February 26th, 2009
The Hope Diamond is an infamously breathtaking jewel whose long, tortured history is shrouded in mystery, intrigue, decadence and a rumored curse. The saga of the exquisite deep grayish-blue gem starts hundreds of years ago and millions of miles away from its resting place, The Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington D.C. Millions of people flock to the museum to catch a glimpse of its brilliant design, deep-sea blue hue and gossip about the “curse” bestowed on anyone who has owned it.
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February 24th, 2009
There are certain gemstones that are so beautiful and so rare that they achieve worldwide notoriety. However, for one of these gemstones to achieve infamy, there is one requirement: it has to have been stolen. Believe it or not, jewelry theft is actually quite common. There are some jewelry heists that people in and out of the jewelry world will be talking about for years to come. The De Long Star Ruby currently resides in the Museum of Natural History in New York City. It has a magnificent red hue with a luminous asterism, a six-rayed star, and weighs a whopping 100.32 carats. Its story is one of rich history, drama and intrigue.
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February 24th, 2009
Jewelry is a common thread among societies that serve as a way to celebrate the history and cultural trends at any given time. What is seen as a symbol of beauty and heritage to some may seem odd or repulsive to others. In western societies, some sub-cultures pierce parts of their bodies other than, what is most common, their ears. Nose, upper ear and lip piercings are becoming increasingly popular in western culture. Travel to the other side of the world and go deep into the jungles of the African continent and Brazil and you will find a few tribes that wear lip plates as symbols of beauty and fertility for women, and, for young boys, his venture into manhood.
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February 20th, 2009
The Blue Wittelsbach Diamond
The Blue Wittelsbach Diamond is one of the most precious gemstones in the world. Its story is shrouded in mystery, intrigue, centuries of royal history and drama. This breathtakingly beautiful gem is 35.56 carats of one of the most pristine VS2 deep, greyish- blue diamonds in recorded history. In December of 2008, the Blue Wittelsbach Diamond sold at a Christie’s auction for a record-breaking $24, 311,190 to world renowned jeweler Laurence Graff.
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February 17th, 2009
Amethyst
Amethysts are the official birthstones for the month of February as named by the American Association of Jewelers in 1912 as well the birthstone for the Pisces Zodiac sign. It is traditionally given as a gift on the fourth, sixth and seventeenth wedding anniversaries. Amethysts are the most valuable members of the quartz family. These whimsical gemstones also happen to be the most popular selling gemstone in the marketplace.
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February 6th, 2009
Every year, on February 14th, millions of people send special cards, jewelries, flowers and candy to people they care about. It’s an ancient holiday that has become synonymous with love. Actually, the entire month of February has long been associated with romance. Valentine’s Day is almost here, you are probably thinking about how you and your loved ones are going to be celebrating that special day. Have you ever thought about why you celebrate your loved ones on February 14th? The history of St. Valentine’s Day is a mystery and there are several legends surrounding it. People know even less about the holiday’s patron saint. Who was Saint Valentine? How did he become associated with this ancient tradition?
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February 2nd, 2009
Starting Febuarary 2, 2009 4PM PST, if you use Google Checkout, you can get $5 off your purchase of $50 or more! This valentine promotion is directly from Google, so we are passing the savings to our customers.
To obtain the discount, simply add items to our shopping bag to $50 or more and click on the Google Checkout button on the shopping bag page. The discount will automatically apply to the Google Checkout shopping bag. Limit 1 per person. No resale. Offer available until Saturday 4:00 PM Pacific, February 14, 2009.
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