The Thurn und Taxis Emerald Tiara is the spectacular Jewel of the illustrious Princely Family, which was often worn by the flamboyant ‘Princess TNT’ in the 1980s and continues to be a Family Heirloom
"O suns and skies and clouds of June, And flowers of June together, Ye cannot rival for one hour October's bright blue weather." ~Unknown I remember the year that my sister and I both decided that we needed jewelry boxes. Not those sweet childish things with a revolving ballerina and a tinkling song, but something grown up and sophisticated where our baubles and heirlooms could be displayed elegantly. After much searching I chose a square cream coloured leather box with a silver key. It was beautifully made and matched the creamy colour scheme of my bedroom. When my trinkets were placed carefully inside I'll admit to you I felt very chic. :) My sister searched for another year before she found one that suited her. A large wooden jewelry box painted with cherry blossoms that sits grandly on her bureau. I thought I would open this treasure chest one day out of curiosity and ended up running off with it to take pictures. I never know what I am going to photograph from one day to the next but I can say that my sister and her unique style are always an inspiration to me. Who isn't enchanted by the idea of what might lie inside a pretty box with a little key...
Join me on my search for all things fine, gracious, grand and glorious. We are awash in rudeness, garishness and sloth. Together, let's look for the beautiful things that still remain. Yes, we'll focus quite a lot on The Victorian and the Edwardian. However, our goal is to find the beauty that seems to be missing in all aspects of our lives. Maybe, together, we can start a new Belle Époque.
Marjorie Merriweather lavish platinum brooch from the 1920s, featuring a spectacular 60-carat carved Mughal emerald surrounded by diamonds
An 18th-century jewelry box designed by Giovanni Battista Foggini of the Galleria dei Lavori in Florence is part of the "Art of the Royal Court" exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre...
I have been busy making Found Object Charm Bracelets. There are 4 new ones in the shop now, and they are getting harder and harder to part with. I love their uniqueness, the fact that no one else will have...
I’m very excited to announce that EVERYTHING in the shop will be on sale from Friday, November 11th through Monday, November 21st . EVERYT...
"O suns and skies and clouds of June, And flowers of June together, Ye cannot rival for one hour October's bright blue weather." ~Unknown I remember the year that my sister and I both decided that we needed jewelry boxes. Not those sweet childish things with a revolving ballerina and a tinkling song, but something grown up and sophisticated where our baubles and heirlooms could be displayed elegantly. After much searching I chose a square cream coloured leather box with a silver key. It was beautifully made and matched the creamy colour scheme of my bedroom. When my trinkets were placed carefully inside I'll admit to you I felt very chic. :) My sister searched for another year before she found one that suited her. A large wooden jewelry box painted with cherry blossoms that sits grandly on her bureau. I thought I would open this treasure chest one day out of curiosity and ended up running off with it to take pictures. I never know what I am going to photograph from one day to the next but I can say that my sister and her unique style are always an inspiration to me. Who isn't enchanted by the idea of what might lie inside a pretty box with a little key...
Maharaja and Maharani of Kurupam Resplendent in her Basra pearls, diamonds and sapphires, the Maharani of Kurupam wears a semi transparent silk...
I have posted about this lovely stone in the past, here. I decided to go through my remaining specimens to find some additional pairs for earrings. You know how I love to make pairs. I found several suitable pairs and listed one of them in my etsy shop. Click on the photo to go directly to the listing. I found a couple more pairs, one of which is causing me great consternation and frustration. The top of one of the stones is severely chipped. So badly in fact, that even after two attempts at wrapping it, I set it aside to wait for a better idea. As you can see, that's a pretty decent pair, considering the random patterning typical of ruby in zoisite. Here is a close up of the chip. It breaks my heart. I thought the wire wrapping would hide the chip, but all it really did was accentuate it. I'm considering using some modeling paste to "build up" the chip area to give the stone the same shape as the other one. If anyone has tried this, please let me know. Or, if you have any other ideas on how I can make this work, please share. Thank you!
