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Its a Boy: The British Royal Jewels
July 22, 2013
There are several historically unique pieces which encompass the Crown Jewels, but described below are six pieces of the Royal Collection, held in trust by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her successors and the nation (only two of which shall be worn by the reported most recent royal successor).
The Imperial State Crown:
The most famous piece in the crown jewels is the Imperial State Crown (the front is left above, the back is center). It is set with over 3,000 stones, including several famous gems: the Second Star of Africa (also known as the Cullinan II, a 317 carat diamond shown in the top right detail above), the Black Prince's Ruby (which is actually a spinel with a small ruby plugging a hole, shown in the center detail), the Stuart Sapphire (bottom above), St. Edward's Sapphire, and pearls belonging to Elizabeth I.
The tiara was made by Cartier in London in 1936 and is formed of a band of 16
graduated scrolls, set with 739 brilliants and 149 baton diamonds, each scroll
divided by a graduated brilliant and with a large brilliant at the centre.
Queen Elizabeth's Crown:
The Coronation Necklace:
This necklace features 26 of those giant diamonds. Set in silver, gold and platinum, the 25 set in the main necklace are a range of sizes up to 11.25 carats. The 26th diamond is the Lahore Diamond, the 22.48 carat pendant which was previously suspended from the Timur Ruby necklace from India.
For additional information about the royal jewels head over to The Royal Collection These gems are not only beautiful, but have a rich history and distinct gemological allure.
I would like to take a moment to pay homage to an all-time
favorite novel and a timeless classic… The Great Gatsby and how I couldn’t be
more excited about taking some time out to indulge the soon to be released
remake of the film. Aside from the fact that the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel
remains an imaginative favorite of mine there's one more reason I’m definitely
going to want to see Baz Luhrmann's upcoming remake: The jewelry! After
recently reading of the collaboration for jewelry design between the films
production designer and Tiffany & Co. baubles I couldn’t wait to take a
peek into the wardrobe of jewels. Jon King, the jeweler’s executive vice
president, said that "it’s a natural role for Tiffany. Tiffany was
certainly part of this era. The brand was at the center of the parties of the
rich and famous.” I can just see it now…
decadence, glitter, sumptuous fashion, the exuberant spirit of the Roaring 20’s
and the lovely Carey Mulligan as the enigmatic Daisy Buchanan. I hope all of
you out there will enjoy the Art Deco inspired Jazz Age Glamour... one-of-a-kind platinum and diamond-encrusted
bracelets, rings, headpieces and long pearl necklaces this film adaptation has
in store!
The Great Gatsby Collection Savoy Headpiece
Freshwater cultured pearls, 3.6-6.9 mm. Round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight 25.04. $200,000
Ziegfeld Collection Pearl Tassel Necklace
Necklace in sterling silver with freshwater cultured pearls. 33" long. Pearls, 2.5 -9.5 MM $1,2000
The Great Gatsby Collection Tanzanite Ring $25,000
More tomorrow... Shop the cover!
For more on the Great Gatsby costumes check out this Vogue piece as Miuccia Prada discusses the collaboration in recreating the Roaring 20's
Double Cuff Love
April 22, 2013
Eddie Borgo Safety Chain Cuff, $315 each at Saks Fifth Avenue
ASOS Pack of Two Smooth Double Cuffs $25 - asos.com
Fendi Leather Cuff Bracelet, $295 each at Saks Fifth Avenue
Mango Faux Leather Cuff $25 each
Sofia Coppola can often be seen rocking this look!
American Vouges Editor in chief through the swinging sixties and avid Double Cuff Lover...
Style icon Diana Vreeland
Wonder Woman rocking the Double Cuff!
Winter is Coming: GOT Accessory Game
April 1, 2013
While
here in LA the sun may be shining bright as we fledged full force ahead through Spring,
make no mistake… Winter is Coming! Last nights long awaited season premiere of Game
of Thrones returned with a vengeance as we were quickly reminded of the stakes of the game. Not only did episode 1 titled "Valar Dohaeris" (a term that means “all men must serve” in High Valyrian) return with a vengeance but so did Daenerys Targaryen and her
warrior-esg accessory game. With dozens of characters, main as well as secondary
it isn’t easy keeping the story lines
and even characters straight. The costumes and colors used amidst each tribe
realm city etc. help carry you from place to place and even between character
to character. And while it’s no surprise that I would notice pieces these
costumes have been accessorized with, the look adorned around the neck of Daenerys
Targaryen undoubtedly does its job. On
the hunt for her army she has without question come into her own (dragons and
all) as the
big forces are gearing up and it's all starting to get real! I'm excited for not only the plot to thicken this season, but to see the GOT accessory game unfold! Below I have included some additional "bling" amidst the Seven Kingdoms as well as a few fun pieces to consider adding to your jewelry repertoire to help you channel your inner princess, prince, king, queen or warrior!
{simply stunning}
{Tyrion Lannisters bling}
{Handcuff bling for the King Killer Jami Lannister}
stay tuned for an upcoming post "Double the Cuff"
{House Stark Etsy find SilkPurseSowsEar!}
{stag ring for House Baratheon}
{Axe and Apple Cresent Moon for House Arryn}
{elaine-ho octupus necklace for House Greyjoy}
{browns fashion Raven Ring for good measure}
For more on the costume design behind the GOT check out this article! (I highly recommend it)
Shop the Cover: Taylor Swift and Delfina Delettrez
March 12, 2013
Going behind the cover is often overlooked especially when it comes to the accessories styled for cover girls. April's issue of Vanity Fair features Taylor Swift and its no surprise to see Swift adorning the gems of Fendi family's fourth generation, Delfina Delettrez... Just as Swifts music in many ways mirrors her real life experiences, Delfina's designs reflect her strong and determined personality, passions of childhood and her current life maturity. Delettrez's collections continue to become more refined season after season and truly represent all that hides behind a look that is Gothic, romantic, playful and rock star worthy all wrapped into something subtly shiny! Borrowing concepts from the drawing of Leonardo de Vinici and fashion precious metals from the like of flowers, skulls, poisons insects, mini sculptures and the human body Delfina's designs are more than innovative... check them out for yourself below!
Delfina Delettrez Pearl and gold-plated enamel ring
$675 - matchesfashion.com
DELFINA DELETTREZ Gold Triple Pearl Two-Finger Ring
$2,050 - ssense.com
DELFINA DELETTREZ Gold/Pearl Eye Ring
$590 - stylebop.com
DELFINA DELETTREZ Bracelet
$3,421 - yoox.com
DELFINA DELETTREZ Earrings
$558 - yoox.com
Accessory Challenge: Jewelry and the One Shoulder Dress
March 1, 2013
A few things to consider when looking for jewelry to complete your look: how thick is the one strap of the dress? Is it sleeveless, short sleeve or long sleeve? And what is the overall look you are attempting to achieve? Keep these questions in mind as well as my following recommendations and I am sure you will find the perfect bling to bring out the beauty and sophistication of the one shoulder dress style.
Necklace and the One Shoulder Dress:
First of all, I would suggest skipping the necklace unless you have the appropriate time to spend searching for one that is just right. And if you do... may I recommend the following:
Heather Hawkins Y Necklace with Black Horn$172 - shopbop.com
Y necklace: The structure of the Y necklace with a dangling middle allows you to wear a delicate necklace style without losing it in the dress material.
My best accessory suggestion that wont take away from the gorgeous asymmetrical neck line and bare shoulder would be to pair this dress with a low swept back hair style, boldly colored posts and a sister cuff on the bare arm. You could also go for minimalist gold hoops and again on the bare arm, delicately stacked bangles. But, depending on the look your going for and the particulars of the one shoulder you are working with your options may vary... I hope my suggestions will help guide you in selecting the best accessories for your look! For more One Shoulder Dress Accessorizing inspo check out the ladies below which I think got the look right!
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