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Jewels That Made History: 101 Stones, Myths, and Legends
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
hosts a series at the 92nd Street Y on jewels and their history. Her first book, Jeweler, was published
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Contemporary Ceramic Tabletop Sculpture in Jewel Tone Glaze
Located in New York, NY
, mantle piece, or desktop. Made by multidisciplinary artist Amadour, this piece, entitled "Braunton's
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21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint

Contemporary Ceramic Tabletop Sculpture in Jewel Tone Glaze
Located in New York, NY
, mantle piece, or desk accessory. Made by multidisciplinary artist Amadour, this piece, entitled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Swedish Rya Style Rug in Jewel Tones by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
original ones. Contemporary hand-made rugs are a bridge throughout history, they are the fruit of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
Empress Catherine apart from her subjects. With such a history the possession of a jewel of this quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Books

Materials

Paper

Pair, Royal Crown Derby "Exotic Birds" Jewel Encrusted Moon Flask Vases C. 1880
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Royal Crown Derby (England, founded 1756) Circa 1877-1890 made in the Osmaston Road Factory
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Enamel

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Small Room Size Carpet in Jewel Tones
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz small room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century in jewel
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Sheesham Wood and Iron Exterior Door Made into a Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian exterior door made into a coffee table with sheesham wood and iron details
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Antique 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Lauder III Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
simple and minimalist lamps that emphasize their light diffuser made of cut selenite. The history of
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Other

Set Of 3 Lauder III, IV And V Pendant Lamps by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
lamps that emphasize their light diffuser made of cut selenite. The history of Aver Metais as a
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Other

Lauder IV Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
simple and minimalist lamps that emphasize their light diffuser made of cut selenite. The history of
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Other

Lauder IV Pendant Lamp by Aver
Lauder IV Pendant Lamp by Aver
H 6.5 in Dm 40.56 in
Lauder V Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
simple and minimalist lamps that emphasize their light diffuser made of cut selenite. The history of
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Other

Lauder V Pendant Lamp by Aver
Lauder V Pendant Lamp by Aver
H 6.5 in Dm 48.43 in
Vintage Purple Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M'Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
through the rich history of Moroccan culture with our hand-knotted Beni MGuild vintage rug—a dazzling
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
of Windsor. The engine-turned gold box originally sold at Sotheby’s historic sale The Jewels of the
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box
Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box
H 1.25 in W 2.5 in D 1.13 in
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the
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20th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, Sensual Decadence Meets Maximalist Style
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
intricate floral design and saturated jewel-tone colors woven into this piece work together creating a bold
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout
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20th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Oversized Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
with rich jewel tones, this hand knotted wool oversized antique Persian Kerman rug stands as a
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pedro Franco Esqueleto Chair, Esqueleto Collection, Brazil 2012
Located in São Paulo, BR
piece takes on the look of a jewel. The piece is new, limited edition, made to order and is a true work
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Viola Gråsten Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Expressionism
By Viola Grasten
Located in Dallas, TX
history. Viola Grasten is revered in Sweden for her contributions as a designer of mid-century printed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
truly exceptional and jewel like quality inkwell encrier, made with the finest ormolu, mounted on
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Uranium HOBE Festoon Bib Glass Necklace Earrings Hollywood 1930s Jewelry
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. Oversized stones and incredible detail make this Hobé set a piece of Costume Jewelry History. The
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Copper

Old Hand-Colored Print Showing Different Frog Species
Located in Langweer, NL
landscapes of Surinam and Guiana. This jewel-toned amphibian, renowned for its vibrant appearance, is a
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Fritz Kurz Crystal Glass Wall Lights for Orrefors, Sweden 1960s
By Orrefors, Fritz Kurz
Located in Utrecht, NL
expressed, representing the rare, more decorative models of Swedish modernism. The lamps are made of a
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Lievore + Altherr Désile Park 'Davos' Sofa 235 for Verzelloni Italy
By Alberto Lievore, Jeannette Altherr
Located in Tilburg, NL
finished product a jewel of tailor-made quality.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Lievore + Altherr Désile Park 'Davos' Sofa 175 for Verzelloni, Italy
By Alberto Lievore, Jeannette Altherr
Located in Tilburg, NL
finished product a jewel of tailor-made quality.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Lievore + Altherr Désile Park 'Davos' Sofa 205 for Verzelloni Italy
By Alberto Lievore, Jeannette Altherr
Located in Tilburg, NL
finished product a jewel of tailor-made quality.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Lievore + Altherr Désile Park 'Davos' Sofa 270 for Verzelloni Italy
By Alberto Lievore, Jeannette Altherr
Located in Tilburg, NL
finished product a jewel of tailor-made quality.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
compartments can by design be difficult to access. HISTORY: The damchiya was made at the request of the
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Vintage Silk Pile Kashmir Rug with Floral Designs on a Salmon Pink Ground
Located in Morristown, NJ
dark and a light side. Made of real silk, the rug has a high 350-400 kpsi (knots per square inch) count
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Stools in Cowhide, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Most of Europe has a long history of furniture-making. Through the 19th century, the country also
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Antique Victorian sterling silver double tea caddy.
By C. F. Hancock
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian sterling silver double tea caddy. Maker: Charles Frederick Hancock Made in
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Antique 1860s British Tableware

