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mellerio dits meller earrings
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Mellerio dits Meller Jewelry

Since the establishment of the Mellerio dits Meller company in 1613, the brand has crafted numerous exceptional pieces of high end jewelry. A family firm, which has spanned fourteen generations...

Mauboussin Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K
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Mauboussin Jewelry

The house of Mauboussin was established by Georges Mauboussin in the late 19th Century in Paris, France. Its rich history spans over 175 years in both France and New York...

Marina B Pardy Earrings
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Marina B Jewelry

B is for Bvlgari. Marina Bvlgari, daughter of Constantino Bvlgari and granddaughter of Sotirio Bvlgari, displayed talent for jewelry design at a young age and was recruited by her father...

Mouawad and Heidi Klum Diamond Clover Necklace in 18K White Gold
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Mouawad Jewelry

This firm was founded in the 19th Century by David Mouawad in Lebanon and later was headquartered in Saudi Arabia by David’s son Fayez Mouawad who created one of a...

Marcus and Co. Jewelry
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Marcus and Co. Jewelry

From the moment that Marcus & Co. opened in 1892, it was clear that the artistry and skill of the jewelry house was of superior quality. Heavily involved in the...

orlando orlandini earrings
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Orlando Orlandini Jewelry

A trained jeweler and designer, Italian Orlando Orlandini worked for a commercial jewelry company for close to 20 years, ultimately becoming the design director. When he decided in the early...

Oscar Heyman Jewelry
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Oscar Heyman Jewelry

The American firm, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, was founded in 1912 in New York. Originally known for fine jewelry created by Oscar and his brother Nathan during the Art Deco...

pomellato chain ring
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Pomellato Jewelry

Pomellato was founded in Milan in 1967 by Pino Rabolini, who hailed from a family of Italian goldsmiths. Rabolini’s vision was to transform the modus operandi of the company from...

poiray diamond bow necklace
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Poiray Jewelry

La Maison Poiray, founded in 1975 and located on Paris’ Place Vendôme, designs and sells jewelry that is suitably congruent to its prestigious address. Additionally, the company’s multifaceted lines are...

paloma picasso tiffany co scribble brooch
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Paloma Picasso: Luxurious, Sleek Lines

The daughter of Pablo Picasso and his mistress, the artist and writer Françoise Gilot, Paloma Picasso was born (1949) in Vallauris, France. While working as a costume designer, she fashioned...

roberto coin bracelet
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Roberto Coin Jewelry

Though Italian jeweler Roberto Coin has been producing fine jewelry since the 1970s, the brand became independent in 1996. Since then, Coin has been producing extremely high end jewelry in...

raymond yard box
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Raymond C. Yard: Elegance and the Unexpected

(1922-present) Horatio Alger books are always heartening to read and when such a story is actually a true recounting of someone’s life, it’s even more uplifting. Raymond C. Yard led...