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An Eternal Flame: July 2014 Birthstone Spotlight on the Ruby
Legend has it the ruby is lit by an inner flame that can’t be extinguished. According to ancient Asian...
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Vintage Father’s Day Gifts
Airplane Figure with Six Places for Cigars, silverplate, America, 1960s. 14″ x 8″ Sooky Goodfriend Gallery. Father’s Day is...
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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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The Stone of Rebirth: May Birthstone Spotlight on The Emerald
May birthstone, the emerald is a symbol of renewal and fertility–apropos for the time of year when the world...
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10 Unique Art & Antique Gifts For Mother's Day
This Regency period painted miniature features ethereal dancing figures of mother and son. French, c. 1820. Melody Rodgers. Like...
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NEW Vintage & Antique Finds: Scottish Plaid Brooches
Scottish 15K gold and semi-precious stone brooch, 19th century. Intertrus Brooches used as ornamental garment pins have a long...
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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 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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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....