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2. United States ten-dollar bill - Wikipedia

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   The United States ten-dollar bill (US$10) is a denomination of U.S. currency.The obverse of the bill features the portrait of Alexander Hamilton, who served as the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, two renditions of the torch of the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World), and the words "We the People" from the original engrossed preamble of the United States Constitution.

3. Diamond (gemstone) - Wikipedia

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   Diamond[ a] is a gemstone formed by cutting a raw diamond. Diamonds are one of the best-known and most sought-after gems, and they have been used as decorative items since ancient times. The hardness of diamond and its high dispersion of light —giving the diamond its characteristic "fire"—make it useful for industrial applications and ...

4. Engagement ring - Wikipedia

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   In 1947 the slogan "a diamond is forever" was introduced. [32] Ultimately, the De Beers campaign sought to persuade the consumer that an engagement ring is indispensable, and that a diamond is the only acceptable stone for an engagement ring. [33] The sales of diamonds in the United States rose from $23 million to $2.1 billion between 1939 and ...

5. 55 Stocking Stuffers Under $5 (That Are Actually Useful) - AOL

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   Crate & Barrel has a set of 4 stainless steel straws for $3.99. Sippy cups: These portable children’s cups are great for the stockings of kids or parents. Walmart has several options under $5 ...

6. Hierarchy of precious substances - Wikipedia

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   In popular culture, sets of precious substances may form hierarchies which express conventional perceived relative value or merit. Precious metals appear prominently in such hierarchies, but as they grow, gems and semi-precious materials may be introduced as part of the system. The sequences can provide interesting examples of the arbitrariness ...

7. Jewellery - Wikipedia

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   Under Napoleon's rule, jewellers introduced parures, suites of matching jewellery, such as a diamond tiara, diamond earrings, diamond rings, a diamond brooch, and a diamond necklace. Both of Napoleon's wives had beautiful sets such as these and wore them regularly. Another fashion trend resurrected by Napoleon was the cameo. Soon after his ...