Antique French Silver Fleur-de-Lis Paste Necklace double halo when most were tired of

when most were tired of trudging through it

the greenish tint to the yellow gold

the one in the little bow-window at the back

it shows a bit of a golden hue in places

the white caps on waves creating flashes of light against the vast darkness

Antique French Silver Fleur-de-Lis Paste Necklace double halo when most were tired ofHere in the United States, we tend to associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans, but the tradition of Fat Tuesday reaches much further back, to medieval celebrations in France and Italy where Carnival was marked with elaborate dress, rich foods, and joyful display before the austerity of Lent. In nineteenth century France, these celebrations rivaled anything seen today, and jewelry played an important role, sparkling by candlelight and movement alike.