From The Gallery of Fashion, UCAL, Riverside. 1796 Opera Dresses with Festooned Diamonds Opera dresses, accessories color-coordinated with company and opera box colors. Scroll down for image, description of three ladies whose aigrets and festoons in diamonds outrivaled each other. From The Gallery of Fashion, UCAL, Riverside. 18th Century German Dresses with Bead Necklaces Beads were big on folk costumes, often handcrafted for them.
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Courtesy Costumes Organization. 18th Century Jewelry II Tara Maginnis shows cuts of gemstones in the 18th century. Long page with drawings and explanations. Century Unbelievables Wouldn't look out of place at any rock concert in the year 2000 either. Sponsored Links Find Custom Jewelry at eBay eBay - the world's largest online trading site where people buy, sell or trade practically anything on earth.