• Crown Of The Virgin Of The Immaculate Conception, known as the Crown of the Andes from Columbia, South America; Ca. 1660 (diadem) and ca. 1770 (arches); Colombian; Popayan; Gold, repoussé and chased; emeralds
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    JEWELRY: THE BODY TRANSFORMED AT THE MET

    January 10, 2019 - By 

    JEWELS, COAL, & GLUE AT THE MET MUSEUM Jewelry: The Body Transformed at The Metropolitan Museum has many royal gems even if it didn’t snag Marie Antoinette’s pearl and diamond pendant at Sotheby’s. Instead, the exhibition brings together innovative adornments from a range of centuries and cultures. An 1890s Tiffany Orchid brooch 4 ½” long combines an orchid’s delicacy with the glow of gold and diamonds. A bronze Celtic Northern Italy brooch from 600 B.C. is austere and elegant. It may be a model for a 1994 William Harper brooch Homage to Cy Twombly and Joseph Cornell. Both circular forms…

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    PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2019: LIVING CORAL

    December 28, 2018 - By 

    The scientific results from product development and trend analysis from Pantone are out and they have predicted that 2019 will be offering up a bright and refreshing splashy pigment that will be found all over fashion, beauty and design elements throughout the new year. This comforting, playful, and eye catching color says a lot about the energy of the marketplace who is looking for a lighter, vibrant mood in comparison to the previous year. “In reaction to the onslaught of digital technology and social media increasingly embedding into daily life, we are seeking authentic and immersive experiences that enable connection…

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    INES DI SANTO: EAST OF THE SUN – WEST OF THE MOON

    December 17, 2018 - By 

    What would it take to make your wedding the fairytale you’ve always dreamed of? Something that doesn’t require kissing a frog and hoping he’s a prince. Or finding a fairy godmother with a magic wand. What if it was as simple as finding the perfect dress? Make your vision a reality with a bridal gown designed by our modern day enchantress, Ines Di Santo and her Fall 2019 Fairytale Collection called East of the Sun; West of the Moon. Her looks for fall include Cathedral trains, Royal Lace, cigarette leg jumpsuits, a beaded bolero, floral hem accents, Organza coats, and…

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    BEAUTY: BEST CLEANSERS FOR THE NEW YEAR

    December 11, 2018 - By 

    A New Year – A New You Start Your Year With A Fresh Perspective & A Fresh Face Here is a list of our favorite cleansers to wipe away the day, weeks, months, or year for a fabulous clean slate from our beauty editor. This England based skincare company believes in the ‘naked truth’ and uses strong warrior ingredients found in nature for their Light + Energy Serum Cleanser like Saffron Extract, Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil, Arnica Flower CO2, and Wild Abyssinian Oil, to produce this balm like vegan cleanser that turns into beautiful nourishing milky consistency when added to…

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    SUCCESS FOR AZIMUT: FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

    December 1, 2018 - By 

    The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the leading boat show in the United States, has confirmed the success of the Italian brand, Azimut|Benetti in the USA, as the shipyard announced a US sales success of $50 million USD. This exciting result accelerates the brand’s growth with the goal of becoming the top ranking yacht builder in the USA. The good health of Azimut Yachts in America is also underscored by the rise in the number of visits to the stand – up 20% on last year – not only by people from the US, but also from Canadian and South…

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    JEWEL SPOTLIGHT: KUNZITE

    November 28, 2018 - By 

    Arguably the most delicious color range in the gemstone world, Kunzite is the cotton candy colored variety of the mineral spodumene. Delicate pastel pink to intense violet-ish purple, Kunzite is loved for the special hues available making it possible for designers to create impressive designs. In fact the Smithsonian Institution has a prized faceted heart-shaped kunzite that weighs a stunning 880 carats. Due to its pleochroic characteristic, meaning that it flashes two different shades of visible color, it shows the best color when you look down the length of the crystal. The pegmatite deposits that the rough kunzite crystals are…

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    QUOTES: THANK YOU & GRATITUDE

    November 25, 2018 - By 

    The American holiday, Thanksgiving, is reportedly based on the Pilgrims who first came to the New Land with almost nothing and really had no skills to survive the coming winter, and as legend has it, the Native Americans decided to share with the newcomers a wonderful meal, each bringing what they could to the table. This beautiful tale has stayed with Americans and has since become one of the most nationally celebrated holidays in all the land, crossing boarders and religions with the simple idea that to give is to receive and to receive is to give. Sharing a table,…

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    JEWEL SPOTLIGHT: FIRE OPAL

    November 14, 2018 - By 

    Likened to fire yet born of water, Fire Opal is a very intriguing jewel with an ancient and storied past. Fire opal is a particular variety and color range found within the opal family. From India, Persia, and all the way to deserts of Australia, opals have been cherished as a symbol for everything from passionate love to giving the gift of prophesy. One thing is certain, opal made a mark on every culture where she was found. The Mayan and Aztec Empires in particular had access to the mining locals where the special Fire Opal variety is found. They…

  • PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: General atmosphere at the Roger Vivier Presentation Spring/Summer 2019 during Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images For Roger Vivier)
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    ROGER VIVIER: REINVENTING AN ERA

    November 5, 2018 - By 

    Gherardo Felloni gave us a cinematic approach at Paris Fashion Week debuting his first collection from Roger Vivier with ‘Hotel Vivier.’ Six women occupying five different rooms with five different roles to play in his production of his Spring/Summer 2019 collection. An Actress. A Lyrical Singer. A Dancer. A Photographer. A Sculptor. Each being the supporting actress to the lead characters, the shoes being displayed. To set the stage upon entering ‘Hotel Vivier’ you were greeted by the lady of the house where she would guide you through the captivating imagination of Gherado and tell his side of the story.…

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    RESTAURANTS: SUNDAY BRUNCH IN NYC

    October 28, 2018 - By 

    What is a weekend in the city without a scrumptious brunch? Whether it’s the bottomless mimosas or the delightful balance between stacks of buttermilk pancakes and rich, crispy fried chicken, the brunch club wins over most New Yorkers and it easy to see why. The culinary expertise in the city is world renowned and its the perfect way to round out the weekend, coming down from whatever mischief Saturday night found you in. Here are five of our favorite picks for unforgettable brunch menus throughout the city. Viva La Brunch!   BUVETTE – WEST VILLAGE Loved from New York, to…