Faceted Collection

Dressing table set from the Royal Armoury, Tula, c.1801 (steel and bronze)
BOO74518 Dressing table set from the Royal Armoury, Tula, c.1801 (steel and bronze); 70x32x18 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Hand seal, decorated with palmettes, from the Royal Armoury, Tula, c.1800 (steel)
BOO55767 Hand seal, decorated with palmettes, from the Royal Armoury, Tula, c.1800 (steel, brass and glass) (see also 74515) Hand seal made of steel, brass and glass at the Royal Armoury, Tula

Design for a pendant with a sleeping women's head and poppies, enamelled gold, c.1905. Creator: Paul Louchet
Design for a pendant with a sleeping women's head and poppies, enamelled gold, c.1905

A Perspective of a Faceted Snail Shell Balanced on a Pyramid, 1567. Creator: Mathis Zundt
A Perspective of a Faceted Snail Shell Balanced on a Pyramid, 1567

Portrait of Catherine de Bourbon, 1600. Creator: Jan Wierix
Portrait of Catherine de Bourbon, 1600

Simultaneous Windows on the City, 1912 (oil on canvas)
XKH463057 Simultaneous Windows on the City, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; French, out of copyright

Necklace, ring, brooch and bracelet (aquamarine, diamonds, sapphires & platinum)
1775598 Necklace, ring, brooch and bracelet (aquamarine, diamonds, sapphires & platinum) by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aquamarine and diamond necklace)

The Star of Arkansas (diamonds & platinum)
1768742 The Star of Arkansas (diamonds & platinum) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rare American diamond, mounted as a ring)

Bangle, mid 19th century (emeralds, rubies, diamonds & gold)
829811 Bangle, mid 19th century (emeralds, rubies, diamonds & gold) by European School, (19th century); inner diam: 6.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The open sprung bangle designed as a snake)

Baccarat faceted butterfly and blossom weight, mid 19th century (glass)
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Mughal wine cup, period of Jahangir, 1605-27 (emerald, gold & enamel) (see also 779491
779484 Mughal wine cup, period of Jahangir, 1605-27 (emerald, gold & enamel) (see also 779491, 779483-5) by Indian School

Antique bow brooch of openwork ribbon design by Musy, Turin, c. 1860 (metal & diamonds)
CH448387 Antique bow brooch of openwork ribbon design by Musy, Turin, c.1860 (metal & diamonds) by Italian School, (19th century); width: 6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

An exceptional pair of double hoop pendant earrings (jadeite & diamonds)
CH438733 An exceptional pair of double hoop pendant earrings (jadeite & diamonds) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ring (diamond & platinum) (see also 492445-46)
492447 Ring (diamond & platinum) (see also 492445-46) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: set with a rectangular-cut diamond, approx)

Antique ring, c. 1870 (diamond, enamel & gold)
CH409893 Antique ring, c.1870 (diamond, enamel & gold) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: belonged to Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev (1938-93); rose-cut diamond

Small sword, c. 1700 (steel, wood & copper wire)
490795 Small sword, c.1700 (steel, wood & copper wire) by Italian School, (18th century); 100.3x10.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

A Couple, 1912 (oil on canvas)
NUL385932 A Couple, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Filonov, Pavel Nikolaevich (1883-1941); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Ring (emerald & diamonds)
745920 Ring (emerald & diamonds) by European School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; European, out of copyright

Necklace (emeralds & diamonds)
745916 Necklace (emeralds & diamonds) by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed as a flexible band of brilliant-cut marquise and pear shaped diamonds)

Ice pendant, 1913 (platinum, rock crystal & diamonds)
702596 Ice pendant, 1913 (platinum, rock crystal & diamonds) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); length: 3.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ice pendant, 1913 (platinum, rock crystal & diamonds)
702593 Ice pendant, 1913 (platinum, rock crystal & diamonds) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); length: 7.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Irregular octagonal form)

Fruit still life, c. 1913-14 (oil on canvas)
CH465392 Fruit still life, c.1913-14 (oil on canvas) by Schwarz, Mommie (Samuel) (1876-1942); 45x55 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Ring (diamond & platinum) (see also 492446-47)
492445 Ring (diamond & platinum) (see also 492446-47) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: set with a rectangular-cut diamond, approx)

