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C1770 18k Foiled Rock Crystal 5 Stone Ring with Ornamental Balls
Located in Baltimore, MD
, known as scrying, or the ability to foretell the future. A much loved stone since ancient times, rock
Category

Antique 1770s British George III More Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Unique Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 32N With Ligurian Stone Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
formed stones are from ancient limestone deposits, similar to those that have produced the famed Taihu
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Paper, Bamboo

Unique Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 32N with Ligurian Stone Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
formed stones are from ancient limestone deposits, similar to those that have produced the famed Taihu
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Limestone

2.55 Carats Royal Purple Garnet Stone Emerald Cut Natural Gem From Tanzania
Located in Bangkok, TH
also considered a “warrior stone.” In ancient times it is believed to protect one from wounds during
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

2.35 Carats Pinkish Red Loose Garnet Stone Oval Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
, yellow, purple, and even black. Garnet is also considered a “warrior stone.” In ancient times it is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

50 Million Year Old Eocene Era Fossil Fish Triptych in Stone, from Wyoming
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
and the ancient fossils in this elegant stone triptych will be a dramatic focal point wherever it is
Category

2010s American Decorative Art

Materials

Limestone

Russian Jet Fossil Carving of a Human Skull, Half Life-Sized
Located in New York, NY
stone, an ancient fossil, formed from petrified plant and organic matter. This is an exceptional example
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Neoclassical Collectibles and Curi...

Materials

Stone

19th-Century Alabastro a Pecorella Gilt Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
opulence of Alabastro a Pecorella, one of ancient Rome’s most coveted soft stones. Featuring a Neoclassical
Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Stone, Alabaster, Bronze

Elegant base in porfido Serpentino Antico
Located in Bruxelles, BE
famous stones among ancient marbles. It originates from the Peloponnese, specifically from the Krokea
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Gilt Brass Étagère Incorporating Rare Panels of Marble, Pair
Located in London, by appointment only
also appear in this beautifully contrasting stone, making it very hard and complex to work. The ancient
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical End Tables

Materials

Breccia Marble, Brass

Norse Revival Armchair
Located in New York, NY
comfortable. This type of chair was carved with ancient "Rune stone" markings which date from from the late
Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Gothic Revival Antiquities

Materials

Oak

Ruby sapphire Bead Necklace 22 Karat Gold Yellow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
cardinal gems. In ancient times, ruby stones were kept under a building foundation, to strengthen its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pre Colombian Textile
Located in Delray Beach, FL
. North- central coust. A.D 1000 - 1476. For more reference look at : " to weave for the sun " ancient
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool, Wood, Glass

19th Century Porphyry Table
Located in London, by appointment only
Roman Lawyer & most respected collector of ancient decorative stones used by the Romans, Avvocato
Category

Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Center Tables

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Emerald and 22 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
who built the Taj Mahal, inscribed ancient texts into the stones and wore them as talismans. This
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Griffin intaglio on Prasio "Emerald of the Emperors" 1st cent.AD Gold ring
Located in Roma, IT
intaglio depicts a Griffin, accompanied by two cabochon rubies. Prasio, known as a green stone in ancient
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

1970 s Brutalist Artisan Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
chairs have a solid dense heavy weight construction with the appearance of an ancient bleached stone. She
Category

20th Century American Brutalist Chairs

Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 7.5 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
and banding. Malachite was historically used as a pigment for painting and was a popular stone in
Category

2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Gem Natural Blue Zircon and Diamond, Platinum Ring/Pendant by Pierre/Famille
Located in Aspen, CO
be removed and worn as a pendant. Blue zircon is an ancient and natural stone, mentioned in the Old
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Zircon, Platinum

Large Photographic Print of Bas Relief Parthenon Frieze
Located in Dallas, TX
and print shop in central France. The black and white bas relief scene represents an ancient bas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Hellenistic Photography

Scarab Beetles Bracelet Onyx Quartz Jasper Tigers Eye Carnelian 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
, radiating a spectrum of colors that evoke the mysteries of nature and ancient civilizations. Each stone
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, Quartz, Tiger s Eye, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian White Opal Diamond Silver Gold Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
accented with mine cut diamonds which weigh 1.18 carats. Being an October birthstone, the rare stones are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Gurhan Roman Coin Ring 24k Gold Estate Fine Jewelry One of a Kind
By Gurhan
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Gurhan ancient coin ring crafted in 24 karat yellow gold. From the antiquities collection
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Signet Rings

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heliotrope Roman Intaglio (1st-2nd century AD) depicting Septimius Severus ring
Located in Roma, IT
piece was created). Today, there is a flourishing market of ancient Roman stones, which have been found
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Radical Abstract
By Katsuhisa Sakai
Located in Wiscasett, ME
, and exhibiting his artwork internationally. His works, mostly built of wood and stone utilize ancient
Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand-Carved Malachite Dolphin
Located in New York, NY
banding. Malachite was historically used as a pigment for painting and was a popular stone in ancient
Category

2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Hand-Carved Malachite Duck
Located in New York, NY
colors and banding. Malachite was historically used as a pigment for painting and was a popular stone in
Category

2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Vintage Azilal Berber Moroccan Rug with Two Red Totems
Located in Milan, IT
looking at? The ancient standing stones found in the Palaeolithic temples of eastern Anatolia immediately
Category

1990s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

"Yo animal" contemporary lithograph pink interviened fertility animals
By Yanieb Fabre
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
fertility, seem to be craved as ancient drawings in stone. These lithographs, originally made in black and
Category

