Gems Collection

The Queens Crown
The crown made for Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, on the coronation of King George VI when she was Queen Consort. The crown was made by Messrs. Garrard, and mounted in platinum

Royal crowns and sceptre
Symbols of imperial Majesty: St Edwards Crown, with 444 precious stones, remains one of the senior Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, being the official coronation crown

Heraldic crests, rings and brooches in enamel and gold. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Limerick Mitre / Shaw
A precious mitre used by the Bishop of Limerick, Ireland on occasions of great ceremony. It is made of plates of gold and adorned with gems and precious stones

Byzantine Empress, 9th century, in a robe with gilt border encrusted with gems, matching the throne. From an illuminated manuscript by Gregory of Nazianzus. Imperatrice de Constantinople, MS 510

Noble woman of China, 16th century. She wears a bonnet with pearls and gems in her hair, a long silk robe with wide sleeves, and holds a carnation. Femme noble de Chine

Noble woman of China, 16th century. Her black hair is decorated with pearls and gems. She wears an embroidered velvet coat over a brocade tunic and silk skirts. Noble matrone de la Chine

Costume of a Polish King, 16th century. He wears a crown, brocade cape, doublet and hose. The collar, sleeves and shoes decorated with precious stones. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

Examples of pendants, France and Italy, 16th century
Examples of pendants or pend-a-col, France and Italy, 16th century. Enamelled and decorated with pearls, rubies, emeralds, precious stones, etc, Bijoux, Pl. 2, France et Italie, XVIe siecle

Examples of bracelets, France and Italy, 16th century. Enamelled and decorated with pearls, rubies, emeralds, precious stones, etc, Bijoux, Pl. 1, France et Italie, XVIe siecle

Ladies of rank of the 14th century

Byzantine art: mosaics, filigree enamels and embroidery

Egyptian sphynx, scarab beetle, Horus, etc
Egyptian sphynx from the obelisk of the sun, Campus Martius, serpent with tail in its mouth, scarab bettle, head of Sphynx, Horus with whip emerging from a lotus. Vignette of Egyptian Symbols

Apollo, god of music and dance, and his attributes
Fragment of the face of Apollo, god of music and dance, Apollo Musicus holding a lyre from a cameo in Stosch's collection, figure of Apollo with bow from a cameo in the Marlborough Collection

Ancient games - horse racing, quoit throwing, wrestling, etc
A driver in his quadriga or four-horse chariot, a quoit player throwing a quoit near a term, a wrestler or boxer anointing his body with oil, and a young man with brass trochus or hoop and key

Cupid, with whip and bridle, mounted on a lion
Cupid, Roman god of love, with whip and bridle, mounted on a lion. The lion holds a goat's head between his paws. Cupid curbing a Lion. From a sardonyx in the Cabinet of Strozzi

Jupiter in a chariot crushing the Titans
Jupiter, king of the Roman gods, in his four-horse chariot holding a lightning bolt. The Titans, with serpents instead of legs, are crushed beneath the quadriga. Jupiter destroying the Titans

Acratus, a winged Bacchus with myrtle, ivy and rosebud crown
Acratus or Acratopotes, a winged Bacchus with myrtle, ivy and rosebud crown. Genius of pure wine and companion of Bacchus or Dionysus. From a purple amethyst gem

Figure of Diomedes, with the Palladium
Figure of Diomedes with short sword holding the Palladium, a wooden image of Pallas. King of Argos, hero in the Trojan War. On cornelian in the Duke of Devonshire's collection

Apollo, god of music and dance, and the satyr Marsyas. Apollo stands with a lyre, while Marsyas is tied to a tree to be flayed alive after their contest. In red jasper in the Farnese cabinet Naples

Roman wedding ceremony with bride, groom, and bridesmaid
Roman wedding ceremony with bride in veil and groom. The probuba or maid of honour supports the bride. Aldobrandini Marriage or Nozze Aldobrandina. Roman nuptials

Profile bust of King Priam of Troy
Profile bust of Priam, King of Troy. during the Trojan War. He wears a Phrygian cap. Head of Priam. From a gem in the possession of the Duke of Devonshire

Gems illustrating Cupid and Psyche. Cameo in the Florentine Museum (top), Cupid burning a butterfly on cornelian in the possession of Mr

Cupid bound to a post
Cupid, Roman god of love, bound to a post with his head turned to watch a butterfly flying behind him. A convex jacinth in the possession of Mr

Cupid embracing Psyche, Greek goddess of the soul. From a cameo in the possession of Marquis Selini

Head of Psyche, Greek goddess of the soul, holding a butterfly on her throat. From a cast engraved on cornelian in Tassie's collection

Fragments and attributes of Roman god Jupiter

Figure of Clio, Muse of History, seated in a chair, reading a scroll

The marriage of Cupid and Psyche. Winged Cupid, god of love, with bow and arrow approaches the seated figure of Psyche, Greek goddess of the soul

Bust of Jupiter Aegiochus in breastplate or aegis
Bust of the Roman god Jupiter Aegiochus in breastplate of divine armour or aegis. From a cast in the Musee Nationale, Paris

Title page with vignette from Richard Dagley's Gems, 1804
Title page with calligraphy and vignette of winged Cupid writing in a book. Near antique ruins with vase, plinth, coins, and bust with wreath

A man in a toga speaking in front of a crowd
A man in a toga (philosopher?) speaking in front of a crowd. Two soldiers in helmet and armour crouch behind a shield. A bearded face in the cloud. Unknown myth

Tertiary period syphilis symptoms on the body

LOffrande
This oil painting depicts a beautiful young woman sat on some cushions, a lady in the background is offering her a jewellery box containing gems and pearls

Colour illustration of woman with red, long beads, earrings
Colour lustration of woman with red, long beads and earrings, and jewel box, in front of a hand mirror. Captioned: ??Man-Killers: The Weapons Woman Wields??

