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Jean Schlumberger’s Designs at Tiffany & Co.

  • Posted on June 29, 2009 at 8:35 pm

 

Schlumberger’s designs at Tiffany & Co. were marvellous for their whimsical interpretations of natural forms. He was especially inspired by sea creatures and other animals. Diana Vreeland wrote that Schlumberger “appreciates the miracle of jewels. For him, they are the ways and means to the realization of his dreams.”

200906301-1One of the most famous pieces that Schlumberger created was the mounting for the famed Tiffany Diamond, which was in the firm’s collection since the nineteenth century. The brooch, entitled “Bird on a Rock”, a whimsical bird, covered in platinum-set diamonds and plumed in 18k gold, perches atop a magnificent emerald-cut, 106.94-carat aquamarine.

200906301-11Jean Schlumberger Daisy bracelet, a luxurious design that captures the flower’s unique spirit and energy. Textured 18K gold petals are connected in a continuous, open pattern accented with round brilliant diamonds set in platinum. The bracelet’s strong, sculptural quality is a signature of Jean Schlumberger’s collection for Tiffany & Co.

200906301-12Jean Schlumberger diamond and gemstone rings for Tiffany & Co. The rings feature gemstones of exceptional color saturation, cut and clarity. Four Flowers ring with cushion-cut aquamarine, 18K gold and platinum-set diamond flowers; and extravagant Leaves ring with radiant cushion-cut rubellite emerging from lush 18K gold leaves sparkling with platinum-set diamonds.

Most Gifted Artist -Jean Schlumberger

  • Posted on June 29, 2009 at 3:40 am

Jean Schlumberfer is considered to be one of the twentieth century’s most gifted artists who bring us many fantastic designs. Natural wonders and mesmerizing beauties co-exist in his every design.With gold and dazzling gemstones as his palette, he captured the glory of flowers, exotic birds and mythical creatures in bejeweled statements unrivaled in the world of jewelry design.

Schlumberger’s first design is a gold cigarette lighter in the shape of a gold fish with gemstone eyes and flexible tail. It was now became a classic. In 1941, he created the Trophée clip for Diana Vreeland, legendary editor of Vogue. Now in the Tiffany & Co. Archives, the clip features an oval-cut amethyst and ruby shield with a warrior’s chain mail scaled with diamonds, and longbow, arrows, spear, and ruby-set sword in blue enamel.

Schlumberger is deemed as a superb draftsman, as he began each design with a drawing to discover the purity and grace of the natural forms that caught his eye. The sketch, he said, also serves as “the only link between the three members of that complex and disparate trio formed by the client, craftsman and creator.” A detailed drawing was then produced and the final design was created in precious metal and gemstones.

Schlumberger often traveled to Bali, India and Thailand to fire his imagination and create his own magical mementos, such as the exotic Oiseau de Paradis clip with yellow beryl, amethysts, emeralds, and sapphires; and the Sea Bird clip that combines a bird’s beak and head with a serpent’s body in pavé diamonds, rubies, and spike-like 18k gold plumage.

Schlumberger’s work is also distinguished by a strong sculptural quality, which is beautifully embodied in his Frame clip, a center sapphire enclosed with pavé diamonds and draped with a diamond baguette ribbon. This strength of design unifies the varied elements in his most intricate pieces. As in nature, every flower, leaf, bird and fish is unique, a true Schlumberger original shaped into a well-integrated work of art.

In later years, Jean Schlumberger returned to Paris, the city that awakened his artistic soul. He died in 1987, at the age of eighty, leaving a legacy of bejeweled flowers, ocean life and birds of wonder.

Maria Sharapova and Tiffany Paloma Picasso® Earrings

  • Posted on June 26, 2009 at 12:25 am

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It is announced by Tiffany & Co. few days ago that tennis champion Maria Sharapova will wear Paloma Picasso® earrings at the 2009 Wimbledon Championships, June 22 – July 5 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

 

Ms. Sharapova is so beautiful with Tiffany earrings, the special group of earrings captures her natural grace and style. Her fans will see her wearing the earrings at each of the four Grand Slam events: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Called Tiffany for Maria Sharapova.

 

The earrings selected for Wimbledon are a custom-made 18 karat gold drop design from Paloma’s Zellige collection, based on centuries-old mosaic patterns that surround the fountain at Paloma Picasso’s home in Morocco. “The inspiration for these earrings is so chic and original,” Ms. Sharapova said. “Their distinctive beauty is a reflection of Paloma Picasso’s talent for creating bold jewelry statements that are easy to wear, which makes them perfect for Wimbledon.”

