Monthly Archives: July 2010

Red Carpet Jewelry: 2010 Women’s Jewelry Association Awards

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

On Monday, July 26th, the luminaries of the jewelry industry gathered together at New York’s favorite summer sport, Pier 60, for the 2010 Women’s Jewelry Association Awards. I was happy to be there to applaud my friend in the business, … Continue reading →

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Uh-oh: Woman who found yard-sale LeBron pendant worth $10K under investigation

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

An Ohio woman who paid $5 for a LeBron James pendant at a yard sale brought the bauble to the International Gemological Institute, where she discovered she had the real deal – a $10,000 gem with over 2 carats of round diamonds. … Continue reading →

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Judith Leiber and Maria Bello Urge Us Not To Forget About Haiti

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

It’s the sixth month anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti. Rebuilding efforts continue despite waning media attention. This month, in an effort to revive public awareness and involvement in the mission to rebuild, the Judith Leiber store on Madison … Continue reading →

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Red Carpet Jewelry: Duchess of Windsor’s jewelry to go up for auction

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Hasn’t everyone been given an amethyst-encrusted Latin cross on the occasion of having one’s appendix out? No? Clearly you’re not the Duchess of Windsor. The personalized jeweled cross hangs with eight others on a Cartier diamond charm bracelet and will … Continue reading →

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Boucheron: Le Jeu de la Seduction

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

I have been so in love with Boucheron‘s latest fine jewelry collection that I had to share. Le Jeu de la Seduction collection is simply incredible.  A trip to Boucheron‘s bejeweled french boudoir, where powder puffs laid out on cherry-red silk are adorned … Continue reading →

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David Yurman Unveils Signature Pendant in Support of the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Y’all know how much I love Red Carpet Jewelry with a purpose! The Lustgarten Foundation, London Jewelers and David Yurman announced on July 15th the creation of a David Yurman signature pendant in support of the fight against pancreatic cancer, … Continue reading →

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Red Carpet Jewelry: New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Uh, I’m getting excited: the New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show is coming to town! With more than 100 exhibitors of antique and estate jewelry and watches, this show is certain to have something for everyone who is looking … Continue reading →

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Van Cleef & Arpels collection helps turtles

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Van Cleef & Arpels’ collection Les Voyages Extraordinaires, released during Paris Haute Couture week, explores the imaginary worlds of Jules Verne, in particular his book Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and the sea creatures – turtles – that live … Continue reading →

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Woman finds yard-sale LeBron pendant worth $10K

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

He may not be as popular at home as he was a week ago, but if you think Lebron James‘ number 23 isn’t worth much anymore, think again.  In a sense, it is one of the “hottest” jerseys in the … Continue reading →

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Jewelry with a story

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Much as the haute couture fashion shows, high jewelry seems to have rediscovered the art of storytelling.  During last weeks’s couture season, every piece of jewelry had a story to tell. Van Cleef & Arpels retold us two extraordinary tales … Continue reading →

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