Kyratango tells you true: cameo is 'lava', which will have been dyed to get it this dark, even black color. The back says 'Cerere', Italian for...
Since the RO Historical Society is situated in a fire station, it could go to them & still be appreciated by ROFD. Think they would be reluctant...
A neighbor of my dad's edged all his flower beds with brightly colored bowling balls, au naturel.
I have seen this done with shards of Chinese porcelain. Generally very pretty.
While wearing your Brooks Brothers shirt.
Or so you could move to where the light was better or the fire warmer.
Apatite is another possibility. Kyanite seems less likely.
That's delightful!
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Does the black king really look like Darth Vader? [IMG] What do the pieces & the board look like on the bottom?
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The main body looks to me like rings made from water buffalo horn.
You're right, my bad.[IMG] But does look like a constellation outline. Couldn't recognize any astrological/astronomical signs on the top,...
Think seller reworked this into a necklace, but similar:...
Second photo is schematic of constellation Big Dipper/Great Bear.
I got one of those automated special offers & it can be mine for $6,500. What do you think? @bluumz, thinking of you constantly, even though...
I think probably citrine that started life as amethyst & was cooked. Both are quartz, & quartz can have inclusions of other minerals. Don't know...
Think you guys have got it: costume jewellery, inspired by coats of arms of Spain & England*, artistic license & simplification applied. * Should...
No. Farther east.
Cool!
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