Category Archives: Myths & Legends

December Birthstones by Sudan Edwina Young

The origin of the birthstone is ancient. It is believed by scholars to date back to biblical times, with the breastplate of Aaron, which contained Read more [...]

The Spectrum of Colour by Sudan Edwina Young

Growing up in a world of art and ideas as I did, colour has always had a strong place in my sense memory. Colour has and continues Read more [...]

Spoonmaker’s Diamond Mystery by Sudan Edwina Young

The crown jewel of the Topkapi Palace Museum is the 86-carat pear-shaped Spoonmaker's Diamond, which is the fourth largest diamond in the world. The Kaşıkçı Read more [...]