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CHALCEDONY 149

Settings

Russian urn | Carved from a single piece

of Ural Mountains jasper, this spectacular

multicoloured urn demonstrates the finest in

19th-century lapidary skill and craftsmanship.

Silver pin | Based around four smoky

chalcedony cabochons, this silver pin

was designed by the influential Danish

silversmith Georg Jensen.

Van Cleef & Arpels pendant | Adorned

with cabochons of chrysoprase and lapis

lazuli, this gold pendant is also set with

diamonds in a rope motif.

Silver-gilt kovsh | This stunning kovsh (ceremonial drinking

vessel) from Tsarist Russia features the finest in cloisonné

enamel, and is highlighted by cabochons of chrysoprase and

garnet. A kovsh of this quality would have been a royal gift.

Bloodstone watch case | The back of this

open-face pocket watch case is carved from

bloodstone, inlayed with 18-karat gold, and

surrounded by seed pearls.

Giardinetto brooch | This fabulous giardinetto

brooch features diamond and emerald

accented flower heads carved from amethyst,

chrysoprase, carnelian, turquoise, and coral.

Pendant brooch | Bearing the signature

E. Paltscho, this beautiful gold-mounted

pendant brooch features carnelian leaves and

an agate flower, highlighted by diamonds.

Chalcedony ring | Unpatterned blue

chalcedony is relatively uncommon, but

comprises this subtle, pastel-blue cabochon

set in a 14-karat yellow gold ring.

Agate petals

Chalcedony’s name

is thought to originate

from the ancient port of

Kalkedon in Asia Minor

(modern Turkey)

Enamel decoration

Chrysoprase cabochon

Garnets

Carved carnelian

Diamonds

Chalcedony

cabochon

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