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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”

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Tiffany's Holiday Collection Preview

Here are a few of the gorgeous pieces from Tiffany’s new holiday collection. The cocktail watch is inspired by the curves and inward stepping of a Venetian mirror frame and features a bezel with 98 round brilliant diamonds and a buckle with 23 diamonds in 18 karat white gold with a sleek black satin strap. … Continue reading “Tiffany's Holiday Collection Preview”

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Liquid Gunmetal – Elsa Peretti's Latest Bone Cuff for Tiffany & Co.

Elsa Peretti is one of only four designers permitted to sign their names to the famed jewelry company’s pieces. Known for her sensual, fluid designs, the bone cuff is among the most renowned, and this latest incarnation is my absolute favorite. It literally looks like liquid gunmetal gray, poured onto the wrist and sexy as … Continue reading “Liquid Gunmetal – Elsa Peretti's Latest Bone Cuff for Tiffany & Co.”

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Tiffany's Exclusive Blue Book Collection

Each year in November, Tiffany & Co. unveils a special collection comprised of approximately 100 pieces, most of which are one-of-a-kind with a few exceptions that are replicated in very limited quantity. The vast majority of the pieces sell the first weekend, with many pieces ranging from $10,000 to well over 6 million. I happened … Continue reading “Tiffany's Exclusive Blue Book Collection”

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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”

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YSL's Iridescent Glass Beaded Bracelet

This YSL bracelet is nice. I wouldn’t say it’s extraordinary – but it’s nice. While perusing the YSL site for new jewels this morning, I happened upon it and thought exactly that. Nice. Thing is, I’m relatively certain that I’ve seen similar pieces at stores like J Crew and Banana Republic for 1/8 of the … Continue reading “YSL's Iridescent Glass Beaded Bracelet”

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