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sardonyx

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sardonyx
August. [Am. Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 319–320]
See : Birthstones


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66) Ciriaco gave a replica of a sardonyx cameo of the nude Scylla to Theodore Gaza, who was in Ferrara at the behest of Leonello d'Este to teach Greek with Guarino Guarini.
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Pieces from antiquity accented with sapphires, carnelian, agate, sardonyx, emeralds and natural pearls are also found, serving as testament to ancient tastes for wealth and luxury.
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The cameo is a stunning piece carved in exquisite detail from a single piece of sardonyx.
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