The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Watches with ornamental hard stone dials are making a comeback, but they still are quite rare.
Category: Metals and Minerals
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In the World’s Driest Desert, Ancient Wisdom Blooms Eternal
The New York Times – Travel:
Burned out from life in New York, a photographer traveled to northern Chile to study the ancient wisdom of the Lickanantay, the area’s Indigenous people. Here’s what she saw.
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From the Sea and Desert to Silver Creations
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Native American artisans create molds from cuttlebone and tufa stone to cast metal jewelry.
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Yellowstone Border Purchase Stops Gold Mine From Infringing on Bear Habitat
The New York Times – Travel:
A conservation group acquired more than 1,500 acres just north of Yellowstone National Park to stop a gold mine that they say would have upset the habitat of bears and other wildlife.
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A Happy Accident Created Sparkling Aventurine
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Watchmakers use the material in both its glass and mineral forms.
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In Amsterdam, a Gem Story
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Exhibits at the Diamond Museum describe the history and allure of the sparkling stone.
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It’s Summer. Are You Suddenly Allergic to Your Jewelry?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Experts say heat and sweat can trigger problems with metal jewelry, especially alloys. But some brands make alternatives.
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‘Titanic’ Director James Cameron Points to Flaws in Titan Sub’s Design
The New York Times – Film:
The “Titanic” director and diving expert said he’d had concerns from the start about the vehicle’s hull composition and claims about its network of hull sensors.
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How Italy’s Heart of Gold is Melding with More Modern Jewelry Machinery
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Manufacturers in Vicenza are experimenting with technological advances that would allow brands to go beyond traditional handcrafted methods.