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The Ring in the Film Rules Don’t Apply goes from Screen to Street
More than any other category of jewelry, rings act as visual celebrations of the most memorable moments and emotional connections in a woman’s life, They can be worn stacked or singular and statement making, or in mixed metals and themes. Due to the popularity of all types and time periods, we continue our series…
Read MorePossession: Props to the supporting role of Whitby jet in the film…and as a collectible and current jewel
Modern-day women continue to be taken by the sentimentality and symbolism of romantic and mourning jewelry-pieces in the height of fashion during the Victorian Era, while experimental contemporary designers have taken to working in some of the materials that were made popular during the day. In keeping with this time period, I have seen…
Read MoreThe collaboration between Fulco di Verdura and Salvador Dali creates memorable historic jewels
Fulco di Verdura’s richly diverse jewels showcased his range of talent and confidence to collaborate with other visionaries of his time—from the iconic and colorful Maltese cross cuffs he created in his first design job with Chanel to the elegantly playful three dimensional pieces he crafted while working for Paul Flato. Although he remained true…
Read MoreThe Jewelry Worn in Costume Designer Janet Patterson’s period drama
As I survey the 18th through early 19th century memorial and posy bands, double heart and five stone rings, I spot a sweet, elegantly proportioned Georgian cluster ring and ask to try it on. While I admire the subdued sparkle of the rose cut diamonds on my finger—dealer Pat Novissimo offers me a hand mirror…
Read MoreA Round up of some of the best Jewelry Books of the Season
Admittedly gem and jewelry-obsessed (to put it mildly) I am also a bibliophile, so much so that an ex beau asked if my idea of home décor was bookshelves lining every wall. As I recall, his ‘wit’ extended to quips about the huge jewelry tomes that began taking over his side of the bed whenever…
Read MoreAntique dealers, designers and retailers reveal favorite Jewelry Appearances on The Silver Screen
Ever since I was a young girl of 8, I have been mesmerized by movies and the magic that happens on the Silver Screen. Yet many of the first films I watched were shown on NBC or ABC’s nights at the movies during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. I first watched To Catch a…
Read MoreEnter the world of Unexpected Creations celebrating the remarkable Lotus Art de Vivre Collection
Turning the pages of Unexpected Creations (Assouline Oct 2016), which immortalizes the extravagant, maximalist and painstakingly crafted Lotus Art de Vivre collection is a unique experience in which you find yourself mesmerized by the artistically unorthodox yet seamless combinations of a range of organic materials and extraordinary, vibrant gems. Like the jewels themselves, the new…
Read MoreThe Duchess of Cambridge: Traditions and Trends
On her recent tour of Canada, the Duchess of Cambridge once again displayed her knack for looking ultra chic and contemporary. During her trip she carried on royal jewelry traditions and also sported the gems of modern-day designers. When she landed in Victoria, British Columbia, she stepped off the plane wearing a jewel steeped in…
Read MoreThe new role of Cameos the jewelry scene.
In a time when antique jewelry continues to show up on modern ready-to-wear runways and renowned auction houses are targeting a new generation of customers, certain period jewels are witnessing a resurgence. Such is the case of the cameo’s appearance on the jewelry scene. Cameos that date back for centuries are seeing a…
Read MoreBridget Jones Opens her heart again to Elsa Peretti and Tiffany & Co.
I am a Bridget Jones Fan. I admit it. Always have been since I read Helen Fielding’s Bridget Jones’s Diary as soon as it came out in 1996 and devoured the second Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason in 1999 even more quickly. I saw the films in between and although Bridget Jones: Mad about…
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