salomon received tributes in form of gold, silver, sandalwood, precious stones, ivory, apes and peacocks. In Search of the Lost Land of Gold (and mummified baboons too) 2013-08-30T21:45:04.883Z After decades of just mining rough diamonds, Botswana's capital Gaborone now cuts, polishes and sells the precious stones itself. Botswana: Backwater to global hub 2013-08-20T23:11:50Z It includes items of gold and silver, embedded with precious stones and jewels, many of which date back to the 7th and 8th Centuries. 'Story of hoard' exhibition starts 2013-08-15T23:06:42Z Removing his glasses, he brought the grain close to his eyes and turned it from side to side, like a gemologist inspecting a precious stone. Brooklyn Matzo Prebaked in an Arizona Field 2013-06-29T03:42:27Z Officers said they included two distinctive gold rings which were set with precious stones - one in a daisy shape and the other in a heart shape. Murder victim's ring images released 2013-06-17T11:40:55Z Almhairat says he discovered the true purpose was to smuggle minerals and precious stones from Congo worth hundreds of millions of dollars for the benefit of Prince Abdulaziz and possibly his father. Claim Saudi princes laundered Hezbollah money "fanciful": lawyer 2013-05-21T16:37:11Z Among the items stolen are the golden crowns of the Virgin and her child, rings adorned with pearls and precious stones and various gold ornaments. Bolivia bishops deny theft collusion 2013-04-26T23:35:53Z According to Chinese customs data, China exported USD$77.5 million worth of pearls, precious stones, precious metals and coins to North Korea last year. North Korean elite beating sanctions, one plasma TV at a time 2013-03-19T21:36:39Z Imports of gold and silver amounted to $62bn and electronic goods and pearls and precious stones are also top import items for the country. India's trade: full list of exports, imports and partner countries 2013-02-22T11:06:20Z A total of 7,444 precious stones were used in their creation. The Joy of Six: Tales from the boot room 2013-02-08T11:40:17Z Standing in the lobby of the Emirates hotel in Abu Dhabi, this 43 foot tree is decorated with millions of pounds worth of gold and precious stones, including diamonds and sapphires. Pictures: Christmas trees around the world 2012-12-23T15:02:29Z Burma is famous for its jade and rubies, but the precious stones were a source of revenue for the military and concerns remain about human rights abuses in the industry, correspondents say. US lifts ban on Burmese imports 2012-11-16T23:20:07Z Across the collection, Grotell used 4 types of precious metal – white gold, yellow gold, rose gold and platinum as well as precious stones and micropavé diamonds to dazzling effect. Grotell Artisanal Cocktail Watches Invoke History, Defy Branding 2012-10-02T15:09:03Z The owner of the diamond complained to police after seeing the visitor consume the precious stone, officials said. Police arrest 'diamond swallower' 2012-09-05T09:11:14Z He is working on attaching a precious stone to the scabbard of a silver sword he made this week. Of Silver and Swords 2012-09-03T05:00:00Z Surrounded by precious minerals, stuffed tarantulas and a sprawling anaconda skin pinned to the wall, he takes calls from men who work in the rowdy clandestine mines nearby and bring him the precious stones. Not Just Out of Africa: South America's 'Blood Diamond' Network 2012-08-20T23:35:31Z Britain is an island nation - "this precious stone set in the silver sea," as Shakespeare put it. Walk on the left: Olympic etiquette tips 2012-07-26T07:03:12Z Clay, wood, iron, stone, are materials which may be fashioned into beautiful forms, but beware of silver, and of gold, and of precious stones. Principles of Decorative Design Fourth Edition 2012-05-22T15:16:52.423Z Moreover, because she greatly loved to honour duly the House of God and the place where His glory dwells, she adorned the church with crosses, reliquaries, precious stones, vestments and books. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z Moreover, their land abounds with treasures; gems, gold, and precious stones are there. The Cambrian Sketch-Book Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales 2012-04-27T02:00:33.040Z The idea is that there are eight beautiful odalisques dressed like precious stones. The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett 2012-04-26T02:00:17.327Z Metals and precious stones were extensively used in the prescriptions of bygone doctors. The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. 2012-04-25T02:01:14.613Z He gazed on dunes and rocks, veiled at first by the dawn's rosy gauze, studded with humble pebbles that became sparkling precious stones when the early rays of the sun broke forth. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z Bronze busts of emperors, jewelled swords, imperial orders, music-boxes, gun-cases, weapons of gold instead of steel, precious stones, and silver dressing-cases are all heaped together on dusty shelves, without order and classification and without care. The Rulers of the Mediterranean 2012-04-25T02:00:58.380Z The further we receded from the earth, the wider and loftier became the p. 282subterranean passage; and by means of the dim light, I discerned rocks of gold and precious stones. The Cambrian Sketch-Book Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales 2012-04-27T02:00:33.040Z It is said to have cost fifty thousand dollars, as we can well believe, since it is gemmed with diamonds and other precious stones. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z In this temple were several gilt statues of Buddha decorated all over with turquoises and other precious stones, and behind them a huge figure of Buddha quite 50 feet high. Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921 2012-04-12T02:00:28.417Z His mane, tail, feathers and breast-piece were studded with priceless precious stones that sparkled like myriads of stars. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z You can see here handfuls of uncut precious stones on china plates, or dozens of gold and silver pistols thrown in a corner like kindling-wood. The Rulers of the Mediterranean 2012-04-25T02:00:58.380Z He also defines Troy weight as "a pound weight of twelve ounces, wherewith bread, precious stones, gold and silver are weighed." Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 111, December 13, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2012-04-08T02:00:23.437Z Passing from one pavilion to another over tessellated pavements, we enter apartments rich in mosaics and all manner of precious stones. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z The fur-hunters have held the hunters of gold and precious stones and spicery a close race in the rank of world movers. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z In this picture Saskia is very richly dressed, and covered with a profusion of pearls and precious stones. Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z It glimmered in the light of the fire with a sort of changing brilliance that was very tempting, and it almost seemed to Maia that she caught the sparkle of diamonds and other precious stones. Christmas Tree Land 2012-04-06T02:00:25.787Z The dome of the tabernacle was of pure gold, ornamented with golden lilies, and surmounted by a gold cross seventy-five pounds weight and encrusted with precious stones. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The Emperor, bereaved of his wife, lavished riches on her very dust, casting precious stones upon her tomb, as if he were placing a string of pearls around her neck. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z The inside of the temple was inlaid with cypress-wood, the statues were of ivory, and the floor was studded with precious stones. