The gemstone Tourmaline is the alternative birthstone for October as adopted by the American National Association of Jewellers in 1912. It also the stone for the Zodiac sign of Leo, and the accepted gem for the 8th wedding anniversary.
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The world’s finest uncut opal, a 998-gram gem called the Fire of Australia, has gone on permanent public display for the first time since its discovery more than 60 years ago. It is valued at more than $675,000.
The Hen with Sapphire Pendant Egg or Egg with Hen in Basket is a Tsar Imperial Fabergé egg, one in a series of fifty-two jewelled eggs made under the supervision of Peter Carl Fabergé for the Russian Imperial family.
Before you buy a gold chain necklace, there are several important factors to consider, including whether the chain is solid gold, what karat it is, and what kind of links the chain is designed with.
Dorothy’s ruby red slippers from The Wizard of Oz remain among the most iconic parcels of Hollywood history, and even when they’re not being clicked together three times, they still bring audiences a sense of home.
They set records at auction, and were stolen in Jewel Heists that made International Headlines. Some were prized possessions and many are now on permanent display at the Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian.