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1: Extreme Diamonds Fascinate Those Who Behold Them
Marie Antoinette was known for her dazzling jewelry collection and love of bling. Sadly, as her countrymen starved, she could be seen wearing some of the world's most priceless treasures in the royal ..
2: Iranian Crown Jewels are Comprised of World's Greatest Treasures
One of the worlds largest and most valuable jewel collections, the Imperial Crown Jewels of Persia, or Crown Jewels of Iran, consists of a mind-boggling number of treasures. On display at the Museum o..
3: Wedding Rings: A Glimpse at Cultural Traditions
The wedding ring - a romantic expression and symbol of fidelity and love - is an important element to today's marriage ceremony. Through the centuries, the wedding ring has symbolized many things for ..
4: How To Care for Sterling Silver Jewelry
Since ancient times, silver has been used to make jewelry and decorative items. However, since the 18th century, more silver has been mined and used than in all prior centuries combined. Silver alone ..
5: Gleam and Sparkle: How to Clean and Care for Your Jewelry
Jewelry reflects the personality, history and even special life moments of the wearer. For centuries, jewelry has represented a special keepsake of love, a treasured heirloom or simply an adornment of..
6: The World's Earliest Jewelry Treasure is Still Sought Today
To the Incas, it was called the "tears of the sun." Homer recognized its worth as "the glory of immortals." The earliest Egyptian dynasty first successfully mined and established its value. One of th..
7: For Men Only: Buy a Diamond Like a Pro
Chances are that when a man hears the word "diamond," his favorite baseball team's field comes to mind rather than that precious gem that every woman dreams of wearing. There is no denying, buying a d..
8: Exploring Alternative Options for an Engagement Ring
For many couples considering engagement, a diamond ring is the preferred choice for a ring. It was the preferred choice for Archduke Maximilian of Austria who presented a diamond ring to Mary of Burga..
9: British Crown Jewels Represent One of the Largest Jewelry Collections in Existence
Subject to a turbulent history and much thievery, the British Crown Jewels represent the regalia and vestments worn by the king or queen of the United Kingdom during a coronation ceremony and other st..
10: The History and Significance of Birthstones
For centuries, gemstones have played a significant role in the everyday lives of people. Today, birthstones are used to represent the birth month of individuals. Some believe that birthstones hold spe..
11: Surprise Your Wedding Party with the Gift of Jewelry
Your wedding is a personal and meaningful day - why not let your wedding party gifts reflect those sentiments? The gift of jewelry is not only meaningful, it's also a wonderful gift that can express t..
12: Ancient Sumeria to Pre-Columbian America: The Sparkling History of Jewelry
The history of a mineral, crystal or metal can unlock a deeper, more meaningful value to jewelry. Indeed, the anthropology, archaeology, geography, and technology of special gems and elements can prov..
13: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Venetian Glassmaking
Glassmaking in Murano, Italy has a long and impressive history. In fact, it is the longest lasting center for glass making in history. From the 9th century to today, Murano has continued to produce be..
14: The History of Silver
Silver is a precious metal that has been used by humans since the dawn of civilization. In this first part of a two part series we will look at the early history of silver.Old World Silver (4000 BC - ..
15: The Hidden History of Gold
Gold is a pure metal first found by early man. It is very workable in its naturally occurring pure state and has been used by craftsmen for the past 11,000 years. Revered for millennia gold is now th..
16: The Story of Platinum
The overnight stardom of platinum really boils down to years of paying dues and working hard prior to its introduction and sudden success in jewelry at the turn of the 20th century. Let's look at the ..
17: Gold Mining: How Do We Get Gold Out Of The Ground
The precious metal of gold has fascinated humans for thousands of years. But how do we actually get it out of the ground? Let's take a look at the most common ways to mine gold.There are two main gol..
18: The History Of The Charm Bracelet
A long time ago...The history of charms goes back as far as the Neolithic era. One of our ancient ancestors would pick up an unusual stone or piece of wood and carry it with him to ward off his enemie..
19: Buying Gold Jewelry: What You Need to Know
Gold has been valued by humanity since the dawn of civilization and gold jewelry never goes out of style. However, in order to make the best possible choice when buying gold jewelry it is good to know..
20: The History of Gold Jewelry, Part 3
During the 14th and 15th centuries jewelry became an important feature for both male and female attire.In the first half of the 15th century jewels composed of enameled gold figures, flowers, and foli..
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