Question 1

What is a Toledo sword?

Accepted Answer

A Toledo sword is a sword famously made of Toledo steel, a hard type of steel and particularly high-quality alloy made in a city called Toledo in Spain. Toledo steel is internationally known, and Toledo is one of the country’s oldest cities.

Question 2

What is the difference between a saber and a sword?

Accepted Answer

Sabers are backswords that have a curved blade. During the early modern and Napoleonic periods, light cavalry employed sabers. A sword is a bladed, edged weapon designed for manual cutting or thrusting.

Question 3

Can I buy ancient swords?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can sometimes buy ancient swords. However, many of the weapons that survive from ancient times are already in the collections of museums and unlikely to go on sale. When they are available, you will usually find them selling for high prices at auctions. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique swords.

Question 4

What is a Thai sword called?

Accepted Answer

A Thai sword is called a daab or darb or by the Burmese name for the weapon, dha. By any name, the sword has a single curved blade and a cross-section grip. Shop a selection of antique swords on 1stDibs.

Question 5

What is a Japanese sword called?

Accepted Answer

What a Japanese sword is called depends on its length. A short sword is a wakizashi, which means "side arm." The longer, more well-known sword is the katana. Samurai carried both types of swords. The pair is known as a daisho, which translates to "big and small." Shop a variety of Japanese swords on 1stDibs.

Question 6

Are sword canes practical?

Accepted Answer

Whether or not sword canes are practical is largely a matter of personal opinion. During the days when men carried swords with them, a sword cane made it possible to discreetly bring one along. To some, this makes them more practical than other historic swords. Shop a selection of swords on 1stDibs.

Question 7

Are cane swords real?

Accepted Answer

Yes, cane swords, or swordsticks, are indeed real. The cane containing a hidden blade became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. You can find an assortment of cane swords from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 8

What are wood swords called?

Accepted Answer

What wood swords are called depends on their style and where they are made. In Japan, typical wooden training swords are called bokken, while a larger, heavier version is called suburitō. Find a collection of antique swords from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 9

What is a Sphene stone?

Accepted Answer

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 10

What stone is green?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

What is Alhambra stone?

Accepted Answer

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 12

What is an alexandrite stone?

Accepted Answer

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 13

What is a milling stone?

Accepted Answer

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 14

What is a stone lamp?

Accepted Answer

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 15

What is the bishop's stone?

Accepted Answer

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 16

What is red stone?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What are Stone Horses?

Accepted Answer

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 18

What is fossil stone?

Accepted Answer

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 19

What is a Lingbi stone?

Accepted Answer

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 20

What is a cabochon stone?

Accepted Answer

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

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