Jewelry

February 9, 2021

What’s Your Birthstone? Fun Facts for Each of the 12 Gemstones

For centuries, people of many cultures have ascribed various meanings and powers to different gemstones. In fact, there are now specific gemstones assigned to each month of the year, known as birthstones. The history of birthstones potentially extends back to the 12 stones recorded in the Book of Exodus as decorating the breastplate of Aaron.

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July 31, 2020

GPS Jewelry Turns Your Favorite Routes Into Wearable Abstract Designs

Design technologist Rachel Binx has created a way to turn your most jovial journeys and wondrous wanderings into physical trinkets. Whether it's an ambitious hike in unknown territory or a routine walk home, you can turn this routes into abstract jewelry through GPX Jewelry. Based in Los Angeles, Binx uses a location-tracking software that documents and then generates movement patterns into a virtual map.

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May 8, 2020

This 2,000-Year-Old Sapphire Ring Has an Incredibly Detailed Portrait Carved Into It

In the 18th century, George Spencer, the 4th Duke of Marlborough, amassed an incredible collection of carved gemstones and cameos. The Marlborough Collection was considered one of the best private jewelry collections and many of the 800 pieces of jewelry date back to antiquity. The collection was broken up in the 19th century to pay for repairs at Blenheim Palace and in 2019, an interesting gemstone from the collection came up for sale.

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November 1, 2019

Get a Hug From Your Favorite Animal Every Time You Slip on These Statement Rings

The beauty of nature can be hard to come by if you live in the city, so maybe it's time to tap into your wild side by way of a few new accessories. Jewelry designer Mary Lou has successfully captured the animal kingdom's cutest creatures as stunning (and size-adjustable!) statement rings that will instantly bring a smile to your face and quirky flair to your outfit.

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