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    JEWELRY: Leviev Lookbook

    September 11, 2025 - By 

    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: Jewels Fit For A Princess by Giampiero Bodino

    December 15, 2023 - By 

    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: Conversation With RAFKA

    October 27, 2021 - By 

    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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    EDITOR’S PICK: FASHION EDIT

    July 28, 2020 - By 

    With a summer reaching sizzling temps you should be up to the challenge of matching the digits with your own heat inducing style. This season lighten the mood with a brightened palette in juicy shades and sunshine rays. Flashy, flirty and fun we love this little number for the high impact and figure flattering cut. The cinched ribbon belt will always sit perfectly at every woman’s waistline and accentuate curves perfectly. While dancing in the sun you might be tempted to look for shade – or maybe not, when your sunnies are as fabulous as these. Nobody knows how to…

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    HIGH JEWELRY: PIAGET’S GOLDEN OASIS

    April 30, 2020 - By 

    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…

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    BOUCHERON AT THE QATAR SHOW 2019

    March 6, 2019 - By 

    Recently Boucheron exhibited a stunning collection within the Fifty One East pavilion during the 16th Qatar Show, an international showcase of luxury, where over 400 brands came together to celebrate their love of refinement. The Maison Boucheron brought their iconic jewelry creations , such as the Serpent Bohème and the Plume de Paon collections, along with a selection from their High Jewelry pieces,  notably from the 2018 “Nature Triomphante” collection. “We are very happy to take part again this year in the Qatar Show. With its role of leading player in the global jewelry market, the exhibition is a significant…

  • 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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    HARRY WINSTON: OPUS IN RETROGRADE

    April 24, 2018 - By 

    HARRY WINSTON IS A ROCK STAR Getting your kicks on Route 66 in a cool classic car, top down, sun out, and The Beach Boys serenading your expedition with some good vibrations; Harry Winston’s OPUS 14 evokes the iconic Americana experience. For the collector with an eye for vintage cars, timeless refinement and a sophisticated playfulness, the jewelry maison joined forces Franck Orny and Johnny Girardin, two visionary watchmakers, for the fourteenth chapter of their totally unique and always highly anticipated OPUS series. The rock ‘n roll soul of the OPUS 14 is found in the groundbreaking miniaturization of the…

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    DE GRISOGONO: HIGH JEWELRY

    January 5, 2018 - By 

    International jewelry designer Fawaz Gruosi brings his love of jewels and colorful Mediterranean aesthetic to an exceptional collection of high jewelry, featuring large, luscious jewels and settings that overflow with a rainbow of gems. Creative. Playful. Delicious. Here are our favorite pieces.           To Learn More About The Collection Visit:  DE GRISOGONO   Photo Credit: de Grisogono SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY! YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY  

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    TEMPLE ST. CLAIR JOINS THE LOUVRE

    July 19, 2017 - By 

    What is the moment when art becomes a masterpiece or when a person becomes a legend? The fine line in between, from good into extraordinary, is a boundary that few cross into greatness. True masters of an art form are all too often iconic figures from a distant misty past, a few remaining treasured pieces kept in private collections and a museum here and there. Sketch books and diaries are poured over by experts deciphering the inspiration, meaning and motives behind such a precious creation. Hence it is a rare occasion to be in the midst of such talent. This…