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The importance placed on gold jewelry in local society can be summed up with the common Qatari proverb "Gold is an adornment and a treasure". [17] In Qatari culture, gold jewelry is not only a form of adornment but also a financial safeguard that can sold in times of financial need. [19]
Jewellery used in body modification can be simple and plain or dramatic and extreme. The use of simple silver studs, rings, and earrings predominates. Common jewellery pieces such as earrings are a form of body modification, as they are accommodated by creating a small hole in the ear. Padaung women in Myanmar place large golden rings around ...
P. N. Gadgil Jewellers Limited, also known as Purshottam Narayan Gadgil Jewellers, is an Indian jewellery company founded by Ganesh Gadgil in Sangli in 1832. It is one of the oldest jewellery companies in India, known for its production of jewellery distinctive to the Maharashtra region.
Through its library and subject experts, GIA acts as a resource of gem and jewelry information for the trade, the public and media outlets. [ 2 ] In 1953 the GIA developed its International Diamond Grading System and the "four Cs" ( cut , clarity , color , and carat weight) as a standard to compare and evaluate the quality of diamonds.
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As well as jewellery, Garrard is known for having created some of the world's most illustrious sporting trophies, including the America's Cup, the ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy [1] and a number of trophies for Royal Ascot in its role as Official Trophies and Silverware Supplier, which originally dates back to the first Gold Cup in 1842.