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Trianon Jewelry

If you fancy Seaman Schepps' shell jewelry, you will likely covet many of Trianon’s pieces. More diminutive and perhaps more precious, they are delightful riffs on a central theme. The firm,...

theo fennell bombe ring
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Theo Fennell Jewelry

British-born and -based Alistair Theodore Fennell traveled the world over, as the son of an army officer, and that early exposure to different cultures may well have informed his diverse...

Tiffany & Co. Jewelry
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Tiffany & Co. Jewelry

This American jewelry firm was founded more than 175 years ago by Charles Lewis Tiffany and became world – renowned in the early 20th century when Tiffany’s son, Louis Comfort...

temple st clair moonstone ring
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Temple St. Clair Jewelry

Temple St. Clair was founded in 1986 by Italian designer Temple St. Clair Carr. Years later, her pieces caught the eye of buyers for Barney’s New York, starting the launch...

vanessa kandiyoti evil eye bracelet
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Vanessa Kandiyoti Jewelry: Spirituality and Sen...

Raised in Brussels, Belgium, in a Turkish family, Kandiyoti embraced the spiritual traditions and superstitions of her home, and ultimately incorporated them into her work. Her passion for anthropology was...

Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
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Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry

Established in Paris in 1906 by Alfred Van Cleef and his in-laws the Arpels family, Van Cleef & Arpels is world-renowned as one of the great luxury jewelry houses. The...

vhernier necklace
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Vhernier Jewelry

Begun as a jeweler’s workshop in 1984 at Valenza, Italy, jewelry designer Vhernier has since expanded into an international brand. Headed by Carlo Traglio, the company has achieved a world-wide...

verdura maltese cross cuff bracelet
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Verdura Jewelry

The creations of Duke Fulco di Verdura, born in Palermo, Sicily in 1899, are prized for their originality, stunning artistry and clever mix of precious and non-precious materials. Verdura began...

zolotas necklace bracelet
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Zolotas Jewelry

The story behind Greek jewelry house Zolotas spans over a century. Efthimios Zolotas, the son and brother of traders and tailors, struck out on his own in order to fulfill...