The mother-daughter team of Rhonda and Tiffany Bartolacci created the distinctive fine-jewelry brand Borgioni. The duo designs pieces best characterized as expressive, exotic and inspired. Loyal followers of the brand include American Idol’s Randy Jackson and rock star Axl Rose. Other stars such as Brad Pitt, Heidi Klum and Lindsay Lohan have been spotted wearing…
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Attention, attention! Today is May 10th – only 2 days until Mother’s Day 2013! In case you haven’t already gotten or made something for your wonderful Mom, don’t panic. With two days until Mother’s Day, you’ve still got time to run to the mall or pop into our showroom for a little something special. These…
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There are those who claim that too much formal instruction in an art form will stifle the natural flow of a person’s inner creativity. That may be the case for jewelry designer Wendy Yue. Born in Hong Kong, Wendy’s studies were focused on language and culture. She completed those studies in Vienna and set her…
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If you’re a fan of the soapy British period drama Downton Abbey, there’s some very exciting news afoot. But before that’s revealed, a quick overview for those who are uninitiated: The show depicts the dramatized experiences of one household, both the upstairs residents — the help — and the downstairs residents — the wealthy owner…
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A wedding surprise is a fun way to add an element of the unexpected to your big day. Everyone knows there will be I Do’s, an exchange of rings, of vows, and of smooches. Your guests can probably bet that there will be certain expected elements at your reception (they’re hoping an open bar is…
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Cartier Love Bracelet OLD vs NEW Cartier’s new style Love bangle debuted in 2011 and is starting to make its way into the used Love bracelet market. It typically takes a few months to a year before we start purchasing a new style of designer jewelry or new watch from customers who want to sell…
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Last night’s Met Ball was bound to be interesting regardless of the theme, but this year’s Punk theme from chaos to couture made things extra exciting. Of course, we wondered how this motif would be carried out, and a disappointingly small number of stars, models and designers actually dressed remotely punk (sorry, extra eyeliner doesn’t…
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It’s time for another installation of Auction Action! Sotheby’s important watches sale promises to be exciting, and we can’t wait to see the hammer price on the rare Patek Philippe (Lot 182) and the rose gold Greubel Forsey. Not to mention a whole slew of Rolexes, Vacheron Constantin and Jaeger-LeCoultre. Over at Bonham’s, this week’s…
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Bavna fine jewelry was launched in 2008, and is the creation of designer Sunny Jain. The brand is deeply influenced by the ancient art of Sanskrit, and the concept of development. Jain’s design process incorporates the development of the mind, body and soul. His philosophy resonates in every piece of Bavna fine jewelry. Origins of…
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Have you ever had that moment of panic where you just left a restaurant or a store, or a club and you can’t find your smartphone? Even if it is found seconds later in a pocket or purse, there is that breathless moment of OMG! Imagine now, if you had a phone that was worth…
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You know we love big diamonds, right? We wear big diamonds. We buy big diamonds. We ogle big diamonds. If we could fill a swimming pool with big diamonds you’d know where to find us on every glorious afternoon here in South Florida. And despite the huge yellow diamonds, the fabulously large internally flawless GIA…
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Nina Runsdorf is the one jewelry designer that solved the problem of being over-dressed with haute couture jewelry and jeans. Nina is a lover of fine jewelry but at the same time realizes that fine pieces of jewelry may go unworn and unnoticed because of so much casual dress in modern times. Somehow, all that…
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Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated her throne last night in favor of her son, but before she left the regency behind she threw one heck of a ball. We don’t know about you, but in our opinion there aren’t nearly enough opportunities to wear tiaras. So when we get to live vicariously through the…
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Famous for his one-of-a-kind pieces featuring slices of raw diamonds and pure gold, Gurhan is one of Hollywood’s most adored jewelers. Utilizing pure, 24 karat gold, diamonds and beading, Gurhan creates incredibly unique and stunning necklaces, earrings and bracelets that flatter the woman wearing them, while also standing alone. What makes these items so eye-catching…
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With homegrown high style, Philadelphia’s own Paul Morelli offers an eye-catching selection of diamond, precious and semi precious jewelry that is not only delicate and feminine, but also unique in design. Including rings, bracelets and necklaces, these luxurious pieces are colorful without being gaudy, and every item is handmade. Many natural influences inspire Paul Morelli’s…
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