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Tears of Joy: June Birthstone Spotlight on the Pearl
The only gem born of a living creature, the June birthstone pearl has been valued since antiquity. It’s easy...
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Enduring Love: April Birthstone Spotlight on the Diamond
Rare Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger diamond leaf-shaped brooch, American, c. 1960″s. Samuel Saidian & Sons. Derived from the Greek...
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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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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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The Fashion of Antique Cigarette Cases
Enamel on Silver Cigarette Case, Continental, 1890. Dimensions: 3″ x 4″ Lev Tov Antiques. There’s a reason several of...
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A Drop of Heart's Blood: July Gemstone Spotlight On The Ruby
18K gold ring with a large central ruby, surrounded by sapphires, diamonds, and emeralds, American, circa 1940-50. Hoffman-Gampetro gallery....
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Art Deco in the Age of Gatsby
A brooch made for Daisy Buchanan: In the style of Art Deco, platinum over 14K gold, with a large...
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Romantic Antiques for Valentine's Day
A rose that blooms forever. Sterling silver, Cartier, France, 1990s. Leah Gordon Gallery. Of the many origin myths of...