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This baby will leave Liz Taylor's bling-blings to dust. It weighs more than 100 carats and it's worth more than Donald Trump's "alleged" toupee, hehe. Actually, it's worth $10 at the clearance section at TJ Max. I think it's a paperweight. I thought it might be an interesting photo subject. I bought some black river stones too which I tought would be the perfect contrast. I'm no diamond expert but it looks real.
This pendant cross, made of emeralds and diamonds, was donated to the Treasury of San Gennaro in 1878 by King Umberto I and his wife Queen Margherita, monarchs of Italy from the royal house of Savoia. It was an act of thanksgiving to Naples' patron saint after they had survived an assassination attempt in the city. It is on show in the treasure vault of Naples Cathedral.
Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, consecrated 379, present structure c. 1080–99, nave rebuilt c. 1128–44 (Romanesque); atrium is 9th century, left tower 1199 and late 19th century, right tower is 9th century
Another week, another challenge @spoonflower. Here is my entry for Pantone Color of the Year: Very Peri #spoonflowerdesignchallenge - Very Peri Agate
I also want to say thank you to all the followers and voters, I appreciate every little bit of it :)
All these designs are available in my Spoonflower store now on wallpaper, fabric and home décor 😍
On peut notamment y voir un plan en 3D du quartier (aperçu sur la photo précédente) et de nombreux joyaux qui on réussit à traversé les siècles.
Comme par exemple cette belle couronne de la Torah offert part Ézéchiel Landau (Ezechiel ben Jehuda ha-Levi Landau) qui fut un membre important de la communauté à la fin du XVIIIe siècle et fut même nommé rabbin et avait également comme fonction de talmudiste, philosophe et posek (érudit juif). Il offrit à la Vieille-Nouvelle Synagogue en 1783 en mémoire de son père Yehuda cette couronne ayant déjà voyagé depuis au moins la Moravie.
Sources : Wikipédia synagogue (Multi) && Monuments historiques (CZ) && Guide de voyage (EN) && Wikipédia Ezechiel Landau (Multi) && portail Internet national sur les objets muséaux (CZ)
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This year the first day of the Chinese Year falls on Valentine's Day February 14, 2010
A calendar is a system we use to measure the passage of time, from short durations of minutes and hours, to intervals of time measured in days, months, years and centuries. These are fundamentally based on the astronomical observations of the movement of the Sun, Earth, Moon and stars. Days are measured by the duration of time of one self rotation of the Earth. Months are measured by the duration of time of rotation of the Moon around the Earth. Years are measured by the duration of time it takes for the Earth to rotate around the Sun.
fun facts:
The Chinese calendar predates our 430 year old Gregorian based international calendar by many centuries whereby our year 2010 is year 4708 in the Chinese calendar. This year of 2010 is the Year of the Tiger which is also known by its formal name of 'Geng Yin'.
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Chinese New Year Traditions:
Red Envelopes
Red envelopes (hóng bāo) are given to children and unmarried adults. Married couples also give red envelopes to their parents. The envelopes contain money in new bills, and the total amount must be an even number. “Four” is a homonym for “death” therefore the total amount should never contain $4, $40, or $400.
Lantern Festival and Fireworks
The Festival proper begins on the first day of the first lunar month (Chinese: 正月; pinyin: zhēng yuè) in the Chinese calendar and ends on the 15th; this day is called Lantern Festival. The Chinese believe that evil spirits are driven away by loud noise therefore the Chinese New Year is a very loud celebration. Firecrackers are set off throughout the near two week long holiday, and there are many displays of fireworks lighting up the evening skies.
Some countries such as Singapore and Malaysia restrict the use of fireworks, but Taiwan and Mainland China still allow almost unrestricted use of firecrackers and fireworks.
Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese zodiac cycles every 12 years, each year is named after a respected animal.
Tiger : February 14, 2010 - February 02, 2011
Rabbit : February 03, 2011 - January 22, 2012
Dragon : January 23, 2012 - February 09, 2013
Snake : February 10, 2013 - January 30, 2014
Horse : January 31, 2014 - February 18, 2015
Sheep : February 19, 2015 - February 07, 2016
Monkey : February 08, 2016 - January 27, 2017
Rooster : January 28, 2017 - February 18, 2018
Dog : February 19, 2018 - February 04, 2019
Pig : February 05, 2019 - January 24, 2020
Rat : January 25, 2020 - February 11, 2021
Ox : February 12, 2021 - January 31, 2022
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some beads and Jewellery of different kind and shapes octagonals and oblong ovals and stuff like that meant to please some peoples eyeballs...
Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, consecrated 379, present structure c. 1080–99, nave rebuilt c. 1128–44 (Romanesque); atrium is 9th century, left tower 1199 and late 19th century, right tower is 9th century
Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, consecrated 379, present structure c. 1080–99, nave rebuilt c. 1128–44 (Romanesque); atrium is 9th century, left tower 1199 and late 19th century, right tower is 9th century
Another week, another challenge @spoonflower. Here is my entry for Pantone Color of the Year: Very Peri #spoonflowerdesignchallenge - Very Peri Agate
I also want to say thank you to all the followers and voters, I appreciate every little bit of it :)
All these designs are available in my Spoonflower store now on wallpaper, fabric and home décor 😍
One of de world's Wonders' and a True Love story written on precious stones n marble Taj Mahal does not need any notes!! You can definitely read it from the structure itself - a poetry on stones!!
Princess cut diamond with pave band engagement ring I photographed for our bespoke jewellery portfolio and website rumouronline.com.
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Edwardian style diamond and sapphire flower ring. 1.30cts old brilliant cut diamond central stone with half-moon sapphires, brilliant cut diamonds and millgrained platinum setting. I photographed this for our brochure and website.
We recreated this ring from an old design... so although it looks old... it is in fact all new save for the old cut diamond in the centre.
Old cuts diamonds like this one are the precursors to the modern brilliant cuts we are all familiar with. They have less facets than the modern cut and (due to age) tend to look a little off-white!
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WE GOT THE DESIGNER' NECKLACE, DO YOU HAVE THE NECK.................?
A Nicelace , laced with many diamond, i mean several pieces of carbon, and awaiting a suitable neck .
One much be very fortunate and the blessing of Lady Luck to own this master piece. The Neck of the Lady also must be Master Piece , Right!! ( View Large & Appreciate all 4Ca.)
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This clock is filled with gold, silver and precious stones. It's hanging on the wall in the living room and was hand made in Canada by a friend.
Part of the 'Treasury of San Gennaro'--a collection of precious items dedicated to Naples' patron saint--this mitre is made of gilt silver and is covered with over 3,000 precious stones including diamonds, emeralds and rubies. It was made in 1713 by Neapolitan goldsmith Matteo Treglia. It is on show in the treasure vault of Naples' Cathedral.
Cross above the high altar, Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, consecrated 379, present structure c. 1080–99, nave rebuilt c. 1128–44 (Romanesque); atrium is 9th century, left tower 1199 and late 19th century, right tower is 9th century
Asscher cut diamond engagement ring I snapped for Rumour's bespoke jewellery portfolio and website.
This is often my most viewed image on Flickr.
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A shot designed to entice you after dark! Amethyst cushion and pear shaped blue topaz ring handmade in 18ct white gold. I photographed this for the front of our 2006 jewellery brochure and website. Made in our Singapore workshop.
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Ruby earrings that mum-in-law got for me.
For some reason, these remind me of the UB40 song - Red Red Wine!
(By the way - i had to follow up yesterday's monster with something pretty. Hope you like this)
2ct brilliant diamond with 50 diamond pave set bezel. I photographed this on black mainly for Rumour's bespoke jewellery portfolio and website, but I also love the strong contrast and reflections provided by this background which many of my jewellery photos use.
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Celtic sapphire engagement ring. Oval Ceylon sapphire set into a Celtic inspired platinum ring with 1 point diamonds set into the patterns. The base of the ring is matt finished. Another "eclectic" ring design, we do love a challenge! Photographed for website and portfolio.
Diamond daisy engagement ring I photographed for Rumour's bespoke jewellery portfolio and website. One of our most popular designs... probably as it is so simple and elegant!
One of my own favourites of my Saturday morning shoot - these are shots taken while mingling within a moving crowd and manouvering to get a clear view. So when things come together, it's a great pleasure.
Close-up detail of Alhambra necklace
at Van Cleef & Arpels boutique
300 North Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210
(310) 276-1161
Photograph taken on March 31, 2008 by Robert G. Karol Copyright © 2008 All Rights Reserved.
Wolvinus's (Volvinus) Antipendium, commissioned by Archbishop Angilbert II, c. 825–59 (Carolingian), gold, silver, precious stones, enamel in the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan
Cushion cut aquamarine engagement ring with princess cut diamonds stones in a platinum setting. This was made in our Singapore workshop and then photographed by me in London before delivery to the client. Images are used in our portfolio to inspire new clients and on the Rumour website.
Ceylon sapphire and old cut diamond Edwardian style engagement ring I snapped for Rumour's bespoke jewellery portfolio and website.
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Went to Natural History Museum last week to see Wildlife Photographer of the Year - always great. Then had a little wander round one of my favourite rooms Earth's Treasury. Full of girl's best friends.... Here's a bit of diamond bokeh.
Both the emerald cross and ring were found in a pewter box. Although the cross’ provenance is not known, it may be speculated that it was going to be a gift for Pope Gregory XV. Inscribed on the top of the pewter box were the initials “ABL,” perhaps for Gregory’s given name, Alessandro Boncompagni Ludovisi.
The cross is made of 18 carat gold and set with seven high-quality emeralds from Columbia’s famous Muzo mine. The reverse is inscribed with representations of the Virgin Mary and child, and St. Anthony of Padua, an emblem for the Franciscan Order, and ironically, the patron saint of lost things.
Exhibit at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida