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Pick of the Week – Volume 65

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Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

Today wraps up the biggest shopping weekend of the year.  It’s Cyber Monday.  If you love to shop from the privacy of your own home, in your jammies with coffee and snacks at the ready – this day is for you.  I am a Black Friday girl; in fact, it’s part of the Thanksgiving tradition in my family.  When my boys were small and writing letters to Santa, I loved searching the flyers that came in the mail.  Together with my mom and my sisters, we would plan out our day making sure to procure each chosen item on our lists.  Now that my kids are grown, I still love Black Friday shopping, but it’s more about spending time with my family than sales.  Though I am working today, I’m sure I’ll find a little time to scroll through Amazon deals on my phone… just in case something catches my eye.  Speaking of eye candy, this ring is a true showstopper.

 

The first time we shared it, we paired it with the filigree ring shown above (on the left).  While the filigree ring sold right away, this one is still here.  Today, for Cyber Monday, we are offering it at a new price.  It’s hard to believe that we’ve had this striking beauty for more than six years.  Sleek and modern, it’s made from platinum.  Durable and strong, this naturally occuring white metal is the ideal complement to the soft pink hue of the center stone.  Taking the shape of an elongated rectangle, this pale pink tourmaline showcases an unusual cutting technique.  The curved, faceted top creates a dance of light as it moves.  Weighing 3.40 carats, this gemstone shines.

Situated to the left and right of the center stone are four crisscut diamonds.  This unique cutting style is a variation of the emerald cut.  Adding more facets, it has superior fire and brilliance.  Combined, these diamonds offer.55 carat of sparkle.  It’s one of our favorite rings, and gets a ton of attention from customers…  both in the store and online.  Six years later, and I can’t help but wonder why we still have it.  The only objection that makes any sense is that the price has put it just out of reach.  Today, for Cyber Monday, we’re going to remedy that problem.  Previously priced at $6,500.00, we are now offering it for just $5,000.00!  If you’ve had your eye on this pretty piece, hop on over to our site and add it to your cart to take advantage of those Cyber Monday savings! 

“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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A Victorian Vision

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Baubles, Bling and Inspired Things

In another time, ladies dressed for day to day life.  Layers upon layers were required to complete the vision… drawers, stockings, corsets, chemises and petticoats were the undergarments of every Victorian lady.  Those were topped with fanciful gowns with full skirts, empire waists and elaborate necklines.  Puffed sleeves, ruffles, lace and embroidery added detail and personality to these already ornamental dresses.  Before going out, additional adornments were necessary… a bonnet, gloves and a parasol.  Low-heeled boots and jewelry finished the look.  Most women required the assistance of another person to simply get dressed.  It’s hard to believe how much life has changed in just 150 years.  

Recently, we acquired this unusual portrait bracelet.  Measuring just over an inch in width, this bracelet features six lovely ladies.  The links are square in shape with a round frame in the center to highlight each portrait.  Hints of the finery these ladies are laden with are visible in each link… a high collar, the wide brim of a hat, even a silken cap sleeve.  Victorian portraits were hand-painted on a wafer thin piece of ivory.  Every curled tendril of hair, the blush pink on the cheek and the twinkle in those eyes have been perfectly depicted.  My favorite detail of all is the jewelry – each lady shines with actual gemstones in her hair, around her neck, and in her ears.  This small element adds so much charm!

The ornate frame that surrounds each portrait is a lovely confection of 18-karat yellow gold.  High relief goldwork highlights hand-pierced and engraved designs.  Upon turning the bracelet over, another detail is revealed.  The back of each portrait has been engraved.  Curiously, each letter is perfectly formed and precise, definitely not done by hand.  These engravings are modern and not original to the piece.  From left to right, they read “Damana in Verde, Studio del Fragonnard, Madame Recamier, Madame Korsakov, Dama XVIII Sec, and Duchessa di Devonshire”.  I can’t help but wonder who added these words and why.  Sadly, it’s a mystery that will never be solved.  

For today, we will have to be content with admiring these Victorian beauties and dreaming about all the places they may have been going in their fabulous finery.  Although I’m enchanted with the dress and lifestyle of the 19th century, I can’t help but be relieved to from a modern era!  Unusually unique and crafted in the late 1880’s, this bracelet is priced at $6,600.00.  Stop by our showroom to see it for yourself.

“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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Hot or Not – Volume 19

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Baubles, Bling and Curious Things

Collecting charms has been a popular trend at different periods of time for centuries, although the 1950’s and 60’s were easily the biggest surge for these mementos.  Over the past couple of years, vintage charms have become highly collectible.  Whether worn singly on a chain, clustered on a charm holder, or displayed on a bracelet – these whimsically inspired darlings are tough to resist.  Much like a visual diary, charm compilations detail the life story of the wearer. 

Some choose to mark their travels with destination souvenir charms.  Others note momentous occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, first homes, marriage, children…  the list is endless.  Some simply choose charms that suit their fancy – vintage, modern and everything in between.  With yellow gold topping everyone’s Christmas list this year, I have debated over this week’s featured piece for awhile.  A white gold charm bracelet is a rarity to find, and one decorated like this one, even more unusual.  

I have mixed feelings about it… part of me thinks that it’s absolutely adorable while another part of me thinks it’s a bit odd.  Made from 14-karat white gold, this dainty rolo-link bracelet measures 7.25 inches in length.  It showcases a trio of gem-set charms… a Granny Smith apple, a ripe strawberry and a pod of Concord grapes.  Sparkling with the brilliance of tsavorite, garnets, sapphires and diamonds, each petite fruit is exceptionally well made.  The set-up of the bracelet is thoughtful with the charms hanging properly.  But still, I’m on the fence.  Is it cute, is it bizarre, or perhaps both?

While the bracelet is complete and very wearable as is, the possibility of adding more charms is certainly there.  It could be personalized with additional gemstone and/or diamond dangles.  Two-tone or yellow gold trinkets could add versatility. Enjoy it just the way it is or make it your own.  Moderately priced at $2,200.00 AND available on the website, I can’t wait to hear what you think.  Is this bracelet fantastically fruity, or a fruity-licious flop?  Is it hot, or not?

“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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