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Sardel

A precious stone See Sardius

Sardius

A precious stone probably a carnelian one of which was set in Aarons breastplate

Jewellery

'jewel' and 'jewellery', refer to articles of value used for adornment, especially those made from gold, silver or precious stones. The terms are, therefore wide enough to cover not merely precious stones or articles of adornment made

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Troy weight

in Aube, France. Under the Weights and Measures Act, 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 49), s. 20, precious metals (gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals), and gold and silver lace and precious stones may be

Lapidary

An artificer who cuts polishes and engraves precious stones hence a dealer in precious stones

Capias pro fine, or misericordia

Capella, an oratory, or depending place of divine worship; also a chest, cabinet, or other depository of precious things, especially of religious relics, Ken. Paroch. Antiq. 580.

Shittah

A tree that furnished the precious wood of which the ark tables altars boards etc of the Jewish tabernacle were made now believed to

Rose cut

the reverse and with a convex face formed of triangular facets in rows said of diamonds and other precious stones See Rose diamond under Rose Cf Brilliant n

VerbarRiviegravere

A necklace of diamonds or other precious stones esp one of several strings

Prospector

One who prospects especially one who explores a region for minerals and precious metals

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