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      <image:title>Gems: a tour guide blog - Everyday Gems - Delightful, charming Victoria, the perfect spot for a mini break when celebrating my friend Debra’s birthday last month.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Literally, less than 20 miles (as the crow flies) from the island of San Juan where I live in the PNW of the U.S., Victoria couldn’t be more different - even though we share the same weather. Flying from Friday Harbor, where we don’t even have a stop light - to Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, CA, is quite the contrast, especially considering the small distance between us. You might as well have put me on an eight-hour flight to England, that’s how different it felt and how wonderful!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In my late teens, twenties and thirties, I went dancing almost every week. From Disco and Funk in the 70’s, to New Wave and R&amp;B in the 80’s, to Reggae and Salsa in the 90’s, it was a never ending turn on the dance floor and a major part of my life. Music in general, was the language of the day - always on. Not only did we dance at clubs, we danced at each other’s house, at picnics or at a party. Wherever there was music, there was dancing. Such a rich and fun way to spend time with each other, to express our inner selves and frankly, stay fit! Although I doubt we ever thought of it as exercise, in those days.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I think back to the days of my parents, when dancing was an accepted norm in life. Courting often involved a date of dinner and dancing. Everyone danced, it was as natural as breathing. My parents and their friends often had neighborhood cocktail parties, where everyone would dress up, bring an appetizer, mingle and dance the night away. My job was to take the guests’ coats and pile them up on my parents’ bed. I was thrilled to be a part of the magic of those evenings, and eventually, I would end up sitting on the staircase, watching as everyone got slightly inebriated while talking, laughing and dancing. Sometimes, even being invited to dance with my father, standing on his feet as we rocked back and forth. In those days, the hot albums (for my parents’ set) were Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, The Fifth Dimension, Andy Williams and Tom Jones. It was wonderful to see a different and exotic side to these grown ups that I knew from the neighborhood. If I was still up, I would give everyone their coats and say goodnight as they left, always engulfed in the heavy scent of alcohol, perfume and rich food. I would go to bed, thinking of the outfits, the music, the fun, and couldn’t wait till it was my parents’ turn to host the party again.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Over time, we have lost that simple and joyful way of connecting with others, even connecting with strangers for a few minutes. We’ve lost that sense of easy touch and expression and cutting loose, with no other agenda than to have fun, or perhaps flirt a bit :) I miss those days and know that dancing is something I want back in my life on a regular basis. I so appreciate cultures that dance as a part of their heritage, their story telling and celebration of life’s events. A natural way of connectedness, well-being and expression. What could be healthier than that? Really?</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-06-28</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The Pitti Palace houses many impressive collections, including paintings, silver and decorative arts, a fashion history museum and one of the best jewelry collections in Europe. As I was perusing the incredible portrait gallery one day, the beautiful detail of this frame caught my eye, more so than the lovely painting it housed, by Edoardo Gelli. The hand-carved gilded frame of nereids (the sea-nymph daughters of Nereus, in Greek mythology), were swimming and floating in their aquatic world of gold, so beautifully representing the style of Art Nouveau at the turn of the century - or Stile Liberty, as the movement was known in Italy. Next time you are in a museum, take a look at the frames, oftentimes they are a work of art in their own right.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Typically, when I first arrive in a city, I like to get to a higher vantage point, so that I can see the layout before me. This can really help you get your bearings. One of the best places to do this in Florence, is across the river Arno, up the hill at the Piazzale Michelangelo. The park, created in 1869 by Florentine architect Giuseppe Poggi, was intended to house several bronze replicas of Michelangelo’s work. Not all went to plan but you will see a towering replica of the Statue of David there, overlooking the city. The original David, definitely worth the crowds to see, is at the Accademia, in town. I will be writing a separate post about my time spent with the David, at a later date. While you are taking in the gorgeous views, buy a cappuccino or lunch and stay awhile. It’s also a wonderful place to have an aperitivo or watch the Tuscan sunset.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>During my five-month trip in Europe, I spent a total of 6 weeks in Italy, with my home base in Lucca, a charming walled city near Pisa. I traveled to Florence &amp; Rome, both twice within that time, finding some amazing jewelry in both cities, including the outstanding collection at the Palazzo Pitti but for this blog, I want to share a snapshot of some of the things I love about Firenze. Honestly, I could write countless posts about Italy in general, but we’ll start with this. Arriving in Florence is always exciting, and I was eager to see some old favorites as well as discover new treasures. Here I am on the Ponte Vecchio (old bridge), one of the most unique attractions and dating back to the 1300’s, it serves as the jewelry and silver center of the city with its many shops selling these wares. It’s also a fun way to cross the river Arno to places such as the Boboli Gardens and Palazzo Pitti.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I am a map girl and proud of it :) Once back from my multi-month trip in Europe, I set out to create maps (mock-ups on real maps) of the places I would write about. Here is my map of Florence, complete with a legend of icons (upper right side) representing the gem collections I saw, as well as art and architectural points of interest, viewpoints, cafes &amp; restaurants I liked, the all-important Mercato Centrale (for all your picnic &amp; culinary needs) and parks &amp; gardens for strolling and relaxing. Of course, there is so much more to see and do than I have highlighted on this map - but I was writing a different kind of guidebook, not always about the main attractions but what I considered to be gems of that city. Creating maps is a lot of fun!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gems: a tour guide blog - From the Vault - The Medici Palace</image:title>