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Captain Phips returned to London in 1687 with more than a million and a half of dollars, in gold and silver, diamonds, precious stones, and other treasures. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z Beneath this altar, and his silver statue, lies the body of St. Ignatius Loyola, in an urn of gilt bronze, adorned with precious stones. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z The precious stones are reserved for ladies, and even our scarf-pins are more suitable without them. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z It has also cunning workmen in precious metals and precious stones—in gold and silver and diamonds. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z She proved a prize indeed: gold and silver in coin and bars, jewels and precious stones amounting to three hundred and sixty thousand pieces of gold were taken from her. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z The special art of miniature painting was at this time lucrative to its professors, as it was the fashion to wear pictures of friends, set in gold and precious stones. English Painters with a chapter on American painters 2012-03-27T02:00:26.437Z The image of the Virgin, a beautiful figure in brown marble, now sits shining with ornaments of gold and precious stones. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z The precious stones and gold and silver ornaments in his safe were totally ruined also. The Story of the Great Fire in St. John, N.B., June 20th, 1877 2012-03-27T02:00:21.067Z It is sometimes engraved on a precious stone or an ornament of gold and worn as an amulet. A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance 2012-03-23T02:00:40.930Z The Targumists believe that, besides these representations, the banners were distinguished by particular colours—the colour for each tribe being analogous to that of the precious stone in the breastplate of the high-priest. Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses. 2012-03-23T02:00:32.397Z Eve attempted to carry a 4-leaved shamrock of precious stone from Paradise with her, but it fell and shattered at her feet. Health, Happiness, and Longevity Health without medicine: happiness without money: the result, longevity 2012-03-22T02:00:38.537Z Everything may be obtained in the Ghetto: precious stones, lace, furniture of all kinds, rich embroidery from Algiers and Constantinople, striped stuffs from Spain,—but all is concealed and under cover. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z A main supplier of precious stones, the country was also the world’s sole source of diamonds until they were discovered in Brazil in 1729,” Gayarti Rangachari Shah in The New York Times. India Ink: Indian Jewelers Put Their Work on World Stage 2012-03-20T12:59:08Z It was richly embroidered with 236 gold and precious stones, and represented the figure of a man fighting. A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance 2012-03-23T02:00:40.930Z Some of our fellow-workmen disown and would hinder us: that shall not prevent us from rejoicing in their good work, and admiring the gold and precious stones that they contribute to the fabric. The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians 2012-03-20T02:00:11.133Z Then, with the precious stone in his hand, he rushed to the lamp and examined the Sunstone in the light. Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure 2012-03-19T02:00:28.667Z Now, one asks, "who were the Scaligers, that their bodies should be lifted high in air in the midst of a city, and kept for ages, in marble and precious stones?" Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z For your riotous, insane extravagance; so that you may build yourself new palaces, and deck yourself in gorgeous robes, and buy diamonds and precious stones for your wife.' The Making of a Saint 2012-03-16T02:00:25.243Z But like a prudent merchant he first took the precaution of opening it when alone, and found it filled with precious stones, set and unset, of great value. Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z Though it be made of fine gold, cunningly chased and blazoned with precious stones, it is to him, after the first delight of its acquisition, the unregarded means to an important end. The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces 2012-03-12T03:00:26.180Z In the days when Zoroaster preached, it was the custom of his followers and admirers to present the sage with jewels and precious stones. Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure 2012-03-19T02:00:28.667Z Asking as a boon the permission to erect two or three warehouses on the coast, they pursued for many years the humble occupation of factors, dealing in silks, muslins, rice, spices, and precious stones. Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland 2012-03-12T03:00:20.310Z The introduction of precious stones into medical practice owed its origin to a superstitious belief that, from their beauty, splendour, and high value, they were the natural receptacles for good spirits. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z There, too, are the treasures dug up from the sands of the sea, nothing but precious stones, diamonds, rubies, carbuncles, and real pearls. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z For Time holds a strainer like that used in the diamond mines—have but patience and the water and gravel will all pass through, and only the precious stones be left. Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. 2012-03-05T03:00:13.070Z The kings had shields covered with gold, or decorated with gold and precious stones; but the common soldier had a shield of wood or stiff leather. The Dramatization of Bible Stories An experiment in the religious education of children 2012-03-03T03:00:18.597Z After an absence of three years the first expedition brought back gold in quantities, silver, ivory, sandal wood, precious stones, apes and peacocks. The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) 2012-03-01T03:00:28.903Z The great idol had round his neck the figures of human heads and hearts made of pure gold and silver, ornamented with precious stones of a blue colour. Ophiolatreia An Account of the Rites and Mysteries Connected with the Origin, Rise, and Development of Serpent Worship in Various Parts of the World 2012-03-01T03:00:28.303Z He had the most beautiful collection of precious stones in all Transylvania; the nearest way to his heart was to present him with a rare and beautiful jewel. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z Of precious stones of all sorts, as they come from the mines, one million foure hundred three score and ten thousand Taes. The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume I (of 2) 2012-03-01T03:00:25.290Z This was a building not large, but magnificent and costly; made of stone and cedar, and decorated lavishly with gold and precious stones. Outline Studies in the Old Testament for Bible Teachers 2012-03-01T03:00:24.783Z He opened the fourth room, and found it filled from top to bottom with precious stones. Black Tales for White Children 2012-02-28T03:00:29.837Z This done, he pointed to where, on the wall high up, hung a gleaming golden sword, the handle of which was set with precious stones. The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde and Other Stories 2012-02-26T03:00:15.647Z Then Sister Catherine tells us of the rings of precious stones that covered the fingers of our Blessed Mother. The Manifestation of the Miraculous Medal A Brief Account of Its History and of the Establishment of the Association 2012-02-25T03:00:11.277Z Other precious stones found are chalcedony, garnet, jacinth, amethyst, carnelian, agate, rock-crystals, &c. