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Each of the 1,000 columns that make up the colonnade surrounding [and including] the inner courtyard is inlaid with semi-precious stone flowers.
In beautiful Maissau (Amethyst Adventure World) you can discover the world's largest uncovered amethyst vein! There is a show tunnel that you can visit with a guide and learn interesting facts about the origin and importance of this precious stone. There is also a gemstone museum with a shop, a treasure trove, a gold washing plant and the amethyst park.
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Im schönen Maissau (Amethyst-Erlebniswelt) gibt`s den größten freigelegten Bänderamethystgang der Welt zu entdecken! Es gibt einen Schaustollen den man mit Führung besichtigen kann und dabei Wissenswertes über die Entstehung und Bedeutung dieses Edelsteins erfährt. Weiters findet man hier ein Edelsteinmuseum mit Shop, ein Schatzgräberfeld, eine Goldwaschanlage und den Amethystpark.
St. Wenceslas Crown is the most important part of the Czech Crown Jewels, kept at Prague Castle. It was made in 1347 for the coronation of Charles IV, who later became Holy Roman Emperor. The crown is crafted from pure gold and decorated with precious stones such as sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and pearls. Traditionally, it was used for the coronation of Bohemian kings, and it is closely linked to St. Wenceslas, the patron saint of the Czech lands.
Gemstones: indigo Tourmaline earrings that are handmade. Wax candle glass was the prop I used.
This is my entry for Looking close... on Friday! - "Gemstones"
My engagement and wedding ring, together forever, sitting on my wedding album. Married 53 years engaged 3 years, that's love 😍
© Mieneke Andeweg-van Rijn 2016
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Teylers in Haarlem embodies the great ideals of the Enlightenment. The fortune of Pieter Teyler (1702-1778) was used to found a centre for contemporary art and science. It was conceived as a Mouseion or Musaeum, referring to the great institution in Alexandria, in which scholars and collections were brought together under one roof to pursue knowledge and to create art. It was a revolutionary act to install such a centre for burghers by burghers without any influence of the authorities. The monopoly on information by authorities was thus changed into a democracy of knowledge.
Lectures, demonstrations, scientific research and the creation of art all took place on its premises. Immediately after its foundation Teylers developed close ties with the scientific world in Europe, resulting in a stream of visitors, correspondence and the acquisition of objects for scientific use or for artistic inspiration. Its first acquisition was the Encyclopédie by Diderot and d'Alembert.
The epic centre of the activities was the Oval Room, finished in 1784, which was built behind the house of Pieter Teyler. In the course of time new rooms were added, responding to new needs of the public and the scientists and to the growing collections. Once installed the rooms were never changed. From c. 1920 it was not longer possible to finance the activities of the scientists and the artists and the transition to a museum was completed.
The Teylers museum has been on the TENTATIVE UNESCO World Heritage list since 2011.
… liefen mit den Bären Malachi, Bruno, Petsy, Paddy, Scout, Peter und Oleg zurück zum Knusperhaus der Hexe.
Dort wartete eine Überraschung auf sie. Die Waldvöglein pickten die bunten Zuckerperlen vom Dach, die sich zugleich in Edelsteine verwandelten!
Dazu zwitscherten dazu dankbar: "Perlen und Edelstein für die Brotbröselein!"
Während Bretel die Edelsteine in ihrer Schürze auffing, Länsel seinen Wanderbeutel für die Heimreise schulterte, machten sich auch die Bären bereit. Sie traten die Heimreise auf ihren fahrbaren Untersätzen an und konnten so mit Länsel und Bretel gut Schritt halten.
(Fortsetzung folgt…)
Vielen Dank Jesse für Deine Fotos von Malachi, Paddy und Scout !!
Vielen Dank Katharina für Deine Fotos von Bruno und Petsy !!
Vielen Dank Marian für Deine Fotos von Peter und Oleg !!
Vielen Dank Christa für Dein Foto von den Autos !!
