HIGH FASHION HIGH JEWELS

Last night we went to Sotheby’s for Fashion Group International’s High Fashion High Jewels event. While there, we were lucky enough to get a preview of the Important Jewels auction which features an estimated total of $68 million worth of jewels that spans over 170 years of jewelry history. We were in awe of the collection that they were able to curate- everything from a five carat fancy orangy pink diamond to a gorgeous emerald cut tanzanite ring (almost 30 carats!!!)… which we couldn’t resist trying on.

The second part of the night featured three panelists from Chanel, Verdura, and Bergdorf Goodman. Each of them agreed that CAD and digitizing design could lead to the demise of unique artisan jewelry. Verdura president, Nico Landrigan, said it was our duty as designers and consumers to preserve the art of jewelry design by paying more for products with a unique design perspective.

What do you think? Would you be willing to spend more for a finely designed piece or are you more focused on price when you purchase fine jewels?