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" 2012-02-24T03:00:27.173Z This was one of the precious stones that was sett in the brest lapp of Aron. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z So Ali dug there and found more precious stones, and he put them in bags, and brought them and fastened them to the saddle. Black Tales for White Children 2012-02-28T03:00:29.837Z In the ceiling were precious stones set in patterns of flowers and crowns, on the walls were soft velvet hangings and embroideries. The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde and Other Stories 2012-02-26T03:00:15.647Z The walls and roof of the cave seemed to be made of precious stones—pearls, sapphires, emeralds, amethysts and diamonds. The Camp Fire Girls' Larks and Pranks or, The House of the Open Door 2012-02-21T03:00:19.740Z Their contents are said to include a vast collection of precious stones, gold and silver. Inventory begins at Kerala temple 2012-02-20T06:42:26Z These were blazoned by the precious stones, as topaz for yellow, ruby for red, &c. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z The jin or fairy, both good and bad, has been brought from Arabia with the Sultan and the idea of wealth and precious stones. Black Tales for White Children 2012-02-28T03:00:29.837Z Italy boasts deaf wood-carvers, sculptors, painters, and architects graduating from the universities and academies of fine arts with prizes and medals; also type-setters, pressmen, carvers of coral, ivory and precious stones. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z A woman was found with four rings on one of her fingers, set with precious stones, with gold bracelets and earrings and pieces of money. From the Lakes of Killarney to the Golden Horn 2012-02-15T03:00:25.610Z But nothing surpasses the golden pectorals inlaid with precious stones. The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos 2012-02-14T03:00:25.940Z Every day the bird laid an egg; and in each egg was a pearl, or some other precious stone. Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck 2012-02-13T03:00:19.620Z When Friday came he decked his horse with pearls and precious stones and rode off to the mosque to pray amongst all the people; but the Sultan did not know that it was his son. Black Tales for White Children 2012-02-28T03:00:29.837Z The tin kitchen, with its gay blue oven, was polished until it sparkled and glittered like precious stones. Black-Eyed Susan 2012-02-13T03:00:16.587Z Each tiny precious stone has been cut with such precision that it fits into a bespoke section of the egg's intricate platinum lattice without recourse to clasps or settings. Three royal treasures that shed light on the monarchy 2012-02-10T18:26:14Z I am now making a statue of 'La Dorado,' or California, an Indian figure surrounded with pearls and precious stones. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z Then there came a brilliant and stately procession, in the midst of which appeared an aged man, on a small white horse, the head of which was adorned by precious stones of every colour. Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck 2012-02-13T03:00:19.620Z Robbers, the accursed ones, came here on a dark midnight to steal her precious stones. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z To illustrate and bring out into bold relief each of these precious stones, each class had prepared portions of Scripture, hymns, or poems to recite as each subject was announced. The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young 2012-02-03T03:00:20.453Z The thresholds were also of bronze, and the palace was adorned, in other parts, with gold, silver, precious stones, and various other costly things. The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia 2012-02-02T03:04:35.567Z Ouch, owch, n. a jewel or ornament, esp. one in the form of a clasp: the socket of a precious stone. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) 2012-01-30T03:00:13.887Z He took it up, and saw again the magic tablet with its coloured precious stones and remarkable figure, that he had lost so many years before. Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck 2012-02-13T03:00:19.620Z Rich as they were, neither of these could compare with that famous pyx of the Escorial, inlaid with ten thousand precious stones. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z These may be things that are inherently in short supply, like gorgeous waterfront property; or things whose value depends heavily on context, like precious stones or sure-footed sports cars. Economic View: Higher Taxes Help the Richest, Too - Economic View 2012-01-28T22:45:58Z The standing figure of Hera weighed 800 talents; in her right hand she held a serpent by the head, and in the left a sceptre studded with precious stones. The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) 2012-01-28T03:00:28.213Z Rose′-cut, cut with a smooth, round surface, as a precious stone, and not in facets.—p.adj. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) 2012-01-30T03:00:13.887Z One of the boxes of precious stones I took and made fast to my girdle, the rest I left in their places. Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck 2012-02-13T03:00:19.620Z So loved of heaven was this pious king, that once, when he had collected a treasure of gold and precious stones for the making of a cross, two angels, disguised as pilgrims, undertook the work. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z It stood six or seven feet high, and was made of pure silver, enriched here and there with gold and precious stones. Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) 2012-01-23T03:00:12.223Z Every man was now compelled to discharge his musket before the searchers, that they might be sure no precious stones were hidden in the barrel. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z The uncoined gold and the precious stones being of uncertain value were sold by auction, that those who had silver and had won in gambling might buy. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z It is composed of a circlet of pure gold set with pearls and precious stones in great profusion, which gives it a most sumptuous appearance. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" 2012-01-22T03:00:24.397Z Just how a boy had become possessed of a fortune in precious stones, Jule was not trying to figure out at that time. The River Motor Boat Boys on the Mississippi On the Trail to the Gulf 2012-01-20T03:00:10.933Z Garnet, g�r′net, n. a precious stone belonging to a group of minerals crystallising in the cubical system. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) 2012-01-11T03:00:23.770Z Within the second wall the Imperial Family and the Court reside, precious stones set in gold, as the bards say. Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan Notes and Recollections by Monsignor Count Vay de Vaya and Luskod 2012-01-08T03:00:16.523Z The place was stored with merchandise, precious stones, silver plate, and 70,000 pieces of eight. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z They are now in the Cluny Museum at Paris, having been purchased for �4000, the intrinsic value of the gold, without reckoning that of the jewels and precious stones, being not less than �600. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" 2012-01-22T03:00:24.397Z Oh! where is that one whose lips are of rubies, where that precious stone of Bedekhchan? The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam 2012-01-08T03:00:15.553Z “The smuggling of precious stones is illegal,” he said. Diamond Crackdown in Mozambique Leaves Smugglers Behind 2012-01-06T02:57:16Z He came down from the tree softly, picked up the horse-dung, threw it upon the precious stone, and again climbed into the tree. Folk-Tales of Bengal 2012-01-05T03:00:45.240Z LI Hear yet more of the vesture worn by the haughty dame; From Azagouc resplendent her silken surcoat came Of all-surpassing richness, that from about her shone The eye-bedimming lustre of many a precious stone. