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Sydney travel & expat blog: irreverent musings of a life down under and a one-stop-shop for expats and adventurers to Australia & Oceania
I love jewelry exhibits! It’s interesting to see the trends through the centuries, especially periods of extreme gaudiness that make you wonder, why would people wear that?? And the colors are always beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks, yea crazy how the fashions have changed over the time! Not sure I could pull off some of those pieces… The colors and designs were unbelievable though!
Love this, thanks so much for sharing. Wish I was a little closer to Canberra so I could go and see it!
I have never been to a jewelry exhibit nor to Canberra! Hopefully this winter, I can visit this beautiful state.
Thanks 🙂 Yes, there’s so much to see and do there!
Cartier is an iconic name. The Cartier Exhibition looks to have summoned the glittering stars from the sky to descend on earth. The collection is really remarkable. The Tutti Fruity collection looks so vibrant and colourful though of course maybe a little gaudy for modern tastes. The golden alligator and the dazzling emerald collections seem to be real show stoppers too.
What a lovely description! Glittering stars is a great way to describe it.
I have not been to the Cartier exhibition but it sounds fascinating. I have been to the gem section of the Smithsonian National History museum (where the Hope Diamond is on display). The stories behind certain diamonds or jewelry are often rich and lively. You can trace an entire saga by following the ownership of one stone or piece.
Thanks! Yes, I’ve seen the Hope diamond also and was definitely thinking of it and the Smithsonian when I was in Canberra- it’s really fascinating the history and ownership that can be traced through individual pieces.
Thank you for such great information on diamond and the exhibition there. I am not a big fan of diamond but will pass on information to my friends who love diamond. This might be a great interested place for them.
Thanks so much for sharing, hope it is useful to your friends! 🙂
The workmanship is just commendable. There was a similar exhibit held by Hermes in Melbourne called Hermes at Work. It was held in April this year. It was just fabulous to see all these extravagant items on display.
Ooh, the Hermes exhibit sounds amazing, thanks for letting me know about it!
Wow! The intricate ornamental work is unbelievable.
I know! It was incredible to see, the craftsmanship is unreal!