Monthly Archives: May 2017

ABC of Jewellers

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Duncan Parker

ABC of Jewellers Here we present an ABC of jewellers whose work has been offered at auction at Dupuis: Around the world and around the alphabet, Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers has offered jewels to bidders from East to West, and … Continue reading →

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Castellani and Giuliano

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Duncan Parker

Castellani and Giuliano The nineteenth Century is a time of change. Industry creates a growing middle class. Archaeology is invented, and all around the Mediterranean, sites reveal beautiful decorative items of the ancient world. Artifacts of ancient Greece, Egypt, and … Continue reading →

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Diamond Carat Weight: Large is Rare

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Duncan Parker

Diamonds By The Carat: Large Is Rare We weigh diamonds in carats. A carat is a metric measurement of 200 milligrams. That means 5 carats equals a gram. Most people will never own a gram of diamonds. While a large diamond … Continue reading →

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Antique Jewels: 19th Century

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Duncan Parker

ANTIQUE JEWELS: VICTORIAN Antique jewels have a story. Sometimes we aren’t told what the story is. We can, however, discover the tale by reading the secrets of the jewel. History is a moment in time. In antique jewels, these moments … Continue reading →

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