Posted by Johan on 9/6/2008, 12:00:33, in reply to "Re: Tiara traditition in Scandinavia"
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Well yes and no. Don't forget that inside candles were used for big occasions earlier in the day.
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: Weren't diademes, colliers and parures
: designed to glitz and glam at their best, to
: unfold all their splendour in the light of
: the chandeliers?
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: By my best knowledge the evening is THE time
: to wear glittering jewels. On day events
: ladies usually keep it simple.
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