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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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Bill Rau's Holiday Gift Picks: Tiffany Studios Vase
Bill Rau's Holiday Gift Picks: Tiffany Studio...

  Tiffany Studios Faville Floriform Vase   View more of Bill's top h...

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The History of Jewelry Metals
The History of Jewelry Metals

    Hellenistic Greek intaglio gold ring. Late 4th-3rd cen...

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Famous Art Exhibitions That Defined History
Famous Art Exhibitions That Defined History

Expositions are the timekeepers of progress. They record the world's adv...

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What is Enamel Jewelry? Everything You Need to Know
What is Enamel Jewelry? Everything You Need t...

Enamel is colorful and versatile, and has been used for centuries to cr...

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History of Enameling Techniques
History of Enameling Techniques

Enameling is an ancient art requiring a remarkable level of artistry an...

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Eight Important Portrait Artists
Eight Important Portrait Artists

  The human face draws our attention and art is no exception. People fro...

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7 Famous Art Nouveau Artists
7 Famous Art Nouveau Artists

Art Nouveau is instantly recognizable in style and influences artists an...

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6 Famous Abstract Artists
6 Famous Abstract Artists

During the Renaissance, European artists sought to capture the world as ...

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Design for the Modern Age: What is Art Deco Furniture?
Design for the Modern Age: What is Art Deco F...

No other 20th-century design movement has enjoyed the widespread popula...

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