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  Trend Report: The Love Connection

  I recognize suggesting hearts as a trend right around Valentine’s Day is the equivalent of pitching florals for spring. It’s not groundbreaking, but hear me out. After the...

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  Brand Spotlight: dinh van

  The foundation of iconic Parisian maison, dinh van, is rooted in rebellion. Following in his father’s footsteps, Jean Dinh Van spent ten years honing his artistic vision and...

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  Brand Spotlight: Yvonne Leon

  Parisian designer, Yvonne Leon, studied fashion before first beginning her career as a style editor and fashion stylists. While she loved fashion design, she had long been called...

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  Brand Spotlight: Loquet London

  Dating back to the 16th century, lockets originally evolved from ancient amulets. The first known European lockets served to conceal good luck charms or portraits of loved ones,...

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  A Day in the Life of Dries Criel

  Young, stylish and unconventional, Belgium designer, Dries Criel, draws upon his background in modern dance and his enduring love for travel, antique jewelry, architecture and ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics...

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  Trend Report: Viva Magenta

  In December of each year, Pantone Color Institute announces their Color of the Year, inspiring product development across a variety of industries and categories. Much to the delight...

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  Brand Spotlight: The Gems Project

  When Elizabeth “Beth Anne” Bonanno and Joel Cheatwood, co-founders of luxury brand development agency, The Gems Project, contemplate adding to their already robust roster of designer fine jewelry clients, they take into account a...

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  Trend Report: Bracelets For Impact

  No jewel expresses quite the same kind of bold message as a big bracelet. A symbol of strength and glamour, a big bracelet is the equivalent of a luxurious piece of armor in a...

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  Brand Spotlight: Kate Maller

  While designer Kate Maller’s discovery of metalsmithing was serendipitous, her love for the art form was instantaneous. Originally gifted a hobbyist course by her husband, a fine gem and mineral dealer, while she was...

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  Brand Spotlight: Harry Kotlar

  The same charm, passion, tenacity and work ethic that Harry Kotlar employed in founding his eponymous company in 1948 remain tenets of the venerable brand today. Marrying old-world heritage with modern sophistication, the company...

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