20 Fascinating Facts About Jewelry
Here are **20 fascinating facts** about jewelry that you might not have known:
- The word "jewelry" comes from the French word "jouel," which means "plaything."
- Diamonds come in various colors, including yellow, pink, blue, green, and red.
- The largest diamond ever found weighed a whopping 3,106 carats and is known as the Cullinan diamond.
- The tradition of giving an engagement ring dates back to ancient Rome.
- The famous Hope diamond is said to be cursed, bringing bad luck to its owners.
- In ancient Egypt, jewelry was often buried with the deceased to accompany them into the afterlife.
- The term "costume jewelry" was coined in the 1920s to describe jewelry made from non-precious materials.
- Ancient Greeks believed that pearls were the tears of the gods.
- The world's oldest known piece of jewelry is a set of beads made from Nassarius shells, discovered in Israel and estimated to be over 100,000 years old .
- Kate Middleton's wedding tiara, the Cartier Halo Tiara, was borrowed from Queen Elizabeth.
- The term "tennis bracelet" originated after tennis player Chris Evert lost her diamond bracelet during a match.
- In ancient Rome, women wore a type of ring called an "annulus pronubus" to signify their engagement.
- The largest emerald ever found weighed 7,052 carats and is known as the Bahia Emerald.
- During the Victorian era, mourning jewelry was popular, often featuring hair from the deceased.
- Audrey Hepburn wore a stunning necklace designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. in the film "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
- The term "karat" refers to the purity of gold, with 24 karat gold being pure gold.
- The iconic Cartier Panther brooch was first created in 1948 for the Duchess of Windsor.
- The world's most expensive piece of jewelry is the Graff Pink diamond, which sold for $46 million in 2010.
- Ancient Greeks believed that amethysts could prevent drunkenness.
- The term "choker" was first used in the 19th century to describe a type of necklace worn tightly around the neck.
At Legacy Jewelry, in addition to jewelry sales, we offer a variety services including appraisals, estate cataloging, consignment, repairs, design and gold buying. We provide SAME DAY SERVICE for your insurance & estate documentation. For over 40 years, we have been in the business of jewelry for Orange County residents. For same day service or to make an appointment, give us a call at 949-230-1069.
