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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
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Hidden in Plain Sight: the Art of Acrostic Jewelry
The ABC's of this whimsical Victorian trend
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Snakes In Jewelry: Serpentine Symbolism
From ancient bracelets to Queen Victoria's engagement ring 🐍
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Ouzo, Octopi, & Homer's "Wine Dark Sea"
That Time I went to Greece, Part I
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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!
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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.
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A Week With No WiFi On A Florida Island In The Sun
A short essay and lots of travel pictures
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The Bling of Byzantium
Let's dive into the colorful jewelry of the Byzantine Period!
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Captivating Coral: The Joy Of Coral Jewelry
The beauty, history, and symbolism of this classic, radiant red 'gemstone'
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Some Ramblings on Italian Wine
Some wine travel stories, notable favorites, & wine-related art!
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The Bracelet that Survived Pompeii's Eruption
A golden cuff found in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius
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Welcome to THE JEWELRY CASKET
A collection of jewelry stories
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I Finally Made it to Venice & Everything Went Wrong
Why that's ok and How I Had a Great Time Anyway
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Museums in Rome: A Gem on Via del Corso
Galleria Doria Pamphilj – an Art Historian's Paradise!
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A newsletter for the stylish history lover, the traveler, and the bookworm! A fun curated edit where art, jewelry, & travel unite.
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