hardstone
Agate or jasper
Hardstone refers to semiprecious stones hard enough to be carved and polished for decorative use—jade, agate, jasper, onyx, and similar materials.
The term distinguishes these from soft stones like soapstone or alabaster.
Hardstone carving is an ancient craft producing ornamental objects, inlays, and small sculptures: a collection of Renaissance hardstone carvings.
Opaque colored quartz
- agateBanded semiprecious stone
- onyxLayered black-white gemstone
- chalcedonyTranslucent microcrystalline silica variety
- carnelianReddish-brown translucent quartz
lapis lazuli · jade · rock crystal · bloodstone · sardonyx · nephrite · jadeite · chrysoprase
Worker of precious stones
- intaglioCarving cut below surface
- cameoBrief guest appearance
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- polishingSmoothing by friction
cabochon · faceting · incising · relief · abrasive · drill · chisel · lathe
Decorative inlaid pattern technique
- marquetryDecorative veneer patterning
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- mosaicInlaid pictorial arrangement
- tabletopHorizontal furniture surface
panel · flooring · wall cladding · column · pilaster · fountain · ornamental · architectural
Authentication stamp or mark
- signetEngraved personal seal
- cameoBrief guest appearance
- intaglioCarving cut below surface
- vesselReceptacle for contents
vase · bowl · urn · box · casket · snuffbox · handle · pommel
Domed, unfaceted gemstone
- bezelGrooved rim for mounting
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- broochDecorative fastening ornament
- ringClosed curve shape
necklace · bracelet · earring · clasp · setting · mount · bead · signet ring
Luxury Russian goldsmith house
- FlorentineOf a Renaissance city
- MughalIndian Islamic imperial dynasty
- RomanOf ancient Italy's capital
- EgyptianRelating to the pharaohs' land
Renaissance · Medici · cabinet of curiosities · antiquarian · imperial · treasury · heirloom · provenance
jasper
Opaque colored quartz
- agateBanded semiprecious stone
- onyxLayered black-white gemstone
- chalcedonyTranslucent microcrystalline silica variety
carnelian · lapis lazuli · jade · rock crystal · bloodstone · sardonyx · nephrite · jadeite · chrysoprase · heliotrope
lapidary
Worker of precious stones
polishing · cabochon · faceting · incising · relief · abrasive · drill · chisel · lathe · grinding
intarsia
Decorative inlaid pattern technique
- marquetryDecorative veneer patterning
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- mosaicInlaid pictorial arrangement
tabletop · panel · flooring · wall cladding · column · pilaster · fountain · ornamental · architectural · furniture
seal
Authentication stamp or mark
vessel · vase · bowl · urn · box · casket · snuffbox · handle · pommel · figurine
cabochon
Domed, unfaceted gemstone
ring · necklace · bracelet · earring · clasp · setting · mount · bead · signet ring · diadem
Fabergé
Luxury Russian goldsmith house
- FlorentineOf a Renaissance city
- MughalIndian Islamic imperial dynasty
- RomanOf ancient Italy's capital
Egyptian · Renaissance · Medici · cabinet of curiosities · antiquarian · imperial · treasury · heirloom · provenance · atelier