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... precious stones suitable for engraving , such as cornelian , sard , and such - like . ' In the time of the twelfth dynasty the cylindrical ring , also found in use among the Assyrians and Babylonians , came into vogue . The hard stones and ...
... precious stones suitable for engraving , such as cornelian , sard , and such - like . ' In the time of the twelfth dynasty the cylindrical ring , also found in use among the Assyrians and Babylonians , came into vogue . The hard stones and ...
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... precious stones , of massive gold , very solid , with engraved stones of remarkable beauty . Among Etruscan rings in the Musée Nap . III . the table of one offers a representation , enlarged , of the story of Admētus , the King of Pheræ ...
... precious stones , of massive gold , very solid , with engraved stones of remarkable beauty . Among Etruscan rings in the Musée Nap . III . the table of one offers a representation , enlarged , of the story of Admētus , the King of Pheræ ...
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... Precious Stones , ' & c . , ' have the shank moulded into a twisted cable ; one example bore for device the ... Stone rings were in common use , formed chiefly of chalcedony . It is most probable , ' remarks the Rev. C. W. King , ' that ...
... Precious Stones , ' & c . , ' have the shank moulded into a twisted cable ; one example bore for device the ... Stone rings were in common use , formed chiefly of chalcedony . It is most probable , ' remarks the Rev. C. W. King , ' that ...
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... precious stones , figures as a part of the ceremonial . The gladiators often wore heavy rings , a blow from which was sometimes fatal . The ring of the first barbarian chief who entered and sacked Rome was a curious cornelian inscribed ...
... precious stones , figures as a part of the ceremonial . The gladiators often wore heavy rings , a blow from which was sometimes fatal . The ring of the first barbarian chief who entered and sacked Rome was a curious cornelian inscribed ...
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... Precious Stones , Gems , and Precious Metals , ' observes : ' There can be little doubt that this tale of the " Fish and the Ring " is true . Fish , especially the mackerel , greedily swallow any glittering object dropped into the sea ...
... Precious Stones , Gems , and Precious Metals , ' observes : ' There can be little doubt that this tale of the " Fish and the Ring " is true . Fish , especially the mackerel , greedily swallow any glittering object dropped into the sea ...
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alluded ancient Anglo-Saxon Annulus antique Archæological Archæological Institute Archbishop beautiful belonged betrothal ring bezel Bishop British Museum bronze bronze ring C. W. King Charles church cloth extra coloured Crown 8vo curious daughter death device diamond Earl Edited Egyptian emerald enamelled English engraved episcopal ring Etruscan exhibited finger finger-rings gilt gives gold ring hand Henry Henry VIII hoop Illustrations inscribed inscription intaglio jewels John knight lady letters Londesborough Londesborough Collection Lord marriage married Mary mentioned Merovingian motto Museum niello numerous ornaments OUIDA placed Pope portrait possession posy precious stones present Prince Queen relic remarks represented ring found ring of gold Roman ring royal ruby ryng sapphire says seal sent side signet signet-ring silver ring sixteenth century South Kensington Museum specimens supposed thee thou thumb-ring token tomb Waterton Collection wear wedding wedding-ring wife WILKIE COLLINS Winchester Cathedral wore worn
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