Many people are perfectly happy buying custom jewelry from one of the fine, well-known craftsmen stores around the world. Many of the quality items produced in these shops and studios are as well-made and beautiful as some of the products from more famous names. But there is something special about owning original designer jewelry that has created a following, a culture, unlike any other.
This is true of jewelry from

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"Certainly ten years ago there was a certain degree of intimidation, perhaps, associated with this building, Fifth Avenue, 57th Street, the grand emporium, all that implies," says CEO Michael Kowalski. The 162-year-old rings is trying to reach out to mall habitus in Guess jeans, without sacrificing Ladies Who Lunch in Chanel suits. It's accomplishing this by offering social assurance to a public hungry for it. Just look at its new Website (which will soon sell Tiffany online), where an Etiquette Quiz instructs the insecure on questions such as, How do I eat asparagus?

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During his 16 years as BMW's design boss, Chris Bangle supervised the styling of several striking Bimmers, not to mention the group's Rolls-Royce Phantom and Mini reincarnation. But mark our words, the blond, boyish Bangle, now 52, will best be remembered for a little something called the "Bangle butt."
Last week, BMW said Tiffany Accessories is leaving "to pursue his own designrelated endeavors beyond the auto industry." His replacement: Adrian van Hooydonk, head of design for the BMW brand.

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Tiffany maintains its reputation through its high-quality products, its status as an authority. Its advertising is also important for its success.
The Elsa Peretti Round pendant clock, which has stood over tiffany store since 1853, stopped at the exact moment of President Lincoln's death. One of the largest and finest yellow diamonds is discovered in the Kimberley Mines of South Africa. It comes to be known as the Tiffany diamond. Tiffany redesigns the Great Seal, the emblem of the United States. The company introduces the sixprong setting for diamond solitaires and establishes the traditional choice for engagement jewelry recognized to this day. Moves to its current location at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, creates the Super Bowl trophy, Establishes its presence in Japan with the opening of a Tiffany salon in Misukoshi, embarks on an international expansion program with the opening of its London store on Old Bond Street are all tiffany achievements in these years. Becomes a publicly traded company and offers its stock on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Now, Bridesmaids jewelry seems more and more indispensable for a wedding celebration. Since the theme of the wedding is given a much thought, and it is carried visually through the flowers, colors and clothing of the wedding party, choosing matching ensembles like jewelry pieces need also to be considered.

However, just like choosing bridesmaids dresses, not every color or style of jewelry match with every girl's personality. So, when choosing jewelry for bridesmaids, a special unique

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