Tiara, by Faberge, c. 1890 (diamonds & gold)
1074660 Tiara, by Faberge, c.1890 (diamonds & gold) by HolmstrAom, August Wilhelm (1829-1903); width: 13.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ewer, Chia-Ching Period, Ming Dynasty (porcelain)
997162 Ewer, Chia-Ching Period, Ming Dynasty (porcelain) by Chinese School (16th century); 24x17.3x10.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Mughal wine cup, period of Jahangir, 1605-27 (emerald, gold & enamel) (see also 779491
779485 Mughal wine cup, period of Jahangir, 1605-27 (emerald, gold & enamel) (see also 779491, 779483-4) by Indian School

Ring (sapphire, diamonds & platinum)
6332408 Ring (sapphire, diamonds & platinum) by Tiffany & Company; Private Collection; (add.info.: Set with a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 8.91 carats)

Ring, c. 1935 (diamond & platinum)
1449078 Ring, c.1935 (diamond & platinum) by Tiffany & Company; Private Collection; (add.info.: Set with a rectangular-cut diamond)

Mughal wine cup, period of Jahangir, 1605-27 (emerald, gold & enamel) (see also 779483-5)
779491 Mughal wine cup, period of Jahangir, 1605-27 (emerald, gold & enamel) (see also 779483-5) by Indian School, (17th century); 7.2x5.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Diamond polishing, Jaipur, India
A man squats on the floor by the window of his Jaipur workshop and polishes diamonds with a hand powered cutting machine Date: 1987

Cuzco - Peru - Cyclopean masonry
Pre-Columbian walls at Cuzco, Peru - Cyclopean polygonal masonry of the Incas - almost defying belief with the way the massive multi-faceted blocks fit together seamlessly

Homoeopathy - homoeopathic tablets. - TopFoto / CW
Homoeopathy - homoeopathic tablets. - © TopFoto/CW

Cassiterite crystals C016 / 5587
Cassiterite crystals. Cassiterite has been the main tin ore throughout history and is still the most important source of tin today. Specimen from Trevaunance, St. Agnes, Cornwall. UK

Faceted chrysoberyl
Two cut stones of the gemstone chrysoberyl (beryllium aluminum oxide). This stone is also known as cats eyes

Fluorite. The specimens at bottom right and middle right are in their natural form, the specimen at centre had been polished and all the other specimens have been cut and polished

Blue lace agate. Cut and polished specimens are at top left, polished specimens are at right and a specimen in its natural state is at bottom left

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"Faceted: A Glimpse into the Dazzling World of Art and Jewelry" Step into a world where military badges, exquisite portraits, and captivating paintings come to life through faceted brilliance. The artistry of faceting reveals itself in various forms, from historical treasures to contemporary masterpieces. Intriguingly, the portrait of Catherine de Bourbon, created by Jan Wierix in 1600, showcases her regal elegance with each facet capturing her grace and allure. Simultaneously, "Windows on the City, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1912, mesmerizes viewers as light dances off its multifaceted surfaces. Jewelry enthusiasts are captivated by stunning pieces like necklaces adorned with aquamarine, diamonds, sapphires & platinum – a true testament to the beauty that can be achieved through faceting. The Star of Arkansas takes center stage with its dazzling display of diamonds and platinum; it is a symbol of opulence and refinement. Delving further into history's treasure trove brings us to a mid-19th-century bangle embellished with emeralds, rubies, diamonds & gold. Its intricate facets reflect the craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. Equally enchanting is the Baccarat faceted butterfly and blossom weight made from glass during the same era—a delicate creation that captures nature's splendor within its facets. Traveling back even further in time leads us to Mughal India's wine cup dating back to Jahangir's reign (1605-27). This extraordinary piece crafted from emerald, gold & enamel epitomizes luxury at its finest—each facet revealing stories untold. The realm of art also embraces faceting techniques as seen in Composition (1920), where watercolors on paper create dynamic patterns through precisely cut angles. Meanwhile, "The Mike Todd Tiara" hails from c.