Guggenheim Bilbao at 10 Still Thrills While New Projects Falter (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Erupting in swirls of titanium, Frank O. Gehry's Guggenheim Museum Bilbao turned the art world upside down 10 years ago today. Has the ``Bilbao Effect'' -- reviving a shabby Spanish steel town by putting it on the world's cultural map -- prospered as well? us.rd.yahoo.com
Deeply carved butterscotch dense floral bakelite ring
Another perfect ring to compliment your carved butterscotch or black bracelets! This one is also deeply carved with a floral leaf pattern that is extremely dense and quite chunky measuring 1/4" thick. Be the first of your crowd to flash your fingers with pure Bakelite.The ring is a size 5 1/2 and domes 1/2" high. Perfect for a small hand or as a pinky ring. It is in excellent vintage condition with no cracks and guaranteed to be vintage Bakelite. vintagejewelryonline.com
Silver Tone Burgess Chest Lock Pendant Necklace
A stylized version of a Medieval lock once used to protect church valuables in metal chests. The word "burgess" is derived from Late Latin burgus, meaning "fortress" or "wall." 1928.com
Fantasia Fiori Sweet Heart Button Earrings
A petite 4mm simulated pearl rests at the top of the design. The heart is encircled with dazzling Austrian crystals. The center is made of genuine hand enamel in a rich citrine shade atop gold tone. 1928.com