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Lapis lazuli: The night sky in your hand

December 2, 2020 Jeweller

Often shortened to lapis, this gem gained its name from Latin and Persian origins – lazhuward meaning ‘blue’ in Persian and lapis meaning ‘stone’ in Latin

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Wish-list worthy jewellery books of 2020

December 2, 2020 The Jewellery Editor

From healing crystals to Dior haute joaillerie and gems of the Swinging Sixties, we reveal an eclectic array of books for the jewellery-lover's library

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ZigZag jewellery to reflect the ups and downs of 2020

December 2, 2020 The Jewellery Cut

Maya Gemstones muses on a turbulent year with gold jewels set with its signature triangular gemstones and inscribed with a calming secret message

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The piece Nicole Kidman held on to from her The Undoing wardrobe

December 2, 2020 Vogue

Danish jewellery designer Rebecca Elbek was tasked with curating the glistening contents of fictional heiress Grace Fraser’s jewellery box

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Jennifer Gibson interview: Shine on with costume jewellery

December 2, 2020 The Week

The collector of vintage costume jewellery shares her passion for vintage treasures with a special edit at Selfridges of jewels from the 1950s to 1990s

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Queen Marie of Romania and her precious sapphire

December 1, 2020 The Peninsula

Queen Marie’s husband, King Ferdinand of Romania, purchased the sapphire from Cartier in 1921, since the Queen had lost most of her jewellery in the war