Wed | Dec 7 
At Ferbers we like to use jewelry as a vehicle to explore far-off places and interesting cultures. One of our favorite collections is our Ethiopian Coptic Crosses. In the West we may not be very familiar with the Coptic Christians, but their history is rich and their influence in Africa is considerable.
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Sat | Nov 20 
The Boulder Opal comes to us from small mine operators in Queensland, Australia. The conditions of the region are harsh, and the work to bring these gems to the surface is difficult.
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Fri | Oct 29
For centuries explorers have been lured by Peru’s fascinating culture and legends of its vast treasure. When the Spanish arrived to the Americas in the 16th century, it didn’t take long for Francisco Pizarro to hear the rumors of an unimaginably rich empire ruling over the lands of South America. Tempted by the possibilities, Pizarro convinced Emperor Charles V to allow him to lead a campaign to extend the reaches of the Spanish Empire into Peru.
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Wed | Sep 29
Since Roman times, games of chance have used gambling chips to keep track of wagers. Originally crude metal or clay disks, they slowly evolved into todays casino chips.
The heyday of counters existed in the 1720 to 1840 era. Trade routes with China brought back exotic silks, spices, and handmade goods never seen in Europe. Anything Chinese was all the rage, and among the most popular items were the beautiful mother-of-pearl chips known as gaming counters.
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