02/25/2023
Hey everyone! 💎💍
Today, we wanted to share some fun facts about jewelry that you may not have known:
The oldest piece of jewelry in the world is a set of beads made from Nassarius shells, found in Israel and believed to be around 100,000 years old.
The word "diamond" comes from the Greek word "adamas," which means invincible or indestructible. Diamonds are the hardest known substance on Earth.
The practice of wearing wedding rings on the fourth finger of the left hand dates back to ancient Egypt, where they believed that a vein in that finger led directly to the heart.
The largest pearl in the world is called the "Pearl of Lao Tzu" and weighs 14.1 pounds!
The most expensive piece of jewelry ever sold at auction is the "Pink Star" diamond, which sold for over $71 million in 2017.
Isn't it fascinating to learn about the history and facts behind our beloved jewelry pieces? Let us know in the comments if you have any other interesting jewelry trivia to share! 💎💍
