#jewelleryfacts365 132/365 Ancient Egyptian jewellery fact

The Egyptian use of turquoise stretches back as far as the First Dynasty and possibly earlier; however, probably the most well-known pieces incorporating the gem are those recovered from Tutankhamun's tomb, most notably the Pharaoh's iconic burial mask which was liberally inlaid with the stone.

The iconic gold burial mask of Tutankhamun, inlaid with turquoise, lapis lazuli, carnelian and coloured glass.

Bead Day

Beaded kokoshnik on a bride

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Azurite

#jewelleryfacts365 131/365 Aztec jewelry fact

In the Aztec language, the name for gold is teocuitlatl, which means "excrement of the gods."

Aztec jewelry

Sold #oneofakind necklace

Natalia Khon signature silver deer design on copper plate and leather necklace.

Jewellery masterpieces

titanium necklace by Chopard featuring Sapphires, Amethysts, Rubelites, Rubies and Paraiba Tourmaline

#jewelleryfacts365 130/365 Ancient Egyptian jewellery fact

In ancient Egypt both women and men wore earrings.

Pair of gold earrings from Ancient Egypt, Greco/Roman period, 100 BC – 200 AD
From the UCL Institute of Archaeology Collections.

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Chalcopyrite covering chalcocite from Daye mine, China. Specimen: Huanqiu Crystal Mineral Museum specimen, photo by John Veevaert

#jewelleryfacts365 129/365 Pearl fact

The Pearl of Lao Tzu (also referred to as Pearl of Lao Tze and previously as Pearl of Allah) is the largest known pearl in the world. The pearl was found in the Palawan sea, which surrounds the island of Palawan in the Philippines, and was found by a Filipino diver. It is not considered a gemstone pearl, but is instead what is known as a "clam pearl" or "Tridacna pearl" from a giant clam. It measures 24 centimeters in diameter (9.45 inches) and weighs 6.4 kilograms (14.1 lb).

Pearl of Lao Tzu

Beautiful nature

We have a big tree in our backyard. I do not know how many birds live there... but I know now that a raccoon family lives there for sure! Our neighbour's dog scared a baby raccoon and she fell out of her nest down to the ground. She did not seems to be hurt, so do not worry for her! We exited the yard so her mom could feel safe coming and picking her up. I filmed this video from our porch.