O n a Wednesday morning in October 2014, in a garage in the woods of Pennsylvania, Tommy Trotta tried on some new jewelry: a ...

Plus, there’s so much that goes into one piece of fine jewelry, from the clarity and cut ... shape is round. But, there are other shapes which are called fancy shapes and those include marquise ...

From rings made from acid-treated concrete to hidden scents cradled in jewel lockets, these pieces blend the opulent and the whimsical.

If the electron density of that substance is random, such as in a gas or glass, the polarization is not ... even if they are cut in a less-symmetrical (e.g., pear or heart) shape. The pleochroism will ...

Mysterious carvings discovered on the structure's floor. Credit: Kobi Harati / City of David A remarkable archaeological find has come to light on the eastern slope of the City of David, within the ...

Shares of Signet Jewelers Ltd. were headed for their worst day in nearly five years, after the parent of Kay Jewelers, Zales and Jared jewelry store chains lowered its sales outlook, citing a ...

The predominance of the pear-shaped woman is confirmed. The female form has expanded dramatically in the past 80 years, with the bulk of the extra going on waist and hips. Since 1920 the average ...

This is the easy go-to method to clean silver with dish soap. Mix a few drops of liquid dish soap with warm water and ...

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