Category Archives: Jewelry

L’histoire de Cartier

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Patricia Gilbert

We in the midst of moving to a new state, so I’m going to keep it short and simple this week. Here’s a lovely short video about the history of the Cartier jewelry brand. It’s narrated by the curator of … Continue reading →

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L’Est rencontre l’Ouest

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Patricia Gilbert

We just got back from visiting our daughter in San Francisco. While we were there, we saw a terrific exhibit at the lovely small museum, the Legion of Honor, East meets West: Jewels of the Maharajas from the Al Thani collection. In … Continue reading →

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Five on Friday 16

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Patricia Gilbert

  We’ve decided to go to Paris for Christmas. How awesome is that! While we’re there, I want to go to the Fondation Louis Vuitton to see Icons of Modern Art: The Shchukin Collection, Hermitage Museum– Pushkin Museum. Russian textile merchant … Continue reading →

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Les Pendules mystérieuses

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

A few days ago, I wrote about the Cartier exhibit at the Grand Palais in Paris. Much to my disappointment, I won’t be able to get to this exhibit prior to its close in February 16, 2014. The next best thing … Continue reading →

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Un Clocheton

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

The Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye has had a l-o-n-g history, so it’s no wonder that it’s currently getting a facelift. The oldest parts date to the 12th century and in the 20th century, it housed the German Army headquarters, so it’s understandable … Continue reading →

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Le Roi des bijoutiers

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

If you’re lucky enough to be in Paris before February 16, 2014, you’ll want to take in the exhibit Cartier: Le Style et l’Histoire at the Grand Palais. As stated in Town & Country magazine’s February edition, “It takes a … Continue reading →

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Dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Patricia Gilbert

Fine watches and jewelry also have a Fashion Week. It’s taking place right now. Appropriately, the event takes place in Switzerland, the country synonymous with precise timepieces. It’s a big deal; in 2012, over 100 nations were represented at Baselworld. … Continue reading →

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La Poétesse du métal

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Patricia Gilbert

Recently on 1stdibs, one of my favorite places to drool over vintage jewelry, they were featuring designs by Line Vautrin, whom they described as la poétesse du métal (lah po-ay-tes due maytal). I’d never heard of her before, but I … Continue reading →

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Haute joaillerie

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Patricia Gilbert

A new exhibit has opened at the musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Five hundred pieces of haute joaillerie (oat zjo-eye-er-ee), or “high jewelry” inspired by haute couture created by Van Cleef & Arpels will be on display until February 10, … Continue reading →

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Sur cinq colonnes à la une

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Patricia Gilbert

A few days ago I wrote about Garance Doré and her partnership with Kate Spate with a capsule collection for Fall 2012. The entire, much larger, collection is called Parisian Chic (watch a video of it by clicking on the link). … Continue reading →

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