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The Legendary Koh-I-Noor Diamond
At a hefty 105.60 carats, the Koh-I-Noor diamond is one of the largest in the world and one of the most famous. Today, it is part of the British Crown Jewels, but the gem has a long history that...
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What’s Your Anniversary Gemstone?
It’s your anniversary and you want to gift something meaningful to your beloved. Anniversary gift lists are filled with suggested presents, such as paper for the first year, or pottery for nine years...
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Hearts, Jewelry and Valentine’s Day
Each year on February 14, we all wake up to a day dedicated to love: Valentine’s Day. While today we associate the day of love with gifts of chocolate, flowers or jewelry, the tradition started with a...
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Diamonds of Golconda
Through the centuries some of the world’s most famous diamonds have been traced back to the Golconda Mines of India. In her book “Diamonds of Golconda”, published by SKIRA, author Capucine Juncker...
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Egyptomania: A Fascination with all Things Egyptian
Mysterious and exotic, Egypt has always intrigued historians, archeologists and everyone else. The rituals, the pyramids and the hieroglyphs of ancient Egyptian culture have enthralled the world for...
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George Frederick Kunz: Tiffany & Co.’s First Gemologist
From a very young age, George Frederick Kunz, was fascinated by minerals and rocks, a passion that he parlayed into a notable career that saw his expertise recognized by Tiffany & Co. as well as...
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An American Gem: Montana Sapphire
Hidden in the mountains and rivers of Montana, shiny rocks were found and discarded by gold miners, who had no idea about what they had discovered, but eventually one curious miner took action to find...
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Your Guide to Jewelry Setting Styles
When you look at a piece of jewelry the first thing you probably notice is the overall design, or the fabulous gemstones that may be in the jewel. One important aspect of jewelry design and...
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Mourning Jewelry: Remembering The Ones We Love
We all know that when we attend a funeral we’re supposed to wear black and keep the jewelry and accessories minimal and subdued. Throughout history, different cultures have had various funeral rituals...
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The Mighty Bead: Jewelry, Money and Prayer
Smooth and sensual to the touch, faceted and shimmering in the light or carved with textural details, beads are a beautiful addition to any jewelry wardrobe. Defined as a small piece of material with...
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