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Blue John Stone

Late Georgian Style Chimneypiece in Statuary Marble, Inlaid with Blue-John Stone
Located in London, GB
Blue-John Stone A 20th century fireplace with a simple moulded shelf supported by a central tablet
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20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Blue John Drop Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These gorgeous earrings hold a blue John stone and the metal above is 9carat gold with two diamond
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Platinum

20th Century Onyx Picture Frame with Blue John Decoration England Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
applied Rare Blue John applied boarder. Blue John Stone is found nowhere in the world but amongst the
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Mid-20th Century British Picture Frames

Materials

Onyx

Mid 20th Century Onyx Picture Frame with Blue John Decoration Date Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
applied border. (Note the slight yellow vane within in the stone denotes it as Blue John ) History of
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Mid-20th Century English Picture Frames

Materials

Onyx

Blue John Closed Urn
Located in New Orleans, LA
5/8" high Discovered by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, Blue John stone is found only among the
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Urns

Materials

Stone

Blue John Closed Urn
Blue John Closed Urn
$24,500
H 11.63 in Dm 6 in
19th Century French Exotic Stone and Bronze Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The marble is possibly Blue John stone. Lamp was originally purchased at Sotheby's in New York City
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Period Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a kingwood border, embellished with circular design elements in Blue John stone amidst exquisite
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

John Hardy Sterling Silver Box Chain Double Wrap Blue Stone Chain Link Bracelet
By John Hardy
Located in Baltimore, MD
John Hardy Sterling Silver Box Chain Double Wrap Blue Stone Chain Link Bracelet Metal: Sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Blue John Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
unmatched. The top showcases a monumental specimen of Blue John, a feat rarely achieved due to the stone
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tables

Materials

Precious Stone, Wood, Mahogany

Blue John Table
Blue John Table
$268,500
H 30 in W 45 in D 45 in
Tall Blue John Chalice
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Blue John chalice Origin : Derbyshire, England Colour : Blue, cream, pale brown, and
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2010s British Tableware

Materials

Stone

Tall Blue John Chalice
Tall Blue John Chalice
$3,400
H 9.34 in Dm 3.59 in
Derbyshire Blue John Chalice
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Derbyshire Fluorspar Blue John Chalice Period : Elizabeth II - late 20th century Origin
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Late 20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Stone

Derbyshire Blue John Chalice
Derbyshire Blue John Chalice
$3,874
H 10.44 in Dm 2.37 in
Blue John Bust of a Roman Emperor Gilt and Blue John Stand
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Blue John bust of a Roman Emperor with gilt metal and Blue John Stand Date : 20th century
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Vintage 1920s British Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Stone

Georgian Blue John and Silver Urn
By Sir William Chambers
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important George III blue John urn is attributed to famed Swedish architect Sir William
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Stone, Marble

Georgian Blue John and Silver Urn
Georgian Blue John and Silver Urn
$98,500
H 12.5 in Dm 5.5 in
Large Neoclassical Blue John Covered Vase on Marble and Blue John Plinth
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and quite large Regency period neoclassical early 19th century round-shaped blue John
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Antique 1830s English Regency Vases

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble

John Piper Stones of Bath Blue Textile Screenprinted Sandersons 1962 Abstract
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
John Piper (British,1903-1992) : Stones of bath, blue screenprinted fabric, by Sandersons, London
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Pair Of Blue John And Bronze Cassolettes
Located in New Orleans, LA
, porcelain and bronze. The most coveted examples were formed from desirable stones such as Blue John
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Antique Late 19th Century Jars

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Pair Of Blue John And Bronze Cassolettes
Pair Of Blue John And Bronze Cassolettes
$68,850 / set
H 11 in W 5.88 in D 4 in
"Buoy", Industrial, Abstract, Large-Scale Outdoor Sculpture in Metal & Stone
By John Van Alstine
Located in New York, NY
"Buoy" by John Van Alstine Granite and steel The sculpture of John Van Alstine beautifully, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Granite, Metal, Steel

