CED Blog
Black Sophisticate
Sometimes I am inspired by the stone. This hand carved black onyx diagonally cut square, from award winning gem carver Steve Walters, inspired this piece, Black Sophisticate.
The Father of Industrial Design
Raymond Loewy, the French-born American who revolutionized product design and became known as, The Father of Industrial Design. Loewy had modern ideas in a stagnant age. Nothing popped, nothing wowed nothing stood out. Loewy changed all that. Credited with slenderizing the Coca-Cola bottle
Minimalistic Master
A master at conveying a message using as little as possible. Today’s Google doodle was an homage to Saul Bass, the ultimate minimalist with the powerful and telling graphics for movie title, advertising and logos.
Teese Me Please!
You know I love fashion and all things modern. Well, the two have come together in the most astounding way. “The World’s First Fully Articulated 3-D Printed Gown” has been created. Yes, you read that right, a gown, printed, from a 3-D printer.
Speaking of Champagne Glasses
Last week I posted about the beauty of rare champagne diamonds. That got me thinking about (and maybe sipping on) champagne.
Eighternity Is The New Exemplary
I recently sold an Eighternity diamond to a couple who was interested in an ideal cut but they left with so much more. More brilliance, full of more fire and more scintillation. The difference is made in the cut.
Divine Diane
It is not even summer yet and I cannot wait till Fall. Do you think it is too early to talk about what is on the runway for Fall 2012? Everything I see from Diane von Furstenberg strikes me because it is commands attention. Not only the silhouettes are feminine and minimal.
I Have a Crush on a Man Named Ludwig
You could say March is a big month for modern design. Last week it was modern art, this week it’s modern architecture. Today is German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s birthday. Aside from appearing sophisticated and handsome in that dignified way, Mies was a brilliant modern architect
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
