But at the Bejeweled Ball, you’re free to lookandtouch; all the pieces are for sale.
This years Bejeweled Ball landed in tony Bel-Air, Los Angeles.
I had envisioned a Belle Epoque setting and somehow we found it in Bel-Air!
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Aliffi told me while we swanned up the homes imperial staircase.
Chatting with the jewelersValerie Messikaand Luca Buccellati was an added treat.
Think you fancy a lace-like Buccelati necklace?
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This probably belongs in our archives, he says of a sapphire necklace I was immediately drawn to.
While taking in the splendor, I crafted my own fantasy wish list.
The pieces, below.
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David Webbs Cubist Emerald Earrings
I was immediately lured to the color-splashed display of David Webb jewels.
On hand was Mark Emanuel, co-owner of David Webb, who designed these gorgeous cubistic clip-ons.
I was quickly corrected when I mistook the mogul-esque carvings on these earrings for jadeit’s all emerald!
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And the design comes to life with black enamel, gold, platinum shapes, and pave diamonds.
Here is Emanuel fastening the stunners on my ears and displaying the architecture of a well-designed clip.
See, it feels weightless, right?
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They felt just right to me!
A Vintage Patek Phillipe Watch, c. 1959-1965
I cant deny an evening watch.
It’s the equivalent of a clutch bagglamorous!
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Neiman Marcus is also a destination for vintage timepieces, and this beauty comes from this curation.
And unlike most jewelry-watch hybrids, this was fully crafted by Patek Phillipemost watch-makers outsource to jewelers.
But who really needs to check the time when your night out involves this hand-made Swiss stunner?
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Piagets Surprise Yellow Diamond Cuff
This one-of-a-kind piece is dubbed Exquisite Moments.
But wait, there’s more!
Mr. Goldfiner knows that flattery will get you everywhereincluding to a sale.
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A Lace-Like 1997 Buccellati Necklace
All of Buccellatis pieces feel more textile than jewelry.
Their feather-weight, lace-like necklaces lay marvelously on the body.
Messikas Yellow Diamond Fantasy Necklace
Whats better than a necklace sparkling with an 18.05-carat fancy yellow diamond?
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The yellow diamond pendant is removable and the sculptural diamond-studded collar necklace can be worn as is.
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