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Hieroglyphs

[hahy-roh-glifs]

A picture or stylized symbol used to represent a word or a sound. Some ancient peoples, such as the Egyptians and the Mayans, used this as their style of writing.

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Working With Gems

Appraiser

With your trusty loupe and your critical eye, you uncover the story behind gems, jewelry and watches...

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