Semi-precious

The term “semi precious” is applied to a subset gemstones, and the term was created to set them apart from what are considered precious stones (diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds). Things like amber and lapis lazuli, which are not really stones at all are still considered “semi precious” by most people. This distinction reflects the rarity of the respective stones in ancient times, as well as their quality. all are translucent with fine color in their purest forms and very hard. This distinction is not related to their monetary value, i.e. some forms of garnet are more expensive than emeralds.

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U Number	Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number)	Museum Number (BM Registration Number)	Museum Number (UPM B-number)	Description (Catalog Card)
15119.1	(none)	1930,1213.94	(none)	[.1-.2] Beads. Lapis lazuli & carnelian cylindrical beads.
14335	(none)	1930,1213.92	(none)	Necklace. Glazed frit(?) fluted double conoids; 1 lapis lazuli double conoid; 1 rock crystal cylindrical; 1 carnelian ring bead.
14096.1	(none)	1930,1213.91	(none)	[.1-.3] Necklace. Carnelian cylindrical beads and lapis lazuli barrels, strung alternately.
14479O	(none)	1930,1213.82	(none)	[K-O] Beads (5) of black stone (?) tubular and ringed as if lathe-turned.
14479N	(none)	1930,1213.81	(none)	[K-O] Beads (5) of black stone (?) tubular and ringed as if lathe-turned.
14479M	(none)	1930,1213.76	(none)	[K-O] Beads (5) of black stone (?) tubular and ringed as if lathe-turned.
14479L	(none)	1930,1213.75	(none)	[K-O] Beads (5) of black stone (?) tubular and ringed as if lathe-turned.
14479K	(none)	1930,1213.73	(none)	[K-O] Beads (5) of black stone (?) tubular and ringed as if lathe-turned.
13558	(none)	1930,1213.72	(none)	Beads. Lapis double conoids rounded, and 1 large carnelian ring bead.
13783F	(none)	1930,1213.69	(none)	[A-O] Beads. Gold and lapis double conoids of various sizes.
13783H	(none)	1930,1213.68	(none)	[A-O] Beads. Gold and lapis double conoids of various sizes.
13783G	(none)	1930,1213.67	(none)	[A-O] Beads. Gold and lapis double conoids of various sizes.
13783A	(none)	1930,1213.66	(none)	Beads. Gold and lapis double conoids of various sizes.
13783E	(none)	1930,1213.64	(none)	[A-O] Beads. Gold and lapis double conoids of various sizes.
13783C	(none)	1930,1213.63	(none)	[A-O] Beads. Gold and lapis double conoids of various sizes.
13783D	(none)	1930,1213.62	(none)	[A-O] Beads. Gold and lapis double conoids of various sizes.
13783B	(none)	1930,1213.61	(none)	[A-O] Beads. Gold and lapis double conoids of various sizes.
14229A	(none)	1930,1213.544	(none)	[A-F] 6 Weights (?) [A-B] 2 Hematite, 1 spherical and 1 cylindrical. [C-F] 4 small pebbles
14229C	(none)	1930,1213.544	(none)	[A-F] 6 Weights (?) [A-B] 2 Hematite, 1 spherical and 1 cylindrical. [C-F] 4 small pebbles
12307	(none)	1930,1213.542	(none)	Necklace. Beads consisting of Lapis & silver balls.
15473	(none)	1930,1213.522	(none)	Cylinder seal. Lapis lazuli.
14277	(none)	1930,1213.516, 1930,1213.517	(none)	Beads. Glazed barrels and 1 lapis double conoid; 1 carnelian ring bead.
13511B	(none)	1930,1213.515	(none)	2 necklaces (A) Steatite bugle, steatite double conoid, calcite barrel, carnelian bugle, steatite bugle, gold ball fluted, carnelian bugle, gold ball fluted, steatite bugle, steatite bugle. In order. (B) Second string in following order: steatite ring bead, ditto, steatite double conoid, ditto, gold ball, carnelian disc pendant with white border decoration, gold ring bead, jasper double conoid, ditto.
14477	(none)	1930,1213.513	(none)	Crystal pendant. [drawing 1:1]
13509	(none)	1930,1213.20	(none)	7 beads. Comprising 1 hemispherical cat's eye. 1 agate barrel. 1 carnelian barrel. 4 fluted gold ball beads. Repousse work in a series of parallel undulations [drawing]