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   Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby

   FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Folklore, Gem Spotlight, Gemology, Ruby

   …, respectively. Since sapphires and rubies are the same gem material, they also share a refractive index of 1.762-1.770 and a specific gravity of 4.00. A unique optical property of rubies is that they emit fluorescent light at a very … Imperial State Crown, is actually a red spinel. History and Lore of Ruby The first discoveries of ruby date back to 2,500 B.C. They were found alongside stone age tools in historic mines in Mogok, Myanmar. The Bible compares the price…

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   Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry

   FJU Category: General Info | Tags: Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Comparison

   … overlap in art, these two particular movements formed around very distinctive ideas which led to very different expressions in jewelry. Once you learn about the fundamental styles of each, you will start to see their influence everywhere… enameling), and intricate metalwork. Art Deco, on the other hand, stands in stark contrast to the unruly, free-form expression of its predecessor. Geometric Precision: Art Deco jewelry is characterized by sharp lines, geometric shapes (…