Gem History
A gemmological perspective on Lalique jewellery...
René Lalique, the renown French Art Nouveau artist, became famous for his art in both jewelry and glasswork. Normally, one sees his fine jewels from the artistic and aesthetic point...
A gemmological perspective on Lalique jewellery...
René Lalique, the renown French Art Nouveau artist, became famous for his art in both jewelry and glasswork. Normally, one sees his fine jewels from the artistic and aesthetic point...
Gemstones on the Reliquary of the Holy Cross of...
This magnificent reliquary from the Cathedral of Évora, Portugal, stands out for its gemmological content and is a remarkable example of late 17th century artistry in gold, silver and gemstones...
Gemstones on the Reliquary of the Holy Cross of...
This magnificent reliquary from the Cathedral of Évora, Portugal, stands out for its gemmological content and is a remarkable example of late 17th century artistry in gold, silver and gemstones...
Biogenic Gem Materials in Artefacts of Portugue...
The superb exhibition “The Global City - Lisbon in the Renaissance” that took place in 2017 at the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, in Lisboa, Portugal, offered a privileged look...
Biogenic Gem Materials in Artefacts of Portugue...
The superb exhibition “The Global City - Lisbon in the Renaissance” that took place in 2017 at the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, in Lisboa, Portugal, offered a privileged look...
American Pearls
The United States may not be the first country that comes to mind when it comes to pearl production but it has notable historic importance as a producer of natural...
American Pearls
The United States may not be the first country that comes to mind when it comes to pearl production but it has notable historic importance as a producer of natural...
Colourless Gemstones in 18th to 19th Century Po...
Portuguese jewellery from the 18th to the 19th century is mostly known by the colours offered by Brazilian coloured gemstones, notably the orange, yellow and pink topazes, yellowish-green chrysoberyls, blue...
Colourless Gemstones in 18th to 19th Century Po...
Portuguese jewellery from the 18th to the 19th century is mostly known by the colours offered by Brazilian coloured gemstones, notably the orange, yellow and pink topazes, yellowish-green chrysoberyls, blue...