Switzerland's Watch Valley

A must visit. A pilgrimage for any watch lover.

Useful links:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/escape/article-11419863/From-Elviss-diamond-Omega-watchmaking-lessons-timeless-joys-Switzerlands-Watch-Valley

https://initium.swiss

Potato And Roe

A simple potato could taste different if prepared by the right chef. Get to know Clare Smyth.

Useful links:

https://www.corebyclaresmyth.com/home/menus

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11151179/Now-really-posh-potato-make-cheap-chips-home

The Lulo Rose

A brilliant storyteller. A 170 carat rough diamond was discovered during excavations at the Lulo mine in Angola. The type IIa rough diamond is believed to be the largest pink diamond recovered in the last 300 years.

Useful links:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11053281/Largest-pink-diamond-300-years-discovered-Australian-operated-Angola-Central-Africa

https://www.lucapa.com.au

Davemaoite

The diamond with the davemaoite inclusion was formed more than 410 miles below the Earth's surface, and was unearthed in the Orapa mine in Botswana. A rare find. Gemologists and geologists should take note.

Useful link:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-10194401/Geology-Elusive-crystal-predicted-decades-ago-discovered-inside-DIAMOND-lower-mantle

Facial Tattoos

Tribeswomen from the Chin State in Burma have been tattooing their faces for more than 1000 years. The tradition started when women wanted to make themselves less attractive to stop a spate of kidnappings. The last women to have undergone the inking ritual are now elders in their tribe and the unique geometric patters have been captured by Marco Vendittelli documenting the dying art. Take a look.

Useful links: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9184431/Last-tattooed-tribeswomen-proudly-traditional-markings-dying-art I https://www.instagram.com/marcovendittellitraveller

The 50th Anniversary Of Decimal Day

I love collecting coins. Coins are good storytellers.

Useful link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9259063/Royal-Mint-marks-50th-anniversary-Decimal-Day I https://www.royalmint.com

Is Hand Sanitizer Ruining Your Jewelry?

The best way to protect your jewelry is to remove it prior to using hand sanitizer or cleaning, and ensuring your hands are completely dry before putting it back on.

Useful link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9237451/Jewellery-experts-reveal-mistakes-RUIN-jewellery

Captain Sir Tom Moore Has Died After Catching Covid

After an incredible life, Captain Sir Tom Moore has died at the age of 100. R.I.P.

Useful link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9216361/If-tomorrow-day-itll-good-one-inspirational-life-Sir-Tom-Moore

Rare 5,000-year-old Crystal Dagger

A rare and sophisticated dagger has been found in a massive tomb located near Seville in Spain. The artifact, which is about 5000 years old, is nearly 8.5 inches long and was found along with 10 arrowheads, four blades and a core for making weapons, all of which were rock crystal. Take a look.

Useful link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9177867/Rare-5-000-year-old-crystal-dagger-uncovered-Prehistoric-Iberian-megalithic-tomb-Spain

Cookie Monster Agate

I think this is probably the most perfect Cookie (Sesame Street) Monster-like agate out there. This is very unusual. Collectors, take note.

Useful link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9162441/What-muppet-Geologist-finds-rock-looks-like-Sesame-Streets-Cookie-Monster

The World's Smallest Dinosaur Preserved In Amber

Take a look.

Useful link:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8100749/Skull-one-worlds-smallest-dinosaurs-measured-two-inches-long-amber.html

Capturing Ecology

Take a look at the winning images.

Useful links:
https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/capturing-ecology-winning-images-british-ecological-society-photography-competition-announced-2019
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7736381/Ecological-Society-photo-competition-features-STUNNING-images-natural-world.html

A Medieval Gold Ring

A happy discovery with a happy ending. Hats off to Mark Thompson,

Useful links:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7691793/Amateur-metal-detectorist-finds-gold-Medieval-ring-tipped-fetch-50-000-auction.html
https://www.christies.com

The £1 Billion Smash And Grab

How did they do it?

Useful link:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7724257/Crooks-smash-open-cases-steal-gems-worth-billion-euros-sneaking-small-hole.html

Maya Brenner

Take a look at Maya Brenner's likable jewelry designs.

Useful links:
https://www.mayabrenner.com
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7493989/Jeweller-Meghan-Markles-H-necklace-nervous-spotted-design.html

The Umayyad Gold Dinar

Take a look.

Useful links:
https://www.mortonandeden.com
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7567825/One-rarest-coins-world-goes-sale-1-6MILLION.html

Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Contenders

Natural perfection, really. Take a look.

Useful links:
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/wpy.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7442057/Wildlife-Photographer-Year-contenders-finest-frames-display.html

Burn-out Is Officially Recognized As A Chronic Condition: World Health Organization

Burn-out is added to the official list of diseases, a year after it was recommended.

Useful links:
https://icd.who.int/browse11/l-m/en#/http://id.who.int/icd/entity/129180281
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-7076089/Burn-officially-recognized-disease-World-Health-Organization.html

Why Married Women Don’t Wear Their Wedding Rings

Unique confessions.

Useful link:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6278485/Married-people-reveal-remove-wedding-ring.html

Scorned Lovers Sell Gifts From Cheating Exes

It happens. Sad, really.

Useful link:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6240455/Heartbroken-individuals-try-profit-gifts-bought-cheating-exes.html