ESSEX CRYSTALL was likely introduced to Europe from Belgium. In England, between 1858 and 1860, the jeweler and innovator Thomas Cook employed this technique. Cameo
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Russian jewelry brand Viktor Tuzlukov
Viktor Anatolyevich Tuzlukov was born in 1964 in the Siberian city of Kemerovo. Tuzlukov did not learn from professional cutters, and his natural striving for
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Vanya Leles, creator of Vanleles Diamonds brand
Rubies, emeralds, diamonds: these are the colors of Africa for Vania Leles, using origin gemstones that are responsible for high quality jewelry. Africa for Vanya
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Rhodonite in the works of Faberge
Among the Ural gems, rhodonite occupies a special place. Vases and floor lamps made of rhodonite adorn the halls of the Hermitage and other royal
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The popularity of pearls in the past
The attitude to pearls has been special since the time of the New World – it seems to be the same jewel as diamonds, emeralds
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Yakut diamonds: why are they considered special, and is it so
Yakut diamonds are shrouded in legends. They say that they differ from stones mined in other regions – beauty, purity, size. Many Russian brands emphasize
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Hydrangea: pink diamond of the Dutch queen
Hydrangea is one of the world’s most famous colored diamonds. It has a delicate pink-peach shade that makes it akin to the flower of the
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Demantoid – diamond-like garnet
Demantoid is a rare type of green garnet. Its name is derived from the German word Demon – “diamond”, and the Greek prefix denoting similarity.
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