dkfarnum.com http://www.dkfarnum.com Thu, 09 May 2013 17:13:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Moral Dystopia http://www.dkfarnum.com/moral-dystopia/ http://www.dkfarnum.com/moral-dystopia/#comments Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:48:41 +0000 danakraus http://dkfarnum.com/?p=720 In this era of narcissism and confusion about right and wrong, here's to celebrating Webb Simpson... and David Webb. Verdura Diamond and Pearl Earrings. The Ne-plus-Ultra. Design owned by Babe Pailey, these flattering, flame design 18k, platinum and 6.38 carat diamond earrings have detachable 19X 15 mm south sea pearl drops. Divine. Athletic talent, exquisite technique. Coach Cover Earrings,ca. late 1800s. These 18k drop earrings are so contemporary, with great history. Designed to wear in coaches or in transit to the opera, these intricately-designed precursors to travel jewelry hid precious diamonds. Just the right length, riveting detail. Simply elegant. All good to celebrate. Christopher Walling Baroque Pearl Earrings. Classic with an edge, these Walling pearl drop earrings also have detachable pearls. Everyday wear or for Saratoga. Chic. Summer is all about relaxing, beauty, a certain magic. Isabel Canovas Acorn Earrings; ca. 1980s, these are Canovas at her best. 18k gold plate, these came from her boutique on the Place Vendome. Her Madison avenue boutique closed and her designs became instantly collectible. These are easier to wear than most and the right price. Cool. All Prices on request. All affordable. Earrings to help: Haskell Shoulder-Duster Earrings. Pearl, rhinestone and gold plate, ca.1950s, these are for swanning around. Provocative, sexy, fun. Beach reading; "Earrings: From Antiquity to the Present" Rizzoli, by Triossi and Mascetti (both at Sothebys, Europe). For those of us who wouldn't be seen without. Call For Prices and Details (917) 841-8405, and Peruse Our New Website. CLICK www.dkfarnum.com

]]> http://www.dkfarnum.com/moral-dystopia/feed/ 0 Windshield-Wiper Wave http://www.dkfarnum.com/windshield-wiper-wave/ http://www.dkfarnum.com/windshield-wiper-wave/#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:52:34 +0000 danakraus http://dkfarnum.com/?p=715  "Windshield Wiper Wave" This is how the Queen's trademark gesture is described in Sunday's New York Times. So apt. Enough already on the Jubilee. Intriguing about the Queen herself; a brilliant study in branding, if not a style icon. May be part of the reason we are receiving so many inquiries for deco diamond pieces, many of which are fashioned from earlier pieces like tiaras. Some goodies that are available: The Queen's clothes and tiara may be her signature, but you can have one as well. Tiffany Diamond Crescent Pin, ca. 1900. Very white, elegant. Deco Diamond,Platinum and Sapphire bracelet, ca. 1935. The ultimate in elegance. SOLD Diamond Riviere Necklace, 9.8 carats. Stunning. Diamond Bar pin, ca.1910. Ca. 1880 14k gold Hinged bangle, diamonds and rubies. Chic. Call For Prices and Details (917) 841-8405 CLICK  www.dkfarnum.com

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