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The Three Blind Mice
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The Three Blind Mice. June 6, 2012. Cartier Belle Epoque Brooch, Christies Images. Coming in installments…the amazing, shocking, confounding story of The Three Blind Mice, otherwise known as Fred Leighton, Ralph Esmerian and Merrill Lynch. I last wrote here in December 2009. Since that date, the world of Jewelry in New York City has been moving at a tear away pace. Ralph Esmerians Van Cleef and Arpels ballerina brooch made in New York 1942. Surprisingly, a dramatic last minute – literally – c...8221; fro...
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Three Cartier Diamond Jewels. Posted on June 13, 2012. Christie’s have sold three outstanding Cartier Diamond Jewels this month. A SUPERB ART DECO DIAMOND TIARA, BY CARTIER LONDON […]. Sotheby’s Jewel Sale Sparkles. Posted on December 10, 2010. Enormous success for Sotheby’s Sparkling Season Jewels, 9 December 2009 The Jewels from the Estate of Lúcia Moreira Salles brought […]. Sotheby’s New York Important Jewels Sale 28 September 2010. Posted on October 2, 2010. Posted on December 15, 2009.
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The Queen Wears Granny’s Chips to Diamond Jubilee
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The Queen Wears Granny’s Chips to Diamond Jubilee. June 13, 2012. Queen Elizabeth celebrated her diamond jubilee on June 5th. Her Majesty wore a diamond brooch jokingly referred to in the royal family as “Granny’s Chips”. Granny was the Queen’s grand-mother, Queen Mary. Cullinan lll and IV – Granny’s Chips. The two diamonds making up this pin are the Cullinan III and Cullinan IV, two of several stones cut from the Cullinan Diamond. Click Here to See. About Arras WordPress Theme. Not a for-profit site, fo...
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Sotheby’s Jewel Sale Sparkles
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Sotheby’s Jewel Sale Sparkles. December 10, 2010. Enormous success for Sotheby’s Sparkling Season Jewels, 9 December 2009. The Jewels from the Estate of Lúcia Moreira Salles brought $5.9 Million, bringing a sales total of $30,582,751. Cartier Aladdin Art Deco Purse. Sothebys Images. Images Courtesy of Sotheby’s Images. Click Here to See. About Arras WordPress Theme. Not a for-profit site, for educational purposes only. Please make a donation to New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network.
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The Vladimir Fabergé Treasures – Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
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The Vladimir Fabergé Treasures Sic Transit Gloria Mundi. December 24, 2009. Some men prefer blondes, I prefer Cartier. However, I do enjoy writing about Fabergé and the Russians. The Imperial Russian Jeweler deserves a 1,200-page novel describing the emotions and escapades caused by his brilliant artistry. No other jewelry or objets d’art have ever brought out so much emotion based in fortune, greed and misery. However, this tale has a happy ending. Her Imperial Highness The Grand Duchess Vladimir. The B...
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Three Cartier Diamond Jewels
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Three Cartier Diamond Jewels. June 13, 2012. Christie’s have sold three outstanding Cartier Diamond Jewels this month. A SUPERB ART DECO DIAMOND TIARA, BY CARTIER LONDON. Composed of five graduated shield shaped clips, each tapered brilliant and baguette-cut diamond panel raised on the similarly-set diamond frame, Cartier London circa 1930 - Sold for $428,650. A SUPERB ART DECO DIAMOND ROCK CRYSTAL NECKLACE, BY CARTIER PARIS. A SUPERB ART DECO DIAMOND BRACELET, BY CARTIER. Click Here to See.
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Clive Kandel Covers Duchess of Windsor Mania – Round Two Begins
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Clive Kandel Covers Duchess of Windsor Mania – Round Two Begins. October 2, 2010. Sotheby’s London will be selling a collection of jewels formerly belonging to the Duchess of Windsor on November 30th. This will be Round Two of an ongoing fight for those who desire to be associated with the ex-king and the woman who stole him from the hearts of his people. There will be 20 lots in the sale, ranging from those of interest to royal memorabilia collectors to magnificent, well-known Cartier jewels. On sale no...
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The Great Pretender
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May 11, 2012. Alexandre de Paris prepares the famous Wallis hairstyle. Vintage Madame Gres from Didier Ludot. Jewelry by Clive Kandel. Perfume by Chanel. I recently came across a long forgotten folder containing the article ” The Great Pretender” from the New York Times Magazine of September 19th, 1993. Cover model Wallis Franken, wife of Claude Montana, who killed herself in the spring of 1996. Franken’s ability to resemble the Duchess was remarkable. The pugs and WE. Vintage Lanvin by Didier Ludot.
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“2009 was a difficult year for many”, according to HM Queen Elizabeth in Her Broadcast
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2009 was a difficult year for many , according to HM Queen Elizabeth in Her Broadcast. December 25, 2009. In a Christmas Day broadcast which evoked memories of her “annus horribilis” speech, the Queen described 2009 as a year “best forgotten” for many, making reference to the recession. Click Here to See. About Arras WordPress Theme. Not a for-profit site, for educational purposes only. Please make a donation to New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network.
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