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DEC 38 | GEMSTONES 2 0 1 8 In China, roisterers paint their doors red or decorate with red cut-outs to bring good luck. In Italy and Argentina, those who are looking for love don red or pink underwear on New Year’s Eve. Meanwhile, in Turkey, opening a pomegranate on New Year‘s Eve is said to signify wealth and prosperity in the coming year, while Armenians throw pomegranates on the ground for good luck – the further the seeds spread, the more successful the coming year will be. A burst of awe-inspiring light, a shower of vivid color, a moment of brilliant sparkle… fireworks against the drama of a midnight- black sky provide endless inspiration for a multitude of jewelry silhouettes. A plethora of shimmering stones in all possible colors and cuts, from round cut to pear cut and baguette cut, come together in designs that capture the fleeting beauty and unbridled joy of a fireworks display. An exclusive knowledge sharing series from Swarovski Gemstones, for more information SWAROVSKI ZIRCONIA SWAROVSKI GEMSTONES SWAROVSKI GEM VISIONS