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Pearl History and Lore

People have coveted natural pearls as symbols of wealth and status for thousands of years.

The octopus head is a baroque Tahitian cultured pearl and its arms are made of black, yellow and white diamond (in a striped pattern) set in black-plated 18K gold.

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A Tropical Paradise of Ocean-Inspired Jewellery and Gemstones

Sharon Bohannon, August 9, 2019

Escape to a warm-water paradise in your mind with these jewels that formed in the sea, are inspired by marine life and evoke the ocean’s essence.

A ruby and diamond choker. The centre section is made of six strands of red pearls, framed by rubies and diamonds.

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Mughal Jewels Auction: Al-Thani Collection Raises $109 Million (£87.5 Million)

Russell Shor, July 16, 2019

Collectors from around the world descended on Christie's Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence auction of the jewels from the Al-Thani Collection on 19 June.

Combine emeralds and gold with the sophisticated design of Cartier and voilà − earrings of timeless beauty. Courtesy of a private collector. Photo by Tino Hammid/Copyright GIA and Tino Hammid

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Leaf Motifs: Timeless Beauty for All Seasons of Jewellery

Sharon Bohannon, June 17, 2016

The humble leaf has captivated jewellery designers for centuries and they’ve transformed it into enduring pieces of beautiful jewellery.

Detail of pendant elements heart and palmette shows twisted wire details (probably cast) and granulation soldered on.

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A New Life for Revival Jewellery Styles: Archaeological, Renaissance and Egyptian

Sharon Bohannon, March 15, 2019

Revival jewellery is inspired by the past – and wearing it connects us to the rich history of the beginning of civilisation.

A view from behind of a bejeweled winged insect.

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A Glittering Garden: A Menagerie of Designs from Mother Nature

Sharon Bohannon, May 18, 2018

Delightful garden creatures and flowers are favourite subjects that transform beautifully into Victorian, Art Nouveau and modern jewellery designs.

Bursts of yellow and purple radiate throughout this round-cut ametrine.

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Colourblocking: The Art and Fashion of Multicoloured Gemstones

Sharon Bohannon, July 20, 2018

The fashion trend of colourblocking can be found in the artistic combinations of colour in multicoloured gemstones known for their colour zoning or banding.

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Fall for Autumn Gems

Sharon Bohannon, September 21, 2018

Nature gives us a brilliant palette of colour-changing leaves and a spectacular kaleidoscope of colourful sunsets during the autumn season.

An oval shaped bicolor tanzanite has purple on each side with blue-green in the middle.

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December Blues: Birthstone Gifts that Will Delight

Sharon Bohannon, December 7, 2018

Looking for a gift for someone special? December’s birthstones offer a treat for every taste, style and personality – even if it’s not their birth month.