• A Necklace Fit for an Elvish Princess

    31May
    Categories: Antique, Diamonds, Necklaces Comments: 1

    You’ll have to forgive the somewhat whimsical title.  I have to admit, I’m something of an LOTR case.  I confess, I love it — books and movies, characters and settings.  So, although I just wrote on one Van Cleef & Arpels design, as soon as I saw this, I just didn’t have a choice.  What am I talking about?  Oh, just this:

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    This is the Van Cleef & Arpels Virevolte Necklace.  The moment I scrolled through the catalog on the site and saw this, I couldn’t help but think that this necklace would be suited for Arwen and/or Galadriel.  The delicate leaves will, in fact, add a touch of whimsy and mystery to any woman who wears it.

    I have to confess, I’m beginning to fall in love with Van Cleef and Arpels, big time.  I haven’t been struck by a designer so quickly in a long time.  Specifically, its the design aesthetic that gets me.  It’s so unique, while the craftsmanship is just exquisite.

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  • Enjoy the Envol Necklace

    30May
    Categories: Diamonds, Rubies Comments: 2

    I am about to show you what may well be the most beautiful ruby and diamond necklace in all of creation.  The rubies are the star of the show in the piece I am about to show you.  For those of you who have heart conditions, I wouldn’t be at all responsible if I didn’t tell you to please be careful, because honestly — you are about to have your breath completely stolen:

    envol-necklace

    This is the Envol Necklace fromVan Cleef & Arpels.  You know, it’s funny.  Before today, while browsing a jewelry web site, I had never before heard of Van Cleef & Arpels.  To be perfectly honest, I now mourn all the years I lost, all the pieces I’ve missed admiring, because this label is undoubtedly one of the most talented I have ever seen.  All of their collections are full of pieces like this.

    The intricacy, the design, the set of the jewels — it is stunning, just stunning.  It is the most exquisite thing I have ever seen, and the way the necklace is worn is unquestionably unique.

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