Monroe, Obama and Queen's 'gemstone portraits' created
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 08:39:00 GMT
jewel cutters. The art workers spend weeks to recreate photos of the A-listers and used a selection of diamonds and precious gemstones. Each 0.25 carat diamond and stone has a "round brilliant cut" finish and is hand-set into silver, gold or platinum of
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Marilyn Monroe and Barack Obama portraits made of jewels
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:28:00 GMT
A team of British mosaic artists and jewel cutters spend weeks carefully recreating photos using a selection of diamonds and precious gemstones. Photo: SOLENT The British mosaic artists and jewel cutters spend weeks carefully recreating photos using a
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In Greenland, warming fuels dreams of hidden wealth
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:54:00 GMT
giant island is believed to be rich in base metals such as zinc, and iron; precious stones like diamonds and rubies; and precious metals like gold and platinum???????????Full Article: Source
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