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Time to Sparkle: Your Guide to Types of Diamond Shapes
Diamond Solitaire Ring, 3.20 Carats | M.S. Rau Whether set in a dazzling necklace, pair of earrings or a ring, diamonds exude a timeless luxury and refinement in fine jewelry that never goes out of style. Whether you’re interested in the history of a style or a certain cut, every shape and style has its own unique story to tell. When selecting a special bauble for a night out, a classic pair of studs or perhaps, a most-important diamond engagement ring, shape is often the first factor to…
4 Types of Vanities & Their History
From Madame Pompadour to Hollywood royalty, explore the history of how the vanity became an everyday mainstay in the home A Young Beauty at Her Vanity by Raimundo Madrazo y Garreta. Circa 1860. M.S. Rau (Sold). In 2014, the Metropolitan Museum of Art launched the exhibition Metropolitan Vanities: The History of the Dressing Table, which took patrons on a journey through the fascinating evolution of the vanity. The exhibition began in ancient Egypt with a riveting look at the highly technical…
ca. 1757-1760 Frances Hort (d.1764), Mrs John Parker by Thomas Hudson
ca. 1757-1760 Frances Hort (d.1764), Mrs John Parker (incorrectly inscribed as Lady Katherine Parker by Thomas Hudson (Saltram - Plymouth, Devonshire, UK). From artuk.org via pinterest.com/antoinettevg/historic-costumes-females-and-couples/ .
How To Draw A Pompadour
Contrary to Wikipedia, the line drawing to the left (from the archives of company Scott Foresman and Company) is NOT a hairstyle worn by Mme de Pompadour. As you can see from the paintings and bust of Mme de Pompadour, she wore her hair close to her head, without any upsweep to the front, and mostly braids not curls, also close to her head. See more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_de_Pompadour
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