Blog — Travel

I am happy to share with you my jewelry guide to the beautiful capital of Tuscany in Italy. You will find all the spots and addresses worth going if you love jewelry. I will make you feel as if you've just been there! First, two words about history and modern days of jewelry in Florence. Goldsmiths have been active in the city for many centuries, but it was Lorenzo the Magnificent Medici, himself a lover and collector of jewelry, who gave a great popularity to this profession in the 1400s. A typical goldsmith or silversmith at that time was doing...

Hi guys! I'm just back from Amsterdam and want to show you the Diamond Museum. It is situated right next to Rijsmuseum, Stedelijk and Van Gogh’s. Since it is created by the local diamond company, I initially had some doubts about its exhibition – such places are often victims of advertising.  But these guys made it smart – so much to see and to learn! Pure pleasure! The museum is rather big – two large floors with permanent and temporary exhibitions. Throughout the journey you find out how the diamonds are mined and processed, what does their global history and industry look...