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Material: Rock Crystal
Double Terminated Pinkish-Peach Topaz Crystal On Matrix From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Name: Topaz crystal on Calcite matrix Weight: 24 grams Dimensions: H: 5 x W: 2.5 x D: 1.5 cm Treatment: None Origin: Katlang Mine, Mardan District...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other

Highly Striated Schorl Black Tourmaline With Albite Matrix From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Name: Schorl Black Tourmaline crystals on Albite Weight: 60 grams Dimensions: H: 8.3 x W: 2.8 x D: 2 cm Treatment: None Origin: Skardu District, Gi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other

Lustrous Schorl Black Tourmaline Crystal On White Albite From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Name: Tourmaline crystals on Albite Weight: 350 grams Dimensions: H: 10 x W: 5.5 x D: 6 cm Treatment: None Origin: Kunnar Province, Afghanistan De...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other

Genuine Polished Septarian Druzy Point from Madagascar '8 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
This AAA quality Septarian druzy point features an exposed area lined with shimmering quartz crystals, and boasts a hand-polished, highly reflective back. Boasting a stabilizing ener...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

15 Grams Bicolor Tourmaline Crystals Nicely Perched On Muscovite Mica
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Bicolor Tourmaline Crystals Nicely Perched On Muscovite Mica Weight: 15 grams Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 x 2 cm Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Balti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other

Claro Walnut Wood Sculpture Malachite Turquoise Tourmaline Inlay by Danna Weiss
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Truly an incredible one of a kind, unique wall-mounted work with incredible and rare crystal and gemstone specimens set into the finest Claro Walnut Wood. It's crystal and gemstone i...
Category

2010s American Other Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Stone, Pyrite, Tourmalin...

Isolated Pink Fluorite Crystal On Albite With Muscovite From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Name: Fluorite on Muscovite and Albite Weight: 311 grams Dimensions: H: 8 x W: 8.5 x D: 5 cm Treatment: None Origin: Nagar Valley, Skardu District,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani American Craftsman Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

Large Natural Pyrite Specimen in Dome Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large cabinet scale pyrite specimen displayed in a museum-quality Victorian glass domed display case, dating to circa 1890. Originating from 5/15 level Wheal Jane Mine, Cornwall, ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier English Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Modern Style Rock Crystal Bronze Globe
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely modern style semi-precious rock crystal globes on rotating bronze base. Late 20th century.   Up to a set of 4 available.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Modern Rock Crystal Silver-Leafed Tree Formed Centrepiece
Located in Cypress, CA
A unique modern style hand-forged wrought iron tree form centerpiece with 12 hand-polished rock crystal spheres in various sizes. Each rock crystal sphere are resting on individual s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf, Wrought Iron

Pair of Deco Modern Spears, Polished Nickel, Rock Crystal, Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Deco Modern Spears, Polished Nickel Rock Crystal, Black Marble base. Rock, Crystal is from Brazil. One of a kind decorations .
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Marble, Nickel

Rock Crystal Swan Group in Pond Centerpiece, Modern Style
Located in Cypress, CA
Imposing one of a kind modern style intricately fine hand-carved rock crystal swan group centrepiece in swimming motion on metal base portraying waves on ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Natural Agate Crystal Sphere in Blue and Purple Colors Decorative Piece
Located in Porto, 13
The natural agate crystal sphere in blue and purple colors is a decorative piece that can be hold by different bases that we do in Sterling Silver 925.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal

Deer Head by Mellerio dits Meller 'founded 1613' France, circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted deer head executed in .950 silver, the antlers and chest are adorned with small crystal prisms, raised on a rock crystal cluster. Incised “Mellerio” “AMADOR NO. 10-25 ...
Category

1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Adorable Sea Foam Blue Fluorite Crystal On Creamy White Albite From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Name: Fluorite on Albite Weight: 254 grams Dimensions: H: 11 x W: 5 x D: 4.5 cm Treatment: None Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI St. Rock Crystal And Giltwood Obelisk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stately and most unique Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. Rock Crystal and Giltwood obelisk. This wonderful obelisk is raised on an octagonal mottled base decorated by finely carv...
Category

