Responsibly Sourced Luxury – A Thoughtful Gift Guide

Photo by Alain Simic, model wears Bubble necklace, earrings, and ring by Sean Gilson for Assael, two stackable rings featuring one large Gem South Sea pearl and one large Gem Tahitian pearl, Assael Responsibly Sourced Sardinian Coral Twist necklace, Assael NatureScapes earrings with Tahitian Pearls, Maligano Jasper, Sardinian Coral, and Aquarmaring

The generosity of the human spirit knows no bounds. When we love someone, we often seek fun ways to bring joy to their lives. Thoughtful gifting in the contemporary world can be a challenge, though. Many of us are expressing our affection with fewer but better things, keeping in mind the impact of the gift…

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Rare Natural Pearls – A Guide to Non-Nacreous Pearl Treasures

Assael Natural Purple Clam Pearl and Lavender Spinel ring, Rochas Women’s RTW (Launchmetrics Spotlight), loose pink natural conch pearls, loose orange natural Melo Melo pearls, more loose pink natural conch pearls, Spondylus “spiny” oyster shell

Pearls are known to be one of the first gems ever set into jewelry, dating back thousands of years. They were not cultivated by man until the end of the 19th century. All of the pearls owned by international royals, maharajas, celebrities, and socialites throughout history were natural pearls. Today, however, of the small quantity…

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Four Top Fashion Trends from the Resort & Spring 2023 Runways

Clockwise from upper right – Assael Corallia Collection Multi-Strand Sciacca Coral Earrings, Elegance with Attitude campaign shot by David Benoliel with model wearing Assael Coral and Turquoise multistrand necklace and Coral & Turquoise Single Strand necklace, Small Bubble earrings by Sean Gilson for Assael, Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2023 (Go Runway), Assael Baroque Pearl drop earrings, Assael Classic South Sea Pearl Strand, Gucci Resort 2023 (Go Runway)

As temperatures rise and COVID restrictions loosen, more people are traveling and stepping out in graceful style. A myriad of trends bubbled to the surface following Resort and Spring 2023 shows in New York, Paris, London, and Milan. While it feels great to have good reasons to dress again, the designers are embracing comfort and/or…

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Elegance with Attitude 2023 — Behind the Scenes in Miami with Assael, David Benoliel, and Padulo Privé   

Coveted for their unrivaled quality by connoisseurs, Assael pearls are conjured into exquisite jewels  of understated splendor and re-imagined classicism. – Vivienne Becker  Launched recently in leading fashion and lifestyle publications such as Town & County, W, and Architectural Digest, Assael’s new Elegance with Attitude campaign is a visually stunning tribute to pearls and coral…

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