Few precious stones hold such universal fascination as diamonds. Their unique shine has captivated human beings for thousands of years – more precisely, since 400BC, when its extraction began in India. Symbolism Symbolizing power, the eternity quality of love, truth, transparency, purity and immortality, this pure carbon crystal follows the history of humankind. In Ancient …
History David Webb (1925-1975) was an important North-American jeweller. Born in North Carolina, this self-taught master first got into jewellery by working in his uncle’s jewellery craft shop. Webb moved to New York, where his unique creativity was soon noticed. He opened his own jewellery shop in 1945. The ‘golden years’ of his production are …
Portuguese jewelry, in contrast with a recent reality that led to the decrease of investment. Is now going through a phase of renewal and growth. The analysis made by AORP (the Portuguese Association of Goldsmith and Watchmaking), based on the data collected within the sector. Points towards a moment of renewal and international projection, and …
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