Jewelry
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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Art
May 7, 2020

Dutch Instagram Account Has People Recreating Famous Artworks While in Quarantine

One of the most popular things to come from the coronavirus quarantine is the Getty Museum Challenge. This creative endeavor has people recreating iconic artworks (throughout history) using the items they already have in their homes. Although it has gained immense popularity, the Getty Museum Challenge wasn’t the first to introduce the idea to the internet.

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History
May 6, 2020

A Brief History of Cameo Jewelry and How It’s Still Popular Today

Are you familiar with the term cameo jewelry? Even if you're not, you're bound to recognize this type of accessory due to its popularity that dates back centuries. From your grandmother’s jewelry box to your favorite antique shop’s window, cameo jewelry has captivated jewelers and buyers alike for many years. Contemporary artists continually push the boundaries of typical cameo conventions to help keep the craft alive.

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Animals
May 5, 2020

Uniquely Orange and Black Fox Strikes a Pose for Friendly Photographer

Over the course of two months, photographer Sam Gaby gained the trust of a unique-looking fox in Newfoundland. Over time, they built a relationship that allowed the friendly photographer to capture some beautiful photographs of the wild creature in nature. Cross foxes are a fairly common sight to those who live in northern North America, where they're more abundant.

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