Lapis Lazuli Collection

Lake Attersee, 1901 (oil on canvas)
8933884 Lake Attersee, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); Leopold Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Painting by Gustav Klimt)

The Cross of Desiderius, adorned with stones, cameos and coloured glasses, detail, end of 8th century ( stones)
8620126 The Cross of Desiderius, adorned with stones, cameos and coloured glasses, detail, end of 8th century ( stones, cameos and coloured glasses) by Lombard School

Table with representation of Livorno port, c.1601-04 (gemstones, wood, enamel)
8612010 Table with representation of Livorno port, c.1601-04 (gemstones, wood, enamel) by Gaffurri, Cristofano (fl.1576-1626) & Ligozzi, Jacopo (1547-1626); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Table with representation of Livorno port, c.1601-04 (gemstones, wood, enamel)
8612009 Table with representation of Livorno port, c.1601-04 (gemstones, wood, enamel) by Gaffurri, Cristofano (fl.1576-1626) & Ligozzi, Jacopo (1547-1626); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Cross of Desiderius, adorned with stones, cameos and coloured glasses, detail, end of 8th century ( stones)
8620127 The Cross of Desiderius, adorned with stones, cameos and coloured glasses, detail, end of 8th century ( stones, cameos and coloured glasses) by Lombard School

The Cross of Desiderius, adorned with stones, cameos and coloured glasses, detail, end of 8th century ( stones)
8620128 The Cross of Desiderius, adorned with stones, cameos and coloured glasses, detail, end of 8th century ( stones, cameos and coloured glasses) by Lombard School

The Cross of Desiderius, adorned with stones, cameos and coloured glasses, detail, end of 8th century ( stones)
8620125 The Cross of Desiderius, adorned with stones, cameos and coloured glasses, detail, end of 8th century ( stones, cameos and coloured glasses) by Lombard School

Art Deco necklace, c.1925 (emeralds, diamonds & rock crystal)
6322973 Art Deco necklace, c.1925 (emeralds, diamonds & rock crystal) by European School, (20th century); length: 44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: owned by Anita Delgado)

Intaglio gem, hunting scene horseman attacking a lion, -200 BC (carnelian)
7309977 Intaglio gem, hunting scene horseman attacking a lion, -200 BC (carnelian); 1.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: carnelian); © Ashmolean Museum

Order of the Lion and the Sun
5304569 Order of the Lion and the Sun.; (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27. Fath Ali Shah created this order in 1810)

Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1826-27 (enamel)
5304565 Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1826-27 (enamel); (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27)

The Monomakh's Cap
5304564 The Monomakh's Cap.; (add.info.: Monomakh's Cap (also called the Shapka Zolotaya), is relic of the Russian Grand Princes and Tsars

The Coast at Trouville, c.1865-1900 (oil on fabric)
XOS5877402 The Coast at Trouville, c.1865-1900 (oil on fabric) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 46.2x61.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Eugene Boudin)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630779 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)
8644790 Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving) by European School

Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)
8644789 Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving) by European School

A Temple in Amber (b/w photo)
8651415 A Temple in Amber (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Temple in Amber)

Mineral Products, Gold, Silver, Lead, Mercury, Diamonds and Other Precious Stones (colour litho)
8650829 Mineral Products, Gold, Silver, Lead, Mercury, Diamonds and Other Precious Stones (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineral Products, Gold)

Bringing Tribute to Rameses II, XIXth Dynasty (litho)
8661083 Bringing Tribute to Rameses II, XIXth Dynasty (litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bringing Tribute to Rameses II, XIXth Dynasty)

Diamond polishing (engraving)
8635270 Diamond polishing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diamond polishing)

Separating diamonds from gravel (b/w photo)
8663721 Separating diamonds from gravel (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Separating diamonds from gravel)

Photocard, 1930s: Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon (coloured photo)
8671668 Photocard, 1930s: Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677816 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677815 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Cross and letters with inlay of precious stones belonging to the Treasury of Torredonjimeno. 7th c
CUL4934340 Cross and letters with inlay of precious stones belonging to the Treasury of Torredonjimeno. 7th c.; (add.info.: Visigothic art. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia.s JAEN)

An enamelled and gem set gold, eagle pendant, 18th century (gold)
3480632 An enamelled and gem set gold, eagle pendant, 18th century (gold); (add.info.: An enamelled and gem set gold, eagle pendant, Islamic possibly north African)

Imperial crown of Rudolf II of Baden Baden, illustration, 17th century
AIS5389767 Imperial crown of Rudolf II of Baden Baden, illustration, 17th century; National Library, Clementinum, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info)

