Portuguese jewelery is closely linked to the history of Portugal. It lived majestically in palaces, churches and castles. It participated in the celebrations of the glorification of war victories, in the processions of Faith, and above all in the manifestations of national awareness. Cultural Heritage It filled the holy places with the most beautiful objects …
The actress’ father purchased the cushion-modified brilliant-cut fancy deep blue diamond, weighing 9.54 carats with VVS2 clarity, in 1940 to commemorate the 12-year-old’s latest film, “The Blue Bird.” She owned the ring until her death in 2014. Her family put the diamond up for sale, which was predicted to garner 25$ million, but it didn’t …
On October 10th 1613, queen Marie de Medici granted exceptional privileges to members of the Mellerio family, who had arrived from Italy a century earlier. Thanks to this decree, renewed by all the kings of France until Louis XVI, these peddlers of small precious objects soon became the jewellers of an illustrious clientele. 14 generations …
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