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a history lesson

Diamonds may seem like the natural choice for your engagement ring and wedding jewelry, but emeralds have actually been one of history’s most sought-after precious jewels for centuries. Since the time of ancient Greece, when the emerald was believed to be the sacred stone of the goddess Aphrodite, it has been a symbol of eternal love, says Yehouda Saketkhou, CEO of YAEL Designs. Emeralds have also been associated with

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