A Moment in a Jewel

The Delhi Purple Sapphire - “Cursed” Quartz
The Delhi Purple sapphire is another imposter, because it isn’t really a sapphire is an amethyst; which is a type of violet-hued quartz.

The Engagement Ring of Marilyn Monroe
Do you know the story behind the famous engagement ring of Marilyn Monroe? Did you know to whom belonged before?

Fabio Cammarata
As you all remember “A Moment in a Jewel” has a new section call “A Living Jewel”; a video where our jewelry curator Mose sits down with a designer and has a fresh conversation. This segment is created and dedicated to all the Living Jewels that surround us daily.

Gerard Roger Sandoz Bracelet
This apparently silver bracelet of six hinged curved plaques, each decorated with a geometric design in red, black and eggshell lacquer designer by Gerard Roger Sandoz is in the British Museum of Jewellery.

Kimberly McDonald
“A Moment in a Jewel” as a new section call “A Living Jewel”; a video where our jewelry curator Mose sits down with a designer and has a fresh conversation. This section is dedicated to all the Living Jewels that surround us daily.

La Pedrera
This month “A Moment in a Jewel” will be dedicated to “La Pedrera – Casa Milà”, an architectural jewel built in Barcelona, Spain, and designed by the world-renowned architec Antoni Gaudí between the years 1906 and 1910; famous for its amazing and controversial design.

The Oppenheimer Blue Diamond
A 14.6-carat blue diamond auctioned at Christie’s in Geneva for $57.5 million, including fees, becoming the most expensive diamond ever auctioned.

The Rosebery Pearl and Diamond Tiara
This striking tiara was once the property of a woman said to have been the wealthiest woman in England, Hannah, Countess of Rosebery (1851-1890), and was an important member of a jewel collection rich enough to rival a royal collection.

“La Rusa”, the tiara from the House of Alba (Spain)
The tiara “La Rusa” is an exquisite piece from The House of Alba (Spain); one of the oldest monarchical houses in Europe since the fourteenth century.Join us to reveal the story behind this beautiful piece.

Pedro Aquamarine
The most magnificent and rare Aquamarine ever found, “Don Pedro Aquamarine”. Discover it!

Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots, and her complicity in a plot to murder Queen Elizabeth I. Watch the video to know why she was call: The Beheaded Queen.

Constantine The Great & the Byzantine Jewelry
This Fascinating video is about Constantine The Great, the first Roman Emperor and founder of Constantinople (today Istanbul, Turkey), and the beautiful Byzantine Jewelry.

La Peregrina
“The pilgrim” in English, is a jewel found in the 1500 by an African slave in Panama Golf, and was one of Elizabeth Taylor favorite jewel. Discover this splendid story.

Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor was well-known as a jewelry collector and even owned the best jewelry collection in the USA. Find out more about this delightful story.

The Stuart Sapphire
The Stuart Sapphire, a gem of 104 carat, with an oval cut and a beautiful blue color that represents The Stuarts, the Scotland Royal Family. Take a look on this marvelous video.

A moment in a Jewel
We’ll take you through history and the connection that as with jewelry. This is A Moment in a Jewel by Mose.