In Zambia, a “remarkable clarity and a perfectly balanced golden green hue”, 5,655-carat emerald was discovered in early October. This rarity was unearthed at the Kagen mine, the world’s largest emerald mine. The emerald was discovered in the eastern part of Kagem’s largest open-pit mine on October 2 by geologist Debapriya Rakshit and veteran emerald […]
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The $500,000 Emerald Ring
Divers have discovered an antique emerald ring worth $500,000 while searching for a sunken Spanish frigate off the coast of Florida. The gold piece of jewelry is thought to have come from the ill-fated Nuestra Senora de Atocha that sank off the Florida Keys 400 years ago. It was found by one of the diving […]
A Mother’s Love
A mother’s love is given freely and without condition, which is why we should honor them every day, not just one day each year on a calendar. A mother makes choices; some would say sacrifices, which may not be in her best interest, but will be in the best interest of her children. To a […]
Some Fun Things to Do This Weekend!
Things to Do All Weekend (May · May the Fourth Be With You Events Around Houston | Thursday to Sunday – Show some love for Star Wars at trivia nights, comedy shows, concerts, and costume parties inspired by the film happening all over the city. Hours vary. · Wild West Brew Fest in Katy | Friday and […]
The Wonders of Emerald’s History
The emerald was mined in Egypt as early as 330 BC, but some estimate that the oldest emeralds are 2.97 billion years old. Cleopatra is perhaps the most famous historical figure to cherish emeralds. She even claimed ownership of all emerald mines in Egypt during her reign. The Egyptians used emeralds both in jewelry, and […]