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... ran with the bears Malachi, Bruno, Petsy, Paddy, Scout, Peter and Oleg back to the witch's crunchy house.
A surprise was waiting for them there. The little forest birds pecked the colourful sugar pearls from the roof, which turned into precious stones at the same time!
They chirped gratefully: "Pearls and precious stones for the breadcrumbs!"
While Bretel caught the gems in her apron and Länsel shouldered his walking bag for the journey home, the bears also got ready. They started their way home on their vehicles and were able to keep up with Länsel and Bretel.
(To be continued…)
Thank you Jesse for your photos of Malachi, Paddy and Scout !!
Thank you Katharina for your photos of Bruno and Petsy !!
Thank you Marian for your photos of Peter and Oleg !!
Thank you Christa for your photo of the cars !!
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The following tagged me. I ain't into this but I acceded in recognition with their friendship. Please no more tagging, as there is nothing more to share I guess... lol.
You asked me for 10, I give you 15. If you ask for more, I'll kill you.... haha
www.flickr.com/photos/gilbertrondilla/ - Gilbert Rondilla
www.flickr.com/photos/romeo4/ - Romy Catapang
www.flickr.com/photos/tadoette/ - Tadoette
www.flickr.com/photos/21863444@N04/ - Lina
www.flickr.com/photos/hoiram/ - Mario Hernandez
www.flickr.com/photos/clif_ford/ - Clifford
Now, I am tagging no one to save them from the same nose-bleeds that I have gone through.... lol
Some things about FoNgEtZ:
1.He loves short stays in the countryside, the simple life and a walk on dirt roads and less-visited spots.
2. He has few friends which made him think that he is an introvert. He hates the chaotic atmosphere of bars but loves the intimate ambience of meetings.
3. Laughs a lot, jokes a lot but only when he feels comfortable with the people he is with.
4. Grew up in Samar but has settled in Las Piñas where he lives by himself and a househelp (couple).
5. 11^th of a large family of 12 siblings, 30+ nephews and nieces, and number of grand-children (sa pamangkin).
6. Found his roots in Fujian, China in 2004 and have known that his father’s middle name was indeed LIM and not CUI.
7. Loved his parents so much but hounded by the memory that he did not show it when they were alive. His mother died while he was touring Vietnam and was enroute to Korea. So, he encourages you to draw a lesson from his experience.
8. Loved chanting “Marcos Pa Rin” in the streets of Manila when he was a member of NAFY (National Alliance of Filipino Youth) as he believes that Ferdinand Marcos was still the better President of our time. He was a darling of Ilocano elders and friends… lol
9. Used to have a 500-grade glasses and underwent LASIK (eye-laser) operation in Taiwan and had a 20/20 vision. His addiction to TV, movies and PCs made him wear glasses again, hmf!
10. Always brought his handy point-and-shoot cam never knowing that better pics are achieved by DSLR till he owned one in July 2007.
11. He learned cooking in Switzerland to fend himself and can do good Caldereta with Olives and .Leche Flan with Lemon Rinds for desert.
12. On weekends, he skips baths but never flickr.
13. He never experienced photowalks with anyone.
14. He bought a pro piano/organ with the thought that it would be easy to learn once it is there. But he was wrong and he sold it to his friend/tutor… haha.
15. He believes in super-naturals as he had few close-encounters with them.
We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love.
(Mata Amritanandamayi)
Challenge on flickr - Object/High Key
Life is a Rainbow - White
Macro Mondays - High Key
7 Days with Flickr - Monday: free theme
(photo by Freya)
One of the few favorite things that keeps me company.
Both are birthstones but mine is sapphire... lol
Reverse lens shot #4
There is a section in the Forbidden City or Palace Museum that is known as the Treasure House for obvious reasons - it's where a lot of the most precious objects such as gold, jade and precious stones are on display. This is a mini Tibetan stupa made of gold and semi-precious stones.