Links of London “Love Me Love Me Not” Collection

  • Posted on June 25, 2009 at 12:58 am

Links of London’ s latest collection “Love Me Love Me Not” will take you revisit your childhood. The collection is a simple, iconic take on the daisy chains we made as children and the feelings we felt when we first fell in love and wondered if we were loved in return.

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The collection’s core is a chic daisy chain bracelet which featured sterling silver bracelet will allow you to play with daisies of petals in garnet, amethyst or pink tourmaline to form your very own daisy chain. The bracelet can also be plucked apart to become something else, playful petals can be looped through earrings or string daisy flowers alongside petals to make pendants.

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The playful drop earrings adorned with semi precious stones from the Love Me Love Me Not collection - a modern highlight to any outfit this spring, suitable for every lovely girl.

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The playful sterling silver daisy flower pendant has amethyst at its centre and hangs from a 45cm sterling silver chain. This is a delicate and modern necklace perfect for everyday wear. We tempt you to experiment with our light-hearted collection that’s true to the whimsical spirit of Links of London charms. With its modern daisy motif, the collection is a graphic take on bygone days spent making daisy chains.

Tiffany & Co. Launched Its 2009 Blue Book Collection

  • Posted on June 24, 2009 at 12:47 am

Tiffany’s Blue Book setting has been released for several years, but this year, something quite exotic and unique appeared, as that features the world’s most spectacular jewels.

In order to celebrate the 2009 Blue Book Collection, Tiffany transformed the fifth floor of its flagship store into a high-gloss environment of black and white that showcased the city of glamour and legend where Tiffany was founded and where fashion reigns.

What the previous Blue Book present us a array of gems: sapphires from violet and blue to pink and yellow, color-saturated emeralds, tourmalines, kunzite, spessartite, grossularite, rubellite and more radiate fire and light in medallion pendants, long drop earrings and lavish cocktail rings, such as Jean Schlumberger’s brilliant “blossoms” emerging from diamond leaves and petals.

However, Tiffany’s jewelers in New York and Paris recreated a number of Schlumberger designs for Blue Book 2009, including the Fleurage bracelet of fancy-colored sapphires and diamonds, Leaves necklace with beautifully matched green tourmalines, and Dahlia bracelet bursting with yellow sapphires. This fanciful harvest is augmented by legendary designer Louis Comfort Tiffany, whose Art Nouveau-style stained glass and jewelry inspire a peacock necklace with a 15.80 carat tanzanite and brooch with plumage of sapphires, tourmalines and diamonds.

This collection post a closer look at the precision of Tiffany’s custom-designed settings and time-honored jewelry techniques, including the enameling in Indian-inspired diamond earrings. This attention to detail unites the Blue Book Collection in a heritage of craftsmanship that goes beyond the expert setting of stones. In the magical world of Tiffany design, pink sapphires turn into cherry blossoms and diamonds are spun into lace; cameos are carved into flowers; and turquoise is carved into a charm depicting the famous Tiffany Blue Box., the ultimate symbol of luxury that wraps the most extraordinary jewels of all.

Tiffany Engagement Ring

  • Posted on June 24, 2009 at 12:22 am

200906242-1Tiffany & Co. is the world’s diamond authority, all Tiffant rings comes from the elite gems and flawless diamond. Its engagement ring has a long history since 1886 it first introduced in. Today, you have many choices in the Tiffany house, all in perfect look and high quality.


In 1926, Tiffany’s standard of purity became the official standard for platinum in the United States and in 1999 it introduced the Lucida engagement ring which was hailed the world over as a masterpiece. Following this long history of excellence, the famed design house makes a name for itself yet again with the introduction of Celebration® Rings. (I have posted the Celebration ring just now)

Consider its Etoile ring for sheer wattage, featuring five rows of paved, pure white diamond brilliants that almost appear fused together into one magnificent piece. The Victoria band ring plays with Tiffany’s favourite theme - nature — by featuring four-petal buds between two rows of closely hedged brilliants. The Lucida ring, on the other hand, features a full circle of diamond brilliants, elegantly arranged to radiate pure glamour.

All these are classic, meaningful and elegant. I don’t know what you think, I definitely want to own these chics for myself, my family and children.

Tiffany & Co. Celebration Rings Collection

  • Posted on June 23, 2009 at 11:49 pm

 

200906242-21The Tiffany Celebration Rings was released last year.The designer’s idea” There are times to celebrate. Maybe there’sa baby. Maybe it’s your anniversary. Maybejust because. Capture your life’s important moment For all time.”

