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BURMA RUBIES

BURMA RUBIES The scarcity of gem quality rubies of significant size has always been probamatic. As early as the 17th century, Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, the noted explorer who made six trips to India in search for the finest gems for his … 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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MELO MELO PEARLS

MELO MELO PEARLS A Melo Melo pearl is non-nacreous, natural calcareous concretions by a marine gastropod Melo Melo. Virtually unknown in the west until very recently, Melo pearls might fail to attract attention, let alone action, if put up for … 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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A TAIL OF TWO LARGE DIAMONDS

          A TAIL OF TWO LARGE DIAMONDS ELIZABETH TAYLOR’S 33.19 CARAT ASSCHER CUT DIAMOND Two of the most iconic women of the twentieth century, the Duchess of Windsor, for the first half and Elizabeth Taylor for the second half, both of these … Continue reading

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THE HOUSE OF CARTIER

This essay on the House of Cartier is from a special sale of Jewellery of Cartier held in Geneva by  Christies Auction in 1992. THE HOUSE OF CARTIER Perhaps it was a dream that made Pierre Cartier, craftsman of power … Continue reading

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