La femme fatale

The fact that women, besides disabled or elderly persons, children, Roma people or national minorities etc, are being considered a vulnerable group has always intrigued me. 

To some extent, I can understand the explanation behind it – a simple search on the internet, on this issue, leads you to several human rights organizations, which state that “these are particular groups who, for various reasons, are weak and vulnerable or have traditionally been victims of violations and consequently require special protection for the equal and effective enjoyment of their human rights.” (Icelandic Human Rights Centre)

Briefly said, these groups are especially vulnerable to abuse of human rights.

It just seems unfair to put it this way as we all are human beings. After all, it’s not all about the physical strength if it’s up to be said what would be the main characteristic that differentiate men from women which offers them the supreme advantage of not being categorized as such.

We've all seen women in leading roles in politics or achieving excellent results in science for example. What about femme fatale? Does that kind of woman look vulnerable to you?

Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Dragonfly Brooch

GOLD, PEARL AND ENAMEL BROOCH/PENDANT, PLISSON ET HARTZ, CIRCA 1900

An art nouveau enamel, diamond and gem-set pendant brooch, via Bonhams

Erté ‘Adventurine State II’ Necklace

DIAMOND BROOCH/ PENDANT, HENRIE-AUGUSTE SOLIÉ, CIRCA 1900

Art Nouveau Pendant circa 1905 

Addicted to music

Can you imagine life without music?

Music means vibration, pulsation if you want. It comforts us, gives us joy or makes us relax, it is therapy for those in need and inspiration for those blessed with the act of creation.

Music makes us dance and enjoy the moment, enjoy ourselves, enjoy life.

Fine Retro Geisha Brooch with Gemstones

Adagio in G minor Collection - Necklace by Alis Lalu

A RETRO DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE AND RUBY "ROCKETTE" BROOCH, BY JOHN RUBEL 

Enamel and Diamond Violin and Bow Brooch, c. 1760

ART NOUVEAU Pendant 'The Dance to the Music of Time'

The summer is here so let’s dance on the beach, in the park and gardens, on the terraces of clubs, in our own apartment with the windows wide open. Just bring it on the floor and dance like you never did before. J

Now, do you feel the music in your life?

Jewelry periods

Remember “The roaring '20s or crazy '60s” article? I created back then a virtual collection of jewels from 1900 to the '90s. Now I have a new challenge for you.

If you had the chance to choose an item from each jewelry period, what would that be?

Here are my picks:

• Georgian Jewelry

Georgian Pinchbeck Enamel Bracelet

• Victorian Jewelry

Victorian Era Renaissance Revival Antique Garnet Bracelet

• Art Nouveau Jewelry

MURRLE BENNETT & Co. Gold Pendant

•  Edwardian Jewelry

Emerald and Diamond Edwardian Engagement Ring / 1900 - 1915

• Art Deco Jewelry

Daisy Fellowes Tutti Frutti necklace from Cartier

•  Retro Jewelry

Retro Design 10.70ct Citrine Yellow and Rose Gold Pendant

• Mid-Century Jewelry

Grand Verdura: cuff bracelet made of black jade and the gold maltese cross, set with an amethyst, peridots, diamonds and pearls.

•  Contemporary Jewelry

Alia Amethyst Earrings by Victoria Tryon

Which are your preferences? If you want to share them with us, you can do it by leaving a comment below.