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A couple of years ago, I had the incredible opportunity to meet the legendary Gena Rowlands. The talented actress, renowned for her roles in iconic films like A Woman Under The Influence, Gloria, Hope Floats, and the more recent The Notebook, not only possesses remarkable acting abilities but also an exquisite taste in jewelry. It was an honor to have Mrs. Rowlands pose for some pictures adorned in the stunning jewelry pieces that we acquired from her estate. Her poise, kindness, and the way she lovingly interacted with our dog Eddie created unforgettable and touching moments for all of us....

Celebrating its thirteenth year, Fashion Week El Paseo brought the sparkle and glamour to The Gardens on El Paseo. The upper-level parking structure was transformed into a fashionista haven. From locals’ favorite Tommy Bahama to Project Runway Winner, Michael Costello, this years’ runway shows exceeded expectations. Headliner Costello was accompanied by his friends from Project Runway, Margarita Alvarez, Mah-Jing Wong, Justin LeBlanc, Candice Cuoco, Kentaro Kameyama, Viktor Luna and Laura Kathleen Baker. The emerging designers lit up the stage with their cutting-edge creations. Drawing inspiration from the creativity the week-long fashion show brings to the Desert, two staff members from The...

David Yurman and his wife, Sybil, were both born in New York in 1942. Their lives would become intertwined with love, art, and design.As a child David took an interest in art, as a teenager he was taught to weld by sculptor Ernesto Gonzales, he created 3-dimensional forms from molten metal rods. This led to an apprenticeship under renowned sculptor Jacques Lipchitz, eventually, David established his own studio. PHOTO: davidyurman.comIn 1969 David met Sybil while working for sculptor Hans Van de Bovenkamp in New York City. She would become his co-creator – his partner in business and in life.Their jewelry...

Born in 1858, Mikimoto Kōkichi was a Japanese entrepreneur who is credited with creating the first cultured pearl and starting the cultured pearl industry with the establishment of his luxury pearl company Mikimoto.  “My dream is to adorn the necks of all women around the world with pearls.” - Kokichi Mikimoto The story began out of necessity, Mikimoto's father was an Udon shop owner who fell ill when Mikimoto was only 11. Being the eldest son he left school and sold vegetables to support his family. Seeing the pearl divers of Ise unloading their treasures at the shore in his childhood started his fascination with pearls. In...

Elsa Peretti is a jewelry designer, philanthropist, and former fashion model. The Florence-born artisan joined Tiffany & Co in 1974.    Educated in Rome and Switzerland, Elsa Peretti initially made her living teaching Italian and working as a ski instructor in the German-speaking Swiss mountain village of Gstaad, before moving to Milan, Italy in 1963 to pursue a degree in interior design and to work for the architect Dado Torrigiani. “Style is to be simple.” In 1964 she decided to take a new career path as a fashion model. After having spent her first couple of years in Barcelona, Spain, she followed Wilhelmina Modeling Agency'ssuggestion to...