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24ct gold, the amazing history
As the daughter of a jeweler, I am afflicted with the “magpie virus.” My eyes are always drawn to beautiful and usually very expensive things,
As the daughter of a jeweler, I am afflicted with the “magpie virus.” My eyes are always drawn to beautiful and usually very expensive things,
The fashion industry chooses every year the ‘color of the year’ and this year, ‘coral’ is the happy color. You might wonder, ‘How on earth
I hardly go a month without visiting a museum to see which jewelry pieces are on display. Most of the time, these are ancient treasures
The lush green of spring meadows, the fresh leaves adorning trees in May, and the vibrant new plants emerging in your garden all mirror the
My renewed fascination with the collar necklace began during a visit to the Iris van Herpen exhibition at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam. Walking through the
Introduction – The Unique Charm of Cultured Pearls Cultured pearls are where human ingenuity meets nature’s artistry. Unlike natural pearls that form entirely by chance
Introduction – Differences through Feeling and Wear Experience Wearing a saltwater pearl is a statement of refinement, history, and natural elegance. Unlike freshwater pearls, which
Although pearls are officially the birthstone of June (lucky you, June-born beauties!), I strongly believe the experts should reconsider and make them the birthstone of
You can never say enough about the beauty of pearls. A pearl necklace is one of the purest gifts of nature, shaped slowly and patiently
At the moment, slavery and the role the Netherlands played in bringing people from Africa to the Americas and selling them there are again in
My mother loved gemstones. She even got from my father a ring and 12 little gemstone balls, which she could add to the ring, one
The first time I heard the term ‘blood diamonds’ was in Namibia, during a trip to Angola. Let me first tell you how I came
Without any research or scientific proof, I state that this gemstone flower bouquet is ‘the most expensive gemstone flower bouquet ever’. And I (and with
Working in China, I often visited gemstone stores run by local Chinese people who knew a lot about gemology. I really learned quite a lot
Let’s face it. Everybody is brought up with fairy tales, told by their mothers or grandmothers. And the story of the mermaid is a popular
How war makes iron cast jewelry popular. When you read my blog post more often, you know that FlorenceJewelshop makes jewelry of precious metals and
In 2011, archeologists found under the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan (Mexico) a 2000-year-old green mask, made of serpentine. One way or another, this
The purple amethyst is beautiful, ánd the birthstone of February. Besides that, according to several myths and legends, this beautiful purple gemstone is a great
Jewelry Trends 2026 and the Importance of Personal Style Jewelry trends can inspire and guide us, but they should never define us completely. One of
A few years ago, I decided it was time to give my website a complete makeover. The style needed a refresh, and the tones had
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