Proceeds from the recent sale of an Edwardian diamond tiara were donated to the UK based Cancer Research Leukemia division by a London based vendor. The tiara went up for auction on the seventeenth of April 2014. The piece was donated to the research center by a private donor. The design and unique features of…
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It came out of an era of elegance and beautiful things. Belle Epoque jewelry is a style that is historical yet still applicable in life today. The most beautiful jewelry pieces often reflect some of this signature style, and the popularization of this type of jewelry helped influence decades worth of rings, necklaces and bracelets…
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The Edwardian era, named after King Edward VII of England, lasted from 1900 to 1910. Jewelry during the Edwardian era was known for style, sophistication and high fashion. King Edward succeeded his Mother Queen Victoria, who had tended to shun high society. Not so for King Edward and his bride. Edward enjoyed travel and had…
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Cameo is a method of carving that features a raised positive relief image contrasting a negative intaglio image. The method is often used to make jewelry with different stones layered together. The most popular stones for this are onyx and agate but other semi-precious gemstones can be used as well. Cameo jewelry dates as far…
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