Ah, if only the falcon headdress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 for the movie, Cleopatra could talk. What tales it would tell about how she fell madly in love with her co-star and soon to be two-time husband Richard Burton (Notice we said two-time, not two-timing. That would be a whole different story.)…
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Earrings are one of the most popular options for wedding jewelry. They go well with any hairstyle, any neckline, and any body type. Of course, the variety that earrings offer help complete your look depending on their style, metal, size, stones and proportions. Unlike, say, a necklace, earrings won’t compete with even a busy neckline…
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Green drinks are all the rage right now. From wheatgrass to baby kale, swiss chard and all manner of flat leaf parsely, it’s totally normal to see someone sipping on something bright green. However, it’s Thirsty Thursday, and happy hour, and thus calls for a significantly less healthy but even more delicious concoction. On the…
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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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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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Selecting Quality First There are many excellent options when one seeks to purchase fine jewelry. With the investment involved, however, it is important to pay attention to three factors. First, always purchase valuable jewelry from a reputable source. There are many ways dealers without an established reputation can affect the ultimate value of your purchase.…
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We’ve been stocking up on fabulous additions to our online showroom, as per usual. It’s hard not to when our clients come into our Boca Raton store to sell jewelry, bringing along with them designer jewelry, big diamonds and amazing estate jewelry. This week, we added a few dozen pieces that now inhabit showcases all…
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A favorite of celebrity style icons including Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Sienna Miller, as well as two wildly different and yet equally chic Ladies: Gaga and Michelle Obama, Erickson Beamon is an entirely unique jewelry line that subscribes to an unusual conceit: more is more. That Detroit natives and co-collaborators Karen and Eric Erickson…
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Christie’s This week Christie’s features one and only one fine jewelry sale ‘Jewellery’ Sale no. 8967 at the London, South Kensington location on June 19th (although we’re currently stalking the Vintage Couture handbags and accessories sale for pre owned luxury handbags along with our sister company.) Luckily, a Christie’s sale never disappoints, and even just…
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Luxury is everything; especially when you are speaking of jewelry. Some time pieces are precious, priceless and worth every dime. Which watch is on its way to the auction block on June 11th 2013, to prove this theory? It’s Christies’ prized piece – the oldest known Patek Philippe pocket watch in existence. It is a…
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This is an exciting auction week! With an Important watch sale at Christie’s seeing several lots realize way more than their estimates, timepieces are hot hot hot. Extraordinary Rolexes and Patek Philippes (along with a generous helping of Audemars) make this ongoing sale one to watch. Later this week, Christie’s hosts its magnificent jewels sale…
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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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Considering that our discerning estate jewelry customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun pastime, nothing beats the thrill of the fine auction (nor…
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Happy Earth Day 2013 everyone! Each year, we take a day to appreciate the beautiful planet we’re blessed with (and seriously, it doesn’t get much more idyllic than the little slice of paradise our Boca Raton jewelry store sits upon!) We’d like to take today to remind our clients, fans, friends and fellow jewel-lovers that…
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Diamonds aren’t just a girl’s best friend anymore. These majestic gems are turning all the boys’ heads, too, especially the pear-shaped ones. Sotheby’s, famous for its record breaking auctions of jewelry, loose stones and oversized gems, has just destroyed another record at their latest sale. Here, for your guilty pleasure indulgence, are all the juicy…
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