All That Glitters | Jenny Uglow The science of gemstones has always been intertwined with their value as luxury items.

“In current mineralogical classification, there is no separate category for gemstones. Yet this was not always so.” —Jenny Uglow on Maison Cartier and the preciousness of stones

Valentino Garavani, Couturier to the Stars, Has Died at 93

Valentino, Italy’s Fashion ‘Emperor,’ Has Died - A master of breathtakingly beautiful eveningwear, the couturier turned a startup label into one of the world’s best known fashion brands.

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Petra Unearths 42ct. Blue Diamond from Cullinan Mine Petra Diamonds has recovered a blue diamond weighing 42.81 carats from its Cullinan mine in South Africa.

Petra Unearths 42ct. Blue Diamond from Cullinan Mine #diamonds

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Bibliomania, or Book-Madness was a satirical book by Thomas Frognall Dibdin published in 1809 which popularised the term ‘bibliomania’ and described the craze for book collecting, detailing serious ‘symptoms’ like obsession with first editions, and prescribing ‘cures’ such as human contact.

The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.

GIA Examines Pink Diamond with ‘Mottled’ Look The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently studied how a natural diamond underwent multiple treatments to achieve its pink color.

GIA Examines Pink Diamond with ‘Mottled’ Look 💎♥️

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Becca Bloom, la reine du luxe sur les réseaux sociaux: «Ce que je montre est très différent de ma vraie vie» #HarryWinston #HighJewelry #VanityFair

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He Spent Funds Meant for Native Hawaiians on Polo and Porsches. The Federal Government Failed to Stop Him. A small business program allowed Christopher Dawson to win big contracts if he promised to uplift Native Hawaiians. Instead, federal prosecutors allege, he used the money to line his own pockets.

NEW: Christopher Dawson won hundreds of millions in federal contracts, promising to help Native Hawaiians.

Documents suggest he pocketed the profits to invest in a beachfront horse farm and luxury homes.

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A crystal Fabergé egg poised to set records leads December auctions, alongside a hippo-shaped bar cabinet and rare works by Bruegel and L.S. Lowry.

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A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction.

A rare Faberge egg crafted for Russia's ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction.

Frosted garlands inspired Mr. Winston to create the Winston Cluster, a timeless holiday classic of the House.✨ Its sparkling lights bring joy and mark the start of the festive season.❄️ #HarryWinston #Luxury

Kimberley Process Fails to Expand Conflict-Diamond Definition The Kimberley Process (KP) failed to reach a consensus on broadening the definition of conflict diamonds at last week’s plenary in Dubai.

'Kimberley Process Fails to Expand Conflict-Diamond Definition'

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The Impact of Geopolitics on the Jewelry Trade Geopolitics has taken on a far more influential role in the diamond trade in recent years, with three key issues shaping the industry’s discourse in 2025: escalating US tariffs, restrictions on Russia...

The Impact of Geopolitics on the Jewelry Trade

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New report suggests that "proof-based luxury is now a competitive advantage" #luxury

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Four More Arrested in Connection With Louvre Heist A Paris prosecutor said two men and two women were arrested as part of an investigation into the robbery at the museum.

Two men and two women were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the brazen heist at the Louvre, according to a statement from the prosecutor overseeing the investigation. nyti.ms/44ythc7

A Jewelry Dealer Profits From Her Love of Research

A Jewelry Dealer Profits From Her Love of Research www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/f...

Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads Philosophers are fond of saying that their field boosts critical thinking. Two of them decided to put that claim to the test.

Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads

Philosophy majors rank higher than all other majors on verbal and logical reasoning. theconversation.com/studying-phi... #philosophy #skills #thinking #PhilosophySky #philsky

😅 I completely agree! Saving drafts would be helpful too!

Happy #WorldPhilosophyDay! What’s everyone reading to celebrate? 📚 #philsky

IDSVA News | Book Launch: Santiago Zabala's The Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts is pleased to host the first online book launch of

Fascinating conversation on the Philosophy of Warnings with Santiago Zabala with IDSVA

#IDSVA #ArtPhD #PhDArts #ArtSchoolPhD #BookLaunch #PhilosophyOfWarnings #SantiagoZabala #ColumbiaUniversityPress

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If your church is turning away people who show up to your doors in good faith, you don't have a church. You have a very expensive book club with scarcely any wine.

Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch Could Fetch $250,000 At Sotheby’s Royal Sale A diamond jewel owned by Napoleon Bonaparte and seized on the day of the battle of Waterloo will headline Sotheby’s Royal & Noble Sale on November 12 in Geneva

Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch Could Fetch $250,000 At Sotheby’s Royal Sale

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Talent shines through: meet the diamond dealers turned jewellers Diamantaires have built on their knowledge of and feel for stones to become accomplished designers

The Oscars of the Jewelry Industry! 💎🏆✨ The Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie awards

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Sotheby’s Geneva Sales Garner $51M Sotheby’s recent Royal & Noble Jewels and High Jewelry auctions totaled CHF 41.2 million ($51.3 million).

Sotheby’s Geneva Sales Garner $51M

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"Think before you speak. Read before you think." ~ Fran Lebowitz

Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision

Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...

The Florentine Diamond Resurfaces After 100 Years in Hiding

The Florentine Diamond Resurfaces After 100 Years in Hiding www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/a...

Let’s go!!! 🎉🎉🎉

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