Precious Collection

Cross of Lothair II. Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany
Cross of the Emperor Lothair II (835-869). 11th century. Gold and precious gems. Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany

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

1920S Pair in Bar
A louche couple sip cocktails in a fashionable bar; he dons a blue suit, she wears a coat with a fur neck and cuffs, but precious little else

The Imperial State Crown
A painting showing the Imperial State Crown which was made for Queen Victorias Coronation and was the only crown used in the ceremony. Date: 1838

Birthstone Series: Amythest Quartz
An Amythest quartz specimen. Amythest is a form of quartz that is usually purple in colour, it is the birthstone for the month of March. Natural History Museum specimen number 84817

Celebrated Diamonds
Celebrated diamonds including; Regent, Ko-hi-noor, Sancy, Eugenie and Le Grand duc de Toscane

Gold with black sands in a gold pan
Gold (Au) is an elemental metal. It occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks or as seen here, as grains in alluvial deposits

KOH-I-NOOR OR MOUNTAIN OF LIGHT Given to Queen Victoria by the East India Company after the Indian Mutiny

Military badge jewellery, WW1
Advertisement for regimental badges available from the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company. Made of gold or palladium, they were set with diamonds or other precious stones. Date: 1917

Coronation regalia jewels
Page from The Sketch depicting some of the famous and priceless jewels forming the Coronation regalia of King George VI in 1937. St

Golden crown

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

Native silver
Silver found in pure form in the ground is called native silver (Ag) - it is an elemental metal and structure is dendritic or branch-like

Garnet Peridotite
Garnet-peridotite, a major constituent in the make-up of the Earth. Image published in Natures Connections An Exploration of Natural History. Published in 2000

Gold nugget found in a dry river bed outside Potchefstroom, Wits. 120 km southwest of Johannesburg, October 1882. Approximately 68x48mm and 156g in weight

Diamond Cutting
A true Representation of the Diamond Cutters Wheel or Mill

Kodak 1924 Advert
A woman cautiously descends a cliff path to the beach, clutching her precious Kodak with which she proposes to take holiday snaps to entertain the family

Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho)
6257116 Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); 61.5x49.5 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; Mitchell Library

State regalia kept at the Tower of London including St. Edwards crown, the Imperial State Crown, the Sword of State, orb, sceptre, anointing spoon and mace. Date: 1920

Diamond refracting light F008 / 3207
Diamond refracting light

Cut diamond and crystals
A cut diamond surrounded by rough crystals. Diamond is comprised of compacted carbon and is the hardest natural substance known on Earth

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

De Beers Diamond Mine
Washing equipment for the diamonds of De Beers mines in South Africa

Blue John
Polished slice of Blue John from Derbyshire, England. The mineral is so far unique to one location in the Derbyshire Peak District, England

Silver jewellery parts and work tools are seen in the workshop of goldsmith Gavriel Touboul in Jerusalem January 17, 2018. Picture taken January 17, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Engraving titled 'Pioneers of Modern Civilisation', 19th century (engraving)
3522021 Engraving titled 'Pioneers of Modern Civilisation', 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving titled 'Pioneers of Modern Civilisation')

Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust
536121 Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust. 1556 (woodcut from Agricola De Re Metallica)

Assayer testing samples of gold or silver using a balance, 1574 (engraving)
539689 Assayer testing samples of gold or silver using a balance, 1574 (engraving); (add.info.: From 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker Allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertzt und Berckwercksarten)

Masterpiece of goldsmith's art: silver-gilt, rock crystal and precious stones
542943 Masterpiece of goldsmith's art: silver-gilt, rock crystal and precious stones. 15th century (sacred vessel, Portugal); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The process of cutting a diamond
5311853 The process of cutting a diamond; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the process of cutting a diamond by removing the projecting portion of stone by rubbing against a second diamond set in a)

The process of cutting a diamond
5311852 The process of cutting a diamond; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the process of cutting a diamond by removing the projecting portion of stone by rubbing against a second diamond set in a)

