The Story of the Hope Diamond Mar 16, 2007 05:03:01 The history of the stone that was eventually named
the Hope diamond began when the French
merchant traveller, Jean Baptiste Tavernier,
purchased a 112 3/16-carat diamond. This
diamond, which was most likely from the Kollur
mine in Golcon...
Imperial Jade Dragon Vase Mar 16, 2007 04:03:41 The internal arrangement of jadeitite crystals
makes jade tough, allowing it to be carved into
delicate shapes like the vase above. Traces of
...
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