We share why colored wedding gowns are an I DO in our series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. Looking at all of the hot, controversial wedding trends, in this week’s I DO/I Don’t series I’m highlighting the benefits of colored wedding gowns! A white…
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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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The Koh-I-Noor diamond has a history of suspense and glamour. The gem dates back more than 5000 years. The origin of the diamond can be traced back to the mines of India. Legend has it that the person who owns the diamond rules the world. Some historians are convinced that the stone may have been…
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Buckingham Palace has revealed a diamond exhibition in honor of the jewelry that British Monarchs have worn over the years. This collection, which features over 10,000 jewels that have been owned by the Royal Family and other monarchs for 300 years, will go on display from July 8 through October 7 as part of the…
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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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