Brooch, gold plaques decorated with compositions of a bird, a nest with eggs, and forget-me-nots, possibly made by Harry Emanuel of London, England, about 1855-73. Victoria & Albert Museum.
Frockers, today was eye injection day… but for the second appointment on the trot, they declared my eye sufficiently stable and sent me home unjabbed. I can’t tell you what a boost this has given me - last injection was way back in November!
Amethyst Bathtub :
Greeks and Romans used amethyst in several ways from beads in jewelry to amulets. These ancient civilizations placed a high value in this stone. Their belief was that the amethyst crystal meaning was synonymous with luxury (obviously the maker of this bathtub did too). As such, it was highlighted as part of their crowns, scepters and rings. Christian bishops wore amethyst jewelry in the form of a ring. It’s color was meant to symbolize royalty.
Baldi of Florence, Italy, has made the ultimate luxury bathtub out of precious purple amethyst and accented with 24 karat gold plated legs. The amethyst bathtub retails for only $125,000!
The company also made a matching tumbler, lotion dispenser, and soap dish. Because they are very considerate and know that you would want these things in the bathroom to match your magnificent amethyst bathtub.
Amethyst healing properties are as plentiful as the stone itself. It is thought of mostly as a protective stone. As it is linked to the crown chakra, it is helpful in purifying the mind and clearing it of negative thoughts. This includes the negativity of stress and anxiety, which is why many meditate with amethyst so as to rid themselves of that darkness. Amethyst healing properties are especially useful in regards to work-related stress, because the stone is also associated with abundance; therefore relieving stress while emanating prosperity. The amethyst properties which facilitate intuition and communication can also be applied to increased work effectiveness. All good reasons to sit for an hour or so in a amethyst tub full of bubbles to clear out your chakras.
Sadly, Baldi no longer carries the Amethyst Bathtub.
#archaeohistories
This #TwentiesTuesday is a late 1920s peach velvet and chiffon flapper dress by Bradley's of London that is intricately embellished with silver beads and spangled with rhinestones. Sold by @KerryTaylorAuct in 2022. #dresshistory
From Tom Ford's last collection for Gucci, this 2004 acid green sequin gown and fur wrap embodies the sex appeal of Tom Ford designs, an appeal which helped to revive Gucci during the 1990s. Read more! https://t.co/cGyLv7h6IA
A lattice work of beaded flowers by the embroiderers employed by #NormanHartnell in the #1950s. He was one of the few high end dressmakers to have his own #embellishment workshop in house, rather than outsource to independent couture embroiderers. Just lovely @Fashion_Museum
Hour of Return (1870) [detail] by Auguste Toulmouche (French artist, lived 1829–1890). What has she got in her hand? A watch? Waiting for something? 🤔 #fashion#fashionhistory