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z This was done by investing them with a sword, a cap of maintenance or estate, and with a circlet of gold set with precious stones, which was imposed on the head. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" 2012-01-22T03:00:24.397Z Let it reflect that precious stone; put in my hand, O cupbearer, this incomparable cup, for through this I will give new life unto my soul. The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam 2012-01-08T03:00:15.553Z Above the reddish expanse a star is shining with the brilliancy and luminous facets of a precious stone. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z On arriving at the city, she sold some of her costly ornaments, pearls and precious stones, and hired a stately house for her residence with a suitable establishment. Folk-Tales of Bengal 2012-01-05T03:00:45.240Z The gems found on the island are distinguished, less for their intrinsic value than for the great variety of precious stones which are present. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume I (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-02T03:00:25.873Z Minerals abound; precious stones are often found; pearl fisheries of western coast are famous. Alden's Handy Atlas of the World 2012-01-02T03:00:16.440Z In the open the new-fallen snow glittered as though the moonlight fell on precious stones. The Corner House Girls Snowbound 2011-12-30T03:00:22.827Z The outstanding decorative motif of this building, famous throughout the world, was the imitation of gold and precious stones. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z She called out to him and said, ‘Husband, take up all this large quantity of gold and these precious stones.’ Folk-Tales of Bengal 2012-01-05T03:00:45.240Z A vast number of men give themselves up to the exciting but most uncertain occupation of searching for precious stones, and barter what they have found, chiefly to Mahometan merchants, for clothes and salt. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume I (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-02T03:00:25.873Z In point of fact, the elegantly decorated shop, glittering in every corner with precious stones and metals, was a worthy shrine for her beauty, the setting best fitted for so delicate a gem. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z A good deal of pains had evidently been taken with their dress, which sparkled at all points with what I was assured were precious stones. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z In heraldry, the arms of sovereigns and royal personages are blazoned by the names of the sun, moon, and planets, for colours, as those of noblemen are by precious stones. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 96, August 30, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2011-12-26T03:00:11Z The goldsmith, not knowing what to make of it, timidly went to the place, and to his infinite surprise saw the gold and the precious stones. Folk-Tales of Bengal 2012-01-05T03:00:45.240Z The geologist of the Expedition visited some mines of precious stones near Ratnapoora. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume I (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-02T03:00:25.873Z The truth is that Elzevirs are measured with the same accuracy observable in the weighing of precious stones, and the 25th part of an inch makes a wonderful difference. Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs 2011-12-21T03:00:41.820Z The next day the bazaar was crowded with dealers in and diggers for precious stones. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z Nor do I see what is meant by "precious stones symbolizing those planets." Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 96, August 30, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2011-12-26T03:00:11Z The king ordered his servants to bring to him the lad with the precious stone. Folk-Tales of Bengal 2012-01-05T03:00:45.240Z I have seen the Queen's sceptre in the Tower, and its top is richly ornamented and studded with precious stones. The Man with the Book or, The Bible Among the People. 2011-12-19T03:00:47.530Z Manuscripts of the ninth century are extant, heavily encased in ivory-carved covers or confined between gold and silver plates studded with precious stones. Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs 2011-12-21T03:00:41.820Z It will be a happy time for Saffragam when its stores of precious stones shall be exhausted; for not till then will peaceful industry be once more sought. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z The diamond is a natural form of crystallised carbon, highly valued as a precious stone, but of much less value than the ruby. The Romance of Industry and Invention 2011-12-19T03:00:43.870Z It took them a long time to reach home, for they were laden with a large quantity of gold and precious stones. Folk-Tales of Bengal 2012-01-05T03:00:45.240Z Mining is undeveloped, although the mineral resources of the state include silver, gold, mercury, lead, iron, coal, sulphur and precious stones. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z This garment was held together by a golden girdle, in which was a sabre adorned with precious stones. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z The Ratnapoora festival is the more attractive by reason of its being made the occasion of a large traffic in precious stones, with which the neighborhood abounds. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z Her magnificent dress, which perhaps a little eclipsed her girlish beauty, consisted of a robe of cloth of gold and silver thickly sprinkled with golden fleurs-de-lis and enriched by diamonds and other precious stones. Henrietta Maria 2011-12-15T03:00:14.290Z She opened it, and found it filled with ingots of gold, pearls and all sorts of precious stones. Folk-Tales of Bengal 2012-01-05T03:00:45.240Z Diamonds and other precious stones have been found in small quantities, and since 1900 efforts have been made to extend the output, nearly 11,000 carats weight of diamonds being exported in 1904. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z As the lid went up, we saw before our eyes a pile of gold, jewellery and precious stones. The Heart of Denise and Other Tales 2011-12-14T03:00:15.733Z Only the rich tropical countries of the East were capable of growing these rare plants, and up to that time of delivering to the delver many precious stones. A History of the Philippines 2011-12-12T03:00:36.870Z Round her neck hung four beautiful necklaces of pearl and gold and precious stones, all of which had adorned Gunga on her wedding day many years ago. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z They were always accompanied by the princess, who took the precaution of carrying with her in a bundle her most valuable jewels, pearls and precious stones. Folk-Tales of Bengal 2012-01-05T03:00:45.240Z There are also great lapidaries, and imitators of precious stones of all kinds, and makers of false pearls which seem real. A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century 2011-12-11T03:00:10.483Z The catalogue of the jewels as set out by him deserves to be quoted for the marvellous knowledge of precious stones it reveals as well as for the exquisite description of them. Oscar Wilde 2011-12-10T03:00:14.120Z THE opal was the last of the precious stones to be made. Fairies I Have Met 2011-12-10T03:00:13.687Z Her neck, arms and hair gleamed with gold and precious stones. