Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend

Hello there!! We hope you all had an amazing 4th of July!! 

One of our favorite things to do in the summer is to take a day trip into New York and go to some of the greatest museums in the world.  You can have the chance to see some amazing exhibits! This past weekend we attended "Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef and Arpels" at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.  It was a phenomenal journey through the history of this iconic brand.  

Each piece was more beautiful and delicate than the last.  Jewels from the twenties and forties all the way to the present and each one a complete masterpiece.  There were art-deco pieces dripping in diamonds and platinum.  There were purses threaded with thousands of pearls and adorned with gold accents.  To top it all off there were fabulous jewels worn by none other than Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy and Maria Callas.  

In their own display were some of the jewels worn by H.S.H. Princess Grace of Monaco.  The tiara she wore to her daughter's wedding, the necklace she received as an engagement gift and many other flawless pieces she wore throughout her life.

This was one of the most exquisite pieces in the collection. It is the Walska Brooch or Pendant.  It is adorned with gold, sapphires, emeralds and yellow and white diamonds.  It is also able to be transformed in many differents ways, removing or adding some of the pieces.  

This was such an amazing exhibit and opportunity to see history through jewelry.  One day when you don't have any plans head to a great museum and check out some of their exhibits.  You will be amazed!! 

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn
:)

** photo from cooperhewitt.org