Articles for May 2012

Cullinan Diamond copy
Tuesday, 29th May 2012

A Royal Celebration of Diamond Jewellery

Diamond jewellery lovers planning to visit London this summer should make a note to visit this year’s annual Summer Opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. Following on from…

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Pearl Size
Tuesday, 22nd May 2012

Measuring and Choosing a Pearl Size

One important factor in designing pearl jewellery is the size of the pearl itself. Pearl size can have an immediate impact on the aesthetic look of the jewellery, its technical…

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House of Faberge Gatchina Palace Egg
Tuesday, 15th May 2012

Small is Beautiful – What are Seed Pearls?

This example of an exquisite Fabergé Egg, made for Nicholas II of Russia in 1901, stands just 12cm tall and is adorned with seed pearls. The famous French jeweller to…

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Pearl Colour
Tuesday, 8th May 2012

An Introduction to Pearl Colour

One of the most beautiful and unique qualities of a pearl is its colour. The popular image of a cultured pearl is that it should be pure and white, but…

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Fredericke Maria Beer
Tuesday, 1st May 2012

A Klimt Painting or A Pearl Necklace?

July 14th 2012 is the 150th anniversary of Gustav Klimt’s birth. The Austrian painter is best known for his sensual paintings and sketches of the female form, often adorned with…

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