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Edwardian jewels: delicate layers of gold, gems & pearls

Edwardian jewelry is delicate and feminine with fine detail and classical motifs, often made with faceted gems and seed pearls. It's perfect for layering.
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Vintage

Ultimate vintage bridal: the Art Deco engagement ring

Of all vintage engagement rings, Art Deco rings are probably the most easily recognized and coveted. The finest combine beautiful...
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Jewelry

A short history: jewels for cats and inspired by cats

You'll find few high-carat collars for contemporary cats, but ancient cat jewels go for thousands, dating to a time when we worshipped at the feet of the cat goddess.
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Jewelry revivals: archaeological style

Revival is always happening in the jewelry world, but archaeological revival had its heyday in the second half of the 19th century, when all kinds of treasure was being excavated all over Europe.
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Vintage

Snake & serpent: timeless jewelry icon

Snakesssss. Since civilization began, they’ve been lovingly recreated in precious material to slither up our fingers and wrists, tighten around...
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Contemporary

Fit for a dog: collars of diamonds and gold

You can buy diamond dog collars for $150,000, but bespoke dog ornament is nothing new. Nineteenth-century London was full of eccentric dog owners who loved to walk their pups around in bespoke collars and high-karat dog collars date to antiquity.
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Jewelry

Stoned for the holidays: best new books for collectors and rockhounds

For those who collect books on gems and jewels, there's nothing like a compelling read backed up with amazing photography. The publishing gods have favored us this year! Here are three must-haves for gem aficionados.
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Jewel backstory: a prince, a duke, his bride and her lover

Once upon a time, a princess married a prince. Here's the tragic love story behind the emerald necklace expected to fetch up to $2.5mil next month - not between bride and groom, but Hélène d'Orléans and the prince she left behind.
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