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    FASHION: Bárbara Bandeira’s $105,000 Gold Dress

    Portuguese singer Bárbara Bandeira’s latest music video has caught international attention with its unique and eye-wateringly expensive dress featured throughout the film. The famous European singer created a music video that clearly had a vision of celebrating the Portuguese culture and, one facet it has had since perhaps even before colonial days, is a history of fine gold smithing. They have an eye for treasure and her gown showcases it perfectly. She enlisted the jewelry design house Portugal Jewels to help bring the creative vision to life. The native jewelry brand is rooted in heritage craftsmanship, a perfect fit for…

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    JEWELRY: Leviev Lookbook

    Leviev Launches ‘A Reflection Of You” Campaign:A Daring Celebration Of Rarity, Individuality,and Craftsmanship with Natural Diamonds Written By: Alicia Kunkel The high jewelry house Leviev, known for extraordinary diamonds crafted with heritage craftmanship, has announced its latest brand campaign: A Reflection of You. The campaign marks a pivotal moment in Leviev’s evolution, reflecting the vision of Chagit Leviev (President and CEO, Leviev Group USA) and Greg Sofiev (CEO and Creative Director, Leviev Diamonds), second-generation diamantaires and partners in both life and leadership, together they have built an inspiring connection with their collectors. “At Leviev, we believe a diamond’s true value extends beyond its rarity, it lies…

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    JEWELRY: William Goldberg & ASHOKA Celebrate Their 25th Anniversary

    Known to diamond dealers from London to Hong Kong, Tokyo to Tel Aviv, the William Goldberg company, founded 75 years ago, is a cornerstone of the diamond industry. Based in New York City, William Goldberg is synonymous with rare, large, fancy diamonds. Their slogan, “The magic is in the make.” and they do make magical diamonds. In particular their patented ASHOKA diamond is celebrating 25 years of glittering success. A unique cut that looks 30% larger than emerald cut diamonds of the same carat weight, ASHOKA delivers big with its exacting 62 facets of perfection. This year the William Goldberg…

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    JEWELRY: Jewels Fit For A Princess by Giampiero Bodino

    Written By: ALICIA KUNKEL Sometimes the occasion calls for something special. Sometimes the special occasion is the woman. Italian jewelry designer Giampiero Bodino creates exquisite, delicious works of arts fit for a queen. Lightyears beyond typical his jewelry is dripping in large juicy gems, set with the finest craftsmanship. An addiction begins once you’ve had the pleasure of wearing one of his pieces. Suddenly other designs seem to pale in comparison. Not for the average collector. Not for the average woman. Giampiero Bodino draws from the masters of his people who have gifted us with their instrumental contributions to the…

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    JEWELRY: Ivar & Ritika Ravi

    It was when the jewelry designer Ritika Ravi, was first exploring the world of jewelry with her mother that she became inspired to create IVAR. Coming from an Indian culture where jewelry is an important part of everyday life, Ritika had a difficult time finding a style that spoke to her. Browsing shop after shop and mostly finding designs that were traditional and commonly found among relatives and friends, it became a bonding experience for her and her mother to hunt through the glittering treasure shops to find something fresh, beautiful, that represented her heritage yet was modern and could…

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    TIMEPIECE: Arnold & Son Presents Luna Magna Ultimate II at Geneva Watch Days

    The blue-green glow of the Paraíba tourmaline is the cornerstone of an exceptional new creation by Arnold & Son, introduced to the world at the Geneva Watch Days event. Luna Magna Ultimate II is adorned with PVD-treated ruthenium crystals. Encircled by baguette-cut diamonds, the dial adopts the same shade as the Paraíba, which is one of the rarest and most precious gemstones and is pavé-set on the three-dimensional astronomical moon. Luna Magna Ultimate II, a limited edition of eight pieces, takes Arnold & Son’s manufacture creations to exclusive new heights.   With this launch, Arnold & Son releases a new high-jewelry version…

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    JEWELRY: Latest Engagement Ring Trends in 2022

    An engagement ring is a token of love, and every love story is unique in itself. But shopping for an engagement ring can be intimidating. No doubt, you want something fashionable, authentic, ageless, and at the same time – a reflection of your personalities as a couple. You may have heard that the four C’s, cut, clarity, carat, and color, are of prime importance when buying an engagement ring. But it would help if you also considered the prevailing trends in jewelry design and fashion when making such a significant purchase. With more and more couples seeking to express the…

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    JEWELRY: Conversation With RAFKA

    Life, often the mistress of inexplicable whimsy, rarely unfolds as one would expect, yet somehow, puzzling so, we actually end up exactly where we are meant to be. For Rafka Koblence, former Israeli National Wrestling Champion and Olympian in training, this could not be more true. Deciding not to join his team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and move to the USA instead, he soon learned of the devastating terrorist attack that murdered his former teammates and coach. Completely shocked and heartbroken he vowed to stay in America and forge a new path. Remembering his past love of the work…

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    JEWELS: PIAGET CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR

    Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday on the Chinese calendar, officially starting on February 12th, 2021, and running until February 26th. Traditional dishes and desserts, firecrackers to ward away evil spirits, and the lantern festival are all part of this annual celebration that sees all family members returning to their hometown for the festivities. Celebrating, sharing, socializing, and spending time with family are all values that Piaget holds dear as well and it joins the merriment with several new extraordinary creations. This year, Piaget is celebrating Chinese New Year and the Year…

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    HIGH JEWELRY: PIAGET’S GOLDEN OASIS

    As the sun begins to shine stronger every day we are naturally drawn to fantasies dripping in light and studded in glimmering mirages. It’s the perfect time to dive into the dreamscape “Golden Oasis” created by Piaget, their sonnet to summer, that leaves no jewel unfaceted. A collection with three chapters; Play Of Light, Desert Minerals, and Native Bloom, each a story in their own right. It’s a celebration of the sun, the earth and everything in between. Play Of Lights dances on the spectral edge of sunrise and sunset where every color is possible. “Inspired by the mysterious curves…