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While the world has advanced a great deal over the last several hundred years, antique jewelry still reflects a level of craftsmanship that rivals that of the best jewelers of this age. In fact, researchers are now convinced that jewelry manufacturers of the 1600s used technology and manufacturing methods that would rival those used by…
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This year’s Only Watch auction will be held in Monaco on September 28. Only Watch? It could be interpreted a couple of ways: the only items up for bid will be watches; or the watches auctioned will all be one of a kind creations. You could pick either one and you’d be correct. Every other…
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An illusion neckline is sheer fabric extending from the bodice up to the shoulders or collar bone area. This sheer fabric usually has lace, beads, or embroidered appliques that appear to be extended from the bodice of the dress. It is a very beautiful neckline for a wedding gown. CELEBRITIES Ivanka Trump wore a breathtaking…
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Rumors started swirling months ago that Kelly Osbourne was engaged to Matthew Mosshart, her vegan chef beau. But Kelly stayed mum and nary a flash was seen on that all-important left ring finger. Until this weekend! Maybe capitalized on Prince George Alexander Louis’ arrival to stealth instagram an engagement ring shot? Well, Kelly we weren’t…
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So much attention is lavished on diamond engagement rings (for good reason), but they usually only shine solo for a year or two. After that, their partner for life, the wedding band, is always present, sometimes even worn without the engagement ring! Ladies with large diamond engagement rings might only wear theirs for special occasions,…
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We love Ceylon sapphires. The bright, rich blue hue is unlike any other gemstone, skewing cornflower in some lights and vibrant cerulean in others with the prettiest hint of lavender. These rare, impeccably high quality stones from Sri Lanka are renowned for their remarkable clarity. We adore them, so when we spotted a big, cushion…
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The value of gold has been quite low this last year; however, this precious metal recently surprised investors and market analysts alike by rising in value to over $1,300 per ounce. Some individuals are taking this as a sign that gold will once again rise in value and are buying back gold investments they have…
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That’s right – Jess didn’t nab a Birkin (not that she needs another one. That’s one lady who loves her Hermes!) She didn’t receive a fabulous ring or an absurd amount of Cartier after giving birth to Ace Knute Johnson. Rather, she decided to spoil his new Dad, fiance’ Eric Johnson. Jessica gave him not…
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A few months ago, we bought a burled wood Rolex that we couldn’t get enough of. And wouldn’t you know it, one of our clients felt just the same way. So that Rolex now has a happy home on a lucky wrist, but we missed admiring that glossy wood grain. As luck would have it,…
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Colored diamonds are a promising – not to mention fun – alternative form of investment. If you are uncomfortable with the risks that the stock market poses or tired of its ups and downs, then you might be interested in colored diamonds. They have historically been more stable than the stock market, and they offer…
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Making, collecting and selling fine jewelry is a wonderful experience. Fine jewelry is like fine wine, it never gets old, just better. Jewelry lovers go through extraordinary means to acquire the style of jewelry they love. Verdura offer jewelry lovers some of the best and most original pieces of jewelry ever created. While some collectors…
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You would not be wrong if you said that the world’s gold comes from gold mines deep below the surface of the earth. It is also true that you can pan for gold in shallow river beds and that there is a hoard of gold kept securely locked away in a vault in Fort Knox.…
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Though gold jewelry never really has gone out of style, Lana Jewelry has been given a whole lot of credit for making the wearing of fine gold white-hot again. Designer Lana Bramlette has created a distinctive and delicate look for her pieces that at times is minimal but at the same time adds just the…
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If you have never heard of the Kimberley Diamond it is worth a short read for the back story. The Kimberley Diamond was discovered in what is known as “The Big Hole” in South Africa, the Kimberley Diamond Mine. The Kimberley Mine is considered to be one of the first diamond mines of 19th century…
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Ah, if only the falcon headdress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 for the movie, Cleopatra could talk. What tales it would tell about how she fell madly in love with her co-star and soon to be two-time husband Richard Burton (Notice we said two-time, not two-timing. That would be a whole different story.)…
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