Blue John Table By Royal Marble Works
Located in New Orleans, LA
rarest and most visually striking stones, most notably Blue John. This stone is famed for its translucent
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Blue John Table By Royal Marble Works
Blue John Table By Royal Marble Works
$88,500
H 34.13 in W 52.5 in D 32 in
1971 Rolling Stones, UK Tour Original Vintage Poster
By John Pasche
Located in Winchester, GB
poster, and in turn, creating the iconic Stones tongue and lip logo, British designer John Pasche was
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Vintage 1970s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Antique Derbyshire Blue John with Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Louis XV style Derbyshire blue John with bronze doré candlesticks. French, circa 1860.
Category

Antique 1860s French Candlesticks

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Antique Derbyshire Blue John with Bronze Candlesticks
Antique Derbyshire Blue John with Bronze Candlesticks
$3,850 / set
H 9 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
George III Marble and Blue John Dolphin Tazza
By Sir William Chambers
Located in New Orleans, LA
and bowl. Blue John is one of the most in-demand decorative stones in the world, and its inclusion in
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Antique 18th Century English George III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble

A pair of Continental 19th century Blue John and Ormolu trophies
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality pair of Continental 19th century Blue John and Ormolu trophies. Each
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Antique 19th Century Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique paperweight. Comprised of Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar), a rare form
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Paperweights

Materials

Precious Stone

An English Regency Blue John and Marble Clockcase with an enamel portrait
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An extremely rare English Regency Blue John and marble clockcase that has been retrofitted with a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century English Turtle-Form Ormolu Mnt. Blue John Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
Blue John (Fluorspar) Obelisks. Each obelisk is finely hand-carved with the finest quality English blue
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Antique 19th Century English Louis XVI Obelisks

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Late 18th C. Blue John Chalice Artifact mounted on Lucite Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This late 18th century object made of Blue John, the famous stone mined in only one part of England
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Antique Late 18th Century English Vases and Vessels

Materials

Lucite

English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
stones 'Blue John' (Derbyshire Spar), 'Duke's Red', 'Bird's-Eye', and foreign Lapis Lazuli, Malachite
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Recent Sales

George III Portland Stone and Blue John Marble Table
Located in London, GB
George III Portland stone, blue john and specimen marble table. The thick rectangular top with
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Antique 1790s English George III Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Stone

19th Century Blue Stone Works, Hudson River, Malden, New York State
Located in New York, NY
Original 1875 lithograph full title: "North River Blue Stone Works of John Maxwell and the Bigelow
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1870s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage 18K Gold Mine Cut Diamond Fluorite Blue John Art Deco Luxury Cufflinks
Located in Benfleet, GB
A set of hand crafted 18ct gold cufflinks made with a unique stone similar to Blue John. A unique
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Fluorite, 18k Gold

19th Century Bronze Chandelier with Blue John Stones and Glass
Located in Esbeek, NL
19th century Bronze chandelier with blue john gemstones and glass.  
Category

Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Pair of 18th Century English Gilt and Blue-John Stone Vases and Candleholders
By Matthew Boulton
Located in London, GB
A pair of Blue John Cassolettes by Matthew Boulton Constructed in gilt bronze and Derbyshire
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Antique 18th Century English George III Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Brigg & Sons Walking Stick Cane Blue John Pommel 9-Carat Gold Collar, London
By Thomas Brigg & Sons
Located in Dublin, Ireland
. Measures: Length 34" (86.5 cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Blue John stone is a rare
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Antique 19th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

Ernest Lowry Walking Cane Blue John Pommel 9 Carat Gold Collar London Hallmark
Located in Dublin, Ireland
). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Blue John Stone is a rare, semiprecious mineral found at only one
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Antique 19th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Blue John Fluorite Derbyshire Carved Urn Ormolu Mounts, Early 20th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
. Blue John stone is a rare, semiprecious mineral found at only one location in the world - a hillside
Category

