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Everything You Need to Know About The ‘Imposter’ Spinel Gemstone

Until the late 18th century, all red gemstones were simply called rubies. It was only with advances in crystallography and chemistry that spinel was differentiated from true ruby.

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Philippe, Patek
Philippe, Patek

Patek Philippe is a renowned Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer, ...

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Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co. has long stood as a paragon of American luxury and cra...

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LEYENDECKER, J.C.
LEYENDECKER, J.C.

Before Norman Rockwell, the American ideal was shaped by a different ill...

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Hirst, Damien
Hirst, Damien

Early Life and Influences Born Damien Steven Hirst in Bristol, England, ...

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Cassatt, Mary
Cassatt, Mary

“I have touched with a sense of art some people— they felt the love and ...

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Wedgwood
Wedgwood

Wedgwood, established on May 1, 1759, by Josiah Wedgwood, is a renowned ...

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Sévres
Sévres

Historical Genesis Prior to the 18th century, French porcelain signific...

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Meissen
Meissen

Since the 1670s, German craftsmen sought to uncover the essential compon...

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Christofle
Christofle

Founded in 1830 by Charles Christofle, Christofle began as a Parisian me...

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Tiffany, Louis Comfort
Tiffany, Louis Comfort

1848-1933 Louis Comfort Tiffany was one of the most important and proli...

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Elkington & Co.
Elkington & Co.

Introduction Elkington & Co. stands as a titan in the world of silv...

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Lalique, René
Lalique, René

(1860-1945) Humble Beginnings René Jules Lalique, a renowned artist an...

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Heyman, Oscar
Heyman, Oscar

Oscar Heyman has been a driving force in fine jewelry for more than a ce...

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Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels

Introduction From the streets of Paris to the red carpets of Hollywoo...

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Baccarat
Baccarat

Established by the Royal Decree of Louis XV in 1765, Baccarat has consis...

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