chalcedony
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chalcedonies
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Origin of chalcedony
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English calcedonie, from Late Latin chalcēdōnius (Vulgate, Revelation 21:19), equivalent to chalcēdōn- (from Greek chalkēdṓn “chalcedony,” identified by Saint Jerome with Chalcedon, the city) + -ius adjective suffix; see -ious
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Encased in blue chalcedony, set with diamonds and hung from a black silk ribbon, the piece is a contemporary interpretation of Baillères’ Mexican heritage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
The outfit was by 4SDesigns, but that the accompanying chain around his neck was an 18-karat white gold, platinum, chalcedony, turquoise and diamond necklace by Cartier somewhat complicated the point.
From New York Times ● May 3, 2022
Watts gleamed in jewels, pairing her pavé diamond rings with a dazzler of a sapphire, diamond and chalcedony necklace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2015
The subtle color mixes included lilac diamonds with lavender chalcedony, purple sapphires and pink spinels.
From New York Times ● Jul. 4, 2011
The box was carved wood, its mother-of-pearl lid inlaid with jasper and chalcedony.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
But flint is the staple of the broad Culm Valley, under good, well-pastured loam; and here are chalcedonies and agate stones.
From Crocker's Hole From "Slain By The Doones" By R. D. Blackmore by R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Emeralds abound in the region about Mount Zabara, and the eastern desert further yields jaspers, carnelians, breccia verde, agates, chalcedonies, and rock-crystal.
From Ancient Egypt by George Rawlinson
Even precious stones are not wanting; garnets, topazes, tourmalines, amethysts, beryls, jaspers, and chalcedonies having been found.
From A Tramp's Wallet stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France by William Duthie
The diamonds of this district are noted for their purity and lustre, and are generally associated with other crystals—garnets, agates, quartz and chalcedonies.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various
There were rich red garnets, variegated jaspers, chalcedonies and agates of many hues mingled with rock-crystals.
From Wealth of the World's Waste Places and Oceania by Jewett Castello Gilson
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