Lions have long been a sign of dignity, royalty, and above all else, pristine and precise regality. Chanel has opted to cash in on the majestic personality and standing of the king of the jungle with their new line of lion themed jewelry, the Eye of the Lion. The pieces include brooches, rings, bracelets, necklaces,…
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Our Van Cleef and Arpels case has been filling up lately! It’s never a bad day when we get to buy vintage or pre owned Alhambra pieces, but when customers want to sell rarer pieces of VCA jewelry – like these Van Cleef and Arpels Flowerlace earrings – we get extra excited. Not only are…
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This week the streets of Paris are teeming with fashion industry figures from all over the world. They are getting a first hand glance at the haute couture fashions and accessories slated to hit the fashion world in the autumn and winter of 2014. The French maison of high end jewelry Van Cleef & Arpels,…
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It’s probably not a trend that’s going to sweep the country in any stellar way anytime soon, as even its designer admits. It’s also not, for men, what the “little black dress” is for women. Indeed, it may be more like the “bling” overdose experienced when a woman wearing jeans and flip flops out in…
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Everyone knows the one-time First Lady of France, Carla Bruni Sarkozy, started her career as a fashion model. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that she should end up the motivating muse to jewelry giant Bulgari. Still, you may find it stunning just how many pieces ended up in this breathtaking collection. As debuted at…
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Given the fact that Tiffany is one of the oldest and largest jewelry stores in the world, you would think that it would be impossible for an employee to successfully steal and resell $1.3 million worth of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and pendants from the company. However, Tiffany’s former vice president of product development Ingrid Lederhaas-Okun…
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You know that saying ‘three’s a trend’? Well in the wedding world, wedding balloons have far exceeded trend level – and not in a bad way. It seems like the hippest couples are incorporating balloons in their weddings in creative, romantic, and unique ways. Whether it’s a graphic punch, an alternative to flowers, a stylish…
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We love nail art. We love engagement rings. We love the pairing of nail art and engagement rings. So it’s high time for a follow up on our favorite game of mix and match. When engagement rings are so perfectly tailored to one’s personality, it only makes sense that your wedding day manicure would be…
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Chanel’s Camellias never disappoint. The captivatingly bright petals of these pink and orange beauties though? Mesmerizing. We simply cannot stop staring, and we’re well accustomed to the distracting beauty of Chanel fine jewelry and watches. This sorbet colored dream had us perusing our own showcases for a pink and orange fix. Luckily, our selection of…
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Young jewelry designers these days have been using some unique materials to fashion their masterpieces from. Bronze, malachite, agate, ceramics and even wood and glass are mixed in with precious or semi-precious stones. The designs bespeak lofty inspirations and ideas. Now Kesha (or Ke$ha) as she is better known by in the entertainment world has…
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You may think of diamonds as luxury jewels that require high security, but apparently in Switzerland they’re so common they’re not even delivered in fully sealed packages. A recent delivery of over $600 million in loose diamonds was discovered with a gaping hole in the bottom of the container. In fact, you could have reached…
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Ever feel like the only thing missing from your relationship with that special someone is a piece of jewelry with their blood in it? Didn’t think so. While most people cringe at the very sight or mention of blood, a Florida jeweler has created a line that is specifically geared toward the use of your…
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Welcome to July, readers! Stateside, we’re celebrating Independence Day this Thursday (which might explain the slow auction week – no jewels up for grabs!). But no matter, we have an entire month to appreciate the glorious ruby birthstone. Ruby jewelry captivates its audience every time – the stone commands attention, breathes warmth and pure luxury…
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