jewels fit for a queen

Ahh yes, per the amazing Three Graces site - a crescent moon in diamonds. Interesting that it wasn’t a popular motif but not unheard of. Good.

That brooch is exactly what I want for my Queen of the Night. Except I want two. And I don't have $3650.00 to spend on it.

*weeps bitter tears*

So if you find a similar crescent moon for less than 3-grand do let me know! :P

odds & ends

Yeeeeessssss! I just found an extra piece of pink taffeta! So I should have enough to re-cut the back of the pink pimpernel dress now. I couldn't find this last skirt panel (from the old Cynthia dress) and was getting worried that I would have to scrap the whole outfit. Whew!

Also while searching for something unrelated I stumbled across another picture of the original court train my Pearl Dress motif is from:
http://www.centraalmuseum.nl/page.ocl?mode=&version=&pageid=250

Interesting... The motif looks so large – I’m used to my scaled down version now!

I think I've also discovered why these court trains became a separate piece, besides an excuse to use a luxurious velvet or a splendid watered taffeta as in this case. As full as the back of my gown is, the train still looks a little chintzy. I don't know that I could have gathered up my fabric at the waist much more let alone doubled to get a nice full train like the purple one.

Ummm... perhaps I should add an embroidered velvet train to my frock one day. Because I’m not putting in enough hours on it as is of course. *rolls eyes