Question 1

What is Sharon Core famous for?

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Sharon Core is famous for her photography and paintings. She is best known for producing a series of pieces that reimagine the artwork of other artists. Over the course of her career, her work has played off of Wayne Thiebaud's food paintings from the 1960s, the portraiture of 19th-century American painter Raphaelle Peale and the still lifes of 17th-century Dutch painter Otto Marseus van Schriek, among others. Shop a collection of Sharon Core art on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What is red stone?

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A ruby is a red stone. Other red gemstones include carnelian, coral, fire opal, tourmaline, and zircon, among others.

Question 3

What is a Sphene stone?

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Sphene, also known as titanite, is a rare yellow-green, green, orange or brown gemstone with a brilliant shine. Sphene is a calcium titanium nesosilicate mineral and a very collectible gem. The word sphene is from the Greek word sphenos and means wedge. Shop a collection of authentic sphene jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 4

What is Alhambra stone?

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The stones in Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra vary. The first Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with 20 gold clovers, the surface of each creased and edged in gold beads. In 1971, the house began making the motif in colorful opaque hard stones, including malachite, lapis lazuli, onyx, coral, tiger’s-eye and turquoise. Today, pieces incorporating these stones and a beaded border are referred to as Vintage Alhambra. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 5

What is an alexandrite stone?

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An alexandrite stone is a variety of the mineral chrysoberyl. It is prized for its unique properties that allow it to change color in different types of lighting, appearing bluish-green by day and reddish by night. The stone has been used in jewelry since its identification in Russia during the 19th century. Find a selection of alexandrite jewelry on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What are Stone Horses?

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Stone Horses are horse models crafted by the Peter Stone Horse Company. They are handcrafted from cellulose acetate resins and are exceptionally detailed, making each model a unique piece of art. Browse 1stDibs to find a range of authentic Stone Horse models.

Question 7

What is a milling stone?

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A milling stone or mill stone is a part for a gristmill. People use gristmills to grind grains into flour, and the mill stone produces the friction necessary to drive the process. Gristmills came into use in the 1600s first in the American colonies. Find a selection of mill stones on 1stDibs.

Question 8

What is a stone lamp?

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A stone lamp is a lamp made of natural geological materials such as Onyx, Agate, Selenite, and Himalayan Salts among others. These lamps are considered to be mood-alleviators through their natural qualities and are known to create a warm, inviting atmosphere in the spaces they are used in. Shop a range of antique and vintage stone lamps on 1stDibs.

Question 9

What is the bishop's stone?

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The bishop’s stone is a nickname for amethyst. This purple gemstone’s hue was thought to represent piety and wisdom. Amethysts often adorned crosses and bishops’ rings. Shop an array of amethyst pieces from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What stone is green?

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An emerald is the most popular green stone. Other green stones include jade, turquoise, and peridot.

Question 11

What is fossil stone?

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Fossil stone isn’t necessarily stone. It’s any natural material that has either formed or changed due to fossilization, which, over millions of years, replaces the organic materials in rock with minerals. The result is a super-hard, totally different object.

Question 12

What is a Lingbi stone?

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A Lingbi stone is a type of stone that comes from Lingbi County in the Anhui Province of China. The finely grained form of limestone is a common material for Chinese artisans from the region to use to create sculptures and other items. You'll find a selection of Lingbi stone art and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Question 13

What is a cabochon stone?

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A cabochon stone refers to any gemstone that's been shaped and polished as opposed to faceted, like a diamond in an engagement ring.

Question 14

What is a padparadscha stone?

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A padparadscha stone is a type of conundrum gemstone with a pinkish-orange color. Often, people refer to the gems as padparadscha sapphires. Most come from mines in Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Tanzania. You'll find a selection of padparadscha gemstone rings on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is amber stone?

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Amber stone comes from fossilized tree resin and is known for its beautiful color. As a result it has long been used in jewelry as a gemstone.

Question 16

What is a flat stone?

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A flat stone, also known as a flagstone, is a sedimentary stone that is split into layers and is commonly used for paving walkways, flooring, patios, and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage flagstone furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 17

What is a stone trough?

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A stone trough is a long, open container in a box-like shape that was sometimes used to feed and water animals. Stone troughs could be crafted from sandstone, granite or marble, whichever material was local to the creator. Shop a collection of stone troughs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 18

What stone is blue?

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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.

Question 19

What are suiseki stones?

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Suiseki stones are natural stones that are kept and displayed in appreciation of their form. It is a tradition in Japanese culture that was inspired by Chinese scholar rocks. On 1stDibs, find an array of suiseki stones.

Question 20

Is aquamarine a stone?

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Yes, aquamarine is a stone. Aquamarine is a blue-green semi-precious stone that gets its name from the Latin words for “water” and “of the sea.” Aquamarine is highly coveted for its eye-catching blue hue. Shop a collection of aquamarine jewelry on 1stDibs.

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