Jewelry in Victorian fashion
Fine jewelry is a talisman that links us to the eternal chain of history, writes Sarah Chrisman (author specializing in late Victorian history and of the internationally-acclaimed Tales of Chetzemoka...
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Jewelry in Victorian fashion
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Zircon
Zircon A stone of propserity Diverse in colour and rich in appearance, Zircon gemstones really make an exceptional centre stone for an antique ring. Not to be confused with cubic...
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Turquoise
Turquoise - An ancient treasure Vibrant blue hues, with intricate veins of brown and black, also known as its matrix, turquoise has become so significant that we use it today...
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Art Deco Jewellery
A time period defined by sleek geometric designs and the glamour and glitz of the early jazz movement; the Art Deco era was a time period like no other. The...
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Spinel - A Stone of Joy and Revitalization
Spinel A Stone of Joy and Revitalization Often mistaken for rubies or sapphires, spinel is beautiful variety of crystal family that is available in a range of stunning colours. First...
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Ruby Gemstones
Nothing says love and romance like a dazzling ruby gemstone. First popularized in the late 1800s, Ruby has been one of the most highly sought over gemstones ever since they...
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Opal – The Galaxy Gemstone
written by Dimitri Zlatev History Opal is the world's most popular, phenomenal gemstone. Writers have compared opals to volcanoes, fireworks and galaxies with many cultures associating the stone with having...
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Early Gemstone Cutting
During the middle ages the most common cut was the cabochon, with a convex upper surface, these stones were far from anything technical in the art of gemstone cutting. These...
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