The House of Mauboussin reflects Old World elegance and fine craftsmanship in jewelry and luxury timepieces. The French brand was founded in 1825 by a talented artisan jeweler known as M. Rocher. The jewelry line grew and went on to receive award-winning recognition. Mouboussin jewelry gained much popularity in the Art Deco movement of the…
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Destination weddings are a newer concept in the wedding world. While it’s not favorable to invite hundreds of guests to your destination wedding, if you’re looking to tie your Honeymoon into the wedding event and have a few close friends and relatives in attendance, a destination wedding is for you! In this week’s I DO/I…
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Today we’re feeling thrifty, but still fabulous. Our gift guide centers around givers on a budget who don’t want to sacrifice the wow factor – and we’re here to help. From sweet surprises to the ultimate gifts (diamonds!), we’ve got you covered with holiday gifts under 100 dollars. 1..10ct diamond studs ($94)/2.Tory Burch Amanda Transit…
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Today’s fancy footwear picks are cute as a button, and so are the button earrings we’ve plucked from our showcases to pair with them. The holidays are the ideal time to bust out gumdrop inspired button earrings – they look sweetly sophisticated with lovely holiday updos, and add the perfect amount of flash to your…
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Raymond Weil Geneve is one of the last independent brands in the Swiss Luxury Watch Industry. Still ran by members of the family, Raymond Weil watches was founded by Raymond Weil in 1976. Raymond Weil watches is now headed by CEO Olivier Bernheim. Son-in-law of founder, Raymond Weil, Bernheim started working with the company in…
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Last month, we had so much fun Giving Thanks & Giving Back. This month, we’re continuing the fun by giving away some of our favorite pieces to those on the Nice list. Our holiday jewelry giveaway is the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your holiday wish list. And Pinterest is our favorite…
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By now, you’ve probably noticed that the usual mall stores are running nearly the same ads on TV enticing buyers to flock into their stores this holiday season. According to an article on Nationaljeweler.com, “Twenty-two percent of consumers say jewelry is on their shopping lists this holiday season, the highest amount since 2007, the National…
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Today’s fashion conundrum revolves around this sweet Van Cleef and Arpels Lucky Alhambra ring (in the same turquoise and mother of pearl as the Lucky Alhambra earrings we’ve featured before!) The ring, and all Alhambra in turquoise, is currently extremely valuable, thanks to the scarcity of this quality turquoise. While technically the ring is current,…
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Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen has been on display at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts since late October. While the actress, who passed away in 2003 at 96 years old was ‘decidedly unconventional’ in style back in the 1930s and 1940s, she is one of the most influential fashion…
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Not everyone is as lucky as we are, and December, for some, brings snow suite instead of swim suits. Today’s holiday gift ideas are in honor of our friends and family braving freezing temperatures (you know, like 60 degrees). And because warmth is equal opportunity, we’re dividing this holiday gift guide between the ladies and…
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Piaget was founded in 1874 by Georges Piaget in the village of La Côte-aux-Fées, France. “In 1874, Georges Edouard Piaget set up his first workshop on the family farm, situated in the small village of La Côte-aux-Fées in the Swiss Jura mountains. Situated in the Neuchatel region, the company was dedicated to crafting pocket watches…
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Today’s Tuesday Shoesday is dedicated to J. Crew shoes! J. Crew has been bringing their fashion a-game for the last few years, each new collection topping their last. And for our holiday gift guides, we spend plenty of time perusing the new goods on their website. And today we couldn’t help ogling all the verdant…
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It’s that time of year again: the weather is cool and crisp, everyone has a sense of cheer and urgency, and the lights are going up all over the neighborhoods. In the rush to buy the perfect Christmas gift, many men know just the thing: An engagement ring. Proposing over the holiday season is tricky…
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