What Is the Gold Standard?
The story of the gold standard (and paper money) begins with ancient goldsmiths, who we may think of as the original bankers. During a time when precious metals were used in everyday economic exchange, people would store any gold they didn’t need at the moment with the goldsmith, who, in turn, would issue the clients a paper receipt indicating the amount of gold they had in storage.
15 Surprise Proposal Ideas
Planning a proposal can make even the coolest of us sweat. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve known your beloved or even if you think you know exactly how he or she will respond, you’re probably feeling a bit of pressure to make the event incredibly special.
What Is a Lab-Grown Diamond?
In searching for an eco-friendly engagement ring, you may have come across something called a “lab grown,” “synthetic,” or “man-made” diamond. While the concept of a man-made diamond may seem peculiar, lab-grown diamonds are virtually indistinguishable from natural diamonds. Unlike diamond imitations (like cubic zirconia or mossanite), lab-grown diamonds share the same optical, physical, and thermal properties as natural diamonds. The only difference is that instead of being mined, they were grown in a lab.
Eco Blogs We Love
We've handpicked some of the most inspiring, informative, and aesthetically pleasing eco-friendly blogs. While each has it's own distinct style, there's a common thread among them all: There are simply too many neat ways to be eco-friendly not to adopt and embrace the sustainability movement. Now, please indulge in some guilt-free blog hopping!
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Weekend Style: Wearing Fine Jewelry with Casual Pieces
Many of us have a favorite piece of statement jewelry. We often think of statement jewelry as something to be worn with the proverbial little black dress. With a little creative pairing, however, fine jewelry can be worn beautifully with more casual outfits.
Maine Attraction: Tourmaline Gemstones
Tourmaline is a semi-precious stone found in areas across the world, including Brazil, Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Maine. Tourmaline originally gained notice when it was imported from Sri Lanka to western Europe via the Dutch East India trade.
