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South Seas Pearls Subject of International Controversy

My in-box this morning is filled with news from India slamming the apparent faux pas committed by Pakistan’s first woman foreign minister, Hina Rabbani Khar for “flaunting” her South Seas pearls during an official visit to India. The rules of … Continue reading →

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Will We See Newly Discovered Indian Treasures?

An intriguing controversy over a $22 billion archeological find in India is playing itself out now in that country. For those of us who are fascinated by jewelry and gemstones, their history, sources, and design drivers, I would suggest we … Continue reading →

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