The Peacock Diamond
The Peacock Diamond
With the purchase of this unusual, 20.65-carat Fancy Intense Yellow, IF clarity (internally flawless) diamond by C.D.
Peacock
C.D. PEACOCK (1837 - present)
Venerable Chicago jeweler. In 1837, Elijah Peacock opened Chicago's first retail jewelry and watch shop.
Stone set amethyst peacock brooch
Costume Jewelry of Marcel and Sandra Boucher
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Peacock Pearl
Peacock pearls are a type of black pearls that are dark-green (almost black). These pearls (like all black pearls) are produced by the oyster Pinctada margaritifera.
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A rare variety of black or Tahitian pearls that have a dark green colour and overtones ranging from pink to purple ...
Peacock Topaz
Rainbow Topaz
TPZ679, Topaz, Rainbow, [C], 8.0mm Round Cut, 2.44 ct. $ 59.99 ...
Peacock Pearls
Freshwater pearls that have been irradiated to produce a multi-color finish in shades of mauve, blue, turquoise and purple. This finish is deemed, by most experts, to be permanent.
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Peacock pearl
A pearl of the distinctive green color unique to Tahitian black pearls. The most valuable color among Tahitian pearls.
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Opal Peacock Brooch
This brooch is part of the Smithsonian Museum's collection, and it was donated by Harry Winston Inc.
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Bornite""Peacock ore" copper mineral turns a crazy blue-green.
Cassiterite"Ancient and principal ore of tin.
Chalcopyrite"Foremost ore of copper.
aka Peacock Stone, Pseudo Emerald, Silver Peak Jade
This gemstone is a basic copper carbonate, vividly banded with two or more tones of green.
Other names/forms:
Peacock ore
Most distinguishing features:
Green-blue-purple iridescence is indicative, as is a brownish-bronze colour on fresh surfaces.
4.) Zapata, Mexico (peacock ore)
5.) Zapata, Mexico (peacock ore)
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Minerals by Name ...
From Harlequin to Peacock: Opal experts lingo
When Opal experts talk about 'harlequin', 'church windows' or 'needle fire', do not be surprised. They are probably discussing Opals.
Lastly, Baron Von Hugel25 gives the following account, which identifies it with the stone set by Shah Jahan in the peacock throne.
Black pearls come in many colors, including many body shades and overtone tints including gray (light gray to almost black), peacock green (especially valuable), aubergine (eggplant), and deep brown.
They are pink, lavender, peacock, blue, gold, green or reddish purple. Most fine Polynesian blacks are greenish-black with a peacock overtone.
Size - Of major importance to price.
A common type of Byzantine earring had a crescent shape executed in gold repouss openwork with a central cross in a circle flanked by peacocks. The favorite breast pendant was the cross; another type was a jeweled pendant.
White, or clear topaz can be treated using the "Diffusion Topaz Treatment" which will create "Peacock Blue", "Sapphire Blue", "Apple Green", and "Emerald Green" topaz colors.
Paraíba tourmaline is extremely brilliant, glowing even in low light; it displays electric Windex blues, neon peacocks, sizzling turquoises or dazzling twilight blues.
Producers of the rarest black cultured pearls, these oysters create large, silver-gray to black pearls that can have other colors as overtones - peacock green being the most valuable.
pink rosé are among the most popular Akoya colors; peacock green and gold are among the rarest South Sea shades. While color choice is a matter of personal preference, always look for rich color that is evenly distributed throughout the pearl.
Black Pearl: Also known as Tahitian pearls they have a dark nacre. They come in a variety of colors including eggplant, peacock green and deep brown. The peacock green is the most sought after.
Bleaching: A process of removing a gemstones color.
This diamond has a weight of 105.60 carats. Its historic background dates back to 1304 when the diamond contributed to the arrogance of Shah Jehan's famous peacock throne as one of the peacock's eyes.
Also quite popular, and valuble, is the "peacock green" variety, a deep green with a reddish tinge. Their large sizes and unique colors command premium prices.
Variations in the pattern's spacing often give rise to an iridescent effect, as seen in peacock feathers, soap bubbles, films of oil, and mother of pearl, because the reflected color depends upon the viewing angle.
The colour is black, light black/silvery or a dark grey, although other very dark colours such as the rarer peacock green are also referred to as black pearls.
Chalcopyrite occurs at Philips Mine as massive, often brightly colored (peacock ore) associated with black hornblende.
The play of color in the stone is called Schiller or Labradorescence and includes all the shades of the spectrum including rich peacock blue, bright aqua, golden yellow, reddish orange, greens and red.
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A type of translucent feldspar which displays strong iridescence when viewed from different angles, Finnish spectrolite exhibits vivid colors of bright aqua, golden yellow, peacock blue, reddish orange, greens and red.
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Black Pearl: From Tahiti, the rarest variety most often available from 7mm to 12mm. Sizes above this are rarest. Overtones and body colours are described as gunmetal (greys), aubergine (reds) and peacock (blues and greens).
Spectrolite is a variety of Labradorite which displays intense reds, oranges and yellows and even blues and greens. The colour play in the stone is glistening like the feathers of a peacock or the Northern Lights.
The rarest are those that come from a large black-lipped oyster found in the South Seas. These oysters create large, silver-gray to black pearls that can have other colors as overtones; a peacock green is the most valuable overtone.
Although this pearl is called the Black Pearl, they are found in a range of colors from gray to peacock green (the most rare and valuable). The color depends on the diet of plankton and its environment.
These different colors are due to the light interference by thin lamellae, in parallel layers, within the spectrolite. The color play in the stone is iridescent as in the feathers of a peacock or the Northern Lights.
Tahitian Pearls: The highest quality black pearls, Tahitian pearls exhibit luster, nacre and color variations rivaled by none. They have a gentle, velvety luster and often exhibit a strong iridescence. Color can range from deep gray to peacock blue ...
An ancient practice originally from Sri Lanka, is setting thestone in a closed setting with the back of the stone covered with the blue partof a peacock's feather to make the pale blue sapphire stones look more even and intense ...
They are highly prized because of their tones that vary from silvery metallic to dark graphite. It can be turned their tones into myriad metallic hues - including gray, black, green, peacock, blue and aubergine.
The mollusc reacts by surrounding the foreign object with layers of nacre (Mother of Pearl) slowly forming a pearl. Normally white or cream in colour but can be found in pink, gold, black or peacock green.
diamond was found in possession of the Raja of Malwa, later, it was captured by Mogul Sultan Babar. This was a time when possession of such a stone symbolized the power of an empire. It is said that this diamond has been set in the famous Peacock ...
The later is better known under the name of fire opal.
Many further sub-classification are done based on the quality and the distribution of the color patches.
The most famous are harlequin, pinpoint, flash, peacock and flame opal.
Iridescence is responsible for the everyday observations of the spectacular colors seen in the metallically shimmering neck plumage of male Mallard ducks, peacocks and some hummingbirds, or as light catches the surface of a soap bubble. ...
Their rich luster gleams in shades of gray, silver, and black, and is sometimes covered with a breath of shimmering red, blue, or green. The most avidly sought hue is called "peacock, ...
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