Articles for April 2012

Elizabeth_II
Tuesday, 24th April 2012

A Jubilee for the Queen of Pearls

In less than 6 weeks, Great Britain will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II during the long holiday weekend of 2-5th June. Throughout the sixty years of her…

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Pearl Blemishes
Tuesday, 17th April 2012

Pits, Chips and Bumps on the Surface

Look closely at this image of these beautiful baroque Tahitian pearls and it is possible to see several small blemishes and imperfections on the surface of the pearl. Although fake pearls…

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Twenties Fashion
Wednesday, 11th April 2012

Roaring Twenties Fashion for SS 2012

If you enjoyed the recent nostalgia of The Artist, the catwalk fashions for Spring/Summer 2012 look to continue the revival of the Roaring Twenties, with drop waist dresses, crisp whites,…

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Gold Jewellery
Tuesday, 3rd April 2012

The Lasting Allure of Gold Jewellery

The steady rise in the price of gold over the last five years shows an enduring fascination with this precious metal. Tutankhamun’s mask, King Midas, our coinage systems, Eldorado, the Californian…

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