Diamond reefing in South Africa
5307681 Diamond reefing in South Africa.; (add.info.: Photograph of diamond reefing in South Africa. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432446 Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan jewelry. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Jeune Femme au Bouquet (oval oil on canvas, laid down on board)
985524 Jeune Femme au Bouquet (oval oil on canvas, laid down on board) by Sonrel, Elisabeth (1874-1953) (attr. to); 61.2x55.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The workings at the De Beers diamond mines
5307682 The workings at the De Beers diamond mines.; (add.info.: Photograph of the workings at the De Beers diamond mines founded by Cecil Rhodes)

An example of 10th century German bookbinding with ivory and copper boards decorated with precious stones
3253046 An example of 10th century German bookbinding with ivory and copper boards decorated with precious stones; (add.info)

Engraving titled 'Pioneers of Modern Civilisation', 19th century (engraving)
3522026 Engraving titled 'Pioneers of Modern Civilisation', 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving titled 'Pioneers of Modern Civilisation')

Bank of England, 1872 (engraving)
536664 Bank of England, 1872 (engraving); (add.info.: Bank of England. Entrance to the bullion vaults, showing ingots of precious metals)

Striking it rich in a Nevada silver mine. 'The town was thrown into a state of extraordinary excitement.'
527960 Striking it rich in a Nevada silver mine. 'The town was thrown into a state of extraordinary excitement.' Illustration by William Ralston for The Rich Time I Once Had by Mark Twain

The workings at the De Beers diamond mines
5307684 The workings at the De Beers diamond mines.; (add.info.: Photograph of the workings at the De Beers diamond mines founded by Cecil Rhodes)

Large Flowerpiece with Precious Urns, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Antoine Monnoyer
Large Flowerpiece with Precious Urns, late 17th-early 18th century

Vase of Immortality with the Head of a Wind-Horse and the Precious Jewel, 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Vase of Immortality with the Head of a Wind-Horse and the Precious Jewel (image 1 of 3), 18th-early 19th century

Life Becomes Precious, Discreet, plate eleven from Love, 1898, published 1899. Creator: Maurice Denis
Life Becomes Precious, Discreet, plate eleven from Love, 1898, published 1899

Geode Portrait 3
Bilge Paksoylu

Geode Portrait 1
Bilge Paksoylu

Margaret Whigham as The Precious One at the Gay Party
Miss Margaret Whigham, celebrated debutante and it girl, later Mrs Charles Sweeny and then the Duchess of Argyll, whose divorce case in 1963 scandalised the country

Gold Mine Headgear - Witwatersrand (East) - South Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Baltic amber, the gold of the Baltic, in the Amber museum. Gdansk, Poland

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"Unveiling the Precious: A Glimpse into the World of Royal Crowns and Sceptres" Step back in time to the roaring 1920s, where a glamorous pair enjoys their evening at a bar adorned with exquisite jewels. Behold the majestic Imperial State Crown, an emblem of power and grandeur that has graced countless royal heads throughout history. Dive into the enchanting world of celebrated diamonds, each one more dazzling than the last. These gems have captivated hearts for centuries with their unparalleled beauty. Discover the Birthstone Series: Amethyst Quartz, a gemstone believed to bring clarity and peace to its wearer. Its regal purple hue adds a touch of elegance to any ensemble. Witness gold being extracted from black sands in a gold pan, showcasing nature's precious gift transformed into pure luxury. Marvel at Koh-I-Noor, one of history's most famous diamonds that has witnessed empires rise and fall. Its brilliance is unmatched as it continues to mesmerize all who lay eyes upon it. Explore the Cross of Lothair II housed in Germany's Aachen Cathedral Treasury - an awe-inspiring symbol of faith and devotion passed down through generations. Admire coronation regalia jewels fit for kings and queens; heraldic crests, rings, and brooches crafted meticulously in enamel and gold tell tales of noble lineage. Pay homage to military badge jewelry worn by brave soldiers during WW1 - symbols of courage etched forever in precious metals as reminders of sacrifice made on distant battlefields. Gaze upon native silver gleaming under sunlight; this raw form showcases nature's artistry before it is shaped into something extraordinary by skilled hands. In this captivating journey through time, we uncover treasures beyond measure - from royal crowns to military badges - reminding us that true value lies not only in material wealth but also in stories woven within these precious artifacts.