The History of Citizen Watches
The Citizen Watch Company now employs more than three thousand people the world over. The Citizen Watch Company was the sole responsible party for the first shock resistant watch to ever be made. Citizen Watch Company was a pioneer in the quartz watch revolution. Now its Eco-Drive movement is again revolutionizing the watch industry.
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The History of Canadian Diamonds
It is said the sparkle from canadian diamond rings mimics the eerie and enchanting radiance of the Northern Lights. This is a bit of a romantic notion as it is actually the cut of the diamond, not its national identity that makes it twinkle like a Northern star. Still Canadian diamonds are among the whitest [...]
The History Of Costume Jewelry
There is virtually no difference between costume jewelry and antique jewelry. Costume Jewelry dates back to the 1930s. By the definition of antique that would also make it antique jewelry. However, most jewelry experts have come to agree that antique jewelry predates the 1930s.
Costume Jewelry came into being in the 1930s as a cheap disposable [...]
The History Of Pearls
Pearls have a rich and vibrant history, dating back to ancient times when heroic divers would brave the oceans depths to bring to the waters surface these treasures of the deep. The pearl itself is known far and wide as the Queen of Gems, so it is no surprise that these glowing orbs have cemented [...]
The History of Rings
During the Medieval period is when rings became popular. All classes of people wore rings from the poorest to the richest. Rings were typically made of iron, copper, silver, and gold. The material of the ring worn usually indicated the class of the wearer. It wasn’t until around the 14th century that faceted jewels appeared [...]
The History Of Rubies
Rubies have long been thought to have healing properties in treating both the blood and matters of the heart. When you say the word ruby you immediately visualize the colorful images of this stone, as well as an emotional response of passion, romance, and power. Yes thats the power and the beauty of a ruby! [...]
The History of the Watch
Before learning about watches you should be familiar with some of the terminology. The word horology has two meanings; it is the study or science of measuring time or the art of making clocks, watches, and devices for telling time. Since the first appearance of man on the earth an effort has been made to [...]
The History Of The Wedding Ring
The use of the wedding ring as a symbol of the bond between husband and wife is familiar to us as the concept of marriage itself, but from where did this interesting tradition emerge? The history of wedding rings as they are known today is actually unclear. In an article dating from the July 1869 [...]
