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Peridot: Some Birthstone Lore for August
Some background on this sunny but contentious gemstone 💎💚
Aug 22
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Finding Magic in Asturias, Spain's Untouched Province
The Shrine of Covadonga, mountains, and lots of Cider 🍏🍻
Aug 6
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Crushed Glass/Beautiful Jewels ~ The Art of Enameling
And hello again!
Jun 20
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Finding Cameo Jewelry on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence
Aug 27, 2024
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Sissi's Stars: the Twinkling Hair Ornaments of Empress Elisabeth of Austria
Jan 6
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I Finally Made it to Venice & Everything Went Wrong
May 2, 2024
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Snakes In Jewelry: Serpentine Symbolism
Nov 10, 2024
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Ouzo, Octopi, & Homer's "Wine Dark Sea"
Oct 7, 2024
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Hidden in Plain Sight: the Art of Acrostic Jewelry
Dec 1, 2024
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Sissi's Stars: the Twinkling Hair Ornaments of Empress Elisabeth of Austria
All about Sissi's diamond stars from Franz Xaver Winterhalter's iconic portrait
Jan 6
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Hidden in Plain Sight: the Art of Acrostic Jewelry
The ABC's of this whimsical Victorian trend
Dec 1, 2024
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Snakes In Jewelry: Serpentine Symbolism
From ancient bracelets to Queen Victoria's engagement ring 🐍
Nov 10, 2024
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Ouzo, Octopi, & Homer's "Wine Dark Sea"
That Time I went to Greece, Part I
Oct 7, 2024
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Finding Cameo Jewelry on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence
Tidbits about these precious miniatures & how I bought my first one in the tourist-trap known as the Ponte Vecchio!
Aug 27, 2024
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Pearls: the Gem of Gods & Mortals
The tears of the gods, and the obsession of Julius Caesar ~ Join me as we dive into the fascinating (if long) history of pearls.
Aug 14, 2024
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A Week With No WiFi On A Florida Island In The Sun
A short essay and lots of travel pictures
Jul 27, 2024
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The Bling of Byzantium
Let's dive into the colorful jewelry of the Byzantine Period!
Jul 12, 2024
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Captivating Coral: The Joy Of Coral Jewelry
The beauty, history, and symbolism of this classic, radiant red 'gemstone'
Jun 1, 2024
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