With “S” for “Sortija” (Ring)
A ring is hoop thick or thin that is used as an accessory to decorate fingers. The original name is anellus, coming from Latin. We have proof that many (...)
A vintage wool factory
If you are a vintage lover and happens to come to Spain for a visit, don’t miss within the heart of Pont d’Arsèguel (Alt Urgell, in Lleida) this amazing (...)
The jewels witness of the most touching love story in the Renaissance: Margherita Luti
According to the legend, Raffaello Sanzio, known as Raphael, fell in love with Margherita Luti while she was washing her feet under the Tiber river. The (...)
Vivian Maier, the magetism of the daily nature
Vivian Maier (1926-2009) left an impressive photographic legacy. You might have enjoyed a tiny part of her job in an exhibition last Summer in Valladolid (...)
With “R” for “Rosary beads”
A rosary is a strand of beads ending in a cross that is used to lead the prayer. Back in the past the beads were made with dry roses, that’s the reason (...)
Frida Kahlo: Icon of strength against life adversities
She knew how to recover after a tragic accident that marked her life as a teenager. Back then many people started admiring her because of her bravery. (...)
The high society’s jewelry in the Renaissance: Lucrezia Panciatichi
Lucrezia, the beautiful wife of the Florentine politic Bartolomeo Panciatichi, has come to us in a stunning portrait with no background, where is seems (...)