Very Bitey Di
@lonestardi
Rescue dogs and nature are my jam. Humata, Hukhta, Huvarshta
I got one before the squirrels did! Bonus of Asher giving a little mlem.
Hair ornament in the form of an stunning orchid. Created by Philippe Wolfers of diamonds, rubies, gold, and enamel. Belgium, 1905-1907 Victoria & Albert museum 📷-mine
There is always a toad living in this bag of soil and I am ok with that
Necklace with pendant mask of the River God Achelous. Circa 1865, created by Carlo Giuliano, his interpretation of an Etruscan jewel found at Chiusi in Tuscany and dating to the 5th century BCE. Victoria & Albert museum 📷- mine
Stunning necklace and earrings of emerald, brilliant-cut diamond and briolette-cut emerald drops. Paris, France, 1806, likely made by Nitot et fils. Emperor Napoleon I gifted these to his adopted daughter Stephanie de Beauharnais upon her marriage to the Grand Duke of Baden heir. V&A museum 📷- mine
'Magpie necklace', 1988, made by Charlotte De Sallas. Black nephrite jade, white jadeite jade, labradorite and silver, silk braided by Catherine Martin. Carved within each feather are silk cords that make the wings flexible. V&A museum 📷- mine
Unique necklace made by E.R. Nele circa 1953. The medallion was made by Pablo Picasso of Madouro pottery. Nele coupled it with gold, terracotta, and Egyptian beads. This piece was commissioned by Roland Penrose and Dorothy Morland to raise money for the Institute of Contemporary Art, London. 📷-mine
Small-sword hilt belonging to Charles Middleton, 1st Baron Barham. Made in 1757 with gilded silver and set with rose and table cut diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. At the Victoria & Albert museum. 📷-mine
Opal, rubies, silver, and stained chalcedony set created by Sybil Dunlop. At the Victoria & Albert museum. 📷- mine
"Bull Market" tiara, created by Jack Da Silva, Victoria and Albert museum. One of their collection on "subversive jewelry". 📷-mine
The Dufferin Tiara, diamond shamrocks with pearls. At the Victoria and Albert museum. 📷-mine.
Jewels from the estate of Lady Cory. Victoria and Albert museum. 📷-mine.
From my plane leaving Detroit today. I could smell the smoke inside the airport. I feel terrible for the baggage handler outside all day.
So much petrified (pyritized) wood from Warden point at Isle of Sheppey! I left a ton on the beach for the next fossil hunter to find.
Cavolo arancione brooch created by Barbara Paganin. At the Victoria and Albert museum. 📷 Mine
Spot the London Eye in this not incredible photo I took from a plane.
It's so hot in Austin right now my dogs want to come inside after five minutes. 🫠
Look at this adorable little critter I found on my past two this morning! The camouflage on his feet is amazing. 🦎