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Rock Crystal Skulls on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rock crystal skulls on a metal stand. Dimensions on stand: 7 ½"H x 8"W x 5"D Dimensions of single skull: 5 ½"H x 8"W x 5"D  
Category

1950s Brazilian Vintage Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Faberge Style Carved Rock Crystal Bears Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of three carved Faberge style rock crystal bears with genuine diamond eyes circled with a gold rim. All sitting upon a large crystal and mounted on...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Marble

2 Grams Terminated Single Indicolite Tourmaline Crystals From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
PRODUCT INFORMATION: Specimen Name: Tourmaline crystal Weight: 2 grams Dimensions: H: 2.5 x W: 0.5 x D: 0.5 cm Treatment: None Origin: Dara I Pech, Chapa Dara, Kunnar Province, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Adam Style Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other

2.5 Grams Robust Terminated Indicolite Tourmaline Crystals From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
PRODUCT INFORMATION: Specimen Name: Tourmaline crystal Weight: 2.5 grams Dimensions: H: 2.2 x W: 1 x D: 0.9 cm Treatment: None Origin: Dara I Pech, Chapa Dara, Kunnar Province,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Adam Style Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other

Large Natural Purple Fluorite
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large natural purple fluorite specimen sourced from an ex UK collection. This fluorite specimen is of an impressive scale and unusual irregular shape, making it a dynamic ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier South African Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Rock Crystal Hand-Craved, Hand-Polished Orbs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of French Mid-Century Modern rock crystal hand-craved and hand-polished orbs/spheres on original rock crystal stands. Each orb is hand carved and hand-polished from a single p...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful collection of three large cabinet mineral specimens including amethyst, blue celestite and limonite quartz presented on our medium painted plaster bases. Together, these specimens form a vibrant collection for display, showcasing beautiful colours and shapes formed by nature over millions of years. More details on the individual specimens below: A: Limonite Quartz plate...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Zambian Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Jose Bedia, Pair of Contemporary Sculptures, Cuban, Bronze and Stone
Located in North Miami, FL
Behold a captivating pair of sculptures, a testament to the artistic prowess of Cuban maestro, Jose Bedia. These remarkable pieces comprise two individual sculptures, crafted from Diente de Perro, natural rocks...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cuban Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Rock Crystal, Bronze

162.85 Carat Tri Colour Fluorite Pair Carving From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
162.85 Carat Tri Colour Fluorite Pair Carving From Pakistan Weight: 162.85 Carat Dimension : 3.8 x 2.3 x 0.7 Cm Origin: Pakistan Fluorite (also called fluorspar) is the mineral for...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Russian Hardstone and Jeweled Flower Study
Located in Dallas, TX
A very special and delicate Russian hardstone and jeweled flower study from the 20th century. The rock crystal base issuing three delicate flowers fa...
Category

20th Century Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Style Smokey Cut Rock Crystal Ball Form Ornaments
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of unique Art Deco style smokey cut rock crystal silvered bronze mounted ball form decorative ornaments.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

8.45 Gram Pretty Bi Color Tourmaline Crystals Attached With Quartz Specimen
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
8.45 Gram Pretty Bi Color Tourmaline Crystals Attached With Quartz Specimen Weight: 8.45 Gram Dimension: 2.4 x 1.9 x 1.7 Cm Origin: Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline silica...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

18.49 Gram Beautiful Tourmaline Crystals Attached With Quartz From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
18.49 Gram Beautiful Tourmaline Crystals Attached With Quartz From Afghanistan Weight: 18.49 Gram Dimension: 2.9 x 3 x 2 Cm Origin: Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline silic...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

18.50 Gram Pretty Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen From Paprook, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
18.50 Gram Pretty Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen From Paprook, Afghanistan Weight: 18.50 Gram Dimension: 4.5 x 3.3 x 1 Cm Origin: Paprook, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

167.95 Gram Pretty Aragonite Specimen From Hilmand, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
167.95 Gram Pretty Aragonite Specimen From Hilmand, Afghanistan Weight: 167.95 Gram Dimension: 8.5 x 5.7 x 3.1 Cm Origin: Hilmand, Afghanistan Blue Aragonite...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