2010s Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving, Lithograph

Encapsulated Grey Lamp by Omar Chakil in Grey Minya Medium Size
By Omar Chakil
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
examines the energy of movement and sensuality inspired by the stone’s ancient healing, mystic and soothing
Category

2010s More Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Gilt Bronze Empire Console with Sardonyx Top
Located in Hudson, NY
the tables shape.This stone is a semi presious stone used in ancient roman and in the best homes of
Category

Vintage 1930s French Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage 18k Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Ruby Coin Day Night Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Ancient Coins - Round Shape - Bezel Set - Brownish Gray in Color - 15.5mm (approx
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection
Located in South Burlington, VT
-206 BCE), some two thousand years ago. In ancient times, stone animals and human figures placed before
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Large Botryoidal Green Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
of years. Prized since ancient times as an ornamental stone, deposits of malachite are found across
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Chinese Fruit Flower Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
is decorated as a stone chime, an ancient instrument and a symbol for celebration and happiness
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Buddha / 1750-1850 / Edo Period / Garden Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Buddhist statues from ancient times using stones. In Japan, such Buddha statues are placed at village
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Bedouins and Camels Resting Amongst Ruins , 19th Century Orientalist painting
By William Luker Sr.
Located in London, GB
of the composition is the remains of a large, stone carved ancient Egyptian sphinx. Lounging and
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Prasio Roman Intaglio the "Emerald of Emperors" Depicting Fortune with Phallus
Located in Roma, IT
the name of a green stone that in ancient times was attributed to the material that is now called
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gypsum Tower
Located in London, GB
stone used in Ancient Egypt. - - - About Dale Rogers Since 1986 Dale has been sourcing the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Collectibles and Curiosities

Lalaounis Ilias 1970 Rare Neo-Geometric Bracelet 18Kt Gold Carved Rock Quartz
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
quartz and the center element is decorated, with a group of four mouflons inspired by the ancient
Category

Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Link Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 18kt yellow gold Monete copper coin ring, circa 1970-80
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
family’s Greek and Roman roots. As rare as precious stones, ancient coins, sourced from antiquarians and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Copper

Bulgari 18kt yellow gold Monete bronze coin ring circa 1970-80
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
family’s Greek and Roman roots. As rare as precious stones, ancient coins, sourced from antiquarians and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paire Bougeoirs Elephant, Candle Stick, Animal, Ceramic, Lalanne, Design
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Geneva, CH
, illustrated pp.18. Throughout his career, François-Xavier Lalanne was particularly influence by the stone
Category

1980s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

ELIZABETH GAGE England Enameled Bombe Clips-On Bombe Earrings In 18Kt Gold
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
individual beauty; exquisite stones, ancient bronzes, beautiful carvings, baroque pearls, in fact anything
Category

Early 2000s English Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

ELIZABETH GAGE England Sculptural Clips-On Bombe Earrings In Solid 18Kt Gold
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
work which she chooses for their individual beauty; exquisite stones, ancient bronzes, beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century Pair Grand Tour Convent Siena and Amethyst Marble Obelisks
Located in London, GB
form of Ancient Egyptian religion. The Benben stone is the top stone of the Egyptian pyramid. It is
Category

Antique 1890s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Amethyst, Marble

Composition, Ikebana Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Southampton, NY
more than a dozen of Chihuly’s glass installations with the timeworn rough-textured stone of the
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Unusual vintage abstract Moroccan Beni Ouarain rug curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
artifacts, including the ancient Venus figurines of stone age Europe. The Beni Ouarain weave with a double
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Church Interior
By Jean-Charles Contel
Located in London, GB
captured the church's aura and character in his depiction of the cold stone floors, the ancient columns and
Category

1920s Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Bvlgari Vintage Parentesi 0.80 Inch Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Signed Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
design by Bvlgari is inspired by the shape of ancient Roman stones that were used in the construction of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Land Paths, Abstract Landscape Painting, Vibrant Geometric Art, Bold Artwork
By Caroline Chappell
Located in Deddington, GB
. "Living in the heart of England my local landscape includes bridle paths and drovers’ roads, ancient
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Bvlgari Eighteen Karat White Gold Parentesi Clip on Earrings Signed Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
-quality craftsmanship. The Parentesi design by Bvlgari is inspired by the shape of ancient Roman stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Silver Ring Gold Plate White Opals Red Fire Opal Emeralds Rubies Vicente Gracia
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
of the majestic Granadian lions guarding the ancient fortress. Each stone tells a story of opulence
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Gold Plate, Silver

Elizabeth Gage London Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Gold 6.95 Cts Diamonds Rose Topaz
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
beauty; exquisite stones, ancient bronzes, beautiful carvings, baroque pearls, in fact anything where the
Category

Early 2000s English Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Gage 1994 London Orchid Agate Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold With Fire Opal
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
individual beauty; exquisite stones, ancient bronzes, beautiful carvings, baroque pearls, in fact anything
Category

1990s English Modernist Brooches

Materials

Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

50 Million Year Old Eocene Fossil Fish Diptych, Green River Formation, Wyoming
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
about 50 million years. The ancient fish are forever preserved in a sculptural matrix of fossil-bearing
Category

2010s American Decorative Art

Materials

Limestone

50 Million Year Old Fossil Palm Fish Triptych, Green River Formation, Wyoming
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
the ancient fossils in this elegant stone triptych will be a dramatic focal point wherever it is hung
Category

2010s American Decorative Art

Materials

Limestone

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An assortment of ancient stones is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique ancient stones was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, limestone and metal. Find 95 antique and vintage ancient stones at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Ancient stones have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Ancient stones are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many ancient stones are appealing in their simplicity, but Pietro Arnoldi and Tréology produced popular ancient stones that are worth a look.

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