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Peridot has a long-standing connection with luminosity

Throughout history, rubies have been closely linked with love and passion. Ancient beliefs held that rubies could ignite the flames of desire in one's heart. This romantic association has made...

  Fascinating stories about alluring pearls! Centuries ago, well before recorded history, humans likely stumbled upon the first pearl while foraging along the seashore for sustenance. Over time, pearls have...

There are so many regal portraits of women and men adorned in emeralds, but this portrait called out to me. 

In Gustav Klimt's iconic painting "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I," commonly known as "The Woman in Gold, . . .

In my research for another oil portrait featuring the gem or birthstone of the month for my series, What is She Wearing?,

Continuing with the series, "What Is She Wearing?", I have selected the captivating portrait by Charles Shannon titled, "The Lady with the Amethyst". This remarkable artwork not only showcases the talent...

Lady Agnew, c. 1892-93     John Singer Sargent When visiting an art museum, did you ever wonder, even for a fleeting moment, what jewelry the woman in the portrait...

. . . after an exhausting search . . .

Our concern grows for the missing artist. . .

Finally, Le Inspecteur is on the hunt . . .

Our intuition tells us that she might be . . .