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How did St Laurent start ?
As a teen, Yves Saint Laurent left Algeria for Paris to work for designer Christian Dior and gained acclaim for his dress designs. In 1966, he launched his own fashion labels, where his adaptations of tuxedos for women garnered him fame.

Who invented wearing rings?
The first wedding rings can be traced back to the Ancient Egyptians when they exchanged rings made from braided reeds and hemp. They placed these rings on the fourth finger of the left-hand as they believed that there was a 'vein of love' that ran from this finger directly to your heart.

What do charms symbolise?
As symbols of empowerment, the designer says charms remind people who they are and what they've been through, be it a heart, a lucky four-leaf clover, a birthstone, or a moon. They're also an element of personalisation that consumers crave -a charm can be tied back to a symbol that feels special or particular to them.

What is the history of football in the world?
Records trace the history of soccer back more than 2,000 years ago to ancient China. Greece, Rome, and parts of Central America also claim to have started the sport; but it was England that transitioned soccer, or what the British and many other people around the world call “football,” into the game we know today.

Aquamarine Pendant in 9ct White Gold date circa 1980 PRICE: £498
Main Stone Faceted Cut Aquamarine: 1.23ct approximately
Secondary Stone Brilliant Cut Aquamarines: 0.70ct approximately
Length of the Pendant: 1.1x8mm
Length of the Chain: 16&18inch
Stock No: Lilly's Attic 32

How did sapphire gets its name?
Sapphires were said to be named after the Greek word of “Sapphirus” which means blue. The bold, vibrant blue hue of the sapphire. Because of the blue appearance of the sky, many ancient greeks believed that the sky was a reflection of the giant sapphire in which the world was placed upon.

Who designed the Cartier Trinity ring ?
The famous Cartier 'three-ring' made its first appearance almost 100 years ago, in 1924, during the Art Deco craze. It was designed by Jean Cocteau, the French writer, painter, filmmaker and poet, who was a great friend of Louis Cartier.

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