Early 20th Century English Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Blue John Fluorite Derbyshire Carved Urn Ormolu Mounts, Early 20th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, Ireland. Blue John stone is a rare, semiprecious mineral found at only one location in the world - a
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20th Century English Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Blue John Urn
Located in London, GB
Discovered by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, Blue John stone is found only among the caverns of
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century Blue John Urn
18th Century Blue John Urn
H 14.18 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Blue John Closed Urns
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of ornamental tripod urns carved of rare Blue John stone. Crafted in a classically
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Blue John Closed Urns
Pair of Blue John Closed Urns
H 11.82 in Dm 4.34 in
Regency Blue John Inlaid Chess Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
working Blue John Stone mines remain, producing only a miniscule amount of the precious stone. The small
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Antique 19th Century Game Tables

Regency Blue John Inlaid Chess Table
Regency Blue John Inlaid Chess Table
H 28.75 in W 37 in D 29.5 in
Blue John Millers Vein Stone Goblet
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Blue John carved slender goblet mined from the Millers Vein with wonderful yellow and
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Tableware

Materials

Stone

Specimen Derbyshire Blue John & Lemon Spar Giltwood Centre Table
Located in London, by appointment only
wonderfully carved giltwood tripod base, after designs by Percier and Fontaine Blue John stone is a semi
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Antique 19th Century English Empire Center Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage English Blue John Granite Stone Vase, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage English vase offers Blue John granite stone construction in urn form, 20th century
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20th Century English Vases

Materials

Stone, Granite

Blue John Neoclassical Tazza
Located in New Orleans, LA
of the stone remains today. Because of its scarcity, most examples of Blue John furniture feature
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Stone

Blue John Neoclassical Tazza
Blue John Neoclassical Tazza
H 10.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Blue John Neoclassical Tazza
Located in New Orleans, LA
only a small amount of the stone remains today. Due to this scarcity, most examples of Blue John
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Antique 19th Century English George IV Vases

Materials

Stone

Blue John Neoclassical Tazza
Blue John Neoclassical Tazza
H 12.75 in W 7 in D 7 in
Neoclassical Blue John Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
the natural beauty of the stone. Not only is this Blue John among the most beautiful examples of
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Pedestals

Materials

Stone

Neoclassical Blue John Table
Neoclassical Blue John Table
H 28 in W 19 in D 16.5 in
Regency Blue John Giltwood Center Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Blue John known to exist. The scarcity of this English stone makes a piece of this remarkable size
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Antique Pair of French Breche Violet Gilt Bronze Ormolu Candelabra Candlestick
Located in Dublin, Ireland
mistaken for Blue John Stone which is found in Derbyshire, England. Breche violet is of a basic creamy
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Candlesticks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Blue John and Rosewood Table Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New Orleans, LA
This one-of-a-kind table is among the most impressive pieces of Blue John furniture ever crafted
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Blue John and Goncalo Alves Table by Gillows
Located in New Orleans, LA
of this stone and is the finest, largest example of blue john on the market today. The scarcity of
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

George III Marble and Blue John Dolphin Tazza
By Sir William Chambers
Located in New Orleans, LA
and bowl. Blue John is one of the most in-demand decorative stones in the world, and its inclusion in
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Serving Pieces

Materials

Stone, Marble

George III Marble and Blue John Dolphin Tazza
George III Marble and Blue John Dolphin Tazza
H 17.63 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Blue John and Rosewood Table Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New Orleans, LA
. The scarcity of this English stone makes a piece of this remarkable size all the rarer. Blue John is
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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Pedestals

Materials

Stone

French Breche Violet Gilt Bronze Ormolu Candelabra Pierre-Philippe Thomire, Pair
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, Carrara Basin, located between Florence and Genoa, sometimes mistaken for Blue John Stone which is found
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Candlesticks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Silver Mounted Blue John Vinaigrette, German Hallmarked, Circa 1890
Located in Newark, England
of ovoid form, crafted from Blue John, a distinctive semi-precious fluorite stone mined in Derbyshire
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair Early 19th Century Blue John Cassolettes with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair early 19th Century Blue John cassolettes with ormolu mounts each with an ovoid body applied
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair French Breche Violet Marble Gilt Bronze Ormolu Urns Vases Art Deco
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Dublin, Ireland
and Genoa, sometimes mistaken for Blue John Stone which is found in Derbyshire, England. Breche violet
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Garniture

