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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...
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Trend Report - Collar Necklaces
For the past few years, one of the biggest and most prominent fashion trends has been the collar necklace. The trend flew from the runway to the red carpet and...
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Luxurious Ladies: The Dazzling Dames of Downton...
(This is the third of a series of posts on the fine jewelry and fashionable denizens of Downton Abbey) An essential aspect of Edwardian life was the requisite attendance of...
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Mermaid's Treasure — Aquamarine, the March Birt...
Although the original birth-stone of the month of March was jasper and, more specifically, of the variety known as bloodstone, we now associate the aquamarine with the month as well...
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Violet for Valentine's Day
Gift-giving between lovers has become a traditional aspect of St. Valentine’s Day. Across the world, February 14th blossoms with bouquets, boxes of chocolates, romantic dinner dates and sweetly worded cards....
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2013 - The Year of the Snake
February 10, 2013 marks the Chinese New Year. While 2012 was the year of the dragon, this time we’re ushering in the year of the snake. Those born under the...
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Art Deco Jewelry: History, Characteristics, and...
Our definitive guide to jewelry pieces from the Art Deco period.
