CED Blog
Modern Gift for the Modern Age
It seems harder and harder to give a good gift these days. Remember the days when neckties, pearl stud earrings and briefcases were exciting rather than average gifts? Don’t panic,
Holiday (Wardrobe) Cheer
Happy black Friday! I hope you are taking advantage of all the great deals and the opportunity for crazy, memorable experiences. Thanksgiving down, Christmas and New Year’s left to go.
Citrine: You Only Thought It Was Topaz
Most people when asked what is the November birthstone will reply Topaz. FALSE! Alright, well not entirely false. The traditional November birthstone is Citrine but an alternative (and very similar looking) birthstone is Topaz
Lanvin Cape Dresses
“Through use of exquisite textiles, light construction techniques and a rather whimsical vision, Lanvin has become the ultimate in luxury dressing for women everywhere. Diaphanous draping, soft tailoring and bold accessories make up the unmistakable Lanvin look
Wallis Simpson, Elizabeth Taylor, Christie’s
This December there will be a two-day jewelry auction in New York. On December 13, 80 jewels from Elizabeth Taylor’s private collection will be auctioned off, followed on December 14 by another 189 glamorous, glimmering Elizabeth[an] jewels. Christie’s New York
Something Old, Something New
Don’t we often wonder what the journey of a ring is? Whose hand wore it? How many years passed and experiences it came in contact with?
Peridot – August Allure
Peridot, also named Chrysolite a variety of olivine, is the birthstone for August. Sometimes referred to the “evening emerald” due to its green color but the difference is the yellow tint also contained in Peridot. It is considered a symbol of power and influence
Historically Modern Pearl
I secretly love phrases that don’t make sense. Oxymorons. You know: pretty ugly, adult children, conservative liberal, good grief, increasing declines. And so on and so forth. But my favorite has to be “historically modern.”
Male Engagement Rings: Put a Ring on It
Although it’s still not wildly popular in the US it is becoming more of a trend and more acceptable for the modern woman to propose to her man.
