New Year, new news! And new versatile designs … Assael is delighted to announce receipt of the Cultured Pearl Association of America’s inaugural “Spotlight” Award for the “Flex” bangle, designed by Sean Gilson.
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Pearls Just Wanna Have Fun
“It’s the season’s most thrilling remake of an all-time classic…the pure, pristine pearl is in the midst of a modernizing makeover, rebelling against its prim image and taking its place at the heart of some of the coolest jewelry on offer this Christmas.”
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Pearls of Wisdom from Jewelry: The Body Transformed, The New Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
“Jewelry is the world’s oldest art form, predating cave paintings by tens of thousands of years…” So begins the journey through the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest exhibit Jewelry: The Body Transformed, a thoughtful exploration of the very nature of adornment and our human fascination with fine jewelry.
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Thinking Pink: Why Conch Pearls Are So Much More Than Pretty
Pink has long been hailed as the ultimate color of femininity, a pervasive part of gender in pop culture. But in the world of gem pearls, pink is anything but ubiquitous. A Natural Conch Pearl is an exceptional pink
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Royal Wedding Inspirations: Something Old, Something New
Love is in the air these days! And bridal season has officially kicked off, sharing its heart-warming glory on the international stage as American Actress Meghan Markle lived out every woman’s fairy tale on live television.
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Pearls Stole the Show at the Met Gala
At the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art Gala on May 7, pearls played a significant role in attendees’ attire. After all, with a theme of Heavenly Bodies, Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, what precious symbol could be purer than pearls?
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Tradition Make Over – Novel Style at the 144th Kentucky Derby
According to Town & Country magazine, “the Kentucky Derby is the preppy fashion event of the spring.” And this year was no exception. Everyone turned up to cheer on the horses bedecked in their favorite fashion finery.
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For the Love of Mom
She packs her kids’ lunches, patches up skinned knees, stays up late to help them study, and has tissues and a hug at the ready when her daughter’s first relationship falls apart. She’s your wife, best friend, and the ultimate mother
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Award Winning Tahitian Pearls : 3 Ways to Celebrate New Year New You
2018 is radiant already! Join the celebration as Assael’s magnificent new Tahitian Pearl Collection receives an inaugural Town & Country Jewelry Award. The awards, selected by Town & Country magazine’s Editor in Chief Stellene Volandes and Fashion Market & Accessories Director Will Kahn, will be presented with Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City in…
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3 Jewelry Takeaways from the Golden Globe Awards
Notable happenings were abundant at Sunday night’s 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills! First was the sea of black dresses (garments that inadvertently presented the perfect backdrop for some impressive jewels
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