36.05 Carat Aquamarine Specimen From Shigar Valley, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
36.05 Carat Aquamarine Specimen From Shigar Valley, Pakistan Weight: 36.05 Carat Dimension: 4.4 x 2.3 x 1.5 Cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, P...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

11.84 Gram Attractive Aquamarine Specimen From Shigar Valley, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
11.84 Gram Attractive Aquamarine Specimen From Shigar Valley, Pakistan Weight: 11.84 Gram Dimension: 3.8 x 2.3 x 1.9 Cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan P...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

39.95 Carat Pretty Tourmaline with Albite Specimen From Skardu, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
39.95 Carat Pretty Tourmaline with Albite Specimen From Skardu, Pakistan Weight: 39.95 Carat Dimension: 2.5 x 1.6 x 2.2 Cm Origin: Stak Nala Valley, Skardu, Pakistan Tourmaline ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

38.55 Carat Adorable Tourmaline Specimen With Albite From Skardu, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
38.55 Carat Adorable Tourmaline Specimen With Albite From Skardu, Pakistan Weight: 38.55 Carat Dimension: 1.9 x 1.6 x 2.1 Cm Origin: Stak Nala, Skardu Valley, Pakistan Tourmaline...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

68.60 Carat Adorable Peridot Specimen From Mansehra, KPK Province, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Adorable Peridot Specimen From Mansehra, KPK Province, Pakistan Weight: 68.60 Carat Dimension : 2.4 x 2.3 x 1.7 Cm Origin : Mansehra District, Khyber Pukhtunkhuwa, Pakistan Peridot is a popular stone for protection against difficulties and negativity. It is also often used to strengthen and purify the physical and energetic bodies. Peridot is considered a very joyful, warm, friendly stone that can ease anger and jealousy as well as encourage open-heartedness. Peridot Metaphysical Properties This friendly bright green stone also has the uncanny ability to inspire eloquence and creativity; it also brings delight and good cheer...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

110 Gram Glamorous Aquamarine Specimen from Nagar Valley Gilgit, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Glamorous Aquamarine Specimen From Nagar Valley Gilgit, Pakistan WEIGHT: 110 gram DIMENSIONS: 10.9 x2.5 x 1.8 Cm ORIGIN: Nagar Valley, Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan TREATMENT: None...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

47.10 Carat Gorgeous Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Bi-Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar, Afghanistan WEIGHT: 47.10 Carat DIMENSIONS: 2.6 x 2.7 x 1.0 Cm ORIGIN: Kunar, Afghanistan TREATMENT: None Tourmaline is an ex...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

31.25 Carat Lovely Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal from Nuristan, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lovely Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Nuristan, Afghanistan WEIGHT: 31.25 Carat DIMENSIONS: 4.1 x 0.8 x 0.8 Cm ORIGIN: Nuristan, Afghanistan TREATMENT: None Tourmaline is an...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

101.35 Carat Beautiful Bi Color Tourmaline with Albite from Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Beautiful Bi-Color Tourmaline With Albite From Afghanistan WEIGHT: 101.35 Carat DIMENSIONS: 4.5 x 3.4 x 1.5 Cm ORIGIN: Nuristan, Afghanistan TREATMENT: None Tourmaline is an e...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
Located in New York, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...
Category

20th Century French Rock Crystal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
Located in New York, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Obsidian & Lapis Horse An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt rock-crystal, obsidian and lapis lazuli jeweled sculpture "Bucéphale, Chevaux de légende", "Bucephalus, A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1998. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock crystal slab is finely applied with a lapis lazuli half-horse with harness mounted in 18k gold and brilliant cut diamonds, between two crystal and lapis lazuli columns adorned with gold and diamonds, insert with 7 ruby cabochons and 1 emerald cabochon, the obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5029 DIV Bucephalus (c355-326 BC) is among the most famous horses in history, and it was said that this he could not be tamed. The young Alexander the Great, of course, tamed him – and went on to ride his beloved equine companion for many years and into many battles. The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10" high x 9" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...
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