Treasures from the Louvre

If you´re a regular reader of this blog, you´d know by now that I´m a certified bling fanatic. They don´t have to be expensive ( because I´m not rich) but they have to be pretty and colorful. I love them so much that I even seek them out in museums. ;)

Anyway, I know that the Louvre´s main gem is la Gioconda or simply put, the Mona Lisa. (She even has one gallery to herself!) The thing is, after being mesmerized by her coy smile and gentle gaze which will make you stare at her for like...eternity, you need to leave her because you had to give in to her other admirers. They can be so persistent, they´ll elbow their way to where you stand. Ouch!


But while we´re there, the hubz told me that he found something which will make my Louvre experience unforgettable. Et voila, my favorite pretty baubles! :)







They´re a mix of Egyptian, Persian, Greek and Assyrian jewelry dating to the BC* years. By that I mean really, really old. Ancient. Antiquated and well preserved. If you haven´t been to the Louvre, I highly recommend visiting it. It´s the best museum I´ve ever been to. Just don´t ask me in what floor can you find these blings. I got lost while I was there. hahaha!

More photos to show you soon. This is just the 1st part. ;)


For now, I´m asking you to send  me warm hugs from there because it´s so coooold in here! :)

Che


* BC- Before Christ

Comments

Leia said…
Such pretty jewels!

♥ Leia
December 13, 2010 at 5:18 PM
Oh to Be a Muse said…
those first earrings are so unique. everything is really pretty!

http://ohtobeamuse.com
December 13, 2010 at 7:18 PM
Radiant Make Up said…
those earrings are simply gorgeous!! x
December 13, 2010 at 9:40 PM
mikenbecca said…
Che, it's also cold here :-( ... Sana spring na haha!!!

Gorgeous jewelries!

http://reesemilania.blogspot.com/
December 14, 2010 at 12:45 AM
Mom Daughter Style said…
beautiful earrings! i like the second to the last one the best.

btw, i never took RC yet for haircut. I think I'm going to wait para easier itali hair nya.
December 14, 2010 at 3:35 AM
Ashley/ MILK TEETHS said…
I can't wait to visit the Louvre in May--this post is making me excited! The last pair of jewels is my favorite, the inlay work is gorgeous :)

xx
MILK TEETHS
December 14, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Sherin said…
I do love La Louvre. I get mesmerized by the Mona Lisa as well.
These jewels are fantastic! I love bling, hehe.
December 14, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Amber said…
such lovely pieces. great blog you have here :)
December 14, 2010 at 1:46 PM
Sweet said…
Oh the jewelries are amazing...I can't take my eyes of those loop earrings...

aww so lucky of you!!!

Kisses
Sweet
PensandLens
December 14, 2010 at 4:12 PM
À LA MODEST said…
Yes, I can tell you're a bling fanatic :) I like the jewelry you have on throughout your blog. They aren't plain and they are colorful, which I like.

Hope you had a good weekend, and thanks for your comment about marriage!
December 14, 2010 at 5:26 PM
k said…
when i went to the louvre my favorite thing to see was all of the jewelry :)
December 14, 2010 at 8:07 PM
zs closet said…
looove it!!xx

www.zscloset.blogspot.com
December 17, 2010 at 11:26 PM
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