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The Yin and Yang of Suzanne Wilson Designs

What artist Suzanne Wilson seems to accomplish most regularly in her fine jewelry designs is balance. The force of a large Aquamarine stone is tempered by a delicately filigreed setting. An ethereal mother-of-pearl oval is anchored by a heavy gold signet ring. A simple, pretty diamond and white gold band for the finger is made … Continue reading “The Yin and Yang of Suzanne Wilson Designs”

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Tiffany at the Oscars: She Made the Stars Sparkle

Natalie Portman might have been the princess of the night, with Anne Hathaway as the court queen, but it was Tiffany & Co. that ruled the Oscars. At least, as far as jewels are concerned. Hathaway – and moreover, her stylist, Rachel Zoe – opted for a traditional look with an astronomical price tag: her … Continue reading “Tiffany at the Oscars: She Made the Stars Sparkle”

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Harry Winston Lily Cluster Collection

Last week I headed over to the Harry Winston flagship to get a sneak peak at their Lily Cluster collection, which will launch in May. Walking into the Fifth Avenue boutique is a serious bling-fest and come on, who doesn’t love that, but there isn’t much in the way of every day jewelry. The Lily … Continue reading “Harry Winston Lily Cluster Collection”

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Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels

One of the most buzzed about events to take place during New York Fashion Week was the opening of “Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels” at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum (2 East 91st St., NYC). No surprise there…I mean who wouldn’t want to spend an afternoon looking at some serious … Continue reading “Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels”

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Harry Winston Valentine's Day

“Oh, honey, your love is all I need. No diamond parallels our love for each other and can adequately express the deep meaning of our relationship”. Yeah, we can all BS ourselves into believing that but we all know that this is only true when it comes to Zales diamonds. Because if my husband bought … Continue reading “Harry Winston Valentine's Day”

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Harry Winston Garland Diamond Earrings

Diamond studs are classic but they do not razzle dazzle the way these Harry Winston Garland Diamond Earrings do. The open cluster design shows off the diamonds with a total weight of 4.71 carats set in platinum for maximum sparkle. These are red carpet fabulous with a price to match. An investment of a lifetime, … Continue reading “Harry Winston Garland Diamond Earrings”

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