Soft Leather + Velvet lining + Key Lock Large Capacity - Vlando jewelry organizer box has 3 drawers for small accessory, 2 retractable necklace boards, 6 earing studs boards, and 14 ring roll. DIY storage partitions make your jewelry all covered in the box. Soft Material - The high-quality soft leather jewelry box makes it not afraid of dampness and scratching. Deluxe synthetic leather exterior and High Quality velvet interior make you eye-catching. Full Protect Jewelry - The delicate metal lock design protected jewelry in the box. Jewelry wrapped in soft velvet lining, your treasures will be fully protected in Vlando jewelry case. The jewelry always protected like new. Durable&Premium- Large Built-in Mirror, Elegant and gold colors, shiny metal lock, soft velvet lining, neat stitching, quality PU, and sturdy box - all combined make this jewelry organizer stylish and durable enough for your jewelry. WARM GIFT CHOICE - If your female friends or daughter like jewelry, this will be the best gift. Never worry about lost jewels anymore. It will be your fine gift choice to show your care to your families, lover or friends on Thanks giving, Valentine's day, Christmas or other special occasions.
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"Beige is atmosphere. It's bisque, it's ivory, it's cream, it's stone, it's toast, it's cappuccino. It's, well, it's magic." ~Albert Hadley New Year's weekend was an incredible flurry of events and I have not had time until this moment to sit down and write a post for you! Yesterday I was out of town with my Mum - just for the day - which was lovely. I don't know why but I always feel like going somewhere in January - whether it is on a big holiday or just on a small day trip. Maybe it's the chaos of December, but January feels like a time for winding down and getting used to the feeling of a new year. Over the weekend Barbara at 21 Rosemary Lane chose me for the Blog on Fire award! I haven't had a chance to say thankyou yet (so sorry!) and to pass the award along to five other beautiful bloggers with a few facts about myself in the mix. Here goes!... 1. My favorite colors - Pink and Green 2. My favorite pastimes - Drawing, Antiquing, Photography 3. My current favorite song - Shelter by Birdy 4. My favorite childhood story - Gwinna by Barbara Helen Berger 5. My favorite dessert - Cheesecake My Five Beautiful Bloggers! 1. Country Style Chic is a gorgeous blog designed by Melissah! It displays beautiful photos of homes and vignettes that are fresh, elegant, and picturesque. Everytime I visit I leave with a longing for Spring. 2. Inspired Design is a blog I absolutely love to visit because there is always something new and delightful to see - whether it's a gorgeous interior, a classically beautiful outfit, or an inspiring piece of photography. I always leave with new inspiration in my pocket! 3. Champagne and Macarons is as refined and lovely as it's title. It combines the timeless beauty of old-world french elegance with modern touches here and there to create a presence and atmosphere that is absolutely captivating! 4. French at Heart is a photography blog featuring stunning photos of France and all things French. The photos at French at Heart are so beautiful and moody - it is almost like being in France itself! 5. Belle Francaise Interiors is a blog I recently discovered and love! With beautiful photos of interiors and vignettes coupled with pictures of the author's stall in the Dupre's Antique Market in Marietta Georgia - I always complete my perusal of Belle Francaise feeling a little heartsick that I can't be standing among the beautiful things in the photos! And now for the photos I have created for today's post! I love the color ivory - I love it in furniture, on the walls, in paintings and textiles. I think it is universal and timeless. What I love more than anything is when ivory is combined with touches of gold. In the original finish on some painted antique pieces of furniture such as french or florentine - the combination of cream and gold is exquisite and can have the effect of softening and brightening a room at the same time! Here are my photos of ivory and gold objects in my home - some, like the pretty Tocca perfume, and lace scarf, were gifts this past Christmas. Enjoy and Happy New Year! Drawing by Jennelise
Plait Ornament / Head ornament worn by South Indian Royal women . It's made with Gold inset with rock crystal, rubies, emeralds, and amethysts wow,...
Gold, mother of pearl, diamonds, rubies, hardstones and foil snuffbox and case, Berlin, circa 1765
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