Victorian Betrothal Rings
While engagement rings now are just an accepted part of the marriage tradition, that wasn’t always the case. Victorian betrothal rings or engagement rings are those…
The Grover Cleveland Peace Medal: a Symbol of Reconciliation
As we go through our grade school education, we learn about U.S. History, and then we get more US history in middle school, and high school,…
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The Man Who Saved London’s Treasures
For over forty years, George “Stoney Jack” Lawrence used cunning, generosity, and a network of lower class workers to find some of the greatest archeological…
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Collecting Vintage Hatpins
As some of the more obscure and intricate types of jewelry, hat pins have been all but lost in the memory of fashion. Hats in history…
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The Power of Pineapples
Ah, the humble pineapple — a wonderful tropical fruit that’s tasty in fruit salads and smoothies. But when it comes to pineapple, there’s more than meets…
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Mysterious Lover’s Eye Miniatures
They’re so mysterious that no one but the original wearer knows whose eye they display, and that’s kind of the point. These tiny eye paintings started as…
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Hidden Symbolism in Victorian Jewelry
No one loves symbolism like the Victorians loved symbolism. In an age of complex manners and rules, Victorians used symbolism to speak a secret…
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Diamonds Weren’t Always Forever
Diamonds are forever. Therefore, diamonds are a girl’s best friend. After all, when I get the mean reds the only thing that does any good is…
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The Story of the Squash Blossom Necklace
The subject of jewelry is often considered in the light of fashion and fads. But some jewelry stands the test of time, regardless of the latest…