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Blue John Miniature Vase, England, 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Miniature vase in Blue john, rare stone only found in England.
Category

Late 19th Century More Art

Materials

Other Medium

Neoclassical / Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Blue John Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
Neoclassical / Louis XVI-style gilt bronze mounted Blue John candelabra with Bacchus masks as
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Stone, Bronze

19th Century French Blue John and Ormolu Urns
Located in New Orleans, LA
the stone's distinctive banding. While some Blue John was indeed sent to France for gilding by the
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Antique 19th Century French Other Urns

19th Century Ormolu Mounted Blue John Urn On Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This blue john urn and base are fine example of a rare and mined out stone found only in the
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Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

A Large piece of blue john in the form of a vase Circa 1900
Located in Bakewell, GB
A Large piece of blue john in the form of a vase. Circa 1900 14cms high 10 cms diameter
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20th Century Vases

Materials

Precious Stone

Antique Pair Grand Tour Bronze Egyptian Sphynx Figures Breche Violet Marble 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
in Seravezza, Carrara Basin, located between Florence and Genoa, sometimes mistaken for Blue John
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Breccia Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Derbyshire Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Table Top
Located in London, GB
inset with numerous marbles, amongst which are a number of British stones including; Blue John, Torquay
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Antique Early 19th Century Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Collection of Metamorphic Sedimentary Mineral Geological Specimens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
, examples of blue john, ammonites and a blood stone and come with a large and sturdy box 43,9,24cm.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pair George III Ormolu Fluorspar Cassolettes Attributed To Matthew Boulton
By Matthew Boulton
Located in London, by appointment only
Matthew Boulton chose marble, Blue John and other rare decorative stone as the material for his vases
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Urns

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer
Located in London, GB
specimen stones comprising Blue John, Cornelian, Lapis Lazuli, Cararra Marble, Malachite and other specimen
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Faberge Blue John Limited edition egg pendant & Chain, Full set
By Fabergé
Located in Addlestone, GB
Faberge 18 inch white gold chain  Set in 18ct white gold with diamonds set on the Blue John stone. Very
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

19th Century English Regency Blue John and Gilt Bronze Corinthian Column Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very rare early 19th century English Regency Blue John stone, column lamp, having a gilt capital
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Other

John Richmond blue swarovski stones sunglasses
By JOHN RICHMOND
Located in Capri, IT
John Richmond blue swarovski stones sunglasses
Category

1990s Sunglasses

Very Fine Mineral Specimen Vase Made from Fluorspar
Located in London, GB
'Blue John' stone, found in deposits in Derbyshire, England, the impurities within this sample have
Category

20th Century European Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

SISYPHEAN CIRCLE (blue ribbon), Abstract Sculpture, Stone, Metal, Industrial
By John Van Alstine
Located in New York, NY
"SISYPHEAN CIRCLE (blue ribbon)" by John Van Alstine Slate, Steel, Enamel Stone, Metal, Sculpture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Slate, Metal, Steel, Enamel

Fine Pair of French Breche-Violette Marble Gilt Bronze Ormolu Table Lamps
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Florence and Genoa, sometimes mistaken for Blue John Stone which is found in Derbyshire, England. Breche
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Blue John Regency Cups
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of cups in Blue John with a turned stem, resting on a circular plinth and a low quadrangular
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Precious Stone

Antique Louis XVI Green Fluorspar Ormolu-Mounted Candle Holder Vase
Located in London, by appointment only
foliage and flowers. Weardale Fluorspar is the rarer variant of Derbyshire Blue John stone. It is a
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Stone

Vintage Italian Blue John Style Alabaster Hinged Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
blue john semi-precious stone.
Category

20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Antique Regency Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Urn Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Regency blue John urn mounted as a lamp. Superb color and striation. The turned urn form
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Early 20th Century English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Precious Stone

