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Pearl-Diving for Mother Nature's Luminous Jewel
Did you Know? Pearl-diving is an ancient process that requires more than just the dive, but a specific and physically demanding role for those who dare to retrieve Mother Nature's...
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Blue Gold — The History of Montana Sapphires
Imagine the elation of a certain Jake Hoover, a Montana gold-miner, well over a hundred years ago, when he received a check from Tiffany & Co., for $3,750 (over $100,000...
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Dress Sets for the Dressed-up Set
With Father’s Day and wedding season upon us, it’s the zero hour to start thinking of gifts for the Y-chromosome individuals in your life. The attaché or briefcase and the...
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Gleam and Glow: Diamonds
Diamonds are arguably a girl’s BFF, but like all friendships, there are nuanced shadings in the relationship, as it evolves and grows. So it is with diamond cuts and styles....
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The 2015 Met Ball: The Jewel of the New York So...
The Metropolitan Museum’s annual Costume Institute Gala in New York, called “The Jewel of the New York Social Season”, gives actresses, models and designers the chance to take risks on...
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Suffragist Jewelry
Through the centuries, jewelry has served as a symbol of love, wealth, social status, power, and even played a role in political life. Just as pins, ties, cuff links and...
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Chic Elephants on Parade! — Vintage Elephant Je...
Since ancient times, elephants have held deep symbolism for many cultures across the world. Consistently a symbol of strength and wisdom, the image of the elephant has been used to...
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The Briolette — Dimensions of Sparkle
Gemstone cuts are created to catch the light in specific ways and the briolette cut is no different. Typically, a briolette diamond is used as a type of bead, without...
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Sham-Rockin' — Sparkle for St. Patrick's Day!
March 17 marks the celebration and feast day of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Though the exact dates and events of his life have been blurred and confused over...
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The Color of Kings — A Brief Entry into Enamel ...
For millennia, jewelers and artisans of decorative objects have used enamel techniques to enliven and adorn their creations. The colors created through the use of enamel have been so sought...
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Marguerite Stix — Sculptor, Artist and Jeweler
Jewelry design in the 20th Century has gone through numerous innovations in style and technique. Not least of these innovations is the production of art jewelry — jewels created by...
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Balancing Acts — Libra and the Controlled Fire ...
For centuries, mankind has been intrigued by the opal. Unlike other gems, such as ruby or emerald, that present a single color, opals feature a kaleidoscopic flash of hues that...
