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True Blues - Virtuous Virgo and The Sapphire
“S” is for September – and sapphires, the September birthstone! This precious gemstone, the sister-stone to the ruby, has a long history rife with mysticism and renown. A type of...
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True Colors — Vintage Diamond and Gemstone Enga...
It was revealed that famed actress Scarlet Johansson just got engaged this week. The news came with pictures of her absolutely beautiful Art Deco diamond engagement ring. The elongated style...
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A Glittering Life — An Exceptional Cartier Art ...
One of the most fabulous things about finding a piece of antique or vintage jewelry is knowing that there is a sense of history to the piece. A vintage diamond...
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The Mystery Revealed — The Invisibly Set Gemsto...
On December 2, 1933, the famous Parisian jewelry company of Van Cleef & Arpels was granted the patent (French Patent No. 764,966) for a proprietary gem setting style. Van Cleef &...
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Sun-Kissed — The Ancient Peridot and Leo
The many-named peridot has a storied past stretching back to the shining kingdoms of Ancient Egypt. Found in a small island in the Red Sea, called alternately Serpent Isle or...
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The Stations of Style — Classic Station Necklac...
Frugal fashionistas and luxe ladies alike know the value of easy, breezy style that accompanies the perennially popular station necklace. A design that has spent over half a century as...
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Crown Jewels — Resplendent Regal Looks
This week, the world waited breathlessly for the arrival of the newest scion of the British royal family and on July 22, 2013 a son was born to the Windsor...
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The Eternal Flame - The Fiery Ruby and Cancer
“Those be rubies, fairy favors.” – Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream Before modern cutting techniques caused the diamond to take pride of place as the most precious gemstone, the ruby was...
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The Age of Elegance — Edwardian-Inspired Weddin...
June is by far the most popular month for weddings. Traditionally, the month was sacred to the Roman deity Juno, goddess of marriage, therefore it was an auspicious month to...
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The Evergreen Emerald - Taurus and the May Birt...
Since at least 4000 BCE, emeralds have captured the eyes and the hearts of human beings. A type of beryl displaying a bright and luminous green tone, emeralds are often...
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5 Reasons to Buy Estate Jewelry
In a world flooded by a newer is better ethos, it can be difficult to find the right product to fit your needs. Fortunately, estate jewelry offers a large variety...
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April Showers Bring Diamond Flowers — Aries, Ap...
Human beings have had a long and tempestuous relationship with diamonds. From the highly regimented hierarchy the ancient Indians imposed on the gemstone (reflecting both the caste system and a...
