Answer:
During the 1800's these turned women into hourglasses and is becoming more popular again these days
What is long and slim, works in light. Has but one eye, and an awful bite?
Bright as diamonds, Loud as thunder, Never still, A thing of wonder.
I have four wings but cannot fly. I never laugh and never cry. On the same spot always found, toiling away with little sound.
Lighter than what I am made of, More of me is hidden Than is seen.
Iām grown from darkness but shine with a pale light. Very round I am and always a lady's delight.