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LIFE IN RENAISSANCE ...by *Eclettica-TheAtelier

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LIFE IN RENAISSANCE A LA LUCREZIA

Daughter of Pope Alexander VI, Lucrezia Borgia (or Duchess Ferrara) grew up as part of a family which came to epitomise the ruthless Machiavellian politics and sexual corruption alleged to be characteristic of the Renaissance Papacy.

Educated according to the usual curriculum of Renaissance ladies of rank, Lucrezia was taught languages, music, embroidery, painting and the such. Indeed, she was famed for her beauty and charm, but the corrupt court of Rome in which she was raised proved non conducive to a good moral education. Truth be told, Lucrezia herself was cast as a femme fatale, a role she has been portrayed as, in numerous artworks, novels and films.

Was she a "monster of cruelty and deceit"? Or a pawn of her power-hungry father and brother? Was she a poisoner or simply the victim of some very bad press? And, regardless of whether one views her as eccentric or dangerous, Lucrezia is a true original.

My earrings were designed as a visual tribute to her passionate personality.

A pair of HEIRLOOM Brazilian Amethyst Focals - superbly flawless, magnificently finished and voluptuous at 30mm, weighing a total of 55 Carats - grabs your attention and does ... not ... let ... go. Tempestuous downpours of gems so decadent they're scandalous, pour forth on either sides of these statement briolettes, in an exquisite twosome of Mystic Labradorite with Black Spinel.

Defies rational thought.

Life In Renaissance A La Lucrezia drops a most fantastic 1.5" from Bali Silver Ear Hooks featuring Amethyst Cabochons. Petite power-packed pretties.

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