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Beautiful Things: Get Swept Away with the Patrick Mavros ‘Ocean Tides Collection’
The Ocean Tides Collection by Patrick Mavros From the Patrick Mavros Atelier located in the tropical Indian Ocean, comes a collection of vibrant and colourful creations perfect to welcome in the summer. Designed by Forbes and Kate in their captivating Mauritius Atelier comes the ‘Ocean Tides Collection’. This a collection made of of sterling silver sea urchins set with vibrant stone cabochons featuring varieties of vivid quartz, white and black diamonds and tourmaline, that make up suites of matching earrings and necklaces. The natural beauty of the stones is beautifully balanced with the simplicity of the silver tone of the metal and the patterns found in the sea urchin. The…
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Beautiful Things: DK01 MM TORC, inspired jewelry by Dina Kamal
THE DK01 MM TORC by The DK01 Torc Series is a consequence of a study of ancient neck rings throughout history: The Torc as a sensual object and an object of empowerment, once it is placed on the neck in its specific location, it automatically shifts the posture, hence the state of mind. A Torc is a single piece rigid neck ring open at the front. It was mainly worn by men as a medal or trophy to demonstrate rank, strength, and power. It has its roots in Mesopotania, Scythians, Ancients Greece and Rome; and finally with the Celts who are most identified with it throughout the Iron Age. The…
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Gemstone Edit: Opals: Precious Stones Ablaze with Color
Look deeply into the face of an opal and see a kaleidoscope of fiery colors, a veritable galaxy contained within a gemstone that symbolizes hope, love, purity and truth. The gem name Opal is a derivative of the Sanskrit Upala, defined as ‘precious stone’. Latin Opalus and Greek Opallios means ‘to see color change’. The beauty of the opal is formed by rain. It is said the water from rain seeps into the rock the rock via crevasses and once it evaporates, the silica that is left behind dries and hardens forming a precious opal, as an opal, is a hydrated amorphous form of silica, classified as a mineraloid; the…
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Beautiful Things: Christofle Sterling Silver + Gilted Rose Gold Signet Ring
Christofle Sterling Silver And Gilted Rose Gold Signet Ring The inspiration for the Christofle’s ‘C’ curvy collection is femininity and sophistication. Its simplicity of this signet ring makes it a great piece for daily wear in tones of soft shades, and the silver warmed up by the pink gilt gold moon. The bi-color brings to this jewelry line a touch of freshness and softness. This piece is made of sterling silver & pink silver gilt. It is available in 6 sizes; its height : 23mm Ø ext.: 23mm (basis T.52). Also in the collection are rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. For more information, to see the collection or to purchase…
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Chanel Bouton de Camélia Collection: Eternally Beautiful and Inspiring
Bouton de Camélia Collection More than Chanel’s favorite flower, the camellia is an iconic floral shape, eternally feminine, elegant, timeless and beautiful. Flowers have been a source of inspiration to artists for centuries. This beautiful flower is captured in its most figurative interpretation, lending its lines to jewellery pieces that emanate elegance and modern style. The camellia, also know as the Chinese Rose, is a symbol of love and devotion. Considered the national flower of Southern China, the camellia flower is highly regarded and is said to symbolize young sons and daughters. In Victorian England, when flowers were exchanged as a means to convey messages, depending on their meaning, the…
Ode to Luxury and The Art of Life
