Cursed Gem Series

Explore our curated collection of articles on cursed gemstones throughout history

Wear At Your Own Risk – Cursed Gemstones Throughout History Part 1

Wear At Your Own Risk – Cursed Gemstones Throughout History Part 1

Explore the history and tales of infamous gems and jewelry that are said to be cursed!
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Wear At Your Own Risk – Cursed Gemstones Throughout History Part 2

Stories of cursed jewels go back thousands of years. According to legends, cursed jewelry has caused everything from ...
Wear at Your Own Risk - Cursed Gemstones Throughout History Part 3

Wear at Your Own Risk - Cursed Gemstones Throughout History Part 3

Explore the dark legends of the Black Prince’s Ruby and La Peregrina Pearl—two gems entwined with royal blood, betray...
a long gold dagger encrusted with green gemstones on a red table

Wear at Your Own Risk – Cursed Gemstones Throughout History Part 4

Welcome to the fourth installation of the Cursed Series! In previous entries, we’ve explored some of the world’s most...
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Wear at Your Own Risk – Cursed Gemstones Throughout History Part 5

The world of gemstones is filled with dazzling treasures, but some come with histories steeped in intrigue, betrayal,...

Explore Jewelry History

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Cameos - The Jewelry of Emperors

The word “cameo” conjures images of an ivory portrait carved into a peachy oval pendant, but cameos have a rich history and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Allegedly,...

Cameos - The Jewelry of Emperors

The word “cameo” conjures images of an ivory portrait carved into a peachy oval pendant, but cameos have a rich history and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Allegedly,...

a wedding set from the 1930s with round cut diamonds in white gold on tan lace

Iron, Gold, and Diamond: Engagement Rings Throu...

Today, the diamond ring is synonymous with engagement. It’s the official way to tell the world you’re off the market, the first thing everyone wants to see after your announcement,...

Iron, Gold, and Diamond: Engagement Rings Throu...

Today, the diamond ring is synonymous with engagement. It’s the official way to tell the world you’re off the market, the first thing everyone wants to see after your announcement,...

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Jewelry and COVID: How to Properly Care for You...

Life is undeniably different right now, with the world enduring through this coronavirus pandemic. Once a side-thought, sterilization, and hand-washing are now a top priority for people, but shouldn’t that...

Jewelry and COVID: How to Properly Care for You...

Life is undeniably different right now, with the world enduring through this coronavirus pandemic. Once a side-thought, sterilization, and hand-washing are now a top priority for people, but shouldn’t that...