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z That silk cushion, children, on which mother lay, was richly embroidered with threads of gold, and tasselled with pearls and precious stones. Shireen and her Friends Pages from the Life of a Persian Cat 2011-12-08T03:00:24.107Z This MS. does not contain the appendix respecting the prices of the precious stones. A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century 2011-12-11T03:00:10.483Z Pliny also mentions the precious stones, of which Zoroaster had extolled the brilliance; the herbs, used by the Magians; and enumerates a number of remedies, which they applied. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Mines of precious stones frequently yield no rent, 73. An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations 2011-12-05T03:00:41.403Z The little Royan, named after his great-grandfather, was decked in purple velvet and crimson satin; and his small person was laden with jewels of gold and precious stones. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z She was dressed in robes of flowing silk of many colours, and when she walked, glittering chains of gold and precious stones jangled and rang. Shireen and her Friends Pages from the Life of a Persian Cat 2011-12-08T03:00:24.107Z I have read with great interest the passages of the manuscript relating to precious stones, and I have admired their conscientious appreciation and exactness in details. A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century 2011-12-11T03:00:10.483Z At the fairs the wealthier gypsies also trade in precious stones and jewellery; the poorer in hardware, "tinkery," and the like. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z Another wing of p. 55this huge building designed by Michael Angelo contains an altar enriched with alabaster, amethyst, and other precious stones. From the Thames to the Tiber or, My visit to Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Switzerland, etc. 2011-12-03T03:00:10.397Z Other altars we read of in the early ages made of gold, or of pure silver, and others, like that presented to a church by Pulcheria according to Sozomen, adorned with gold and precious stones. Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects 2011-12-02T03:00:21.090Z Rich Mrs. Bendish arrived and made all the dowagers jealous with her chest of precious stones that she brought back from an island in the Caribbean Sea—buried treasure that was actually discovered. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z Gold, silver, precious stones, bank notes, mines, ships, lands, houses, horses, carriages, furniture, meat, drink, clothes, and the like. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z His great black eyes sparkled at the precious stones, and the precious stones sparkled back at him. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z Walls of marble, porphyry, jasper, precious stones, stones polished till they shine like a mirror. From the Thames to the Tiber or, My visit to Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Switzerland, etc. 2011-12-03T03:00:10.397Z Behold I will lay a stone in the foundation of Sion, a tried stone, a corner stone, a precious stone, founded on the foundation. St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture 2011-11-28T03:00:25.013Z For some time the Treasury Department had been well aware that a number of precious stones, principally pearl necklaces, were being smuggled into the country. On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z By knocking at a side door you gain admittance into a small chamber, whose glass cases contain works of art in gold, crystal, and precious stones. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z That lady is particularly addicted to precious stones. A Mere Chance, Vol. 1 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:44.097Z The Grand Altar, brilliant with agate, jasper and all manner of precious stones and slabs of what is almost priceless, the lapis lazuli, which is on all sides lavishly laid as if of no value. From the Thames to the Tiber or, My visit to Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Switzerland, etc. 2011-12-03T03:00:10.397Z How, then, could a precious stone, three ounces in weight, be hid in my body? Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Its palaces are composed of pure gold, resplendent diamonds, jasper, sapphire, emerald, and other precious stones, whose brilliance exceeds that of a thousand suns! Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities 2011-11-24T03:00:37.917Z Presently the prelate appeared—a tall, gentlemanly person in a rich costume, one feature of which was a medallion, brilliant with precious stones of various colors. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z "I have lived among those to whom they belonged, and I am very fond of precious stones." Maid of the Mist 2011-11-21T03:00:11.937Z What struck her instantly was that it was surrounded by what looked like three rows of precious stones--pearls, sapphires, diamonds. A Duel 2011-11-20T03:00:13.840Z The first chamber was fair and great, and was builded of marble blocks of divers colours; the walls were of precious stones set in a chasing of gold, and the ceiling thereof was golden. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z The figure was engraved on a massy gold plate, thickly powdered with emeralds and precious stones. Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities 2011-11-24T03:00:37.917Z Near the sea-shore stood a great high palace, adorned with carvings and precious stones, and strongly fortified with a high rampart all round. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z Aluminium and oxygen form alumina, of which are constituted the sapphire, the ruby and other precious stones, but alumina is most commonly found in combination with silica, or silicon and oxygen. Marvels of Scientific Invention An Interesting Account in Non-technical Language of the Invention of Guns, Torpedoes, Submarine Mines, Up-to-date Smelting, Freezing, Colour Photography, and many other recent Discoveries of Science 2011-11-19T03:00:24.517Z After this exordium follow the numbers, the names of precious stones, articles of merchandise, fruits, wines, &c. Schools, School-Books and Schoolmasters 2011-11-16T03:00:25.713Z The Princess of Nakedness with the wings may never wear jewels of precious stones, and jewels I have not. Psyche 2011-11-15T03:00:18.293Z Among the precious stones was the famous ruby which now decorates the royal crown of England. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z His helmet had two glittering precious stones set in front, and one behind; and whenever he took it off, his face shone like the sun on a dry day in summer. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z So saying, the King led him from the hall through long rooms, in which mountains of gold, silver, and copper were piled; in other rooms lay like masses of precious stones. The Diamond Fairy Book 2011-11-14T03:00:18.297Z Here the Grail is wrought of gold richly set with precious stones; it is carried in solemn procession, and the light issuing from it extinguishes that of the candles. