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NYC | Polo Player | Jeweler/Gemologist with Harry Winston | Artist-Philosopher 🍸🏇🏳️‍🌈🗽
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A rare Faberge egg crafted for Russia's ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction.
A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million
A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Frosted garlands inspired Mr. Winston to create the Winston Cluster, a timeless holiday classic of the House.✨ Its sparkling lights bring joy and mark the start of the festive season.❄️ #HarryWinston #Luxury
November 27, 2025 at 12:26 PM
'Kimberley Process Fails to Expand Conflict-Diamond Definition'

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Kimberley Process Fails to Expand Conflict-Diamond Definition
The Kimberley Process (KP) failed to reach a consensus on broadening the definition of conflict diamonds at last week’s plenary in Dubai.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:44 AM
New report suggests that "proof-based luxury is now a competitive advantage" #luxury

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November 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Two men and two women were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the brazen heist at the Louvre, according to a statement from the prosecutor overseeing the investigation. nyti.ms/44ythc7
Four More Arrested in Connection With Louvre Heist
A Paris prosecutor said two men and two women were arrested as part of an investigation into the robbery at the museum.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A Jewelry Dealer Profits From Her Love of Research www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/f...
A Jewelry Dealer Profits From Her Love of Research
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November 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads

Philosophy majors rank higher than all other majors on verbal and logical reasoning. theconversation.com/studying-phi... #philosophy #skills #thinking #PhilosophySky #philsky
Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads
Philosophers are fond of saying that their field boosts critical thinking. Two of them decided to put that claim to the test.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Happy #WorldPhilosophyDay! What’s everyone reading to celebrate? 📚 #philsky
November 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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If your church is turning away people who show up to your doors in good faith, you don't have a church. You have a very expensive book club with scarcely any wine.
November 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch Could Fetch $250,000 At Sotheby’s Royal Sale

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Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch Could Fetch $250,000 At Sotheby’s Royal Sale
A diamond jewel owned by Napoleon Bonaparte and seized on the day of the battle of Waterloo will headline Sotheby’s Royal & Noble Sale on November 12 in Geneva
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November 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The Oscars of the Jewelry Industry! 💎🏆✨ The Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie awards

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Talent shines through: meet the diamond dealers turned jewellers
Diamantaires have built on their knowledge of and feel for stones to become accomplished designers
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November 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Sotheby’s Geneva Sales Garner $51M

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Sotheby’s Geneva Sales Garner $51M
Sotheby’s recent Royal & Noble Jewels and High Jewelry auctions totaled CHF 41.2 million ($51.3 million).
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November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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"Think before you speak. Read before you think." ~ Fran Lebowitz
November 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
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November 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The Florentine Diamond Resurfaces After 100 Years in Hiding www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/a...
The Florentine Diamond Resurfaces After 100 Years in Hiding
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November 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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November 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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The Gay Polo League recently celebrated its 2nd year in Lexington, KY, with over 1,000 people from the LGBTQ+ community and their allies for a weekend of polo and pride.

Experience More & Gallop With Pride: https://bit.ly/478kuzx

#GayPolo
October 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Just days after a stunning heist at the Louvre Museum, speculation is growing around where the lavish, stolen jewels that once adorned France's royals might end up.
Where the jewels stolen from the Louvre Museum might end up
Just days after a stunning heist at the Louvre Museum, speculation is growing around where the lavish, stolen jewels that once adorned France’s royals might end up.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
“High jewellery pieces are true masterpieces, unique gemstones meticulously crafted by artisans, which stand on par with fine art, such as paintings or sculptures”

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Is hard luxury art? It wants you to think so
Luxury houses such as Tiffany & Co, Chaumet and De Beers are staking out cultural space to court collectors and redefine brand prestige. Will it work?
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October 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"When a piece has belonged to royalty, like those from the Napoleonic era, its story becomes as valuable as the gemstones themselves," says Queensmith's Brett Afshar

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October 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Philosophers — it’s International Open Access Week. Tell us about any open access books you’ve authored or edited…
Open Access Philosophy Books - Daily Nous
It's International Open Access Week. In honor of the occasion, I invite those who have authored or edited an open access book in philosophy to share it in the comments here, with a link to where it is...
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October 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM