May 4th, 2007 by Ann Walker
Legendary film star Lauren Bacall has joined Elizabeth Taylor in the creation of her own line of jewelry. Both women were considered the most desirable women of their day and both are associated with distinctive styles.
Bacall is collaborating with Weinman Brothers, founded in 1912 and known for their antique-reproduction pieces. Bacall was married to another […]
May 4th, 2007 by Ann Walker
“For nearly 50 years, Jean Claude Novaro has perfected the art of creating glass sculpture with a singularity of purpose some might say borders on obsession. Novaro has become world-renowned not only for technical mastery and innovation, but also for his solitary technique, a rarity even among the most accomplished glass maestros.”
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May 4th, 2007 by Ann Walker
You can trace the history of bracelets back to Roman days.
Roman women tended to have several matching pieces all over their body with bracelets, necklaces and bangles all carrying the same design motif.
As time went on so did the evolution of the bracelet. Paris jewelers created pearl rimmed gold bracelets. In the 1820s coral became […]
May 4th, 2007 by Ann Walker
“Designed by Leon Ransmeier for Vlaemsch, this cocooned watch is encapsulated in leather rendering it non-functional as a timepiece. The designer explains, “The hidden watch transcends typical associations of status by isolating the emerging form rather than acting as a flashy signifier.”
The watch supposedly contains a fake Rolex.”
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And you can bet there are buyers out […]