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z Her eyes of emerald, stars in her opal face, chalcedonic, looked inexorable, and her bosom of precious stones heaved not. Psyche 2011-11-15T03:00:18.293Z And hastily she tore off all the rings from her fingers, pulled out her earrings, and laid the handful of gold and precious stones at the feet of Jesus. The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel 2011-11-12T03:00:35.113Z So she led the way and they followed her to a beautiful apartment, large and grand, with high ceilings set with precious stones. Dot and Tot of Merryland 2011-11-12T03:00:34.677Z A beauteous, lofty hall, hewn out of the 210rock, lay before him; on the walls sparkled thousands of precious stones such as his guide had worn in his cap. The Diamond Fairy Book 2011-11-14T03:00:18.297Z In the mountains immediately surrounding the city of Granada 335 occur many kinds of alabaster, some very fine; there are also quantities of jasper and other precious stones. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z Her bosom, opal, chalcedonic, was enclosed in a bodice of violet amethyst—and over the bodice she wore a tunic of precious stones. Psyche 2011-11-15T03:00:18.293Z It would be more appropriate if, instead of us, a Moor in a white turban stood here, and an odalisque covered with brocade and precious stones. The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel 2011-11-12T03:00:35.113Z I had already acquired almost a passion for gazing at precious stones. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z The rooms blazed with gold and precious stones; walls and ceilings were covered with valuable paintings; the windows were of the costliest stained glass. The Diamond Fairy Book 2011-11-14T03:00:18.297Z We are told that it was composed of 36,000 pieces of wood, joined with pins of silver and gold, and encrusted with precious stones. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z The universe is limited, the Godhead is not limited; no rays from precious stones can reach the Godhead and rule over God. Psyche 2011-11-15T03:00:18.293Z The clever old diamond merchants of Amsterdam keep their precious stones unpolished, and fool the thieves. He Who Gets Slapped A Play in Four Acts 2011-11-11T03:00:27.467Z The face dark, almost black, the head encircled with a glory of precious stones, and the hands and the body gilded. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z The little man wore a silver coat and a red cap with points, to which the wonderful light, a large, sparkling precious stone, was fastened. The Diamond Fairy Book 2011-11-14T03:00:18.297Z These mountains are supposed to contain minerals, precious stones and gold and silver ore. The Pike's Peak Rush Terry in the New Gold Fields 2011-11-11T03:00:26.697Z We had tapers of course as it was quite dark, but we saw quite well the coloured marbles and precious stones of the little chapel—also the body of the Saint, marvellously preserved. Italian Letters of a Diplomat's Life January-May, 1880; February-April, 1904 2011-11-10T03:00:11.267Z Feelings, sentiments,—more invaluable than gold or precious stones is the coin, and what is bought? The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z Exports of gold and precious stones had fallen with the exhaustion of the best placers late in the preceding century. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z The King next led him into a lovely garden where the paths were of silver, the beds of gold, and the flowers, beautifully cut precious stones. The Diamond Fairy Book 2011-11-14T03:00:18.297Z They were really delightful presents, and the material of them was large precious stones, exquisitely set. Across the Stream 2011-11-05T02:00:11.673Z The last two to wear it were Napoleon and Ferdinand I. It is really a large gold circle with a smaller iron one inside, and studded with precious stones—very heavy. Italian Letters of a Diplomat's Life January-May, 1880; February-April, 1904 2011-11-10T03:00:11.267Z But where was this glittering city, with its streets of gold, its gates of pearl, its walls of precious stones, its streams of life and throne of light? Charlotte Bront? A Monograph 2011-11-01T02:00:20.233Z Upon opening the chest he found it full of fine clothes and precious stones, such as are worn only by great princes; these he took and made into a bundle to bring home. Folk-Tales of the Khasis 2011-11-01T02:00:19.730Z Near by was found a gold-plated tooth of some strange animal, and near it, again, there lay an immense horn decorated with pictures and flashing with precious stones, and also an arm-ring of great size. Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland 2011-10-31T02:00:30.820Z More worrying for India, however, is that about half of its household savings are “physical savings” — investments in items such as gold coins, jewelry and precious stones. India Ink: Rate Decision: An End to 'Lazy Banking'? 2011-10-26T12:03:48Z The Pope wore a long soutane of fine white cloth, white shoes, a splendid mantle of white and gold brocade, and a gold mitre with precious stones, principally pearls. Italian Letters of a Diplomat's Life January-May, 1880; February-April, 1904 2011-11-10T03:00:11.267Z He had a very heavy chain around his neck, and two gold rings hung in his ears with precious stones. The Story of Magellan and The Discovery of the Philippines 2011-10-22T02:00:26.240Z "Wood, hay, stubble," are not fit materials for jewelry; but "gold, silver, precious stones," may be wrought into a thousand forms of beauty, sparkling with myriad splendors. Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses 2011-10-20T02:00:26.230Z The whole is crowned with a statue of St. Michael, and the miraculous picture is enclosed in an infinite wealth and profusion of statues and arabesques, angels and prophets, precious stones and lions' heads. The Story of Florence 2011-10-20T02:00:24.237Z His coffins were overlaid with gold and silver, within and without, and incrusted with all kinds of precious stones. Cleopatra's Needle A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics 2011-10-19T02:00:21.933Z As Gilbert says: "They are treasured as precious stones And for the self-same reason—for their scarcity." Life in an Indian Outpost 2011-10-19T02:00:19.943Z A hall of silver, another of gold, and one of precious stones! The Story of Magellan and The Discovery of the Philippines 2011-10-22T02:00:26.240Z The thing that we have seen, taught, and made, which we have, possess, and know, that we do declare; being moved with compassion for the studious, and with indignation of gold, silver, and precious stones. Etidorhpa or the End of Earth. The Strange History of a Mysterious Being and The Account of a Remarkable Journey 2011-10-18T02:00:20.997Z It is composed of eighty-three panels of Greek and Byzantine design filled with enamelled figures, studded with uncut gems and precious stones, and covered with Greek and Latin inscriptions. Cathedral Cities of Italy 2011-10-12T02:00:42.597Z Cabochon, ka-bō-shong, n. a precious stone polished but uncut.—En cabochon, rounded on top and flat on back, without facets—garnets, moonstone, &c. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) 2011-10-11T02:01:08.990Z It abounds in most substances which are hard enough to strike fire with steel, as flint, rock crystal, and most precious stones. Heads of Lectures on a Course of Experimental Philosophy: Particularly Including Chemistry 2011-10-11T02:01:05.817Z One may hew wood or quarry rocks, or he may be a worker among jewels and precious stones. Seed Thoughts for Singers 2011-10-09T02:00:24.093Z I have said, and truly, the corridors of the Heaven mansion, enriched by precious stones and metals fine, but destitute of my smiles and graces, are deserted. Etidorhpa or the End of Earth. The Strange History of a Mysterious Being and The Account of a Remarkable Journey 2011-10-18T02:00:20.997Z They export used Japanese cars from Dubai to Central Asia and precious stones to Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. Op-Ed Contributors: Afghan Myths, 10 Years In 2011-10-08T02:00:24Z Beryl, bėr′il, n. a precious stone resembling the emerald, but colourless, yellowish, greenish yellow or blue—its finer varieties are called precious beryl, and sometimes aquamarine. