Emerald and Diamond Parure of Marie-Louise Empress of France
Origin of name The term “parure” (pah-rur) that came into popular usage in France and later other European countries in […]
Emeralds, Famous Gemstones
Emeralds, Famous Gemstones
Duke of Devonshire Emerald
Origin of name The Duke of Devonshire Emerald gets its name from the 6th Duke of Devonshire, William Cavendish, who
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Crown of the Andes – Emerald-studded Crown
Origin of name The “Crown of the Andes,” one of the most renowned pieces of Jewelry of 16th-century origin, is
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Chalk Emerald Ring
Origin of name The Chalk Emerald Ring which is an important and famous exhibit in the National Gem Collection of
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Emerald Jewelry that once belonged to Empress Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great, a great patron of the arts, literature and education Catherine II also known as Catherine the Great,
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Catherine the Great Emerald Necklace – Marquess of Lothian Emerald Necklace
Origin of name The “Marquess of Lothian Emerald and Diamond Necklace” created in the neo-classic style of the Napoleonic period
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The Carolina Queen Emerald
Origin of name The 18.88-carat pear-shaped “Carolina Queen Emerald” is said to be the largest, finest and most significant emerald
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Caravel Pendant
Origin of name The late 16th century Caravel Pendant of Spanish origin, which is today considered as one of the
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The Cambridge and Delhi Dunbar Parure
Origin of the word “parure” The word “parure” meaning “adornment” in French, came into usage in the 17th century Europe
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Beauharnais Emerald Collection – Grand Duchess Stephanie Emerald Parure
Origin of name Stephanie de Beauharnais, the Grand Duchess of Baden, was a niece to Alexandre Vicomte de Beauharnais, the