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ASA Newsroom - Personal Property - Untitled Article

ASA Newsroom - Personal Property

As a consultant to the World Bank, he has established gemology schools in Madagascar and Tanzania. Jessie has over 30 years of experience identifying and valuing vintage and antique jewelry. I am proud to be the founder of our Antique Jewelry University as well as Graduate Gemologist from the GIA.

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Aquamarine in Fine and Faux Jewelry

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According to the Gemological Association of America (GIA) , aquamarine has been mined in many locations around the world. Antique Jewelry Featuring Aquamarine Just how far do aquamarines go back in jewelry history? Many of those pieces fall into the antique category since theyre over one hundred years old. WorthPointDiscover.

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The Highs and Lows of Amethyst Jewelry

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In fact, the name comes from amethystos, a Greek term that translates to a remedy against drunkenness, according to the Gemological Institute of America. Even though the stones arent intrinsically highly valued, antique jewelry set with amethysts is a different story. Victorian brooch embellished with amethyst and pearls.

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