Alexander the Great – Do Treasures Reveal the Man of Legend?
Alexander the Great was known to make love, although is mostly known for making war and his legacy has been impinging on our attitudes and our art for centuries
Garnets
Garnets, and Diamonds, Can Be A Girl’s Best Friend
It took centuries for gem cutting techniques to be refined and evolve. The first documented reference to a faceted stone appears in the ninth century referring to a stone worn in the gold cap of the Doge of Venice Pietro Tradonico. His headpiece was said to have contained a large…