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ELIZABETYH TAYLOR & EGYPTIAN REVIVAL JEWELRY
Dame Elizabeth Taylor became America’s Cleopatra in a the 1963 blockbuster movie of the same name, ‘Cleopatra’. Richard Burton wanted to buy something very special for his wife and ‘Queen Cleopatra,’ a very special jewel, fitting a Queen. But this … Continue reading
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WHY DO I NEED MY JEWELRY APPRAISED?
There are three very important reasons for having your jewels appraised. 1. The appraiser is an ‘identifier’. Your jewelry must be identified as to its materials (stones & metals), workmanship (hand-made or mass-produced), condition (like new or very worn),modern or period (antique or … Continue reading
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THE GARLAND STYLE OF 1900
THE GARLAND STYLE OF 1900 Around the 1900, the most ‘modern’ jewelry was white- white stones (diamonds, pearls and moonstones), white metal (platinum and white gold) settings and the designed in the garland style. Delicacy was the hallmark of the garland … Continue reading
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THE PORTER RHODES DIAMOND
THE PORTER RHODES DIAMOND The main source for diamonds in the world from ancient times was India. Besides being the world’s primary source for diamonds, many of the diamonds were of exceptional quality. In the late 18th … Continue reading
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ABALONE PEARLS
ABALONE PEARLS Abalone pearls are concidered by many to be some of the most beautiful pearls in the world, and they are also some of the rarest. Abalone is a type of gastropod mollusk, Haliotis, a primitive, uni-valved (which means … Continue reading
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MOONSTONES
MOONSTONES The commons moonstone is of the mineral adularia. The plagioclase feldspar oligoclase also produces moonstone specimens. Moonstone is feldspar with a pearly and opalescent luster. Its name is derived from a visual effect, or sheen, caused by light reflecting … Continue reading
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SPINEL
SPINEL Spinel is a mineral that is formed in the cubic crystal system, like diamond and fluorite; spinel crystals can form perfect octahedrons (a pyramid upon a pyramid). Occasionally, spinels can contain fine oriented needles producing star stones when cut … Continue reading
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Two Centuries of American Jewelry
TWO CENTURIES OF AMERICAN JEWELRY Jewelry design, like every area of artistic and business enterprise, was destined to flourish in America. From its modest beginnings in the eighteenth century. As the demographic make up of America society has changed, the industry … Continue reading
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The Uncomparble 407.48 Fancy Brown Diamond
NATURAL BROWN DIAMONDS AND ROYALTY In the last few years we have seen a much greater interest and use of diamonds in NATURAL FANCY BROWN to Whiskey color ranges. Also to day’s designers are sometimes using diamond crystals set … Continue reading
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