Give em' the ol' razzle dazzle...
One thing I am an absolute sucker for is a large cocktail ring. I happen to be fortunate enough to inherit my grandmother's custom Cartier, but I am always looking for other finger fringe to change things up sometimes. This season's offerings tend to be organic and gemstone-rich.
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The Emmys Celebrate their Diamond Anniversary
In accoradance with wedding anniversary tradition, the Emmys would be having their “diamond year” with their 60th awards cermony this Sunday, September 21. Of course the Emmys' red carpet is full of diamond drenched celebs every year, but an extra special piece, the "Platinum Clutch,” will be showcased at the annual Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) Emmy Awards Jewely Preview starting tomorrow, the 18th, running through Saturday, the 20th.
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History Repeats itself with Archival Inspired Fine Jewelry Lines
Designers in general often look to their predecessors’ work for inspiration. This is clearly evident in a number of fine jewelry lines popping up around the world lately.
One example of this window to the past is Van Cleef and Arpels nod to a past collaboration with George Balanchine. Ballet master Balachine’s mystification by the Fifth Avenue Van Cleef and Arpels window display of rubies, diamonds and emerald was the jumping off point for collaboration between dance and precious stones in the 1960s.
New York City Ballet dancer Suzanne Farrell models Van Cleef - Arpels jewelry with Claude Arpels and George Balanchine in 1976
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