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A few months ago, we bought a burled wood Rolex that we couldn’t get enough of. And wouldn’t you know it, one of our clients felt just the same way. So that Rolex now has a happy home on a lucky wrist, but we missed admiring that glossy wood grain. As luck would have it,…
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Colored diamonds are a promising – not to mention fun – alternative form of investment. If you are uncomfortable with the risks that the stock market poses or tired of its ups and downs, then you might be interested in colored diamonds. They have historically been more stable than the stock market, and they offer…
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Though gold jewelry never really has gone out of style, Lana Jewelry has been given a whole lot of credit for making the wearing of fine gold white-hot again. Designer Lana Bramlette has created a distinctive and delicate look for her pieces that at times is minimal but at the same time adds just the…
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We love a tri-color ring. Not only is it practical, matching all your different jewelry regardless of the metal, but it’s beautiful. From Cartier’s signature trinity ring to individual rings just begging to be stacked, we’re hooked. These 18kt gold stacking rings in Jack Weir & Sons’ shop are a perfect example. Beautiful rounded edges…
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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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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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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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Gold has long since dropped from the historic highs of $1500 per ounce but does that mean that the price of diamonds will be next? With most drops in the price of precious metals, the price of other precious materials does tend to fluctuate a bit. The price of diamonds however, is a rather constant…
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Imagine pit mining diamonds among the bare mountains of the southernmost tip of Africa. A hot sun blazes overhead in a blue, cloudless sky. The mine is surrounded by heavy machinery and hydraulic pumps. Miners sift through the ore and rubble of a volcanic blast that happened over 100 million years ago. Among the rubble…
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As the price of gold fluctuates dramatically it stands to reason that those selling watches, jewelry, and other items that use gold as their main material might get a bit worried. Though gold is not at the historic high that it was six months ago, at $1200 per ounce it is safe to say that…
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Following trends may not be everyone’s cup of tea but there is one trend that is universally flattering, easy to pull off, and super fun for summer, arm cuffs. Cuffs come in all shapes, sizes, designs, colors, and materials and can add instant interest to just about any outfit. With the simple addition of a…
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Passion and creativity are two of the characteristics that have led to Lorenz Baumer’s success in the world of fine jewelry design. He has designed stunning works for names like Guerlain, Channel, and Baccarat. He also designs pieces under his personal name as well. Baumer’s works of art range from rings and earrings to bracelets…
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