The emerald tiara that belonged to the Romanovs The large gemstones set in the tiara—which could also be worn as a necklace—came from the necklace that Maria Pavlovna of Russia received as a gift from her husband, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich.
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Valentina Bottoni,
Vanity Fair,
20 July 2026
Without leaving the resort grounds, mine for minerals and gemstones, play arcade and live-action games, and try Build-A-Bear workshops.
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Alicia Underlee Nelson,
Midwest Living,
15 July 2026
Massive amounts of rocks and soil roared down a slope and buried more than 10 residential buildings early Friday in Pengshui County on the outskirts of Chongqing.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
19 July 2026
Below it, there’s a wide concave base with a drainage hole that’s ideal for faux flowers, real flowers, or decorative rocks.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2026
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