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From the Sea: The March Birthstone Spotlight on Aquamarine
Derived from the Roman word “aqua,” meaning “water” and “mare,” meaning “sea,” the serene March birthstone, aquamarine, certainly does...
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"Rising Spring" by Artist George Arthur Gaskell
After an endless winter, New York City is finally experiencing the first signs of spring, and we’re thinking of...
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The God of Love in Love: The Myth of Cupid and Psyche
It’s Cupid’s busiest day. The chubby cherub is now the ubiquitous symbol of Valentine’s Day, but in the Hellenistic...
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The Royal Stone: February Birthstone Spotlight on the Amethyst
Due to its brilliant hue of purple, the longstanding color of power, the amethyst has been associated with royalty...
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The Snowbound World: Winter Woodblock Prints by Hasui Kawase
Last week, we profiled Winter Art Around the World. This week, we take a closer look at one of...
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Lighting The Way: January Birthstone Spotlight On the Garnet
The perfect stone for embarking on a new year, garnet, the January birthstone, has long been associated with journeys....
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Winter Around the World: Scenes of Snow at The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center
“Snowy Night, Korea” by Paul Jacoulet, woodblock print, Japan, 1939. Akasaka Collection This past week, much of the country...
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The Last Days of Fall: An Autumn Woodcut by Gustave Baumann
Colored woodcut (woodblock print), “Road of the Morning” by Gustave Baumann, signed, titled and numbered (97/100), American, c. 1915....
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The Changing Colors: October Gemstone Spotlight on Tourmaline & Opal
Multicolored Tourmaline stone & 14K gold chain convertible necklace, American, 1950s. Antique Reflections Gallery. Appropriately for the month with...
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Heaven's Blessings: September Gemstone Spotlight On The Sapphire
Pin, fashioned as a floral spray, multi-colored sapphires and 18KT gold, American, circa 1980; Clifford Baron Gallery. September’s birthstone,...