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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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6 Famous Art Deco Artists and Makers
6 Famous Art Deco Artists and Makers

  Art Deco in the 1920s In between the two world wars, the Art Deco move...

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Guide to Art Movements of the 20th Century
Guide to Art Movements of the 20th Century

  The turn of the 20th century marked the beginning of a period of globa...

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A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE FURNITURE
A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE FURNITURE

  Collecting antiques is an interest that delights long after other acti...

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Everything You Need to Know About Georgian and Regency Jewelry
Everything You Need to Know About Georgian an...

Beloved for its aesthetic beauty and exceptionally high quality, antique...

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How to Clean Antique Jewelry: Expert Insights
How to Clean Antique Jewelry: Expert Insights

Just like anything else you wear, your jewelry needs consistent cleanin...

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A Guide to Semi-Precious Gems
A Guide to Semi-Precious Gems

Jewelers and gemstone enthusiasts have coined many terms over the past d...

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Victorian Furniture Styles and Identifiers
Victorian Furniture Styles and Identifiers

In the world of furniture, there are many different styles that derive ...

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A Guide to Hardstones:  A Material Coveted by the Rich and Famous from Antiquity to Today
A Guide to Hardstones: A Material Coveted by...

For the elite of 18th- and 19th-century Europe, demonstrations of wealth...

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6 Jewelry Styling Ideas for Women
6 Jewelry Styling Ideas for Women

Whether you have curated a collection based on timeless jewelry essenti...

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Federal Style Furniture and How to Identify It
Federal Style Furniture and How to Identify It

    American Federal Dining Room Suite. Circa 1840 (M.S. ...

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Jewelry Essentials: 6 Must-Have Pieces
Jewelry Essentials: 6 Must-Have Pieces

Building a collection of jewelry essentials is much like cultivating a ...

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