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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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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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Wedding Jewelry Customs

Weddings are are about much more than the joining of two individuals in marriage. They have far greater social implications, and are rich with customs and traditional rituals that provide a link with the...

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Timepiece History

From the earliest days of mankind, people have been interested in time. Dating well before written history, humans were believed to have used the movements of the sun and moon to tell time. The original...

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Chinese Bridal Customs

      Chinese weddings are rich with symbolism, tradition, and rituals. Paying homage to ancestors and traditions is one of the key concepts in Chinese weddings. Whether you are a Chinese-American bride...

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The Legends, Histories, and Superstitions of the World's Most Famous Gems

Gemstones have captured the imagination of people since ancient times. They have been used as declarations of love, the spoils of war, gifts to show reverence, and especially as symbols of wealth and royal...

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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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Second Weddings

There was a time when most marriages were expected to last a lifetime and to be divorced was a shameful condition, especially for a woman. As times have changed, though, divorce has become much more common....

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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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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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