Two Arm Ormolu and Cut Glass Regency Candle Luster on Blue John Base
Located in Hudson, NY
element of a black and white marble base set under a fine Blue John plinth. The rare stone blue john was
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Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century English Mantle with Rare Blue John Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Derbyshire Blue John, a semi-precious stone mined at Castleton in Derbyshire and used in the manufacture of
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

19th Century Specimen Marble-Top Walnut Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
marbles, semi-precious stones and gem stones such as Lapis Lazuli, Blue John, Verde Antico (further stones
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Center Tables

Materials

Marble

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Sterling Silver

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass

Antique Tiffany Edwardian Classical 6-Piece Coffee & Tea Set on Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. This set comprises six pieces: Hot water kettle on stand, coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

An Art Nouveau Mirror In Gilt Silvered Wooden Frame. French c.1910
By Hector Guimard
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau mirror in gilt silvered wooden frame, the typical whiplash Hector Guimard style. French c.1910
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Decorative pair of plaster wall sculpture
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of sculpted plaster drapes from the 1940s. One of the two is in less good condition, some missing plaster on the surface for example, but very easily restorable. The pair can ea...
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Vintage 1940s French Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Decorative pair of plaster wall sculpture
Decorative pair of plaster wall sculpture
$4,040 / set
H 30.32 in W 40.16 in D 7.88 in
an extremely rare French Art Nouveau side table Paris ar. 1905 iron brass zinc
By Hector Guimard
Located in Landshut, BY
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Brass, Zinc

Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Bronze

Sterling Silver Peruvian Repousse Picture Frame Ca. 1920s
Located in Peabody, MA
An early 20th century art nouveau sterling silver repousse picture frame, marked Industria Peruana Plata, Sterling. Frame measures 12.5" wide x 15.25" high overall. The opening on t...
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Vintage 1920s Peruvian Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Green Blown Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lantern with silver tone hardware and a single interior light. Measurements: Drop: 16" Diameter: 8"
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Vintage 1950s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Green Blown Glass Lantern
Green Blown Glass Lantern
$4,200
H 16 in Dm 8 in
Art Deco Pink Alabaster Light
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French pink alabaster pendant light fixture with 3 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 16" Diameter: 13.75"
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco Pink Alabaster Light
Art Deco Pink Alabaster Light
$5,400
H 16 in Dm 13.75 in
Late 18th-Early 19th Century, Full Size Wooden Sculpture of a Horse
Located in London, GB
A late 18th-early 19th century full size wooden sculpture of a horse, with tail made from horse hair, resting on a rectangular wooden base mounted on four castors.
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Egyptian Revival Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Wong Lee Art Nouveau Style Vase With Floral Motif and Bronze Handles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Bronze

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Located in London, GB
The group consisting of twenty six exotic species of bird, displaying vivad plumage, enclosed in its original glazed mahogany case. Additional information: Dimension: Height 86 cm, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Aviation Objects

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Fine Example of Aviary Taxidermy, Late 19th Century
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H 33.86 in W 37.01 in D 9.26 in
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

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Blue John Stone For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the blue john stone you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A blue john stone — often made from stone, marble and precious stone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the blue john stone you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A blue john stone made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Sir William Chambers and Matthew Boulton each produced at least one beautiful blue john stone that is worth considering.

How Much is a Blue John Stone?

Prices for a blue john stone start at $122 and top out at $198,500 with the average selling for $22,175.
Questions About Blue John Stone
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sapphire is the most popular blue stone. This blue color can also be found in other gemstones such as lapis lazuli, topaz, and aquamarine.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The phrase “blue stone jewelry” likely refers to sapphires. Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York. The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge.Shop a collection of antique and vintage sapphire jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A bluestone used for jewelry corresponds to the throat chakra, communication, and clarity. It has different meanings, but widely it is used for helping resolve conflict, speak from the heart, and achieve mental focus & clarity. There are a variety of options available Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Lapis, Lazuli, Kyanite, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of bluestone jewelry with different styles and patterns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What the blue stone is in Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry depends on the piece. The luxury jewelry maker uses a variety of blue stones in its celebrated necklaces, bracelets and other accessories, including blue agate and turquoise. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.