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[Lokitu @Lokitu2]

Part five of NEW illustrated gainer story ‘SPOILED 3’ may contain blubber mountains…
Now up for p*trons

LINK in my Bio

[HerodotusWave @HerodotusWave]

From eerie 1930 boat rides to a glowing 2022 masterpiece .... Basilica Cistern’s timeless magic.

[Гоэтия любит Барбатоса🍃 @Lkari_Shi]

Happy Birthday, Venti!🍃 ✨🎁🎉
#venti #genshinimpact

[Genshin Impact @GenshinImpact]

Happy Birthday, Venti!
#GenshinImpact #Venti

Oh? Is Dvalin yawning? Then here, try some apple cake! One bite and you'll be feeling refreshed in no time!
Well? Good, isn't it? I went out of my way to learn this recipe from the Traveler.
Ahaha, no need to rush... We made plenty. Here, have an apple cookie too.
Looks like Dvalin likes my cooking... You'll have to teach me another dessert recipe sometime. Or maybe we should call it, "One Hundred Ways to Make Apples"?

[Diamtrader @diamtrader]

The Tiffany Diamond is one of the most iconic gemstones in modern history, symbolizing luxury, artistry, and timeless elegance.

Discovered in 1877 in South Africa, the rough stone weighed an astonishing 287.42 carats before being purchased by Tiffany & Co founder Charles Lewis Tiffany.

It was then cut into a spectacular 128.54 carat yellow diamond, maximizing its brilliance and fire.

Over the decades, the diamond became a cultural icon, showcased in high profile events and worn by legends such as Audrey #Hepburn during promotional imagery for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and later by #Beyoncé at major modern events.

Today, the Tiffany Diamond remains a symbol of craftsmanship and prestige, representing the pinnacle of high jewelry design. #TiffanyDiamond #TiffanyAndCo #LuxuryJewelry #DiamondHistory #HighJewelry #IconicJewels #JewelryDesign #TimelessElegance

[Diamtrader @diamtrader]

René Lalique’s Dragonfly Woman: The Most Famous Art Nouveau Jewel.

Among all Art Nouveau jewels, the Dragonfly Woman Corsage Ornament created by René Lalique around 1898 is considered the most iconic.

This extraordinary masterpiece combines a woman’s face with the wings and body of a dragonfly, symbolizing beauty, mystery, and transformation.

Crafted from gold, enamel, diamonds, and precious stones, it perfectly reflects the Art Nouveau movement’s fascination with nature and fantasy.

Commissioned by the celebrated patron Sarah #Bernhardt, the jewel broke away from traditional jewelry design by emphasizing artistic expression over material value.

Today, it remains one of the greatest symbols of the Liberty (Art Nouveau) style and a testament to Lalique’s revolutionary vision. #ArtNouveau #LibertyStyle #ReneLalique #HistoricJewelry #JewelryHistory #LuxuryJewels #DragonflyWoman #BelleEpoque #ArtHistory #Masterpiece

[ミルモカ【公式】 @milkmochabearjp]

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#milkandmocha
#milkmochabear
#ミルモカ

[Milk & Mocha @milkmochabear]

Some days, when your energy runs low…🪫

It's time for something sweet! Milk Mocha Bear are taking over all Mango Mango locations across the US starting June 22nd ✨
Don't forget to stop by for our exclusive collab plushies, tag alongs, special dessert and drink, and more! 💖

[Spires Domes Pillars @SpireDomePillar]

Hotel Netherland, 1905 New York. Sunken lower floors as expected. #Tartaria

[Spires Domes Pillars @SpireDomePillar]

YOU LIVE ON A GIANT SPINNING BALL, LOOK HERE IT IS!

The giant globe from the Paris Exposition Universelle 1900

[Gustave XIII @pakozilla]

I think I haven't shared here this comic I edited a while back

[namuseumathens @namuseumathens]

Το Ανάκτορο του Νέστορα 👑
Το 1939 οι ανασκαφές του Carl W. Blegen και του Κωνσταντίνου Κουρουνιώτη αποκάλυψαν στη Μεσσηνία ένα από τα σημαντικότερα Μυκηναϊκά ανάκτορα της ηπειρωτικής Ελλάδας, που ταυτίστηκε με την ομηρική Πύλο του βασιλιά Νέστορα.

[HerodotusWave @HerodotusWave]

The Quimbaya Treasure, a collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts from Colombia.