Divers gathering pearl-oysters in Western Australia waters

Portrait of Henry Bloxam, nephew to Sir Thomas Lawrence. Boy in dress with blue ribbon. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas Lawrence from P.G

Portrait of Mary Isabella Bloxam, niece to Sir Thomas Lawrence. In bonnet with ribbon. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas Lawrence from P.G

Portrait of Rowland Bloxam, nephew to Sir Thomas Lawrence. Chubby boy in dress tied with blue ribbon

Portrait of Thomas Lawrence Bloxam, nephew to Sir Thomas Lawrence. In dress tied with a pink ribbon

Portrait of Lady Emma Hamilton, mistress of Horatio Nelson, 1765-1815. In see-through dress, looking up, with loose turban

Portrait of Augusta Lowther, Lady Lonsdale
Portrait of Lady Augusta Lowther, Countess of Fane, wife of the 1st Earl of Lonsdale. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas Lawrence from P.G

Portrait of Sir Thomas Lawrences father, innkeeper Thomas Lawrence. Portly man in wig seated on a chair

Portrait of Mary Isabella Bloxam as a young woman, niece to Sir Thomas Lawrence. With her hair up and curled, in an off-the-shoulder dress

Portrait of two children. The elder holding a reluctant younger child in bonnet and dress. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas Lawrence from P.G

Portrait of the Calmeady children in an embrace. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas Lawrence from P.G

Portrait bust of artist Sir Thomas Lawrence. Engraving by Frederick Christians Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas Lawrence from P.G. Patmores Cabinet of Gems, Ackermann, London, 1837

The Great Carew Ruby, with Arabic writing. 1906

Diamond stars and brooches. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Diamond tiara and necklace. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Diamond necklaces and earrings, circa 1895
Diamond necklaces and earrings. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Diamond pendants and brooches with pearl and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Gem flexible bracelets in pearl, diamond, enamel, sapphire and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Gem bracelets in sapphire, diamond, turquoise, pearl and opal. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Sporting brooches mounted in diamonds: pug dog, frog, wheel, polo pony, locust, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Sporting brooches mounted in diamonds: dog, horse, hansom cab, pheasant, and cat. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Gem brooches in diamond, pearl, enamel, opal and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Fifty guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, ring and bracelet in diamond, pearl, opal, sapphire and emerald. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Thirty guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, rin, and bracelet in diamond, opal, pearl and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Ten guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, bracelet and ring
Ten guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, bracelet, ring in sapphire, opal, diamond, jade, and enamel. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Five guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, locket and chain in pearl, diamond, gold, enamel. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Ladies fancy watches, circa 1895
Ladies fancy watches with sapphire, ruby, diamond, enamel and gold. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Gold jewerlry including match box, cigarette
Gold jewerlry including match box, sovereign purse, bonbonniere, cigarette case, pencil and tube case. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Gold mounted amber jewelry including cigarette tube, cigarette cutter, cigarette case and pocket knife. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Gold muff chains with amethyst beads, enamel bars, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Gentlemens chains in 18-carat gold for fob watches. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Ladies watch in 18-carat gold case. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Gentlemens watch in 18-carat gold case. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Cuff links and shirt studs in gold and enamel, opal, sapphire, diamond, turquoise and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Cuff links, waistcoat buttons, shirt studs in mother of pearl, jade, carbuncle, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Fine gem rings in ruby, diamond, turquoise and opal. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Fine gem rings in emerald, diamond, pearl and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Gem scarf pins with diamond, ruby, sapphire, pearl, and cats eye. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Diamond combs and head ornaments, wings, sword hilts, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Convoy of diamonds, Brazil, South America
A convoy of diamonds in Brazil, South America -- the diamonds were transported from Tijuco (Diamantina) in the state of Minas Gerais to Rio de Janeiro. Date: 1842

Pueblo Indian drilling turquoise, New Mexico, USA
Pueblo Indian drilling turquoise for the making of necklaces, New Mexico, USA. Date: circa 1920

Advert for Cartier Ltd, London, jewellers
Advertisement for Cartier Ltd, jewellers, Albemarle Street and New Bond Street, London. Date: 1930

Gems of the Ocean - girl with basket of seaweed
Gems of the Ocean - girl with a basket of seaweed

MINING EMERALDS 1820
Emeralds being mined by convicts in Muzo, Colombia. Date: 1820

Mineraux - minerals
A variety of minerals including amethyst quartz, fluorine, agate and beryl. Date: 1930

Ancient Gem Cutter and Apprentice - Sri Lanka
Ancient Gem Cutter with his cutting and polishing tools and (his middle-aged!) Apprentice - Sri Lanka. Date: circa 1908

Johann Christoph Dorsch
JOHANN CHRISTOPH DORSCH German steinschneider (engraver of portraits on gems) of Nurnberg. Date: 1680 - 1752

The royal regalia of the Romanoffs
The Russian state jewels acquired by an English syndicate and sold at Christies Auction Rooms

Portrait of King James I, by John de Critz the Elder
Half length portrait of King James I, by John de Critz the Elder (c.1552-1642)

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