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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 Colored Gemstones Guide
Jewelry Colored Gemstones Guide

What to Look for in a Gem Gemstones are both natural wonders and the re...

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Practical Elegance: 3 Examples of Utilitarian Art
Practical Elegance: 3 Examples of Utilitarian...

As people flock to galleries and stores to try and find the perfect gift...

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How Did History Shape Art?
How Did History Shape Art?

From the fall of empires to revolutionary movements, significant histori...

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Why is Everyone Talking About Catherine the Great's Furniture?
Why is Everyone Talking About Catherine the G...

Few historical figures earned the title “Great” during their lifetimes, ...

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How the Medici Family Changed History
How the Medici Family Changed History

If the Medici family existed today, their wealth would surpass the imagi...

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Rare Finds for Remarkable People: The Ultimate Gift Guide
Rare Finds for Remarkable People: The Ultimat...

  The holidays are upon us—a season filled with family, gratitude, laugh...

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What’s the Difference Between Watercolor and Gouache?
What’s the Difference Between Watercolor and ...

A common question we hear from our clients is: What is gouache? A popula...

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5 Artists Who Used Color to Redefine Modern Art
5 Artists Who Used Color to Redefine Modern Art

Roses are red, violets are blue… but what if they’re not? At the turn of...

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4 of the World's Most Iconic Marble Statues
4 of the World's Most Iconic Marble Statues

Throughout history, the human impulse to capture beauty in art has been ...

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Gemology 101: How Experts Match Gemstones for Jewelry
Gemology 101: How Experts Match Gemstones for...

If you watch the red carpet or any high-society gala, you'll likely see ...

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Jewelry Bracelet Guide
Jewelry Bracelet Guide

  Whether you're drawn to the elegant sparkle of a tennis bracele...

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Jewelry Necklace Guide
Jewelry Necklace Guide

  Riviera - typically features a single strand of gemstones, ofte...

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How People Packed and Traveled in History
How People Packed and Traveled in History

With holiday travels looming overhead, thoughts of the most disliked asp...

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Jewelry Ring Guide
Jewelry Ring Guide

    Selecting the perfect ring is an opportunity to reflect perso...

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