All rings from this collection is crafted from platinum and set with sparkling diamond brilliants as well as pink and blue sapphires. Each of the rings fuses exemplary vision with the finest materials to mark life’s important moments. The wonderful variety of designs make the rings ideal for all occasions, and it is highly doubtful if the most finicky shopper will not be able to find her dream design in this collectionIt

It can be worn alone or stacked (as if anyone could afford more than one) to mark significant milestones in life that are meant to be cherished and remembered. With roughly 25 rings in the series (from $1,700 to $8,000), Tiffany & Co.’s website shows you sample stacks and also helps you to create your own. Narrow and feminine to wide and dramatic, all options are open to pursue personal style and stack up the glamour .

With these elegant and beautiful Tiffany jewels, making the right choices of your life’s important moment will be a great happiness.

Tips to Spot a Tiffany Knockoff

  • Posted on June 23, 2009 at 12:35 am

If a girl can get a piece of Tiffany jewelry from her grandmother or mother, that is deemed to be the most happyand lucky thing. Maybe that is why so many people choose Tiffany, it is not only a valuable investment but also can build up a tie of close relationship in a family.Tiffany & Co. is often considered the epitome of class, style and taste. Unfortunately, if you do not purchase Tiffany jewelry from a Tiffany & Co. store, it can be very difficult to spot a fake.Here we summerized the most useful tips to spot the fake ones.

Firstly,visit the Tiffany & Co. store and view the piece you are interested in purchasing elsewhere. Take note of the craftsmanship, any engraving or details, the weight of the piece and the overall appearance, including luster and shine.Visually inspect the piece you would like to purchase. Note any differences between the piece you are holding and the piece you viewed at the Tiffany & Co. store. Many times fake Tiffany jewelry will have a very high shine or luster, making it easier to spot a fake.

Secondly, check the piece for tarnish and sterling silver stamp (if sterling silver). A tag should be attached to the clasp stamped with “925″ if your piece is authentic Tiffany & Co. sterling silver. The piece should not show any signs of tarnishing.

Thirdly,Compare the weight of the piece to the weight of the item in the Tiffany store. If the piece noticeably weighs less than the one in the store, it is likely a fake.

Then again, review the details. Look at the engraving, polish and curves of the piece. Look at all the finishing touches… are edges ragged or smooth? Does the piece look high-quality and made with good craftsmanship? Do you notice differences between the two pieces? If so, you are likely viewing a fake Tiffany & Co. item.

At last, we kindly warn you: Tiffany does not authenticate any piece of jewelry. This means you cannot buy a “Tiffany” necklace from another person and take it to a Tiffany & Co. store and ask them to verify that the piece is “real” and not a knockoff. Do your homework before you buy!

Marvellous Tiffany & Co Palm Tree Pendant

  • Posted on June 18, 2009 at 3:11 am

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Tiffany is always the best friend of luxury girls with its high quality diamonds and silvers.With Tiffany’s shining, polished silver and exquisite, dainty designs, it’s no wonder that they have every girl in this globe so adored.

 

Here what I bring to you is my beloved a very very chic Tiffany & Co Palm Tree Pendant. Wearing a piece of paradise with Tiffany’s new palm tree pendant in 18k gold on a 16′ gold chain with of course a real-looking palm tree charm is so marvellous. Whether you’re looking for an escape or just like the look of palm trees, you can’t go wrong with this golden piece of tropical paradise.They are unequaled in quality, with close attention to detail. It seems that you can ever find a classical, elegant and various, and very necessary styles of pendants in Tiffany-Links pendants collection for yourself.

 

However, the only problem, quite obviously, is the hefty prices! Yes, we all know the cost of sterling silver has been gradually creeping skyward, but that is no reason for us to hand over exorbitant amounts of our hard-earned pay. May be only this time, girls can highly experience the need of money earning, the more ,the better. That is what called desire stimulating.

Review of Flutter & Wow Designer Jewellery Collection

  • Posted on June 17, 2009 at 12:56 am

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“Flutter&Wow” is the new designer collection from Links of London.The name is a play on the musical term ‘wow and flutter’, which describes the quivering pitch that occurs when a vinyl disc is played. It’s an apt metaphor for the rush of romance – a hint of what this collection is all about.

We can say the Flutter & Wow designed by its director is perfect, though she took the eternal symbol of love – the heart, but she gave it a lyrical new spin. The result is an iconic design that runs the length of the collection: an asymmetrical, heart-shaped cage, wrought from interconnecting lines of gold or silver. Edgy and offbeat, this thoroughly modern heart takes its cues from the fluctuating rhythms and paradoxes of romantic love. Key pieces include a gold & diamond pendant necklace (see above picture), a statement bangle with three spinning charms, and a cluster necklace of silver nuggets accented with faceted garnet. Heart-shaped links and clasps carry the leitmotif of Flutter & Wow through to necklaces, chains and bracelets.