The combination of stones and metals
This is the so-called affinity of bodies and their corresponding metals and minerals. The sun is credited with gold, the moon with silver, and so on. Some stones (diamond, amethyst, emerald, etc.) have a double or even triple affinity, refer to several planets and metals at the same time.
We should not think that the correspondence between the stone and the planet is purely external, not due to any deep-seated reasons. (more…)
VARIOUS STYLES IN JEWELRY DECORATIONS – FROM GOTHIC TO GATSBY
The history of jewelry has several millennia. Civilizations were created and perished, the worldview changed, traditions came and went, and with them the styles of jewelry changed. One thing remained unchanged: whatever the current age, the interest in classic jewelry never extinguished. In this article we will talk about ancient Egyptian, medieval, oriental and other styles of jewelry. (more…)
often seen in a tiara
Diadem – a symbol of absolute femininity, embodied in the decoration
There is no unequivocal answer to the question of who can wear diadems and on what occasion. Much depends on etiquette and dress code, which provides for a particular case, so there are many opinions and there are no hard and clear rules that can force you to follow a strict principle. Honestly, only the fear of the strange looks of others stops many from buying a tiara at Sotheby’s auction or from going to the nearest grocery store in a similar decoration. No matter how we relate to this, certain rules in wearing tiaras and tiaras exist. Continue reading