Etername Fine Jewelry US Launch
French brand Etername is launching in the US this fall! If you read foreign glossies, you’ve likely seen the brand in French Vogue, Elle, L’Officiel, Stiletto, and Le Figaro or oogled the pieces on the likes of Sharon Stone, Diane Kruger, Julie Gayet, and Natalia Vodianova. The line, designed by Sarah Besnaiou (a Dior alum) … Continue reading “Etername Fine Jewelry US Launch”
Garrard Wings
Garrard makes the royal jewels for the British Royal Family. And they do custom pieces, which means you can have yourself a royal tiara for the right price (I was told they make a lot of these for serious Jewel Snobs in Malaysia!). The history of Garrard is long and detailed but the one liner … Continue reading “Garrard Wings”
Tiffany & Co. 2009-2010 Blue Book Collection
Tiffany’s Blue Book Collection was why Holly Golightly went all batty. This is their most precious of jewels and I was able to preview this collection at their Rodeo Drive store. Trying not to faint was a serious feat. Everything was beyond, but these few pieces caught my eye and imagination (wouldn’t it be fantastic … Continue reading “Tiffany & Co. 2009-2010 Blue Book Collection”
Christie's Magnificent Jewels Auction
Christie’s will is holding their “Magnificent Jewels” auction on December 1, 2009. The total value of this lot is estimated at over $33 million and includes 2 vivid colored diamonds that would seriously make me consider doing very bad things for. Especially the 5.00 carats natural vivid pink diamond ring by Graff. The pink diamond … Continue reading “Christie's Magnificent Jewels Auction”
The Tiffany Diamond
So, to wrap up our Tiffany Week here on Jewelsnob, I thought it appropriate to highlight what makes a Tiffany diamond so special. Prior to my visit with Frank Everett at the Tiffany boutique in Beverly Hills, I wasn’t really aware of what differentiates a Tiffany diamond from others. I am now ‘schooled’ and have … Continue reading “The Tiffany Diamond”
Tiffany Week Begins with French Designer Jean Schlumberger
Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting with Frank Everett, Director of Tiffany & Co. in Beverly Hills, to preview their new holiday collection. Frank was such a wealth of information however about the history, designers and importance of Tiffany & Co. that I was inspired to run a week devoted exclusively to the … Continue reading “Tiffany Week Begins with French Designer Jean Schlumberger”