Cocktail Rings

ring

It’s Cocktail Hour! When the velvet ring box won’t shut tight, you know it’s a cocktail ring.  When it comes to jewels, bigger is better, hence the ‘cocktail ring’. A cocktail ring is a ring that is larger than usual, meant to attract attention, and typically made of a colored stone, or two, along with […]

Haute Couture

designer clothing

haute cou·ture noun expensive, fashionable clothes produced by leading fashion houses. “rails of haute couture” the designing and making of haute couture clothing. noun: haute couture “the champions of haute couture insist that it can be as visionary as any art form” Haute couture is a french term for “high sewing”, “high dressmaking” or “high […]

Frank Lloyd Wright

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Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright was an American designer, architect, writer, and educator. He was known for designing structures that were in harmony with the surrounding environment. One of his best examples of this was the Fallingwater home in Pennsylvania, which has been called “the best work of American architecture”. In addition to designing […]

KPM Limoges

china

KPM Limoges For sale, consignment, or auction Many people use the term “Limoges” as though it is a brand name but of course collectors know that Limoges is a city in France.  It was this location where kaolin clay was first discovered which changed the course of the region Limoges china is known for it’s […]

Fendi collectibles

Gucci coat

FENDI Fendi is an Italian luxury fashion house that designs ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, fragrances, eyewear, timepieces, fur, and accessories. Established in Italy in 1925 Fendi is most known for it’s fur and fine leather goods especially their handbag deemed the “Baguette”. In recent years Fendi has wanted to gain greater press for their runway shows so in […]

Ed Wormley furnishings

chairs

We Know All About High Value Furnishings Edward Wormley, Knoll, Harvey Probber,  Hans Wegner, and alike are designer furnishings we are familiar with.  Often times people don’t realize the treasures in their home. A chair they got from a family member could be discovered to be worth thousands of dollars so when selecting an estate […]

Steinway B-model piano owned by Larry Edoff

music room

Steinway B model Investors, collectors, musicians, pianists, and those who appreciate the ‘tickling of the ivory’s will want to review this upcoming auction of legendary pianist Larry Edoff’s personal piano and other high quality items. Presale available on piano. Please contact 860-500-9044 to make an offer . About Larry Edoff Composer Larry Edoff is a […]

Fine jewelry and designer handbag auction

Valentino

Fine jewels, Hermes, Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Patek Philippe Auction  Sunday Dec 13, 2020 10:00 AM PST Get more information Immediate shipping for Christmas. Immediate shipping for Christmas. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase high profile jewels and time pieces below retail and some below wholesale. Vintage and modern, something for everyone. Men’s and […]

Cappellini Furnishings

chair

Cappellini The first time I heard the name Cappellini I thought it was pasta. Turns out it is now one of my favorite design firms.  Based in Italy, obviously, Cappellini is a luxury design house that offers furnishings and accessories. They often collaborate with other designers like Pucci to create the most unique and memorable […]

Valentino Designer Items

Valentino

Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani best known as Valentino, is an Italian fashion designer and founder of the Valentino brand and company. His main lines include Valentino, Valentino Garavani, Valentino Roma, and R.E.D. Valentino. The firm was established in 1960 and is headquartered in Milan and the creative direction is in Rome.  Valentino has famously  designed special wedding dresses for Elizabeth Taylor, Anne […]