The name Rhodochrosite comes from the Greek 'rhodon', meaning rose and 'chroma' meaning colour. First found in Romania in silver mines, Rhodochrosite is most often mined in Argentina. It is a manganese carbonate mineral, but because it is relatively soft, it is often hard to cut and therefore rarely found in faceted jewellery. Rhodochrosite represents "selfless love and compassion and imparts a positive attitude."
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| circa 1960's French Bedside Clock from Van Cleef and Arpels, via Craig Evan Small, Los Angeles |
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| United States Postal Stamp, 1974 |
An interior design group, in my own backyard, who has a modern yet glamorous look.
Broché means something is stitched with a raised design, taken from the French word brocher, which literally means to stitch, brocade. In the 1920's, a great amount of fantastic silk shawls were produced. Some were called Piano Shawls, which were meant to drape over your grand piano, and some were meant to be worn. I think the workmanship is exquisite. I have seen one at a local Antique Mall for about 1 year now, and it keeps calling my name. It would look great worn in a variety of ways. It is so delicate and there is just not workmanship like it these days in many clothing.
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| Cubist Lamé Fringed Broché Shawl from France, circa 1920's from Vintage Luxury |
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| Diabolo by Roger Capron, circa 1955 from Guéridon |
