Did you know that… There are jewels that move around the body, jeweled desserts and jewelery duels? If not, then read this article immediately! In it, we have collected all the strangest, funny and ridiculous stories from the jewelry world. We promise it won't be boring.
jeweler duel
A jewelry duel took place at the end of the 19th century between two famous courtesans, each of whom boasted of how much jewelry her enthusiastic admirers gave her. Lian de Pugy and Carolina Otero constantly competed with each other. The culmination of this rivalry was the "duel" of the beauties, who agreed to publicly measure their wealth near the Monte Carlo casino, where a whole crowd of curious people gathered on the appointed day and hour.
Carolina was the first to appear in the "ring" in a luxurious collection of jewelry with emeralds, presented to her by a Berlin banker. Lian followed. What was the surprise of the audience when the rival appeared in the simplest muslin dress, decorated with ... a living rose! And that's it?!
But! Behind Lian, her servant walked slowly in a black uniform dress, studded from top to bottom with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies and numerous other jewels. Moreover, Lian subsequently managed to consolidate the victory by recapturing the very banker who gave her the emeralds from Carolina. Otero had no choice but to leave the city in a rage.
Earrings with a hint
I wonder how our ancestors got to know each other, without instant messengers, dating sites and social networks? In fact, everything was much simpler. The status "in active search" was ... earrings! In ancient Russia, girls of marriageable age wore minimalistic, simple earrings without unnecessary decor and design. Married young ladies, on the contrary, adorned themselves with products with complex ornaments, patterns and precious stones. So single fellows could identify a potential bride from afar.
living decorations
Imagine you are wearing a brooch that moves. For example, in the morning they were attached to the lapel, and in the evening they were removed from the hem. And such decorations do exist.
According to the old Yucatan tradition, the back of a live Mexican beetle (makech) is covered with gold, and then decorated with precious stones and attached to a thin chain. The "brooch" slowly moves through your clothes during the day. Do not worry about the poor fellow - these beetles are very slow and unpretentious, the main thing is to properly care for such a "decoration". By the way, Madagascar cockroaches are also used as living decorations! We still conservatively recommend wearing insect brooches rather than an insect brooch.
growing ornaments
Unlike the previous one, this creative idea will definitely appeal to the defenders of nature and the environment. Iceland has developed a collection of jewelry decorated with… real grass! Jewelry is made of silver, but instead of precious stones, plants are “planted” in them.
In order for a jewelry masterpiece to serve you for at least a couple of months, you will have to literally water it and put it in the sun. Such a decoration will not only impress, but will also be an excellent alternative for residents of megacities who lack greenery and nature.
Fast food for those on a diet
Not so long ago, the Big Mac was declared the most popular fast food dish. But what if you are on a diet? No problem! Jewelry designer Nadine Ghosn knows how to please a girl with “delicious” without harming her figure. Just give her a hamburger decoration! Earrings, brooches and even rings are all composite models, that is, everyone can assemble their own jewelry sandwich. True, such a delicacy will cost a lot. A combo lunch encrusted with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds will cost at least $12. Free checkout!
Dessert for 10 million!
Love sweet? Then you're sure to love the strawberry dessert served at Arnaud's French-Creole restaurant in New Orleans. Really, get ready to pay the bills! The bill for such a treat will be 10 million dollars! For what? you ask with horror. Let's talk! The dessert comes in three parts: a bowl of strawberries, a signature French 75 cocktail, and a box with a 10,06-carat diamond ring! Such a treat most often goes in tandem with a marriage proposal. Well, how can you refuse: both a man and a dessert!