[KIV.x @KIVartx]

Past vs. Present #genshinimpact

[France Safety Travel @francesafetytra]

The Winged Victory of Samothrace has stood at the top of the Louvre’s main staircase since 1884 and remains one of its most stunning works. Carved around 190 BC, the statue depicts Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, touching down on the bow of a warship.

Her head and arms are gone, but the drapery work is what draws most of the attention. The thin fabric of her tunic clings to her torso and thighs, pressed flat by the force of the wind, while the heavier mantle flares outward behind her. The sculptor treated the two fabrics completely differently, and the contrast between them gives the figure an almost physical sense of movement.

The statue was found on the island of Samothrace in 1863 by a French diplomat, who shipped the figure to the Louvre but left the surrounding grey marble blocks behind, not recognizing them as the ship-shaped base. Austrian archaeologists figured that out more than a decade later, and the full monument was eventually reassembled in Paris.

It's carved in white Parian marble and stands nearly three meters tall on its own, one of the very few major Hellenistic originals to survive rather than being known only through Roman copies.

[ミルモカ【公式】 @milkmochabearjp]

日本アカウント限定の描き下ろしイラストです！
🌳🧚✨🫧🌙🤍🌳

#milkandmocha
#milkmochabear
#ミルモカ
#ホタル

[ArchaeoHistories @histories_arch]

A rare pink diamond, born from the earth of Africa and refined in London, became one of the most personal and enduring jewels of a young queen.

The stone known as the Williamson Pink Diamond was discovered in October 1947 at the Mwadui mine in what is now Tanzania, then owned by Canadian geologist Dr John Thorburn Williamson. The rough crystal weighed an extraordinary 54.5 carats and was immediately recognised as one of the finest pink diamonds ever found. Its rarity and unusual colour made it a geological and gemological marvel, attracting global attention even before it was cut.

The diamond was later entrusted to the London firm Briefel and Lemer of Clerkenwell, where it was carefully cut over a two-month period into a 23.6-carat gem. The process drew close interest from members of the British royal family, including Queen Mary and the future Queen Elizabeth II, who visited the workshop to observe its transformation. The cutting was designed to maximise brilliance while preserving the diamond’s unique soft pink hue, one of the most delicate tones in natural diamonds.

Dr Williamson, a devoted royalist, had originally hoped to discover additional pink diamonds to accompany his extraordinary gift. When none were found, he supplemented the presentation with a complex surround of smaller stones, including 170 brilliants, 12 baguettes, and 22 marquise-cut diamonds. His earlier gesture of loyalty also included presenting Princess Margaret with a diamond brooch, further strengthening his connection to the royal household.

In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II commissioned Cartier to reset the diamond into a brooch in the form of a jonquil flower, transforming it into one of her most distinctive personal jewels. The finished piece became a signature part of her daytime jewellery collection, worn at formal engagements throughout her reign.

Over time, the Williamson Pink Diamond brooch evolved beyond its origin as a wedding gift into a symbol of continuity, craftsmanship, and royal tradition. Its journey—from a Tanzanian mine to the Queen’s collection—remains one of the most remarkable stories in modern jewellery history.

© Historical Stories

#archaeohistories

[Diamtrader @diamtrader]

Among the most iconic Art Deco jewels ever created is the legendary #Patiala Necklace by Cartier.

Commissioned in 1928 for the Maharaja of Patiala, this extraordinary masterpiece featured nearly 3,000 diamonds, including the famous De Beers diamond, one of the largest polished diamonds in the world at the time.

Combining geometric Art Deco design with the opulence of 🇮🇳 #Indian royal treasures, the necklace became a symbol of luxury, innovation, and cultural exchange.

Although it disappeared for decades before parts of it were rediscovered and restored, the Patiala Necklace remains one of the most celebrated creations in the history of high jewelry. #ArtDeco #Cartier #PatialaNecklace #JewelryHistory #Maharaja #HighJewelry #LuxuryHistory #Diamonds #RoyalJewels #ArtDecoJewelry #VintageJewelry #Gemstones #CartierStyle #IndianRoyalty #IconicJewels @Cartier @DeBeers

[Evrenus @Evrenus19]

Cartier ✨

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

600-year-old brick spiral staircase inside Moot Hall in Maldon, England (c.1420), once part of a medieval mansion and later used as a prison, court, and council chamber.

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