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)
10848	(none)	1935,0113.443	(none)	Beads 5 large carnelian lentoids and 1 small gold ball (from the neck)
15190.1	(none)	1935,0113.448	(none)	[.1-.2] Beads. Amethyst - hexagonal lentoids; glazed frit-lentoids. Copper balls.
15412	(none)	1935,0113.450	(none)	Copper pin. Straight type. Lapis lazuli ball head with gold cap. Type but slender through out.
17799A	(none)	1935,0113.452	(none)	Beads. 2 lentoid agate. 2 flat lentoid catseye. 1 lentoid carnelian. 2 ball carnelian. 4 gold balls. 4 copper balls covered with gold.
18207A	(none)	1935,0113.454	(none)	Beads. A mixed lot, largely paste. The bulk were said to be from one grave. Yellow, blue and white rings and double conoids. Glass paste rings, dark grey; with the some stone beads which may not belong to the main set.