Tag: Jean-Baptiste Desvignes

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    O is For Opaline

    Its iridescent shades have made opal a much-prized gem since classical antiquity. Though difficult to imitate, this stone inspired glassmakers to start producing magnificent opal crystal in the 19th century, before gradually shifting away from the specific features of its model. Gorge-de-pigeon opal crystal and gilt bronze night-light, 1820-1830, h. 24…