Monthly Archives: May 2010

Trend Alert: Clover Necklace

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Sex And The City is famous for setting popular jewelry trends.  They gave us the horseshoe pendant designed by Lizzie Scheck, the large camelia ring by Joel Arthur Rosenthal (like the one Samantha got from Smith in the first movie), … Continue reading →

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Gentlemen Prefer Auctions

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Get your checkbook out: Marilyn Monroe’s iconic bubblegum colored dress from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is up for auction. The dazzling strapless satin dress will be auctioned by Profiles In History auction house in California from June 10 – 12, 2010.  … Continue reading →

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Red Carpet Jewelry: Michelle Obama

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

First Lady Michelle Obama was a crowd pleaser this past week during the State Dinner in Washington, thanks to her everlasting and flawless fashion sense. Mrs. Obama wore a beautiful shimmering one-shoulder cobalt blue gown, made of three layers of … Continue reading →

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Red Carpet Jewelry: Miss USA Crown

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Leave it to the Donald to make Miss USA sexier, cattier and more controversial: thisyear’s crowned queen is Ms. Rima Fakih, an Arab-American beauty from Michigan who snatched the crown despite tripping on the train of her gown during the … Continue reading →

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Red Carpet Jewelry: Chopard’s 150th Anniversary Party in Cannes

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Chopard has always enjoyed a long-term close relationship with the film industry, especially the Cannes Film Festival.  This week, the legendary Swiss watchmaker and high-end jeweler threw a lavish party to celebrate the brand’s 150th anniversary. Partygoers included Lindsay Lohan, … Continue reading →

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Red Carpet Jewelry: Chopard Cannes Power

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Legendary Swiss watchmaker and high-end jeweler Chopard has been a long time supporter of the film industry.  For the 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival happening this week, Chopard created 62 couture jewelry pieces in honor of the 62nd anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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Crummy Jewelry

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Sometimes, the only possible explanation is: only in New York. I was admiring the Van Cleef and Arpels windows at the boutique at Bergdorf Goodman on Fifth Avenue earlier this week, when a chic lady wearing humongous reading glasses in … Continue reading →

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Windows at: Harry Winston New York

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

I was going through a stroll on Fifth Avenue on Saturday, enjoying the beautiful weather and the shedding of layers of clothing, when I stumbled across the Harry Winston windows. I apologize for the bad pictures, but you will see … Continue reading →

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From The Mail Bag: Cartier Catalog

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

So I finally received my copy of the new Cartier Printemps 2010 jewelry catalog, and I am very happy with it.  Not as much red carpet jewelry in it as I would have liked.  But the selection is stunning (Cartier, … Continue reading →

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Sienna Miller for Piaget? Really?

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

I was so incredulous when I read in National Jeweler that Sienna Miller is the new face at Piaget that I almost picked up the phone to call them and confirm.  Almost – I trusted that National Jeweler knew what … Continue reading →

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