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  2. Great Pearl Robbery - Wikipedia

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    Known as the "Mona Lisa of pearls", the necklace was a string of 61 flawless blue-pink pearls with a diamond clasp, and had been created over a period of ten years, due to the time it took to source the pearls and match them. The centrepiece featured a large pearl that had once belonged to the royal family of Portugal.

  3. Snap fastener - Wikipedia

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    The two halves of a riveted leather snap fastener. The top half has a groove which "snaps" in place when "pressed" into the bottom half. A snap fastener, also called snap button, press button, [1] press stud, [1] press fastener, dome fastener, popper, snap and tich (or tich button), is a pair of interlocking discs, made out of a metal or plastic, commonly used in place of traditional buttons ...

  4. 5 Most Expensive Pieces of Jewelry Ever Owned — Where Are ...

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    A Natural Pearl, Diamond, Ruby and Cultured Pearl Necklace, by Cartier: $11.8 Million. ... Made of 27 graduated jadeite beads with a clasp of 18-karat yellow gold, rubies, and diamonds, this ...

  5. How to Spot The Best Vintage Jewelry in Thrift Stores ... - AOL

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    Montalvo also tests clasps and hinges. If they feel loose or cheap, the piece probably wasn’t made to last. Trust your instincts—if something looks and feels like it might break after one wear ...

  6. Jewels of Diana, Princess of Wales - Wikipedia

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    It consisted of three rows of pearls with a turquoise and pearl cluster clasp; the clasp was only visible when it matched the colour of her outfit, otherwise hidden at the back. The Princess later altered the clasp to be all pearls. [1] One of the first gifts Diana received from Prince Charles was an eternity ring which she wore regularly. [8]

  7. French wire - Wikipedia

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    French wire, also known as bullion or gimp, [1] is a fine coil of silver or gold-filled wire used by jewellers to conceal beading wire next to crimps and clasps. Proponents maintain that French wire gives jewelry an elegant, professionally finished look while also protecting and strengthening the ends of the beadwork.

  8. Pacific Star - Wikipedia

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    Only one clasp could be worn on any one campaign star. The maximum of six possible stars are the following: [4] [6] [1] The 1939–1945 Star with, when awarded, either the Battle of Britain or the Bomber Command clasp. [7] Only one of the Atlantic Star, Air Crew Europe Star or France and Germany Star. Those earning more than one received the ...

  9. 9 celebrity outfits that missed the mark at the 2025 Grammys ...

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    St. Vincent wore a business-inspired look that featured an open-front, black blazer, and fishnet tights. Finished with a pair of white dress socks, the look felt too casual for the Grammys red carpet.