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What Is Edwardian Jewelry? The Lightest Era of Them All
Discover why Edwardian jewelry is the lightest and laciest ever made, how she differs from her Victorian mother and Art Deco daughter, and how you...
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What Is Victorian Jewelry? A Guide to the Era
Come learn what makes a Victorian piece truly Victorian, from her three distinct eras to the secret meanings hidden in snakes, hearts, and hair lockets.
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What Is Mourning Jewelry? Jet, Hair Work and Victorian Remembrance
Curious why the Victorians wore hair, jet and black enamel to grieve? I walk you through the materials, the meaning and how to spot the...
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What Is Art Deco Jewelry? How to Recognize the 1920s Style
Learn what makes a piece truly Art Deco, from her platinum settings and old European cuts to the hand finished back that gives her away,...
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Antique vs Vintage vs Estate Jewelry: What Is the Difference?
Ever wondered what truly separates antique, vintage, and estate jewelry? I'll show you the real definitions, the legal age lines, and how to spot honest...
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Why I love vintage jewelry
Discover why she believes vintage jewelry beats anything new, from the soul in her craftsmanship to the stories she carries and the sparkle she gives...
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Fede Hands As A Symbol In Antique Jewelry
Curious why lovers once wore clasped hands on their rings? Discover how fede hands traveled from ancient Rome to Victorian jewelry boxes, symbolizing love and...
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The History Of The First Diamond Cuts
Come along on a journey through diamond history, from the raw point cuts of the 1300s to the romantic candlelit sparkle of the rose cut.
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