Posts Tagged: Jewelry

Cartier at the Grand Palais Paris

Posted on February 4, 2014 by quintessence   •   8 Comments

There is a reason the exhibit of Cartier at the Grand Palais in Paris is subtitled “Style and History.” While many today may think of the jewelry firm merely as a purveyor of red carpet adornments and the latest “tank,”  it is in fact a house of style, representing  over a century and a half of artistic achievement.…

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Prepping for Paris | Two Faves in the 6th

Posted on January 17, 2014 by quintessence   •   9 Comments

As I start to prepare for my trip to Paris next week, I rediscovered some summer photos of two shops in the stylish 6th arrondissement where I will be staying again, that I never had time to share. The first is Philippe Ferrandis.…

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JAR at the Met

Posted on December 20, 2013 by quintessence   •   9 Comments

Not only is the JAR exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum the first US retrospective of jewelry designer Joel A. Rosenthal’s work, but the first at the museum devoted to any living  jeweler, or in Rosenthal’s case, artist, whose medium happens to be gems. …

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Interwoven Globe and JAR at the Met

Posted on December 18, 2013 by quintessence   •   5 Comments

As many of you head into the city for a holiday visit, I would encourage you to make a stop at the Metropolitan Museum to see two exceptional exhibits. Last month I was part of a small group of editors, writers and designers, assembled by Patrick Frey, to privately tour Interwoven Globe with curator Melinda Watt.…

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Holiday Shop Picks | Verdura

Posted on December 5, 2013 by quintessence   •   2 Comments

It’s always a good day when I have a reason to visit Verdura. In their elegant boutique overlooking Fifth Avenue and Central Park, I had a chance to take a gander at their Mid-Century Master vintage exhibition on view (and of course for sale) through December 27th.…

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At Ease | Channel Your Inner Sea Goddess

Posted on July 19, 2013 by quintessence   •   4 Comments

Whether an afternoon or a week, on a sailboat or a motor yacht, summer is the time to channel your inner sea goddess in style. Call out shades of aqua and soft greens to echo the cool colors of the waters.…

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AERIN | Living the Life and the Label

Posted on June 29, 2013 by quintessence   •   12 Comments

AERIN is more than merely a label. It’s a lifestyle. And nothing has more credibility, authenticity or appeal than when the namesake of a company lives and breathes the brand. While Aerin Lauder may lead a luxury life, her down-to-earth approachability gives her brand both aspirational and relatable allure.…

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James de Givenchy James de Givenchy at Simon Teakle

Posted on June 2, 2013 by quintessence   •   5 Comments

It’s almost an embarrassment of riches. As if the jewel box shop of Simon Teakle in Greenwich wasn’t already tempting enough, this week he will be hosting over 100 pieces from James de Givenchy, whose exquisite Taffin collection is on every jewelry maven’s lust list.…

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Amanda Nisbet Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk and Amanda Nisbet

Posted on April 16, 2013 by quintessence   •   21 Comments

What could be more fun than jewelry shopping with the talented and ebullient Amanda Nisbet? It is abundantly clear that Amanda loves what she does and that enthusiasm translates brilliantly into her spirited and distinctive interiors. Filled with color and energy, her rooms bring a fresh approach to modern luxury.…

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Meet BuDhaGirl | More than Just Beautiful

Posted on March 31, 2013 by quintessence   •   15 Comments

In the crowded world of fashion and luxury, sometimes it’s not only about being beautiful. And indeed, the new jewelry line BuDhaGirl offers something significantly more.  As was discussed last fall at the Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit, many upscale consumers are looking for more than merely the transaction.…

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