Here are entered antiquarian or artistic works on engraved stones and jewels. Mineralogical and technological works on potential and actual engraved stones and jewels are entered under Precious stones.

URI: <http://id.loc.gov/authorities/sh85053712#concept>

Type: Topical Term

Alternate Labels: Jewels

Broader Terms:

• Decoration and ornament

Narrower Terms:

• Astrology and gems
• Birthstones
• Chalchihuitl
• Crown jewels
• Gem carving
• Jet (Precious stone)
• Lapidaries (Medieval literature)
• Pearls
• Portraits on gems

Related Terms:

• Cameos
• Glyptics
• Intaglios
• Precious stones

Examples:

• Note under Precious stones

LC Classification: GT2250

Created: 1986-02-11

Last Modified: 1997-01-30 15:04:04

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