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How do women define the new power wardrobe? Start with brilliant color and add an artful mix of delicate, feminine details and bold, graphic jewels. For him, earth tones and a touch of linen exude quiet confidence.
By Laurie Brookins
March 22, 2018
Power Gifts
From jewelry and watches to fashion and home electronics, these lifestyle accessories embody sophistication and excellence.
By Laurie Brookins
November 14, 2017
Posh Pairings
Van Cleef & Arpels turned its latest high jewelry collection into a public art installation.
By Laurie Brookins
November 3, 2017By Laurie Brookins
October 12, 2017
Buccellati
This floral ring by Buccellati highlights a 13.47-carat coral surrounded by .28 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds, all set in pink and white gold. Price upon request, 212.308.2900 buccellati.com
By Laurie Brookins
July 19, 2017
Chanel
The Flying Cloud 2017 collection takes its name from the yacht owned by Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster, who was a paramour of Coco Chanelโs. Its nautical theme is evident in the rope shape of these Endless Knot diamond earrings in 18 karat white gold set with two pear-shaped diamonds totaling 4.67 carats, two […]
By Laurie Brookins
July 19, 2017
Cindy Chao
Inspired by a delicate flower, Cindy Chaoโs White Label Collection Yellow Diamond Leaves ring features three heart-shaped intense yellow diamonds totaling 9.53 carats, 8.18 carats of white diamonds and 1.03 carats of yellow diamonds, all set in 18-karat white gold. Price upon request, 852.2561.8298, cindychao.com
By Laurie Brookins
July 19, 2017
Chaumet
Music festivals inspired Chaumetโs 2017 collection. This Rhapsodie Transatlantique necklace features a 29.77-carat cushion-cut morganite, a 23.38-carats oval-cut chrysoberyl, a 12.87-carat oval-cut Imperial topaz, a 12.21-carats oval-cut pink tourmaline, a 10.67-carat cushion-cut tanzanite, a 2.12-carat pear-shaped diamond, 30 diamonds weighing between .55 and .71 carats each, round Umba garnets, round champagne diamonds, and round and […]
By Laurie Brookins
July 19, 2017
Chopard
Chopardโs opulent necklace in 18-karat white gold and titaniumโthe latter metal keeps the necklace lightweight and more comfortable to wearโfeatures pear-shaped emeralds totaling 105 carats, 73.2 carats of brilliant-cut Paraiba tourmalines and 52.3 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds. Price upon request, 212.223.2304, chopard.com
By Laurie Brookins
July 19, 2017
Messika
The Roaring โ20s is the theme of Messikaโs Paris est une Fรชte (โParis is a Partyโ) collection. These Roaring Diamonds asymmetrical earrings contain 167 diamonds totaling 8.57 carats and set in 18-karat white gold. Price upon request, messika.com
By Laurie Brookins
July 19, 2017
Van Cleef & Arpels
Among the convertible jewels in the Le Secret collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, this Pegase necklace features a 45.10-carat emerald-cut sapphire, surrounded by diamonds, emeralds and sapphires set in 18-karat white gold. Whatโs the secret? The center diamond pendant opens to reveal a tiny Pegasus crafted of diamonds (the pendants is also detachable). Price […]
By Laurie Brookins
July 19, 2017
Reza
For 2017, Alexandre Rezaโs iconic Cascade earrings have been reimagined by his son Olivier in D-color marquise-cut diamonds totaling 33.19 carats and cabochon-cut pigeonโs-blood rubies totaling 36.31 carats, with each stone articulated and set in 18-karat white gold for gentle movement. Price upon request, 33.1.42.61.51.21, alexandrereza.com