The story of hip-hop can be told through the stunning and surreal evolution of the jewelry the artists wear.
Tag: Jewels and Jewelry
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Botswana Supplies the World With Diamonds. It Wants More of the Profits.
Botswana, in southern Africa, has partnered with the London-based diamond giant De Beers for decades. Many in the country are pushing to get a better deal from the industry.
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How Engagement Rings Explain What’s Happening in the Economy
A major jeweler claims the pandemic may have prevented people from meeting their future fiancés, cutting demand for engagement rings. Inflation and anxiety among shoppers haven’t helped.
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Seeing Beyond the Beauty of a Vermeer
The violence of his era can be found in his serene masterpieces — if you know where to look.
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A Japanese Pearl Farm Shows Nature’s Artistic Process
A visit to the Mikimoto Tatoku Pearl Farm where the culturing process was developed 130 years ago.