• Kunzite Pech Afghanistan PHOTO CREDIT: JOE BUDD
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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…

  • ETERNAL TRUTH Photographed by Fabrice van Hove Damien Hirst Science Ltd and Lalique 2017
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    LALIQUE & DAMIEN HIRST

    September 20, 2018 - By 

    Drama and beauty collide with the striking and sometimes haunting mastery of the craft by Lalique and Damien Hirst. Their collaboration brings deeply emotional symbols frozen in crystalline sculptures showcasing virtues and concepts in an artistic interpretation of all that is ‘ETERNAL’. The internationally known Brittish artist Damien Hirst envisioned the series of motifs based upon certain iconic symbolic images to serve as reminders. Conceived in both sculpture and panels, his collection is brought to life via the world-class glass and crystal makers of Lalique. The crystal maison, an historic cornerstone in the Parisian art and jewelry world, worked with…

  • ULTRA VIOLET PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2018
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    PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR: ULTRA VIOLET

    January 12, 2018 - By 

    PANTONE has announced that  2018 will showcase a reflection of our changing awareness and a world of exciting possibilities. Here is what PANTONE has to say about the rich and vibrant selection. “A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future. Complex and contemplative, Ultra Violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now. The vast and limitless night sky is symbolic of what is possible and continues to inspire the desire to pursue…

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    INES DI SANTO: COUTURE COLLECTION 2017

    April 19, 2017 - By 

    For the fall collection from the brilliant mind of Ines Di Santo, imagine walking along Monmouth Street in London.  You come upon such an alluring  aroma that you must investigate further and you find yourself popping into a French patisserie. This is where Ines drew her inspiration, from different types of delectable confections, macarons to madeleines. Each uniquely delicate yet sensual, some are simple and charming, while others are bold and daring. You will find gowns that hint at the sweetness within, and ones that bloom to showcase every petal. Here she has let us display some of her finest…