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[DariusT @DariusDTT]

@stefancrisan Morning cutie!!!😋

[Depressed Ginger @Dgingsz]

The four Arches of America

Cost: $12B

Eternal Arch (350 ft)
Brick Arch (300 ft)
Imperial Arch (284 ft)
Federal Arch (300 ft)

[Diamtrader @diamtrader]

#French🇫🇷 royal and #Baroque jewelry represents one of the most dazzling expressions of power and artistic refinement in European history.

Emerging in the 17th century, these masterpieces combined gold, diamonds, and pearls into elaborate designs that reflected the grandeur of royal courts, especially in France under Louis XIV.

During the Baroque era, jewelry became more theatrical and symbolic, emphasizing movement, light, and luxury.

Large diamonds with antique cuts, ornate pendants, and coordinated sets known as parures defined aristocratic fashion and status.

Many of these exceptional pieces are now preserved in the Museo del #Louvre, where they continue to showcase the brilliance of royal craftsmanship and the evolution of European jewelry design. #FrenchJewelry #BaroqueArt #RoyalJewels #JewelryHistory #LouisXIV #EuropeanHistory #LuxuryDesign #ArtHistory #Louvre #RenaissanceToBaroque

[Westminster Abbey @wabbey]

Have you ever wondered what the Abbey used to look like?

This is a reconstruction drawing of the Norman Abbey and Palace. In the 1040s, King Edward (later St Edward the Confessor) established his royal palace by the banks of the River Thames on land known as Thorney Island. Close by was a small Benedictine monastery, founded under the patronage of King Edgar and St Dunstan around 960 A.D., which came to be known as the 'west minster'.

[Adrian🇷🇴 @adrian_RLD]

Casă construită în 1934 după planurile arhitecților Alexandru Iliescu și Achile Ghiaciu.

Ghiaciu s-a născut în 1892 pe teritoriul Macedoniei de astăzi.

Surprinzător de mulți arhitecți din perioada interbelică erau aromâni: Constantin Iotzu, Arghir Culina, Gheorghe Simotta etc

[Diamtrader @diamtrader]

The #Incomparable Diamond Necklace.

One of the most extraordinary masterpieces of modern high jewelry, this necklace features one of the largest and most flawless diamonds ever discovered.

The central stone is mounted in an incredibly complex gold structure, surrounded by hundreds of carefully selected secondary diamonds that enhance its brilliance and depth.

Every detail reflects extreme craftsmanship: from the precision setting of each stone to the engineering required to balance such a rare and heavy gemstone.

It is not just jewelry, but a fusion of art, luxury, and technical mastery at the highest level.

A true symbol of rarity, perfection, and human artistry in contemporary haute joaillerie. #TheIncomparable #DiamondNecklace #HighJewelry #HauteJoaillerie #LuxuryJewelry #Diamonds #FineJewelry #JewelryDesign #LuxuryLifestyle #RareGems #Masterpiece #JewelryArt

[HerodotusWave @HerodotusWave]

The Hofpavillon Hietzing, an Art Nouveau railway station designed by architect Otto Wagner in 1898 for the exclusive use of Emperor Franz Joseph.

[Sophia @SophiaFioren]

Marten's Head, Italy, 1550.

[OldWorldPlans @OldWorldPlans]

This is a Viennese design from the 1860s or so, a castle-like building drawn in cross-section above and from the garden below. No architect's name survives, and there is no sign it was ever built. Could anyone still design like this today?

[Cyrus II of Persia @ShahanshahCyrus]

Some Iranian necklaces from the 1800s

📍Benaki Museum of Art in Athens, Greece

[Diamtrader @diamtrader]

In 1948, Cartier created its first three dimensional panther for Wallis #Simpson, Duchess of #Windsor, under the visionary creative direction of Jeanne #Toussaint.

More than a jewel, this remarkable brooch marked a turning point in jewelry history.

With its sculptural design, lifelike posture, and bold character, the panther became the ultimate symbol of strength, elegance, and independence.

This iconic creation laid the foundation for the legendary #Panthère de Cartier collection, one of the most enduring and recognizable motifs in luxury jewelry.

More than seven decades later, the panther continues to embody Cartier’s spirit of innovation and timeless sophistication. #Cartier #PanthereDeCartier #WallisSimpson #DuchessOfWindsor #JeanneToussaint #JewelryHistory #HighJewelry #LuxuryJewelry #CartierPanther #IconicJewels #VintageJewelry #LuxuryHistory #MaisonCartier @Cartier

[LeoDaVinciWave @LeoDaVinciWave]

Art Deco style table lamp pair, titled "Enigme," was designed by French sculptor Max Le Verrier.

[retrocvnt @retrocvnty]

“But Debbie… pastels?” Morticia sent her over the edge with that comment

[Tall Roman Statue @TallRomanStatue]

"Beauty will save the world" - Fyodor Dostoevsky

[Mark de Nijs @mark_mijdus]

Design for a house typical for Paris or Brussels. I would like to live in it.

[Depressed Ginger @Dgingsz]

American secondary Red Brick Arch. 300ft

[Diamtrader @diamtrader]

The #Danish🇩🇰 Crown Jewels, housed in the historic Rosenborg Castle, represent one of Europe’s most remarkable surviving royal collections.

Unlike many other monarchies, Denmark preserves its regalia in a way that blends history with living tradition.

Created mainly during the 17th 18th centuries, the collection includes crowns, scepters, orbs, and exquisite sets of diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and pearls.

The most iconic pieces date back to King Christian V, symbolizing the absolute monarchy era and the power of the Danish crown.

What makes these jewels truly unique is that they are not only museum treasures but also part of royal tradition, occasionally used during official state ceremonies.

Kept in the underground treasury of Rosenborg Castle, they remain accessible to the public while still representing royal authority.

A living connection between past and present, they reflect centuries of European monarchy and craftsmanship. #DanishCrownJewels #RosenborgCastle #RoyalJewels #Denmark #CrownJewels #History #Monarchy #JewelryHistory #EuropeanHistory #LuxuryHeritage

[Diamtrader @diamtrader]

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[Diamtrader @diamtrader]

🦚 The Peacock Brooch is one of the most extraordinary jewelry creations ever made.

Designed as a dazzling peacock, this masterpiece is adorned with more than 1,300 gemstones, including rare colored diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds.

Its breathtaking tail features a detachable blue diamond at the center, making it both a work of art and a feat of engineering.

More sculpture than accessory, The Peacock Brooch showcases the limitless creativity and craftsmanship of high jewelry.

A true symbol of elegance, luxury, and imagination. #ThePeacockBrooch #HighJewelry #LuxuryJewelry #RareGems #DiamondArt #JewelryDesign #Gemstones #FineJewelry #LuxuryLifestyle #Peacock #ArtOfJewelry #JewelryLover #ExceptionalCraftsmanship

[Vintage Maps @vintagemapstore]

The surface of Mars: if, like Earth, 71% of its surface area was covered with water.