Disputes in the Arts & Crafts Movement

During the Arts & Crafts Movement, late 1800s to early 1900s, there was much controversy due to the Industrial Revolution. How did it begin? John Ruskin and William Morris were the proponents of the social movement leading the way against the Industrial Revolution. Seeing the lack of quality the machines were producing, people wanted to return to handcrafting

A Green Beauty

In articles past I have written about rubies, sapphires, and diamonds, now I will be adding the last piece of the puzzle; but more on that later. Emeralds have been around since the time of Cleopatra and have been associated with much lore. So what makes this green beauty so valuable? These jewels were first