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Anti-ageing golden gloves

Initially, the gloves were not a luxury, but rather a necessity. They were made from a variety of inexpensive materials and used by shepherds, peasants and soldiers of different times. With the emergence of social classes, gloves came to symbolize the status of their owner. Gloves of kings and the higher clergy were richly decorated with gold, silver, pearls and precious stones. For mere mortals were available only gloves of deerskin, calf and sheep skin. In the XI-th century the gloves have become part of the liturgical ornaments in the Catholic Church. The bishops, for example, wore gloves, knitted from gold threads. Priests of lower rank wore only white gloves, which, in a special papal decree, symbolized purity.
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Most expensive dresses

Every woman tends to look elegant and stunning. Very often, in order to express their elegance, originality and fine taste, women buy exclusive dresses from the most expensive designers, not regretting about any sums. The creators of dresses, in turn, do not lose time in vain, struggling to create something unique, so that ladies could shine brightest dressed in their creations. Here is the rating of Fifteen Most expensive dresses.
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Top ten largest diamonds

Throughout human history diamonds were the objects of universal admiration and attracted the special attention of notable people. As a status symbol, they decorated royal crowns, or simply sparkled on the ladies’ elegant fingers to the delight of others. Some diamonds are known for rich history, some for their fabulous price, while others have become famous throughout the world for their impressive dimensions. So, the top ten largest diamonds in the world includes Millennium Star, Red Cross, De Beers, Jubilee, Centenary, Spirit of de Grisogono, Cullinan II, Incomparable, Great Star of Africa, and the largest – Golden Jubilee.
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Sakura. Gold, silver, garnet, jade green, clear quartz, chalcedony, patinated. Anna Nova Jewelry house

Jewelry House «Anna Nova» was founded in St. Petersburg in 2004. The main focus of the creative activity of the company was the creation of «Objets de fanasie» – exquisite miniatures of stone and precious metals. The history of these precious “trinkets” has a long tradition, both in Europe and in Russia, where the best of them were made by Carl Faberge. Jewelry House «Anna Nova» aims to continue and develop this kind of jewelry traditions of creativity at the highest level.
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Rendezvous with Princess Gloria

Princess, more precisely, Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis (born 23 February 1960) belongs to the highest aristocracy of Germany. Today she not often spoils the audience with her appearance in public, in contrast to the turbulent years of her youth, when the representative of the princely family was called punk princess. In an interview to the TV channel “Russia 24” (Rendezvous with Princess Gloria. Special Report by Russian journalist Denis Arapov) she told about what metamorphosis happened to the European aristocracy, and what will happen to it in the near future. They met in New York. Princess Gloria was painting his portrait and Denis Arapov was interviewing her.
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Dolce and Gabbana famous fashion show remembered for stunning jewellery. Fabulous look, wearing crown and jewellery Polish Model Zuzanna Bijoch

Polish Model Zuzanna Bijoch
Born June 20, 1994, in Katowice, Poland, Zuzanna Bijoch won the competition “Bravo, Girl!” in 2007. Meanwhile, the green-eyed brunette Zuzanna Bijoch made her debut in 2011, when Miuccia Prada had chosen her to face their latest campaign. And after that, Zuzanna signed an exclusive contract. Noteworthy, in the world ranking Models she took 19th place among the Top 50 models. She looks especially beautiful in ads of such jewellery brands as Yes jewellery, Manuel Gomes da Costa Watches & Jewelry, and more.
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Amy Adams and Tim Burton for Vogue US, December 2014. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz

Amy Adams and Tim Burton for Vogue US, December 2014. American actress and singer Amy Adams and Hollywood director Tim Burton appeared in a photo shoot by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue US, December 2014. Photoshoot dedicated to teamwork of the actress and her director in the film “Big Eyes”. Amy Adams appears in a reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Red Shoes, with Tim Burton. In a photo “Wings of Desire” she is in Alexander McQueen ivory ostrich-feather dress. The magic shoes bring the dancing girl to a cliff, where she is transformed into a bird. Leibovitz looked to Barbara Bazilian’s 1997 retelling of Andersen’s fairy tale. Hair stylist – Julien d’Ys, Makeup artist Aaron de Mey, Set Design by Stefan Beckman, Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, December 2014.
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