      <image:caption>This spot was not on my itinerary for this trip but became an unexpected haven for me during an impressive thunderstorm one afternoon. Formidable from the street, it is not what you might usually consider a palace to look like - but for the Medici’s, the art-loving ruling family of Renaissance Florence, it was home. And home it was, to some of the most famous artists of that period, as the Medici’s hosted and sponsored the likes of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci &amp; Botticelli, just to name a few. Once I realized where I had stumbled into, to escape the storm, I was transported back in time and literally felt the energy of this powerful place and the historical giants who lived, created, and ruled there. Perhaps the storm and its thundering rain pouring into the open courtyard helped? I will be writing a future post about what happened that day at the palace and the unexpected treasure I found. Stay tuned!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gems: a tour guide blog - From the Vault - The people…</image:title>
      <image:caption>I couldn’t resist snapping this pic of an Italian family walking near the Duomo. It was a late Sunday morning, and I was imagining them heading to some wonderful local ristorante where they would meet family &amp; friends for a delicious lunch (pranzo), whiling away the afternoon with stories and laughter. Right?! It is not a lie when you hear that the Italians have a high sense of style, they do!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gems: a tour guide blog - From the Vault - Palazzo Strozzi</image:title>
      <image:caption>There is always time to pause and enjoy a local caffé. This, a much-needed stop in a busy day of museum-ing and walking all over Florence. My friend and I having a chance to rest our feet, get some energy-boosting caffeine, sample some delicious treats (I believe this was a pear and chocolate torta ?) and chat about all the amazing things we’d experienced so far that day. Resting and taking in the atmosphere of where you are visiting is just as important as seeing all the art and sites that it has to offer. This charming little spot was in the Renaissance courtyard of the Palazzo Strozzi and a perfect rest stop after seeing their art exhibitions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Exquisite detail on this tomb found on the grounds of Santa Croce. Often times people will only go to the main part of the main attraction, in this case, the basilica of Santa Croce with its many famous inhabitants entombed there- but there is more to discover at Santa Croce with a leather school (scuola del cucio) and leather goods shop on the property and the lovely cloisters where I happened upon this beautiful marble tomb of a young, French-West Indian poet named Louise de Favreau, only 17 when she died. Her parents hired the talented French sculptor, Félicie de Fauveau, to design and sculpt the tomb using one of their daughter’s poems as inspiration. I focus here on the feet, as I was absolutely blown away by how the sheer “fabric” clings to them, while not missing any detail. Astonishing. There is so much beauty in the world, often missed when we are in a hurry to get to the next thing and the next thing… Slow down, wander off the beaten path, take in your surroundings - there is so much to see.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I know it's quite simple but I think this ring is everything! The wide gold band being in the shape of a square, perfectly framed the app. 3.25ct. Old European cut diamond, without any unnecessary embellishments. A genius design by Jean Dinh Van, who started working for Cartier in the mid 1960's. Inspired by the Bauhaus, he appreciated minimalist designs and pieces that were not recognized as being from a particular era or belonging to a specific gender. I quietly covet this ring.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lastly, I swooned over this gorgeous Art Deco pendant necklace by the illustrious New York jeweler Marcus &amp; Co. Dating to around 1930, the carved jade pendant with diamond set bail, suspended from a slim pearl necklace epitomized the period with its exotic elegance and bold color. The quite hefty pendant carved with ru-yi symbols, translating to "as you wish" or "as desired”, further signified the era of the decadent 1920's and 30's. I could almost feel the energy of the times and the jazz music wafting in the air, as I held it. Fabulous!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gems: a tour guide blog - From the Vault - Vintage David Webb Bracelet</image:title>
      <image:caption>What's an important jewelry auction without a David Webb animal bracelet? By the early 1960's, Webb's menagerie of animal bangles were gracing the wrists of the most discerning women. Anyone who was anyone needed to have one! Ranging from lions, tigers and panthers to horses, giraffes, zebras and more - they were and still are the iconic Webb piece that everyone wants to own. This charmer is a black enamel and gold elephant with ruby set eyes, diamond tusks and an emerald head ornament. Definitely fun to try on!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The first jewel I looked at and my favorite of the sale was this stunning emerald, ruby, pink sapphire and diamond brooch by Bulgari. A commission piece from 1967, this large scale brooch features a central cabochon emerald of exquisite color with gem-set petals radiating out from it in a life-like flower design - almost giving the feeling that the blossom was caught in a light breeze. Bulgari’s use of vibrant colored gems is right on point for the famed Roman jewelry house. They were a favorite of Elizabeth Taylor’s, particularly in the 1960’s when she and Richard Burton were in Italy, during the lengthy filming of Cleopatra. I can absolutely imagine Taylor wearing this gorgeous gem back in the day!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Next up - this elegant carved sapphire and old cut diamond jabot pin by Cartier, circa 1930. The ultimate in Art Deco chic, jabots were worn in many fashionable ways, including on a ladies lapel, the shoulder of a dress, on cloche style hats and even on handbags. The two-piece brooch, usually vertical in design, has a long pin that connects the two elements of the jewel, with the smaller or lower piece acting as the clasp by clicking on or screwing onto the pin. This example uses carved sapphires, an Indian inspiration, used by the finest jewelry houses of the time, in particular, Cartier.</image:caption>
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