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    Platinum

    In the late 19th century, Louis Cartier discovered the valuable metallic properties of platinum and began using it for setting Cartier’s incredible diamonds and gemstones. Platinum is a rare precious metal found primarily in South Africa and Russia. Not only is it rare, its specific...

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    Queen’s Jewels

    Mirror, Mirror on the wall—which Queen has the most jewels of ALL? Royal Queens have collected some of the most rare and precious diamonds, gemstones and pearls throughout history. The book “Queens Jewels” by Vincent Meylan, traces some of the royal jewels owned by several queens.  Each...

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    Summer Watches

    Janet Deleuse

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    Bohemian Earrings

    Aquamarine and Peridots encircled by perfect white diamonds sway in 18k white gold with dangling seagreen briolette sapphires. $17,500.00 One off, designed by Janet Deleuse

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    How Rare is a Ruby?

    It has been said throughout history that ‘a fine ruby is a hundred times more rare than a fine diamond’.  Jean Baptiste Tavernier, the Frenchman who became the first diamond and gem trader in Europe during the 17th century, used this term to sell one...

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    Emeralds for Elephants

    As the cities in India expand creating more traffic jams, the age-old tradition of transport– elephants and their masters, are squeezed between cargo trucks, taxis and motor scooters down the narrow streets. Sixty percent of the Asian elephant population is in India; therefore saving the...

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    The French Blue Book Review

    Where did the Hope Diamond come from?  Originally named “The French Blue”, the steely grey-blue diamond draws the largest crowd at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. http://www.deleusejewelers.com/exhibit-reviews/the-hope-diamond/ Richard W. Wise tells the mystery of the origin of this famous diamond in...

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    Cascading Diamonds Pendant and Earrings

    Sparkling diamonds suspended on narrow bars of white gold resembles a cascade of raindrops catching the light from the sun splashing a rainbow of colors. Perfect to wear with the little black dress–elegant and simple. Pendant Drops 2 ¼” from a 16” chain 18k white...

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    What are Diamonds?

    There truly is no sparkle like the sparkle of a crystal clear diamond.  We wear them as symbols of love and devotion, they represent wealth and power and they are passed down from generation to generation. Diamonds have their own histories and stories—mythological and mysterious,...

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    Citrines

    I was struck by the clarity and the deep golden colors of four brilliant Citrines cut and polished by August Mayer from Idar-Oberstein, Germany.   Known for their perfect gemstones, I knew I had to design with these lively stones. I envisioned earrings that are now...

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