Treasures by Louise

A visit to a Car Museum turns up a Jewelry Display. It's fun to find jewelry inspiration in the fashions of the past. At a recent visit to the Gilmore Car Museum, a section on the display focused on the 1930's era. To answer the question: "What did the people who rode in these cars wear and look like?", there was a 1930's fashion display. I learned that "...at the start of the 1930's, trends emphasized the natural waistline as a way to close out the boyish look of 1920's fashion." This lovely jet seven-strand collar was displayed with a beautiful dress once owned by Matilda Dodge Wilson. Museum Display: Vintage seven strand choker: Seed beads and Jet ( Copyright: my own photograph, 2014) This elegant pale blue crystal necklace on gold metal chain is displayed with an exquisite beaded embroidered pale blue gown. Museum Jewelry: Graduated crystal necklace strung on gold chain (Copyright: my own photograph, 2014) I...

At the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC During our visit last June to Washington DC, we visited the Gems and Minerals area of the Smithsonian Museums. There is so much to see, with four people choosing their favorites, and we tried to pack it all into three days! We would have stayed another day to visit Mt. Vernon, but a heavy rain with flooding sent us driving east towards home instead. I'd like to share some of my favorites. Today, magnificent jewelry: I apologize if the photos are not ideal, they were taken through glass from behind security barriers. Enjoy!   Victoria-Transvall Diamond Necklace Indian Emerald Necklace The Hope Diamond