| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - As the saying goes, ???diamonds are a girl???s best friend??? ??? at least in modern times ??? but as the exhibition Jewels, Gem, and Treasures: Ancient to Modern illustrates, ornaments made of ivory, shell, and rock crystal were prized in antiquity, while jewelry made of diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and pearls became fashionable in later years.
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