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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
… are also believed to sharpen analytical skills, helping navigate challenges with precision and insight. Bloodstone is believed to bring courage and wisdom. There is also a Christian connection with bloodstone where it is used to represent the sacrifice and bravery of Christ through his crucifixion. History of Quartz Because quartz and its varieties are so common and so diverse, we again are forced to pick and choose a small selection of stories. There isn’t a specific …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… Greek goddess of love, and symbolized the tears of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. In antiquity, pearls were said to prevent newlywed women from shedding any tears. Islamic cultures cherished pearls because they were believed to represent Adam and Eve’s tears and, more generally, the tears cried by those in pain. The La Peregrina pearl also has a fascinating mythology surrounding it. The pearl is said to have been discovered by the devil himself and was once owned by a …
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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
… Choice Silver, semi-precious stones, enamel Platinum, diamonds, emeralds Prominent Designers Louis Comfort Tiffany Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels Main Diamond Cut Old Mine Cut Old European Cut Final Words Art Nouveau and Art Deco represent two distinct and highly influential styles in the history of jewelry design. Art Nouveau jewelry celebrates nature’s beauty with flowing forms and intricate details, and Art Deco jewelry epitomizes the modern era’s sophistication and …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
… with Christianity. In the Bible, emerald is listed as one of the twelve stones that adorned the breastplate of Aaron, Moses’ brother. Emerald was also believed to symbolize resurrection and was used in the Christian tradition to represent Christ’s victory over death. Cleopatra treasured her emeralds more than all other gems. Pliny declared that “nothing greens greener” than emeralds. The Moguls of India, including Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal, loved emeralds …
