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Dauphines of New York Birthday Headbands: Party Favors

Dauphines of New York always puts out gorgeous, well-priced hair accessories, but when they add the element of personalization, the appeal is even greater. Believe it or not, birthstones have been around since the first century! Mine is good old amethyst, which is faceted beautifully onto the February headband. For a boho look, wear yours … Continue reading “Dauphines of New York Birthday Headbands: Party Favors”

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Van Cleef & Arpels Bals de Légende: What Legends Are Made Of

Jewels have the potential to transcend time and place, to distort our own less sparkling realities into something more romantic and enable us to fantasize. No jewelry house seems to understand this like Van Cleef & Arpels. Their recent collection, Bals de Legende, is inspired by the greatest parties in history and spans references from … Continue reading “Van Cleef & Arpels Bals de Légende: What Legends Are Made Of”

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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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Pomellato Nudo Rings

I’m not typically a big fan of colored gemstones, but luxury Italian jeweler Pomellato makes some of the most sunning earrings, rings, and necklaces out of gold, precious, and semi-precious stones. Every piece in their collection is handmade in Milanese workshops and their striking pieces have long been celebrity favorites (Courtney Cox, Sarah Jessica Parker…). … Continue reading “Pomellato Nudo Rings”

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Chopard, Bulgari, Gucci, Di Modolo, Anthony Nak – On Sale!

Oh I do love a jewelry sale and one with pieces that will be a part of my wardrobe collection forever makes it even better! Portero is holding a Now or Never sale on select jewelry, buy 1 item and receive an extra 20% OFF, buy 2 or more items and you receive 30% OFF!! … Continue reading “Chopard, Bulgari, Gucci, Di Modolo, Anthony Nak – On Sale!”

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