Natural black pearls in nature will be an extraordinary event, firstly natural pearls are not very common, it is said that less than 4% of pearls on the market are natural, and there are not many types of oysters capable of producing black pearls. One of them is the Pinctada margaritifera (black lipped oyster) that Read More… »
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» Emerald Engagement Rings are still Popular
Emerald is one of the most expensive gemstone, good quality emeralds can be more expensive than diamonds. Very rarely you will find an emerald that has not been oil or heat treated, most natural emeralds will have tiny cracks on the surface that will require to be sealed with oil. The smoother the emerald is Read More… »
» Find Some Stylish Art Deco Posters
The name Art Deco was given in 1968 to many styles of product and interior design and fashion that were trendy in the 1920s and 1930s. These styles might be hard to define as they were inspired by so many different sources from the decorations found in the art of ancient civilizations to the dynamic Read More… »
» Find Some Real Amber Jewellery
Amber is one of few organic gems used in jewellery, it is tree resin that after millions of years became a fossil. Amber can be found in many places in the world and its color varies according to the location, type of soil and type of tree the resin came from. It is quite popular Read More… »
» Gustav Klimt’s Art
If you look at a Gustav Klimt’s painting now and still find it sensual, it would not be much of a surprise as Gustav Klimt really liked women. So much that he was said to have fathered at least 17 illegitimate children. On top of that he had a weakness for women with red hair Read More… »
» Finding Art Deco Objects for Your Home
Whenever you want to buy a vintage item in this case, you will have two main options: the first is to go for an original authentic period piece which is something you will have to do if you are planning to start a collection or want to buy vintage objects as an investment. It is still Read More… »
» Things to Know about Crystal Chandeliers
The crystal used in a crystal chandelier is actually glass with lead added to it to produce an easier and sharper cut and a more sparkling glass able to reflect light. Real crystal is something that happens naturally but not in glass, it was the Venetians that started to call lead glass “cristallo” and the name Read More… »
» Why cameos are a good gift idea
Cameos were loved by Queen Victoria and became a fad in the 19th century. When young wealthy people went to Italy for their Grand Tour it was a must to buy cameos as souvenirs. Italian cameos came from a long tradition that goes back to the Ancient Greeks who made cameos both as signet rings Read More… »
» Different Types of Candles
Never before there has been such a choice of candles on the market as there is now. You can find all types of traditional candles from taper to pillar candles but at the same time there are many types of novelty candles in all shapes and forms. Many of these such as floating candles or Read More… »
» If you are looking for a non electric chandelier
If you are looking for a proper non electric chandelier one of the best options is to choose a wrought iron chandelier as there are many models available that are made to accommodate candles of different shapes and sizes. Some will be made for pillar or taper candles and might even be able to take Read More… »