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Family visiting from out of town? Here is a guide to take them through downtown York
The holidays are upon us and loved ones are visiting from out of town. If you’re looking for a fun Thanksgiving experience, this guide can help. Spend a Saturday in the city of York and create memories full of shopping, a bit of history, coffee, brews and a food adventure. 9 a.m. | Coffee and breakfast…
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Shopping Small: Discover over 200 vendors at Jackalope artisan fair
The Jackalope Arts Fair makes it easy to shop small. The fair is back this spring, with over 200 artisan and specialty booths offering art, food, home goods, body care, accessories, jewelry, fashion and more. The fair will be held at Central Park in Old Town Pasadena from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov.…
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Mesmerizing Metal: The Ojai Vineyard Sip and Shop will include wearable chain mail art by Elaine Unzicker
Ojai artist Elaine Unzicker makes chain mail. Not for Renaissance Faire enthusiasts or Society for Creative Anachronism members — at least, not specifically designed for them. Unzicker’s unique creations, constructed from carefully hand-welded stainless steel links that she calls “metal lace,” are designed with modernity in mind. “It’s very contemporary,” Unzicker said of her work,…
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Garage now selling women’s clothing, accessories in Willowbrook Mall
By Emily Lincke Education Reporter Emily joined Community Impact in August 2021 and is an education reporter for the northern Greater Houston area. Previously, Emily worked for a small-town newspaper in El Campo, Texas, for two years. Before that, she interned and freelanced for the Houston Chronicle and worked as a freelance photographer and writer…
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Seven New Watches and Jewelry Books to Read This Winter
Fine jewelers and watchmakers are giving insight this winter into their storied histories through a series of new books. Fine jewelers such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are highlighting their centuries-long histories, for one, focusing on their inceptions and major milestones. Jewelry designers like David Webb and Francesca Amfitheatrof are also giving peeks…
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Tiaras Are Back — and Chaumet Is Here for It
Ever since Jean-Marc Mansvelt took the helm of Chaumet in 2015, he’s been on a mission to wake the historic French jewelry house from slumber. The house has certainly been stretching its legs. Industry sources estimate Chaumet has reached around 450 million euros in reveues, exceeding pre-pandemic levels, although its parent group LVMH Moët Hennessy…
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Mayfair’s First Black Jeweler: Chiefer Appiah Takes Up Space
Berkeley Street in London’s Mayfair — an affluent district for shopping and fine dining — has a newcomer, Chiefer Jewellery, joining its neighbors such as Novikov Restaurant & Bar, 1 Hotel Mayfair and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ London showroom. Chiefer Jewellery is a bespoke jewelry and watches boutique that caters to the 5 percent started by…
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Ring Concierge’s Nicole Wegman Talks 10th Anniversary, Hitting Sales Milestone
When Nicole Wegman founded Ring Concierge in 2013, her mission was to make fine jewelry more accessible for women — whether they were finding the perfect engagement ring with a partner or self-gifting a diamond tennis bracelet. Ten years and $100 million into business, Ring Concierge plans to keep increasing its product assortment of wedding-related…
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In the Spotlight: Adam Neeley Reflects on 25 Years in the Jewelry Industry
Over the last 25 years Adam Neeley has made a name for himself in the jewelry industry with his unique, labor-intensive designs that utilize special techniques and rare stones and have garnered a loyal clientele. Not is the fine jewelry designer slowing down, with several initiatives currently in the works including new high and fine…
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Cartier Returns to SoHo
Cartier has returned to SoHo, opening a multilevel boutique with a modern proposition for retail while paying homage to the longstanding history the French brand has with New York City. The new boutique at 102 Greene Street — in the heart of the cast iron historic district — brings the number of Cartier boutiques in…