Materials

Silver

Quartz Chandelier Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Waldir Junior for Aver Metais. The lamp is composed of tubular pendants with a quartz tip, made to be
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2010s Brazilian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum

Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2825098
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, silver and jewels. They are known for their silver bath. He did special work for the French palaces
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Cartier Paris 1970 Wallet Minaudiere in Iridescent Lizard 18k Gold & Sapphire
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
the maker's cartouche, French hallmark and signed, "Cartier PARIS MADE IN FRANCE". History
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

Vintage Red Tabriz Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
, ranging from rich jewel tones to subtle pastels. Tabriz rugs are precisely drawn and executed with care
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Vintage 1960s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Red Tabriz Rug
Vintage Red Tabriz Rug
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Pair of Exquisite French Empire Gilt Bronze Two-Light Candelabra ca 1810
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
exquisite, with a lot of attention to detail. The figures are made of bronze, which was a common material
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Antique 1810s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Pillow Description: Large custom made luxury cushion created from an exquisite vintage 1980s pure silk
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Alfredo Castellani Att., Bronze & Marble Paperknife, ca. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
the 19th century. Winged figures of angels, devils, and, in this case putty, were made in various
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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

3 Centerpieces, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, 1900, Sign:Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
include planters, vases, cutlery, table, porcelain, silver and jewels. They are known for their silver
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign: Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Among the product lines include planters, vases, cutlery, table, porcelain, silver and jewels. They are
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, Sign: Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Among the product lines include planters, vases, cutlery, table, porcelain, silver and jewels. They are
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, Sign: Christofle, Number: 1631705
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, porcelain, silver and jewels. They are known for their silver bath. He did special work for the French
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' Easy Chair for Verzelloni Italy
By García Cumini, Verzelloni
Located in Tilburg, NL
material and make the finished product a jewel of tailor-made quality. Technical details: Cover in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' Sectional Sofa for Verzelloni Italy
By García Cumini, Verzelloni
Located in Tilburg, NL
material and make the finished product a jewel of tailor-made quality. Technical details: Cover in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Blue Green Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Pillow Large custom made luxury cushion created from an exquisite vintage 1980s pure silk Cartier
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Bidjar Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
surrounding vicinity. The Bidjar is noted as being the stiffest carpet made; they are very heavy in relation
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Antique 19th Century Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Bidjar Rug
Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Bidjar Rug
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W 50 in L 78 in
Antique Bidjar Rug with Floral Design 17'8''x11'7''
Located in Los Angeles, US
surrounding vicinity. The Bidjar is noted as being the stiffest carpet made; they are very heavy in relation
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large Vintage French Cartier Brooch Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Description: Large custom made luxury cushion created from an exquisite vintage, pure silk Cartier fashion
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Late 20th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Portrait of D. Maria Bárbara De Bragança, Circle of Louis-Michel Van Loo
By H. van Loon
Located in Lisboa, PT
honour following a vow made by her royal father. Her status as Princess of Brazil, inherent to 18th
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign, Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Among the product lines include planters, vases, cutlery, table, porcelain, silver and jewels. They are
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Rare Antique Italian Jewelry Box Casket with Gilt Bronze Lockplate & Hasp Attrib
Located in Forney, TX
obscured, and the city "Burxelles" indicating that the box was likely made or retailed in that city in the
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Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Candelabras with Deer, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2440657
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, silver and jewels. They are known for their silver bath. He did special work for the French palaces
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign: Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Among the product lines include planters, vases, cutlery, table, porcelain, silver and jewels. They are
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1855, Sign: Christofle N: 1286382
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Among the product lines include planters, vases, cutlery, table, porcelain, silver and jewels. They are
Category

Antique 1850s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign: Christofle N: 2364323
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, silver and jewels. They are known for their silver bath. He did special work for the French palaces
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Silver Gilt Bejewelled Cloisonné Enamel Russian Charka
Located in London, GB
12cm, depth 7cm Made in Russia in the 20th century, this antique charka drinking vessel is more than
Category

20th Century Russian Belle Époque Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
first time in history that a major study on Egypt was done. French people became fascinated with the
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Antique Late 18th Century French Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Pink Turkish Sparta Rug, Art Nouveau Elegance Meets Baroque Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
hues, drawn from both Art Nouveau's soft, muted tones and Venetian design's jewel-like colors, imbues
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Early 20th Century Turkish Romantic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
couple won on a related issue that made case history in the New York State Court of Appeals. But the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Rosewood

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Find many varieties of an authentic jewels that made history available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and gold, every jewels that made history was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a jewels that made history, we have 18 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the jewels that made history you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A jewels that made history, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made jewels that made history over the years, but those crafted by Mellerio, Charles Frederick Hancock and Erwine & Estelle Laverne are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a jewels that made history at 1stDibs is $4,529, while they’re typically $164 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced.