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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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What's the difference between modern and contemporary art?
What's the difference between modern and cont...

    Buste D'homme Barbu By Pablo Picasso | M.S. Rau   ...

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Masculine Jewelry: How Timeless Accessories are Making a Resurgence in Fashion
Masculine Jewelry: How Timeless Accessories a...

  From classic lapel pins to bold statement pieces, explore the history ...

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What is Estate Jewelry? Your Guide
What is Estate Jewelry? Your Guide

One of the most popular questions asked by visitors to M.S. Rau’s French...

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Beyond the Surface: The History and Evolution of Pietre dure
Beyond the Surface: The History and Evolution...

For lovers of fine art and decorative arts alike, pietre dure represent...

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Small but Mighty: The Fascinating History of Mosaics
Small but Mighty: The Fascinating History of ...

  Explore the art of mosaics and micromosaics, a technique of creating d...

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Natural Treasures: Your Guide to Types of Antique Glass
Natural Treasures: Your Guide to Types of Ant...

Looking to add to your antique collection? Discover the beauty, craftsm...

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Virtuosas: 11 Bold Women Who Shaped Art History
Virtuosas: 11 Bold Women Who Shaped Art History

  Journey through time and discover the lives and work of women who defi...

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Types of Trophies: And the Award Goes To...
Types of Trophies: And the Award Goes To...

From Grammys to the spoils of war, learn everything you need to know ab...

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The Royal History of Famous Jewels and Collections
The Royal History of Famous Jewels and Collec...

If you’ve ever taken a trip to London, you’ve likely been told that the...

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Italian Art and Culture: A Journey Through Italy's Artistic Heritage
Italian Art and Culture: A Journey Through It...

Rome wasn't built in a day. Neither was Italy's rich art and culture. K...

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From Gothic to Avant-Garde: The Fascinating Evolution of French Art
From Gothic to Avant-Garde: The Fascinating E...

To many, France is synonymous with a rich heritage, prominent art instit...

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Art for Art’s Sake: Your Guide to the Aesthetic Movement
Art for Art’s Sake: Your Guide to the Aesthet...

    Oscar Wilde reclining with Poems by Napoleon Sarony, N...

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Tiffany & Co. Glass Jewelry
Tiffany & Co. Glass Jewelry

Although silver is an enormously important part of Tiffany and Co.‘s his...

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Tiffany Glass: Favrile and Beyond
Tiffany Glass: Favrile and Beyond

    This extraordinary pair of Tiffany Studios stained gla...

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