Sarcophagus of Charlemagne (742-814), Palatine Chapel of the Cathedral of Aachen, Germany, 1165-1215 (sculpture)
AIS5353302 Sarcophagus of Charlemagne (742-814), Palatine Chapel of the Cathedral of Aachen, Germany, 1165-1215 (sculpture); Aachen Cathedral, Aachen

Order of the Lion and the Sun
5304567 Order of the Lion and the Sun.; (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27. Fath Ali Shah created this order in 1810)

Pendant decorated in cloisonne with a beast, 301-700 (gold, stone)
7310016 Pendant decorated in cloisonne with a beast, 301-700 (gold, stone); 2.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: gold, stone, Material: gold)

Coalport Dessert Service, c.1820
BON39297 Coalport Dessert Service, c.1820; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

The Shwe Dagan, Pagoda, Rangoon (b/w photo)
8637055 The Shwe Dagan, Pagoda, Rangoon (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shwe Dagan, Pagoda, Rangoon)

Amber, Entree du palais des Radjahs (engraving)
8637844 Amber, Entree du palais des Radjahs (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amber, Entree du palais des Radjahs)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677814 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Slavonic women's headdress (litho)
8677403 Slavonic women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slavonic women's headdress)

Ancient Assyrian women's headdress (litho)
8677395 Ancient Assyrian women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Assyrian women's headdress)

The Cullinan Diamond (litho)
8663726 The Cullinan Diamond (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cullinan Diamond, before cutting)

Machine for raising rock out of the pit of a diamond mine, South Africa (litho)
8663724 Machine for raising rock out of the pit of a diamond mine, South Africa (litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cutting and polishing diamonds in Amsterdam (litho)
8663720 Cutting and polishing diamonds in Amsterdam (litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutting and polishing diamonds in a workshop in Amsterdam)

Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)
8650791 Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving) by European School

Real Photographs, c.1939: Bangkok (coloured photo)
8671459 Real Photographs, c.1939: Bangkok (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bangkok)

Collecting amber in the Baltic Sea, East Prussia (colour litho)
8663558 Collecting amber in the Baltic Sea, East Prussia (colour litho) by Saltzmann, Carl (1847-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collecting amber in the Baltic Sea, East Prussia, Germany)

Sapphire from a ring, c.1882-1930s (sapphire)
7227133 Sapphire from a ring, c.1882-1930s (sapphire); Private Collection; (add.info.: Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 35.09 carats)

The polishing of a diamond
5311916 The polishing of a diamond; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the polishing of a diamond. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The splitting of a diamond
5311915 The splitting of a diamond; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the splitting of a diamond (diamond cutting). Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones
3079075 Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones; (add.info.: Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones. From Nepal)

Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432446 Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan jewelry. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630780 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Lapis Lazuli: A Jewel of History and Beauty" Lapis lazuli, a captivating gemstone with a rich history, has adorned the world of art and jewelry for centuries. Its deep blue hue has captivated artists and craftsmen alike, inspiring them to create magnificent masterpieces. In "The Virgin" painted around 1500, lapis lazuli was used as a pigment in oil on panel to depict the heavenly robes of the Virgin Mary. The intense blue color symbolized her purity and divine presence. Fast forward to 1875, where a delicate design for jewelry emerged on paper. Watercolor and ink brought this vision to life, showcasing lapis lazuli alongside other precious gems. This fusion created an exquisite piece that would surely elevate any ensemble. A necklace from the 19th century showcases lapis lazuli's versatility when combined with turquoise, diamonds, silver, and gold. The contrasting colors complement each other harmoniously while emphasizing the allure of this mesmerizing stone. Another religious masterpiece from around 1500 is "Christ as Salvator Mundi. " Lapis lazuli was skillfully utilized here to represent Christ's celestial aura - his divinity shining through every brushstroke. Moving away from paintings but still within the realm of artistry are two amber figures depicting St. Peter and St. Simon the Zealot from North Germany circa 1695. These intricate carvings showcase how different materials can be combined with lapis lazuli to create stunning works of devotion. Royalty also embraced this enchanting gemstone; Mary of Modena elegantly wore it in her velvet gown decorated with gems along with a pearl necklace outside its frame – radiating regality at its finest. Designs for engraved gems in ornamental settings further demonstrate lapis lazuli's appeal throughout history. In one such design dating back to 1722 pen strokes were used alongside brown ink washes on laid paper, capturing the essence of this gem's allure.