The Historical Museum presents an exhibition of jewelry and accessories from the 18th to early 19th century, featuring rhinestones and cut steel in their decoration. Jewelry and fashionable accessories from the 18th to early 19th century made of glass rhinestones and cut steel are showcased in the exhibition as an independent art form and a sign of new fashion. The display of these items demonstrates how non-precious materials transformed into symbols of sparkle and technical progress. The high cost and complex processing of natural stones forced artisans to seek alternatives. Rhinestones and polished steel, with their wealth of shapes, sizes, and dazzling glow, created a convincing illusion of precious gems, catching the light of candles. The unlimited availability of these materials allowed for quick adjustments in the scale and design of jewelry; such items were worn in high society without being considered fakes. On the contrary, such imitations were understood as manifestations of human ingenuity and the belief of the industrial revolution era in the superiority of man over nature. About 250 rare items from the museum's collection - jewelry, accessories, ceremonial weapons, insignia, personal piety items, and interior elements, many of which are shown to the public for the first time - allow us to appreciate the elegance of craftsmanship from past centuries and reassess the status of materials long considered mere imitations. Find other exhibitions on KUDAGO.