Bally resale
Bally When I think of Bally, and everytime I walk by the Bally boutique at South Coast Plaza, I think of two things…fine fur handbags and O.J. Simpsons Bally shoes highlighted in his trial. Bally is however, one of the finest makers of shoes and leather goods in the world. The Bally corporation was actually […]
Boca do Lobo furnishings Newport Beach
Boca do Lobo furnishings Essentials Home furnishings Our recent Newport Beach estate sale included furnishings from Boca do Lobo and Essentials Home. I admit I was not familiar with the brands, but I am now, and now I am hooked. After 25 years of loving modern Italian furnishings I have a whole new appreciation for […]
Alexander McQueen resale
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN RESALE The first time I saw an Alexander McQueen show I was frightened. Gothic figures walking the run way, spikes going into the mouth of a model, capes with shoulders 5 feet wide that are only made in nightmares, models faces painted bright white with heinous eye make up akin to Marilyn Manson […]
Boucheron Jewelry
Boucheron Fine Jewelry Fun facts about Boucheron: In 1983 the location for Boucheron’s first store in Paris was selected because it was the sunniest corner location. Boucheron believed that his diamonds would sparkle even greater with the bright sun, and he was surely correct. Boucheron was always a family owned business until Gucci acquired them […]
Louis XVI
Louis, Louis, Louis XIV = 14 XV=15 XVI=16 What’s the deal with all the “Louis XVI” refrences? Louis style, Louis XVI, Louis XIV, or Louis XV is a style originated in France during the time of King Louis XVI (1774–1793). It started at the end of the baroque style which is why some pieces have that overdone styling. It […]
Daum Art Glass
We have experience with Daum art glass. Daum is a crystal studio based in Nancy, France, founded by Jean Daum in 1878. Daum’s sons, Auguste and Antonin were inspired by the Art Nouveau period which is a common thread in all their pieces throught the years. Daum is also the only commercial manufacturer that used […]
Chopard
Chopard Do you have Chopard jewels for sale? Or are you seeking Chopard items? Contact us get out your holiday list The new answer for “What do you want for Christmas?”, should be “Chopard”. Deciding what you want for Christmas is no longer a problem. The answer should default to “Chopard”. Every holiday season this […]
Cartier Tank Watch
The Tank Watch The first Tank watch was invented by Louis Cartier in 1917. Believe it or not, it’s rectangle shape was inspired by a tank used during World War I! Over the years Cartier has made all types of variations of their tank watch and just about all other luxury watch companies have jumped […]
Roberto Coin Jewelry
Roberto Coin The Roberto Coin brand was established in 1996. Coin’s initial career was as a hotelier but he left the industry to pursue his love of fashion and art which brought him to designing jewelry. Today Roberto Coin is one of the most renowned Italian jewelry artisans who’s goal is to tell a story […]
Piaget watches
Piaget Recognized by many, worn by a happy few. I remember the first two times I saw a Piaget watch. The first time was on the cover of Town & Country magazine back in the 1980’s. It was a women’s watch covered in marquise Rubys and round diamonds wrapped around a Christmas ornament. I may […]