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) 2011-10-11T02:01:08.990Z Mr Moss never quite got over it; and though he never had any more transactions in diamonds he ceased to boast about his honesty, or even make any allusion to his knowledge of precious stones. Luck at the Diamond Fields 2011-10-06T02:00:43.067Z Every precious stone found its counterpart in the metallic hues of these exquisite feathered folk. Jungle Peace 2011-10-06T02:00:42.363Z The Polish nobles, clad in their rich national costumes, shining with precious stones, occupied the first places. Count Br?hl 2011-10-06T02:00:41.430Z The dresses of the ladies also glittered with precious stones, although many of the court beauties had no need of these adornments. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z In half an hour, each of them had collected a fortune in gold and precious stones. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z —Can any of your numerous correspondents give me the names of the planets for the months, and the names of the precious stones which symbolize those planets? Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 89, July 12, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. 2011-10-01T02:00:34.553Z The sockets of the eyes are hollow, and must have once contained eyes composed of ivory, precious stones, or enamel. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z The rich, resplendent dresses of the women, were shining with precious stones. Count Br?hl 2011-10-06T02:00:41.430Z Gentlemen," said she, raising her small hand, in which she held a riding whip whose handle was set with precious stones, "the King has challenged me to race with him. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z At the end of the room, under a purple canopy, stood a throne of gold and ivory, inlaid with precious stones. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z She had rings set with emeralds and turquoises and amethysts and every other kind of precious stone. Minor Poems Little Classics, Vol. 15 2011-09-29T02:00:16.533Z And, lo and behold! it was filled with the most beautiful precious stones that she had ever seen; and at the sight of them a plan came suddenly into her head. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z The ornaments are beads, earrings, brooches, rings, bracelets, &c., thickly studded with precious stones. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" 2011-09-26T02:00:25.313Z It appears fitfully at night, glittering like silver in the water with gold and silver and precious stones hanging to it galore. Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. II Wales and Ireland 2011-09-23T02:00:23.653Z A cupbearer brought Darius a goblet, gleaming with precious stones and filled with the wine that only the royal lips might taste. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z She had rings which had no precious stones in them, but which were wonderfully decorated with fine and delicate carving, wrought with great skill. Minor Poems Little Classics, Vol. 15 2011-09-29T02:00:16.533Z She took the precious stones out of the apple, and, putting them into a corner of her kerchief, carried them to the washerwoman. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z Garnets are plentiful in the Lindi district, and agates, topaz, moonstone and other precious stones are found in the colony. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" 2011-09-26T02:00:25.313Z The passageway widened out into a wonderful cavern, like a broad hall, sparkling with precious stones, and long, shining stalactites, that looked like icicles of marble. Asgard Stories Tales from Norse Mythology 2011-09-22T02:00:24.717Z This being the case it was easy to understand that the packet which he complained was stolen, might have contained precious stones, or something along that line. The Outdoor Chums on the Lake Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island 2011-09-22T02:00:23.407Z With the same purpose in view, I have ransacked many libraries, where I was shown the magnificent codices ornamented with gold and precious stones, true odalisques in the harem of science. The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z But in it she found just what she had found before—a heap of precious stones; only they were richer and more valuable than the others had been. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z You must then drive him away and push down the precious stones you will find there. Zanzibar Tales Told by natives of the East Coast of Africa 2011-09-20T02:00:14.730Z Some must get coal to feed the fire, and others still were to have charge of the gold, and silver, and precious stones, under the rocks. Asgard Stories Tales from Norse Mythology 2011-09-22T02:00:24.717Z I have gazed upon the golden city, flashing like "transparent glass," and have marked its pearly gates and walls of every precious stone. Mind Amongst the Spindles 2011-09-20T02:00:13.677Z Presently flags and plumes are seen waving, the steel of the casques, the gold and precious stones of the mitres and crosiers are seen shining between the two files of archers. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z Her yellow hair, like rippling gold, hung loosely round her shoulders, and on her head sparkled a diadem of precious stones, which flashed like fire in the sunlight. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z Chichette, whose claim to immortality was based on the fact that she had been the first Parisienne to display on her corsage a tiny tortoise, set with precious stones and—alive. My Memoirs 2011-09-13T02:00:28.713Z Thereupon he gave him plenty of gold, lands, fields, and flocks, and enriched him with precious stones, so that the other Brother’s wealth could not be compared with his. Snowdrop and Other Tales 2011-09-12T02:00:31.553Z It was ornamented—resplendent, in fact—with gold, silver, precious stones and pearls. Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z When the beautiful music had died away, he drew from his finger a ring set with precious stones. Stories of Great Musicians 2011-09-10T02:00:28.157Z Lying by her side were magnificent dresses, embroidered with gold and silver and ornamented with precious stones; the turkeys and other fowls that surrounded her trampled on them and spoiled them. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z His dolman is embroidered with a flower-pattern of precious stones, and everything about his horse, from its hoofs to its snaffle, is of pure gold. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z The precious stones were glittering around them; their hearts rejoiced at the sight of them, and they soon gathered together some of the finest and largest. Snowdrop and Other Tales 2011-09-12T02:00:31.553Z The king had a crown on his head It was no silver, ne gold red, All it was of precious stone, As bright as sun forsooth it shone. Medieval English Literature Home University of Modern Knowledge #43 2011-09-09T02:00:56.970Z In some rooms the chairs themselves were made of precious stones, and the ottomans and couches built of a single pearl. Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z There was an ancient bath-tub there, set upon a pedestal, made of some precious stone, which Humboldt had appraised at half a million of thalers. Music-Study in Germany from the Home Correspondence of Amy Fay 2011-09-07T02:00:17.597Z By his side hangs a broad scimitar in an ivory sheath, and the mother-of-pearl handle of a crooked Turkish dagger peeps forth from a scarlet girdle richly set with precious stones. