Art Deco office design in 3D Sketchup

I designed a huge office building with interior for Sketchup 3D Challenge #097. View the finished product in this video. 3DWH: sketchup.google.com — My models: sketchup.google.com — Please leave a comment.

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O Sete e Meio, 1927


O Sete e Meio, 1927, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 582 x 792 size. From the book “Passa por Mim no Rossio”, by Filipe La FĂ©ria, 1991.

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Prominent Collector Sells Vintage Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring on eBay

Click Here to see this item being auctioned on eBay: This is a substantial Circa 1940′s Vintage Estate 1.40 carat diamond engagement / wedding ring featuring a large 1.04 carat center diamond set into solid 14kt white gold and surrounded by white diamonds. The center diamond is 6.30 mm in size, round brilliant cut with I1 enhanced clarity (visible inclusions + slightly cloudy) and near colorless G color. There are 36 accent diamonds (0.36 carats) set around the center diamond and on the sides of the ring shank. These diamonds are graded at “GHI” color and “SI2-I2″ clarity with excellent brilliance & sparkle. The head of the ring measures 10.90 mm and sits up 7.50 mm off the finger. The ring is a gorgeous 1940′s art deco style with angular bridge-work under the head adding to the design. This is a very rare art deco piece, certainly one of the most substantial pieces you will ever see auctioned on eBay at DOLLAR NO RESERVE….get it while you can! All of the beautiful diamonds are genuine and total a very substantial 1.40 carats and the ring is a size 7. This is a very nice ring that anyone has a chance to win because this is a real no reserve auction. The total ring weight is 4.60 grams and is constructed of solid 14kt white gold and 1.40 carats of fabulous 100% natural diamonds. Please compare this ring with others of lesser quality at 00 USD retail, then make your best bid. Do not miss this beauty as it is very difficult to obtain elsewhere. Highest bidder takes

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Wladyslaw Theodor Benda


Wladyslaw Theodor Benda, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 650 x 477 size. Via marieaunet.blogspot.com/.

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The Art Deco Society of California’s 1996 Gatsby Summer Afternoon

Featuring Don Neely’s Royal Society Jazz Orchestra, vocals by Jeff Gilbert, Frederick Hodges, Carla Normand and The Jesters.

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