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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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Jewelry Guide: Historical Jewelry Eras
Jewelry Guide: Historical Jewelry Eras

Throughout human history, jewelry has served as a powerful expression o...

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Elizabeth Taylor's Legendary Jewelry Collection: A Study in Luxury, Love and Legacy
Elizabeth Taylor's Legendary Jewelry Collecti...

Few personal jewelry collections have captured the public imagination wi...

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Death Masks: The Art of Preserving One's Final Visage
Death Masks: The Art of Preserving One's Fina...

For centuries, one specific art practice has served the intimate purpose...

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Jewelry Guide: White Diamonds
Jewelry Guide: White Diamonds

White diamonds stand as the most recognizable gemstones in the world, sy...

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The Belle Époque: Paris’ Golden Age of Art, Love and Innovation
The Belle Époque: Paris’ Golden Age of Art, L...

At the turn of the 20th century, Paris was a city in bloom— alive with t...

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Paraíba Tourmaline: The Extraordinary Electric Blue Gemstone from Brazil
Paraíba Tourmaline: The Extraordinary Electri...

In the realm of rare gemstones, few stories captivate the imagination qu...

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What is Surrealism? Unlock the Mysteries of the Movement that Defied Reality
What is Surrealism? Unlock the Mysteries of t...

In the realm of 20th-century artistic expression, few movements have cap...

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Aspen’s Art Scene: Beyond the Slopes
Aspen’s Art Scene: Beyond the Slopes

In the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Aspen has long been celebrat...

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The Paris Salon: How It Shaped the Art World— and Your Gallery Wall
The Paris Salon: How It Shaped the Art World—...

In interior design, one method of wall decoration has entranced designer...

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From Candlelight to Spotlight: How Electric Light Transformed Art
From Candlelight to Spotlight: How Electric L...

 La fête foraine de nuit à Batz-sur-Mer (The Nighttime Fair at Batz...

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