The US first banned the import of rubies and jade from Myanmar (formerly Burma) in 2003. This year brings a continuation of this policy. The entire industry prizes Burmese rubies as…
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Gems
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Adding a hint of color to one’s jewelry collection is never a bad idea. In fact, jewelry that includes gemstones provides a stylish twist on otherwise classic pieces of jewelry that…
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Apparently, Angeline Jolie, despite her perceived perfection, doesn’t have what it takes. At least not yet, when it comes to selling jewelry she helped design. A recent Hong Kong auction saw…
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Gents, are you getting ready to pop the question to that special girl in your life? Ladies, do you want to give your future fiance a nudge in the right direction…
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Named after the 14-year old Prince of Baroda, the April 16 Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale of this Golconda diamond set new world records. It became the most valuable diamond ever sold…both…
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Ask anyone what to look for in a loose diamond, and you immediately hear about the 4 C’s: cut, color, clarity, and carat. The 4 C’s are the very measures used…
