Stories of Intrigue

Take a look inside Queen Mary’s miniature Edwardian townhouse… “Queen Mary (of the United Kingdom), the grandmother of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was renowned for her love of all things small and decorative. In 1920, Princess Marie Louise, Queen Mary’s friend, and a cousin of her husband George V, decided to commission Sir Edwin …

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February 27 marks what would have been Elizabeth Taylor’s 91st birthday. Though the Hollywood icon passed away 12 years ago, her alluring mystique and natural diamond style influence lives on. Celebrities of today continue to hold a torch for Taylor’s lavish diamond obsession, from the likes of Kim Kardashian, Julianne Moore, Zendaya, Bella Hadid and more. Taylor’s name …

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Through the process of devoting themselves to practice, these humble and strong women and men have found a healing journey that has radically shifted their lives. Interestingly, yoga has been a lifesaver for many a yogi…those who practice yoga. It incorporates building the body’s strength, balance, and flexibility through beautiful and rhythmic stretching, physical and breathing …

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Is Your Diamond Delivering Positive Energy? Some swear by a natural diamond’s protective and healing powers. There are stories and traditions throughout history which support these long-held beliefs.  “It’s no wonder the ancient Greeks believed diamonds were splinters from stars that fell from the sky. Just imagine what it was like when ancient peoples first …

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As 2023 concludes, Sotheby’s Auction House will enchant jewelry enthusiasts with an extraordinary showcase at their upcoming Magnificent Fine Jewels sales in New York in December. An array of remarkable diamond jewels will be up for sale, including a Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond weighing an astonishing 133.03 carats and a breathtaking necklace set with 95 pear-shaped …

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Miss Universe Competition “Since its first-ever pageant in 1952, the Miss Universe competition has bestowed its winners with a stunning crown made of some of the world’s most precious materials, including diamonds. From crowns specially made for the international pageant to royal headpieces given to the organization, they have always been show-stoppers. Throughout the pageant’s almost 70-year …

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The iconic clothing and accessories designer…Gabrielle “CoCo” Chanel…also designed a diamond jewelry collection in the 1930’s. “The atmosphere was as sparkling as the diamonds that guests were there to see. On November 1st, 1932, the most famous faces of the time gathered at 29 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré for the one and only Coco Chanel. Notable names …

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When planning our next vacation to some of the world’s most interesting places, you may want visit the sites which secure the world’s most famous and epic diamonds…like the Hope Diamond at the Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C., the Regent Diamond at the Louvre Museum in Paris, the Dresden Green Diamond at the …

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Juicy, delicious, and sparkling natural diamond pieces perfect for the season. “Of summer’s many pastimes, the plethora of rich, ripe fruits is synonymous with the relaxed mood of warm weather.” Not surprising, many top jewelry designers were inspired to create unique pieces incorporating natural diamonds into their sweet produce inspired jewelry.  Check out the freshest …

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Why I want to live in one! I first learned about “Blue Zones” about seven years ago and was intrigued as to why these five regions of the world had populations of people who were living longer, healthier lives due to many factors like lifestyle – including eating a plant-based diet and daily exercise. These regions …

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