Who Knew a Prehistoric Fossil Could Look So Hip? | |
| These playful mammoth ivory hoops with bold gold stud detailing, are at once graceful and sinuous in their delicate curvature and smooth polish, and yet also raw, edgy, and ever so slightly off-kilter. A mix of contrasting elements, these beauties can be worn equally well with a pair of jeans during the day, or a little black dress at night. Verdura's glamorous design aesthetic is never compromised in this thoroughly modern take on the ever-hip hoop earring. Who else but Verdura could turn a pre-historic fossil into a wearable (and affordable!) piece of art? - Brooke Betteridge |  Verdura Mammoth Ivory Hoop Earrings, $3,500 |
Signature of the Season - Boucheron Fan-link Bracelet | |
| With a strong upturn in demand for rare and beautiful objects, both the Miami and Palm Beach jewelry shows turned in strong results, and once again the search for unusual items (whatever the value) is becoming increasingly difficult. This diamond and gem-set bracelet by Boucheron fills all the criteria coveted by the most demanding buyer. Designed in the early 1950's, there is a lingering retro style, but with a light fluid look that could only fit Boucheron's chic and stylish design. In 1958, Frederick Boucheron started his business, and quickly it became one of the world's foremost jewelry houses. Consistently producing new and modern creations of the times, combined with outstanding craftsmanship, there is no better jeweler than this for the most sophisticated collectors. - Simon Teakle |  Boucheron Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Fan-Link Bracelet |
Vaid Jewelry Captures Spring Colors in Captivating Designs | |
| Vaid, a relative newcomer to Betteridge, is a Rome-based artisan jeweler with extensive experience in exquisite craftsmanship. Daniele Valabrega, third generation owner, has always been inspired to create classic designs using only the finest quality materials. The Bon Bon collection featured here includes surprising and delightful combinations of Nature’s most precious elements, including hand hammered gold, diamonds, amethysts, rock crystal, mother of pearl, coral, turquoise and lapis lazuli – resulting in a rainbow of color and luminescence that can only be found at the height of spring! - Lexy Tanner |  Vaid Bon Bon Bracelets, from $6,000 |
The Chronomat B01 Transforms Breitling’s Flagship Line | |
| For many years, the Chronomat has been the iconic flagship watch for Breitling and has worn – pardon the pun – many faces and has undergone many "Evolutions". In its latest guise, the Breitling Chronomat has transformed into the Chronomat B01. With its streamlined case and modified integral style rider tabs, the B01 is somewhat of a departure for the brand; it has a retro 70's feel with astronaut style font on the bezel. However, all of the classic traits of Breitling aviation remain: readability with either bold roman numerals or stick markers on the dial, contrast with dial color and glare-proofing on both sides of the scratch resistant crystal, plus an easily utilized rotating bezel and pusher functions for the chronograph. The most noteworthy feature of the B01, however, is internal: the movement is extraordinary and manufactured entirely by Breitling. - Mike Manjos |  Breitling Chronomat B01 |
Crazy Terry's Auction & Horse-Swapping Parlor | |
| Lately, we've been buying and selling like madmen, while much of the jewelry world has been subdued. Even at the shows we attend in Europe, Asia and all over the US, we've stood out for being wildly busy while other dealers looked on wondering why their booths resembled ghost towns. The difference is that we go further a field to make markets than any other dealer and we know what things are worth. This means that Simon and I can feel comfortable buying, even in a difficult economic environment. We have the tightest margins that we have ever had in our history, but so long as we keep making markets and stay busy as the dickens, it makes for a great business plan. Most importantly, for you, it means a constant bombardment of new and exceptional watches, jewels and precious odds & ends, of all ages and kinds. It's a lot of fun. All the best, to the curious and the collector- come on down! - Terry Betteridge |  |
Palm Beach Events in MarchNicholas Varney: March 15 – 18Nicholas Varney, recognized for exquisite one-of-a kind jewelry, presents his unique collection in our Palm Beach store. Simon Teakle: March 23 – 24 Simon Teakle, Director of Estate Jewelry, and former head of Jewelry at Christies, will be visiting to supplement our estate buying staff. For an appointment, please contact the Palm Beach store at 561-655-5850. Vail Events in MarchPaul Morelli: March 11 – 13Paul Morelli will be on hand to share the best of his seasonal spring collection |  |