Days after the ocean liner sank into the Atlantic, a cable ship recovered Astor’s body, along with personal trinkets such as the pocket watch, gold cuff links, a diamond ring, and the pencil.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
Scattered through the book is a catalog of trinkets collected by Helm, wending through eight storylines exploring the effect of matter around us, and our effect on matter.
One plastic sandwich bag full of random baubles could bring in more than $20,000 once the gold was refined.
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Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
With its carat count, royal connections, and age, the Prince of Wales feathers brooch is a cut above many of the baubles in Queen Camilla’s impressive collection.
According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist.
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Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Each digit is adorned with a ring, each one more eye-catching than the one before it; bands of gold and platinum, dolloped with gemstones.
Anorthosite is rarely uncovered on Earth in isolation, usually existing as a mineral component of other rocks.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
The China National Space Administration, in contrast, has spent the past few years landing rovers on the far side of the moon and retrieving moon rocks for study.
The quiet cobblestoned streets and nearby architectural gems like the Woolworth Building compliment the property’s New York-twisted whimsy, and the wide, quiet streets aid an already relaxing atmosphere inside.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
The Joshua Ray Walker documentary is produced with Texas Monthly, who are like the gems of Texas.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Lucy Punch dazzles in jewels at The Audacity premiere in Los Angeles on March 31.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
The classic look, complete with structured shoulders and a high neck, was paired with old Hollywood hair and jewels, and brought her one-of-one class to the Paris premiere of the film.
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