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The Black Prince’s ruby is believed to be mined in Kuh-i-Lal, present-day Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The gemstone was first recorded in the 14th century when it was stolen from the Prince Abu Sa’id of the Moorish Kingdom of Granada by Don Pedro of the Cruel, the ruler of Seville, Spain. Weighing in at 170 carats and at about 2 inches long, the Black Prince’s Ruby was long thought to be one of the largest rubies in the world. Today it is mounted on the front of Britain’s Imperial State Crown, which is located in the Tower of London.
The historic Napoleon diamond necklace was gifted in 1811 by the French emperor to his second wife, Marie-Louise, upon the birth of their son, Napoleon II, the Emperor of Rome. The stunning silver and gold design was conceived by Etienne Nitôt and Sons of Paris and, according to the Smithsonian, originally featured 234 diamonds: 28 old mine-cut diamonds, nine pendeloques and 10 briolettes, enhanced by multiple smaller gems.It was said that all of the stones were mined in India or Brazil, where the best diamonds came from.
The historic Napoleon diamond necklace was gifted in 1811 by the French emperor to his second wife, Marie-Louise, upon the birth of their son, Napoleon II, the Emperor of Rome. The stunning silver and gold design was conceived by Etienne Nitôt and Sons of Paris and, according to the Smithsonian, originally featured 234 diamonds: 28 old mine-cut diamonds, nine pendeloques and 10 briolettes, enhanced by multiple smaller gems.It was said that all of the stones were mined in India or Brazil, where the best diamonds came from.
“The Queen of Kilimanjaro is one of the most famous faceted tanzanite in the world; a 242-carat beauty set in a stunning tiara where it is surrounded by 803 rare green tsavorite garnets and 913 diamonds. The Queen, along with its brilliant-cut royal retinue, is set in 18 karat white gold in the exotic-looking tiara. It is now part of a private collection belonging to the noted gem collector Michael Scott, who was the first president of the Apple Corporation, and who now has a gem collection that rivals that of many Royals.”
Some people believe that crystals, such as quartz and obsidian, may each have specific healing properties that can benefit your mind, body, and soul.In fact, many ancient cultures — including Egypt, Greece, and China — believed that crystals have healing properties.
Some people claim that crystals promote the flow of good energy and help rid your body and mind of negative energy for physical and emotional benefits.
However, it’s important to know that there’s almost no scientific evidence to support the use of crystals.
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