Tag Archives: Piedras preciosas

THE FASHION OF MEDALLIONS AND MAXI NECKLACES

The world of jewellery is very diverse and changing, but there is a series of garments that throughout history have been present in women’s daily life and that have only undergone transformations in terms of designs, materials used, uses, colors, etc., but can still be found in the closets of these modern and proactive women […]

FLASHES OF GENEVA: AUTHENTIC AUCTION

When it comes to jewelry, women are the first to love them; but it is no secret that these items of original gems, are increasingly expensive and not all have the willingness to acquire them, especially when are strange stones that make history in the authentic auction full of flashes made in Geneva. For example, […]

VANGUARD: JEWELS WITH MICROCHIPS

Technology has changed with the creation of microchips in the sixties. Currently, these platelets with integrated circuits can save and share information across the board. They are necessary for communication between various parts. This was taken as an advantage for the jewelry industry, and didn’t stay far behind using it only in its designs. One […]

THE FASCINATING WORLD OF ROMAN JEWELRY

Jewelry in the Roman world was marked by the fascinating variety of objects made of precious materials. There were many necklaces and earrings that highlighted the faces of those beautiful women. They use buckles or brooches to hold the garments that linking the dresses instead the buttons that were not used at that time. However, […]

THE BEAUTIFUL ART OF SETTING A STONE

Setting gemstones in a jewel is a true art. The Setting is characterized by a complex craftsmanship in which a stone is fit firmly in a metal to enhance its beauty and ensure the eternity of the work; makes it an artistic skill. The goldsmiths of the sixteenth century introduced the art of mounting a […]

MINERS LIVE UNDERGROUND IN COOPERPEDY

It is surprising to find miners living underground, coming up with numerous and fascinating ways to live, always dreaming of new ways to seek shelter. While animals are happy with what they have, humans leave it clear that they don’t conform with only four walls and a ceiling, whether big or small houses, elaborate mansions […]

PRECIOUS STONES: THE MOHS SCALE

The infinite amount of gemstones always make us doubt of our choice is that we always want to take it all, either because of their color, shine or texture; even by its relation to our zodiacal sign is that since ancient times man has felt a particular attraction for the stones, but really what is […]