Luxury has often turned to unusual organic materials. In Renaissance Europe artisans created wonders for princely kunstkammer ...

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The British royal family has a history of receiving unique and extravagant gifts from around the world. These offerings, ...

Mother of pearl, also known as nacre, is a remarkable natural material that lines the inner shells of certain mollusks, such ...

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