3 septembre 2012
The Carew Spinel
The Carew Spinel. Spinel, drilled and set on a gold pin, with a diamond at top and bottom. India, 17th century. Bequeathed by the Rt. Hon. Julia Mary, Lady Carew. IM.243-1922. © V&A Images This gemstone is a spinel, a stone gemmologically similar to a...