Carved jade and elaborate hair ornaments have been part of Chinese culture since the beginning of civilization - and they weren't just for women. Men wore some of the biggest and flashiest. This week, Christie's has some beautiful examples on the block.
Todd Reed is red hot now but his success didn't happen overnight. He launched his signature look in 1994 - raw diamonds in quirky gold designs - and a few years later, made a big commitment to sustainability. That commitment is limiting his growth - and that's okay with him.
Few stones can match the legendary powers of a diamond, from betrothal to battlefield. A flawless diamond was considered the ultimate protector, said to ward off serpents and evil spirits, fire and flood, poison, illness and thieves.
Pairing intricate wire weaving with geometric shapes, Sally Craig reinvented the technique she learned from Mary Lee Hu - and found herself with a hit on her hands.
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