© Mieneke Andeweg-van Rijn 2016
All rights reserved.
Teylers in Haarlem embodies the great ideals of the Enlightenment. The fortune of Pieter Teyler (1702-1778) was used to found a centre for contemporary art and science. It was conceived as a Mouseion or Musaeum, referring to the great institution in Alexandria, in which scholars and collections were brought together under one roof to pursue knowledge and to create art. It was a revolutionary act to install such a centre for burghers by burghers without any influence of the authorities. The monopoly on information by authorities was thus changed into a democracy of knowledge.
Lectures, demonstrations, scientific research and the creation of art all took place on its premises. Immediately after its foundation Teylers developed close ties with the scientific world in Europe, resulting in a stream of visitors, correspondence and the acquisition of objects for scientific use or for artistic inspiration. Its first acquisition was the Encyclopédie by Diderot and d'Alembert.
The epic centre of the activities was the Oval Room, finished in 1784, which was built behind the house of Pieter Teyler. In the course of time new rooms were added, responding to new needs of the public and the scientists and to the growing collections. Once installed the rooms were never changed. From c. 1920 it was not longer possible to finance the activities of the scientists and the artists and the transition to a museum was completed.
The Teylers museum has been on the TENTATIVE UNESCO World Heritage list since 2011.
The Baroda pearl carpet is the star attraction in the NMOQ. It consists of more than 1.5 million pieces of natural marine pearls, originating from the coasts of Qatar and Bahrain, and has rubies,emeralds, sapphires and diamonds too.
Oscar Wilde quote
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This piece is one of the many pendants my Mom created. Truly precious in my eyes, this as well as the others is beautifully unique and crafted with love. The coiled beaded necklace beside it, by the way, is one of my favorites. Don't they look nice together? :) ~Nelonie ♥
Photo: My Mom-Made Pendant
(11/365) My silver & mother of pearl bracelet enhanced slightly with Topaz Glow (Whisker Wires III effect). For the Weekly Weekly Alphabet group letter V and the Colour Challenge "Turquoise"
Also for 115 Pictures in 2015 #110 Illustrate a piece of music - Mother Of Pearl by Roxy Music www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHKFDPsaASg
HSS everyone!
Took this at the Gem show, I can certainly appreciate carving in stones, much easier for me as I carve in wood.
Happy feathery Friday everyone!
Unclean and scarred but still good to me.
Blurs make good photos too and even saw that they make Explore also.
And I'm sure you did too.
(I ain't saying that this would be in Explore though, lol)
Made by a high end London jeweller, this Art Deco stick pin for a gentleman’s lapel, tie or cravat was the height of fashion in 1925 when it was created, and it wouldn’t look out of place in today’s modern world. It features eight large and sparking square cut sapphires and four small brilliant cut diamonds, set in a platinum mount.
(Private collection.)
This year the FFF+ Group have decided to have a weekly challenge called “Snap Happy”. A different theme chosen by a member of the group each week, and the image is to be posted on the Monday of the week.
This week the theme, “I spy with my little eye, something beginning with an S” was chosen by Laszlo, Laszlo Papinot.
This stick pin featuring sapphires seemed to fit the bill quite nicely.
Having been made it the middle years of the roaring 20s, it has a definite geometric design of the Art Deco movement.
Edwardian jewellery is renowned for its delicate, beautifully crafted designs. In contrast to Victorian jewellery, many pieces were made in a very feminine fashion, using finer smaller stones and very light settings made possible by using platinum.
プロポーズの時に、エンゲージリングはなかったんです。お金かけさせちゃ悪いし。
そしたら、ある日ひょいと持ってきて、「はい、開けてごらん」と。
もう1年以上前のことですが、今でもあの日のことははっきりと覚えてます。
When my husband proposed to me a year ago, I told him that I don't need an engagement ring, because it is not cheap and I didn't wanna him paying so much.
But one day he dropped in on me and bashfully gave it me.
It is for me a happy memory.