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Jewels that say “Boo!”: 5 scary gems with mysterious pasts

By Aimee Berrent on October 23, 2016 in Blog

In this season of ghosts and goblins, the jewelry world has its own scary gems. Here are five jewels with enough curses, mysteries, and political intrigue to scare even the calmest jewelry collector. Hope diamond: This 45.52-carat blue diamond was mined in India in the 17th century, was looted by revolutionaries during the French revolution, […]

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Smithsonian Jewels: An Exclusive Sneak Peak

By Aimee Berrent on January 25, 2016 in Blog

A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to be part of a small group tour behind-the-scenes of the Smithsonian jewels, officially known as the Gem and Mineral collection. Talk about a highlight of my life! As a Graduate Gemologist and appraiser, this was a dream come true. Behind the “restricted” signs Russell Feather, the […]

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