Cristina on October 22nd, 2008

Although Egyptians produced gold on a massive scale, only pharaohs were entitled to wear gold jewelry and enjoy its beauty. This ancient civilization believed that only pharaohs were worthy of wearing a symbol of the sun, the Egyptian source of life. Gold combines the elements of elegance, authenticity, durability and workability. Experts estimate that approximately [...]

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Cristina on October 22nd, 2008

Did you know? Topaz has a golden brown to yellow color and it is often confused with the less valuable citrine. Topaz is the hardest silicate mineral and one of the hardest minerals in nature, an 8 on Moh’s scale. Topaz has excellent scratch resistance. Topaz was the name given, in ancient times, to all [...]

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