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Jewelry
A Brief History of Aldo Cipullo
It’s difficult to believe that something as straightforward and ubiquitous as the Cartier Love Bracelet was once considered revolutionary, and yet when it was launched in 1970, it was a seminal moment in fine jewelry’s storied history, establishi...
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Home Décor
Collecting with Mantiques Modern
With over 100 years of combined experience in vintage and luxury goods, the aptly named Mantiques Modern not only caters to a very specific clientele of discerning gentlemen and the people who love them, it also carries pieces that can insight desir
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Jewelry
María Félix’ Love Affair with Jewelry
While relatively unknown in the United States until recently, María Félix (1914-2002) was considered a goddess of Spanish language cinema. La Doña, as she was nicknamed, was a legend of Mexican Golden Age film with a career in the limelight that b...
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Antiques
Freddie Mercury’s Yamaha Grand on Sale at Sotheby’s
World-renown auction house, Sotheby’s, is once again celebrating musicianship with its upcoming sale in London, “Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own.”...
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Jewelry
A Brief History of the Retro Era
Retro Jewelry, often called "cocktail jewelry," came to the forefront of design from the mid 1930's through the 1940's, coinciding with World War II.
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Jewelry
A Brief History of the Zip Necklace
Since its launch in Paris in 1906, distinguished maison Van Cleef & Arpels has introduced a number of innovations in both jewelry design and manufacturing. Among the designs considered icons of the brand are minaudieres, the boule ring, the Ludo brac...