Vintage Jewel Archives - Kelsey Kaplan Fashion https://kelseykaplan.fashion/tag/vintage-jewel/ A San Francisco Lifestyle Blog Mon, 10 Jul 2017 22:41:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 102238619 Miriam Haskell Jewelry: Craftsmanship at its Finest https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2015/07/06/miriam-haskell-jewelry-craftsmanship-at-its-finest/ https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2015/07/06/miriam-haskell-jewelry-craftsmanship-at-its-finest/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:00:05 +0000 http://kkandgg.com/?p=5168 Well-made jewelry is an investment. It is no different than buying a nice piece of furniture or a car. If you take care of it, you can pass it down to younger generations, and once it becomes an antique, the value may rise for the years to come. Rather than spending $30 here and there on “cheapo” jewelry, that only last a few wears, consider investing in some high quality bling by Miriam Haskell.     Miriam Haskell the world-renowed jewelry aficionado opened the doors of her first boutique in 1926 in New York’s McAlpin Hotel. “Le Bijou De L’Heure” quickly became the go-to shop for high society women to purchase custom-made jewels to match their haute couture ensembles. Joan Crawford, the Dutchess of Windsor, and Lucille Ball to name a few. During Haskell’s travels to Paris where she would hand select the finest beads and findings, she would enjoy tea with none other than Coco Chanel. It is said that Haskell’s “design artist,” Frank Hess would join the ladies as they discussed matters related to the fashion industry and upcoming collections.     Today, the Miriam Haskell company continues to run in NYC. Each precious piece is crafted entirely […]

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]]> Well-made jewelry is an investment. It is no different than buying a nice piece of furniture or a car. If you take care of it, you can pass it down to younger generations, and once it becomes an antique, the value may rise for the years to come. Rather than spending $30 here and there on “cheapo” jewelry, that only last a few wears, consider investing in some high quality bling by Miriam Haskell.

 

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Miriam Haskell the world-renowed jewelry aficionado opened the doors of her first boutique in 1926 in New York’s McAlpin Hotel. “Le Bijou De L’Heure” quickly became the go-to shop for high society women to purchase custom-made jewels to match their haute couture ensembles. Joan Crawford, the Dutchess of Windsor, and Lucille Ball to name a few. During Haskell’s travels to Paris where she would hand select the finest beads and findings, she would enjoy tea with none other than Coco Chanel. It is said that Haskell’s “design artist,” Frank Hess would join the ladies as they discussed matters related to the fashion industry and upcoming collections.

 

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Today, the Miriam Haskell company continues to run in NYC. Each precious piece is crafted entirely by hand and are reminiscent of Haskell’s original vintage designs. Many finished items feature pearls and Swarovski crystals pieced together into ornate treasures. The chandelier earrings featured in A Black Tie Affair are a wonderful example of this exquisite artistry. No matter what angle you see them from, they are simply stunning – one of Haskell’s key features.  Unlike your average costume jewelry, these masterpieces are assembled meticulously from top to bottom so that even the backside, or the clasp of the jewelry is dazzling (no pun intended!). I am happy to report, that Jest Jewels has the largest assortment of Miriam Haskell finds I have ever come across. Head on down to 1869 Union Street, San Francisco and tell them that KK and GG sent you. Or, peruse the fab assortment online at jestjewels.com.

 

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]]> https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2015/07/06/miriam-haskell-jewelry-craftsmanship-at-its-finest/feed/ 3 5168 Save Time and Set your Table Early https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2014/11/26/save-time-and-set-your-table-early/ https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2014/11/26/save-time-and-set-your-table-early/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:10:08 +0000 http://kkandgg.com/?p=418 You already have so much on your plate (no pun intended), while you prepare for guests to arrive for Thanksgiving dinner…set your table a day early and you’ll thank me later! No matter how many people you are cooking for, setting the table takes time. Why devote valuable minutes to folding napkins and stacking plates, Thanksgiving morning, when you could be turkey brining or taste testing your side dishes?   Setting the table is like putting together an outfit. It doesn’t matter if you are matching a pair of pants with a blouse, or napkin rings and plate chargers, the same principles apply! I decided to keep it simple this year and add only a few seasonal trinkets and name cards, to the table. I did not want to compete with the china’s natural beauty and elegance.   The Vintage Jewel 5-piece place setting by Lenox is a beautiful contrast of  blue, platinum and 24 karat gold against classic white china. Adorn your table with a refined tablecloth or slip an understated charger beneath your plates and you’re ready to entertain. With little to no effort, the Vintage Jewel collection and  flatware will regally transform any dining room.   Rather […]

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]]> You already have so much on your plate (no pun intended), while you prepare for guests to arrive for Thanksgiving dinner…set your table a day early and you’ll thank me later! No matter how many people you are cooking for, setting the table takes time. Why devote valuable minutes to folding napkins and stacking plates, Thanksgiving morning, when you could be turkey brining or taste testing your side dishes?

 

Setting the table is like putting together an outfit. It doesn’t matter if you are matching a pair of pants with a blouse, or napkin rings and plate chargers, the same principles apply! I decided to keep it simple this year and add only a few seasonal trinkets and name cards, to the table. I did not want to compete with the china’s natural beauty and elegance.

 

Thanksgiving fine china

Thanksgiving fine china

The Vintage Jewel 5-piece place setting by Lenox is a beautiful contrast of  blue, platinum and 24 karat gold against classic white china. Adorn your table with a refined tablecloth or slip an understated charger beneath your plates and you’re ready to entertain. With little to no effort, the Vintage Jewel collection and  flatware will regally transform any dining room.

 

Thanksgiving fine china

Thanksgiving fine china

Rather than the matching Vintage Jewel drinkware, I decided to add some Waterford Lismore Nouveau wine glasses to the mix. I swear crystal glasses somehow make the beverage that you are drinking taste better! There are not enough occasions to get fancy and drink wine out of crystal stemware…so do it up this year. Are you with me?

 

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