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[Myths and legends of gems] E03⏐The First Pearl

Pearls have always been considered precious. Almost miraculous. According to more than one legend, they fell to Earth from the Moon! Others say that they are the fruit of thunder. Some say that they are the seed or even the tears of the gods…That is why the attempt to find the ve ...  Show more

[Myths and legends of gems] E02⏐The Final Mysteries of the Great Blue Diamond

The Hope Diamond has lived through its own veritable Odyssey. From the time of its first sale in London at the beginning of the 18th century, all the way to its sudden appearance in Washington, hidden in a brown paper envelope with a two dollar postmark …This fabulous blue diamon ...  Show more

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