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z After a time three wagon loads of gold and precious stones came to the King for his youngest son. Snowdrop and Other Tales 2011-09-12T02:00:31.553Z There in the middle of a lawn he saw a fair high castle of gold and silver and precious stones. Medieval English Literature Home University of Modern Knowledge #43 2011-09-09T02:00:56.970Z The sunshine falling on the scales of the fish made them look like precious stones, and at night, fireflies flashed through the air, and moon and stars shone with a strange lustre unknown in Europe. The Boy's Book of Heroes 2011-09-06T02:00:10.323Z But at that hour, when in gold, velvet, and precious stones he stood in front of the king, his pride was sufficiently satisfied. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z The story-tellers of the province which was the birth-place of romance in France built chambers of gold and precious stones in the Fleming's dwelling, never failing to ascribe his immense riches to unholy compacts. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z It is one of the least valuable of the precious stones. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" 2011-09-02T02:00:20.450Z At this spectacle Sir Michael fancied he was dreaming, so blinded were his eyes by the sheen of the precious stones, that he knew not whether he was in earth or heaven. Tales From J?kai 2011-09-02T02:00:19.183Z The savages told many stories about the country beyond; gold and precious stones were to be found there, and there were strange beings who lived without food. Little Folks of North America Stories about children living in the different parts of North America 2011-09-01T02:00:19.377Z The top of the diadem was ornamented by fleurs-de-lys made of precious stones. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z These house servants form the acquaintance of some illicit diamond buyer, or I.D.B., as he is pithily called, to whom they sell the precious stones. An I.D.B. in South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:33.733Z The Oriental topaz, on the other hand, is a precious stone of great value. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" 2011-09-02T02:00:20.450Z Finally, three fanfaronades announced the arrival of the master of the castle, Sir Fulko, an obese figure almost collapsing beneath the weight of the precious stones and gems he wore. Tales From J?kai 2011-09-02T02:00:19.183Z He lavished gifts upon them, too—gold and silver and precious stones,—all those things which he thought valuable in the eyes of his guests. Little Folks of North America Stories about children living in the different parts of North America 2011-09-01T02:00:19.377Z One authority on precious stones observes that the Regent is not cut to rule, being too thick for its size, but he quaintly remarks that such a diamond is above law. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z There was light and warmth all around us, that appeared to come from the precious stones of which the walls were built, and the glittering pillars that supported the roof. Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z The readiest method of testing precious stones, especially when cut, is to use dense liquids. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" 2011-09-02T02:00:20.450Z The shape of the second man is bright with neither gold nor precious stones. Tales From J?kai 2011-09-02T02:00:19.183Z Scientific wealth, and the dross called gold, mayhap even diamonds, mayhap precious stones of a kind not yet known to the world. In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism 2011-08-31T02:01:29.827Z The Russian regalia is richer in precious stones than that of any other Asiatic country. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z I have no money, but shall take a small bagful of precious stones.’ Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z Descriptions of precious stones by ancient writers generally are too vague for exact diagnosis. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" 2011-09-02T02:00:20.450Z In the days of Sultan Soliman the Magnificent there lived at Stambul a rich merchant whose name was Muhzin, who traded in jewels and precious stones. Tales From J?kai 2011-09-02T02:00:19.183Z The pulpit was constructed of ivory and choice woods, in 36,000 separate panels, many of which were encrusted with precious stones and fastened with gold nails. The Moors in Spain 2011-08-29T02:01:09.183Z Diamonds of all the colors which belong of right to other precious stones are occasionally found. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z In this chapel also is a rare treasure in the form of a chalice enriched with precious stones, originally belonging to Pope Pius VI., the gift of the Princess Poniatowska. Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country 2011-08-27T02:00:22.057Z The Ruby.—It is evident that of the other precious stones only the most prized are worth producing artificially. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" 2011-09-02T02:00:20.450Z "Is it true that gold abounds there like sand, that precious stones are to be found on the mountain-tops, and pearls and purple on the seashore?" Tales From J?kai 2011-09-02T02:00:19.183Z In the midst of the hall was a basin of quicksilver; at either side were eight doors set in ivory and ebony, and adorned with precious stones. The Moors in Spain 2011-08-29T02:01:09.183Z Mr. Hertz was no doubt a good jeweller and a clever expert, but he was not very learned in the history of precious stones or he could never have made this astonishing statement. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z In 1419 the English sacked the abbey and stole its treasure to the very last precious stone or piece of gold. Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country 2011-08-27T02:00:22.057Z In a restricted sense the term is applied only to precious stones after they have been cut and polished as jewels, whilst in their raw state the minerals are conveniently called “gem-stones.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" 2011-09-02T02:00:20.450Z But as a precious stone is set in gold, so should that virtue be set in modesty; therefore, gracious gentlemen, standing here in your presence, I ask: Have I not hidden myself and my services? The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Across the fruit lay a small case-knife, the handle studded with precious stones, and the diamond blade wearing a keen edge. The Cricket's Friends Tales Told by the Cricket, Teapot, and Saucepan 2011-08-23T02:00:33.033Z In 1732, no less than eleven thousand ounces of these precious stones were shipped from Rio to Lisbon. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z In early 2010, Miscovich, an investor in sunken treasure excavations, claimed to have located a site and recovered a "cache" of precious stones. Sunken treasure sparks legal tussle 2011-08-19T16:33:40Z The use of the spectroscope may be valuable in discriminating between certain precious stones. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" 2011-09-02T02:00:20.450Z Wood, ivory, precious stones, bronze, silver and gold have been used from the most ancient times in the construction or for the decoration of furniture. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" 2011-08-15T02:00:28.473Z Others brought precious stones also, sapphires, amethysts, and emeralds, until it would seem as though the world had been sifted for the costliest gems. The Cricket's Friends Tales Told by the Cricket, Teapot, and Saucepan 2011-08-23T02:00:33.033Z To give a full account of this precious stone would almost involve the writing of the history of England from the reign of Edward III. down to the present time. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z |
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