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Jewelry History
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Jadeite Necklace Leads Poly Auction Hong Kong at HK$25 Million
Thirty-nine matched Burmese jadeite beads lead Poly Auction Hong Kong’s October 6 jewelry sale, estimated at about HK$25 million.
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Van Cleef & Arpels 16.01-Carat Diamond Ring Leads Sotheby’s Paris
A 16.01-carat step-cut diamond, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, leads Sotheby’s autumn Fine Jewelry sale in Paris with a high…
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Bvlgari Serpenti Pallini Secret Watch: The Frida Kahlo Tribute Unveiled at SIAR 2025
Only three were made. At SIAR 2025 in Mexico City, Bvlgari coiled a gold serpent in Frida Kahlo’s colors, and…
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Elizabeth Taylor Jewelry Collection: Brilliant Earth’s 17 Pieces
Fifteen years after her jewels made auction history, Elizabeth Taylor’s estate has chosen Brilliant Earth to carry her love of…
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Pre-Loved Jewelry on Amazon: How to Buy Authenticated Luxury at Luxury Stores
Cartier, Rolex and Hermès, previously owned and authenticated by specialist resellers, now sit a click away inside Amazon’s luxury storefront.
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Blue Nile Review 2026: Is It Legit? The James Allen Merger Explained
The jeweler that taught America to buy diamonds online has absorbed James Allen and turned back toward natural stones.
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Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds 2026: Price Difference, Resale and Which to Buy
Identical to the eye, worlds apart in price: what separates a lab-grown diamond from a mined one in 2026.
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Diamond 4Cs Chart: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Explained (2026 Guide)
Four letters, one grading language: how to read a diamond report and where your money is best spent.
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Diamond Shapes Guide With Pictures: Best Engagement Ring Shapes and Prices (2026)
From the round brilliant to the architectural emerald cut, every diamond shape tells a different story and carries a different…
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The Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set: History, How It Is Made and What It Costs at Auction
Patented in 1933 and mastered by very few, the invisible setting returns to the spotlight with eight mystery-set jewels in…