THEHOPE DIAMOND

Mysterious, infamous, magnificent, cursed, exciting,

the most famous diamond ever.  

As legend goes it was plucked from the eye of an idol

in India in the 17th Century by a thief that was later murdered for it.

Held by Tavernier until sold to the King of France, Louis the XV for an enormous amount of gold. Passed to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoniette, we all know that outcome.   To King George IV, who lost it to pay off tremendous debt.  To Henry Phillip Hope, it's namesake

who had no heirs.  Passed to his eldest nephew

Henry Thomas Hope who sold it pay off gambling debts.

Then to Evalyn Walsh McClean by way of Cartier who had

now fashioned it into the incredible necklace it is today.

She never took it off and the curse continued, with the death of her eldest son, in a car accident, her daughter committed suicide at 25, and her dear husband declared insane.  Sold in 1949 to Harry Winston, again to pay off debt, it was donated to the Smithsonian Institute where it is now displayed.  I personally photographed it and it appeared as a flash of light, from every angle I shot. I do believe it has magical power.

lorna davison designs

david

by Michelangelo

a prime example

of high Renaissance

art.  To see this 

masterpiece travel to Florence IT

STERLING VERMEIL EARCLIPS

In the style of John Hardy, Batu style without the price tag.  Very well made with omega clips. Everyday earrings for maximum wear.

69.00 Special price

italian silver enamel bangle 

In precious sterling silver with diamonds. Black and white

enamel with quadrefoil enamel and diamond panels. This bracelet comfortable as well as timeless.  If you want compliments, or if you just want to stand alone BUY this. I love the interior finish of the design.  Finshed all the way around.  I know why the Italian's are famous for their jewelry making in precious metals since the beginning of The Italian Renaissance. It was a cultural movement that spanned the period roughly from the 14th through the 17th century.

Sadly in very short supply  329.00

List over 600.00

sterling silver cuff

Italian 925 sterling, beautiful gun metal oxidized finish, scrolled for easy care.

Just slip it on and go.

Oh so reasonable at 89.00

You will be happy you did.

black sterling silver  Elegante

perfect for that elegant day to evening outfit, that includes black

no need to worry about polishing these, the silver has been oxidized to resemble antiquities.

see yourself in black lace

Feminine bangle in 925 Sterling Silver perfect

for a simple daytime dress or pair it with any

outfit you choose.  You know what to do.

A designer bangle of exceptional quality

very substantial too, over two ounces.

You know how picky I am.

off list at 149.00