How fascinating are these studio shots of a Tiffany & Co. craftsman creating one of their iconic brooches? When I’m walking through the jewelry shop I rarely stop to think of the artisan behind the curtain. From the inspection of the 40-carat tanzanite under the microscope to the sculpting of the metal bow and placement of all those tiny diamonds, one piece must take hours on end! Thank you Tiffany’s for reminding me that jewelry truly is wearable art.
Ever since Fallon introduced me to The Vamoose I have been eagerly awaiting the opening of her online shop. Thankfully the day has finally come and it does not disappoint! From turquoise to antique brass lockets to ruffled pom poms loveliness abounds thanks to the brilliance of British designer/craftsman Kathryn Blackmore. My only problem now—how to choose?!
Did you hear the news? 23 years after their legendary ‘Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor’ auction in 1987 Sotheby’s is offering 20 pieces of the glittering collection up for sale again on November 10. Among the prized items is this diamond flamingo clip mounted by Cartier Paris featuring plumage set with emeralds, rubies and sapphires. This piece alone is estimated to sell for over 2 million US dollars, can you even imagine?! The video gave me goosebumps, watch it here.
I’m so pleased to announce that the winner of the Stella & Dot Audrey Cluster Bracelet is Vanessa (#92)! Congratulations Vanessa and thank you to everyone that entered! For the rest of us, the exclusive shipping discount will be available through tomorrow. To receive the discount simply fill your shopping cart with baubles, then click “Find your hostess” in the upper right corner and enter “Katie Armour.” I’m off to treat myself now! Aren’t these soiree earrings divine?
Happy Wednesday lovelies! I’m so pleased to announce that today I’ll be giving away one Stella & Dot Audrey Cluster Bracelet (a $69 retail value) courtesy of my dear friend Katie Fru, one of the company’s talented stylists. I am a huge fan of their designs and I know you are too! In order to enter the contest please visit their website and tell me your favorite piece and how you’d wear it. I’ll select an Audrey Bracelet winner at random tomorrow!
Katie has also generously offered all of you a shipping discount! Once on the site, in the upper right corner click on the link “Can’t make it to the trunk show: find your hostess.” Then enter “Katie Armour.” Shop around and you when you check-out you will receive the discounted shipping just for Neo-Trad readers : ) Enjoy!
UPDATE: Congratulations to our winner, Vanessa (#92)!