'Spectacular' exhibit, toned-down extravagance photo

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17-JUN-2017

'Spectacular' exhibit, toned-down extravagance

This bracelet of zircon, diamonds and platinum was designed by Joel Helft of Paris in 1939. After the stock market crash of 1929, jewelers started working with hitherto unthinkable semi-precious stones. Ms. Post also locked away her jewelry after the crash and with the money saved on insurance for it, financed a canteen in New York that fed thousands of women and children.

In the Russian sacred arts gallery, posted earlier:

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Jean D		01-Jul-2017 17:35
Beautiful capture of this jewellery. She was obviously a kind person in sharing some of her good fortume with the homeless and deprived. ~V

Gill Kopy		30-Jun-2017 01:21
Your phone doing a nice job again :) Amazing bracelet ! Nice to hear that this lady did her thing to hrlp the less fortunate V

globalgadabout		29-Jun-2017 21:09
a spectacular accessory...your caption suggests that Ms Post's priorities were commendably grounded...

carabias		29-Jun-2017 20:48
This bracelet is unique! Beautiful catch too. V

Colin Storey		29-Jun-2017 19:54
Great with the light and details.

Jim Coffman		29-Jun-2017 18:38
Wow, a very pretty piece! Nice work, Helen!

Buz Kiefer		29-Jun-2017 18:16
Very nice, thoughtful gesture. Excellent photo of that beautiful bracelet. Vote.