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Photo by Franco Rubartelli. Vogue May 1968. 1960s iconic face Veruschka

German model, actress, and artist with a Russian name Veruschka, Vera, was an iconic face of the 1960s. Veruschka is the diminutive of “Faith” (Vera) in Russian. At the time when at the shooting there weren’t even make-up artists and hairdressers (models did it all themselves), she showed a real talent of an image maker, inventing a name and a story to bring interest to her.
Veruschka – a sort of Russian-emigre spy superhuman from the closed world of the winners. Her brilliant image became so popular that the famous photographers stood in line to work with Veruschka. Irving Penn, one of the most famous photographers, was waiting for 3 weeks for his turn to shoot Veruschka. This image has always been the only instrument for achieving the goals, the only part of Vera von Lendorf herself.
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Vintage poster. Stanley Hagler jewellery

Stanley Hagler jewellery
The history of American jewelry brand Stanley Hagler began in 1953 and ended in 1996.
American jewellery designer Stanley Hagler has earned the reputation of “Picasso in the field of jewelry” for created by him jewelry. A remarkably successful businessman, Stanley Hagler sold jewelry during the second half of XX century.
Born in 1923 in the United States, Hagler worked as assistant to Miriam Haskell at the end of the 1940s. However, already in 1953 he founded his own brand “Stanley Hagler”, which operated until 1983. Noteworthy, Hagler received Swarovski award in 1968 for the first time. In 1979 Marc Mercy joined the company as a designer. In 1983 the company moved to Florida. The name of the company was changed to “Stanley Hagler N.Y.S.” Meanwhile, In 1989 Ian St. Gielar joined the company as chief designer and worked until the death of Stanley Hugler in 1996.
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Huong Pham, Miss Vietnam 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Miss Universe 2015 National Costumes

Miss Universe 2015 National Costumes
Las Vegas launched an international contest “Miss Universe 2015”. On Wednesday, 16 December, the participants passed the preliminary stage of the competition, during which told about themselves, defiled on the catwalk in swimsuits and evening gowns. 80 women took part in the competition. 15 girls who will receive maximum points for the first rounds of the show, will take part in the final on 20 December. The next competition will be held in January 2016 in Budapest.
The National Costume contest made the audience feel like they are watching a parade or a fashion show, some have big wings like Victoria’s Secret fashion show. For making folk costumes historical and eye-catching, designers used lots of sparkling crystals, gems, gold embroidery, jewelry, and feathers.
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Blonde beauty, Marlene Dietrich jewellery

Marlene Dietrich jewellery
Once Marilyn Monroe made us believe that diamonds are girl’s best friends. According to Marlene Dietrich, the best stone for blondes is emerald. She had a luxury jewelry set with huge emeralds – cabochon of the famous jewelry firm Mauboussin. Today, most jewelry ornaments used in films are fake imitating precious gems. However, in the days of the Hollywood of 30’s – they were original works of tailoring and jewelry.
Producers, willing the actresses to star in jewelry, did not limit budget. They used to buy luxury jewelry, and did not hide it in the safe from prying eyes. And they did not rent jewelry from the famous jewelry houses, just to appear on the red carpet. Marlene Dietrich was a true collector who wore her own jewels in several of her films.
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Gorilla Gold Plated Rhinestone brooch. D’Orlan vintage costume jewellery

D’Orlan vintage costume jewellery
Maurice Bradden founded his company D’Orlan Jewellers Ltd. in 1957 in Toronto, Canada. Previously, he studied at the French magician Marcel Boucher. Marcel Boucher founded Marcel Boucher & Cie Company, in New York in 1937. Maurice Bradden moved to Toronto and started his own company, producing jewelry and costume jewelry ornaments exclusively for Boucher. Marcel Boucher died in 1966, and his wife, Sandra, also a designer, took over management of the company, which was then in East Toronto.
D’orlan Company – the successor of the company Boucher. In 1979, Boucher became the property of D’Orlan Industries of Toronto Canadian company. Jewellery marking has been changed to “D’Orlan”. By the early 1970s D’Orlan successfully sold its jewelry in North America, Europe and Japan.
All the decorations of this company are famous for high quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. D’Orlan jewelers used unique design elements, high-quality imitation of gemstones, exclusively Austrian crystals and rhinestones, the Japanese glass and artificial pearls, as well as various kinds of enamels.
The company has released a number of products-replicating Marcel Boucher designs, under its own brand. Also, in 1984, the company entered into a partnership with Nina Ricci.
Noteworthy, D Orlan ceased to exist in March 2006.
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British Prime Minister. Jewellery lover Margaret Thatcher

Jewellery lover Margaret Thatcher

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher introduced her own rule of wearing, as every day she appeared at work with the new accessory. Due to this fact, it was possible to determine her mood that day by her brooch. “They (brooches) express the state of my soul,” – Margaret used to say.
The Iron Lady loved jewelry and was not afraid to wear all at once – bracelets, rings, pearls at the neck, and large earrings. And yet, in nine cases out of ten – she wore a brooch. As she grew older, she added more jewellery, more brooches, and more color.

London auction Christie is presenting a selection of Margaret Thatcher jewellery at auction on 15 December, 2015. The jewellery includes an exquisite Art Deco emerald and diamond necklace by Chaumet, circa 1930 worth and estimated £120,000 to 180,000. Another favorite jewelry of Mrs Thatcher’s was a George III diamond flower brooch, circa 1800 and expected to fetch £8,000 to £10,000.
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Gorgeous brooch. Ship’s Wheel and Anchor symbolism

Ship’s Wheel and Anchor symbolism
The value of the wheel jewellery is in its symbolism. Thus, choosing wheel jewellery a person chooses his own path in life. So, he is responsible for his actions and is ready for any twist of fate. Another value of the wheel jewellery, less common – a love of adventure, traveling and a tendency to change places. In fact, the steering wheel is a solar sign.
The steering wheel – one of the ancient emblems, occurring in the early Middle Ages. A wheel was portrayed with handles (two or more), and meant emblem of leadership and management. This logo, undoubtedly, came from the sun wheel as a symbol of divine power (the handle – the remains, vestiges of light) and only later began to correspond with the ship’s wheel.
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