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Silver Prices - CurrentPrice and Historical Value

Silver has been considered a precious material since antiquity. It is mentioned in the book of Genesis, and indications from old mining refuse indicates that silver was being separated from lead at least...

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Most Famous Jewelry Store

"It calms me down right away, the quietness and the proud look of it. Nothing very bad could happen to you there, not with those kind men in their nice suits, and that lovely smell of silver and alligator...

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Summer Solstice Weddings - A Midsummer Night's Dream

The summer solstice falls on Friday, June 20th at 23:59 this year. June has long been a favorite month for weddings, and being married on the summer solstice is especially auspicious. The month of June was...

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Famous Debutantes

In our society, when we think of a young woman dressed to the nines in a long white gown and pearl jewelry, the first thought that springs to mind is a bride on her wedding day. However, for young ladies of...

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Haute-Couture

Couture, or haute couture, is a much misunderstood and often misused term. It does not, in fact, mean "expensive", although it is, nor does it mean "designer", though true haute couture is made by a very...

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Vintage Bridal Gowns

They say that everything old is new again, and this is certainly true when it comes to wedding gowns. Every year, designers borrow inspiration from the styles of bygone eras to create their new bridal...

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Crown Jewels Of Britain

One of the most priceless collections in the entire world is the British Crown Jewels. This group of regal regalia consists of crowns, scepters, orbs, swords, rings, spurs, as well as the special garments...

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NY Fashion Week

When you think of the word "fashion", the first place that springs to mind is probably Paris. The world capital of haute couture, Paris has rightly earned its reputation as a leading city in the...

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Why Swarovski Crystals Are So Popular

The Swarovski Company is well-known for their lines of sparking jewelry, that creates a web of rainbow-hued light. The crystal beads that make up Swarovski crystal jewelry contain approximately 32% lead to...

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Life And Style Of Coco Chanel

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel once said that, "Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance." This one statement eloquently sums up the philosophy of the designer who revolutionized the way that women dressed....

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