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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bronwen, post: 315471, member: 5833&quot;]Yep, she is <i>en habillé</i>.&nbsp; Think I prefer her without the usual chain, which really can make them look like they have a millstone around the neck.&nbsp; And lucky you, a genuine diamond?!&nbsp; They are often enough rhinestones.</p><p><br /></p><p>The shell is the more orange variety of helmet shell, <i>Cypreacassis rufa</i>, the bullmouth helmet shell.&nbsp; Also called carnelian (or cornelian) shell for the color and cameo shell, for obvious reasons.</p><p><br /></p><p>Mount looks very solid with an earlier type of safety clasp prone to opening on their own.&nbsp; Good thing there is the hinged swiveling bail for a safer alternative.</p><p><br /></p><p>You did very well with the photos.&nbsp; I chose the camera I have for its super macro capabilities and it can still be tough.&nbsp; Lighting is so much a part of it.&nbsp; We will be looking for more from you.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie49" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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