Berganza: January 2017

Tuesday, 31 January 2017

MATTAR JEWELERS NATURAL PEARL SCARF REVIEW 5/5 (1)

Take a look at this unique pearl scarf. It’s 500 grams of natural pearls! Something I discovered while in Bahrain at Mattar Jewelers, a leader in the natural pearl trade. The Mattar Scarf is a wonder to behold. A passionate endeavour, considering it would take a lifetime to collect this many pearls of the same size and colour. But Mattar Jewelers has many years of collecting light cream, Nibati pearls and have created a one-of-a-kind pearl scarf. Offset with 78 carats of rubies, 80 carats of emeralds and 62 carats of diamonds, it is just priceless. Absolutely breathtaking and an honour to wear.

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Never been done before, this pearl scarf was something of a challenge because there are only 25 pearls of commercial value for every 10 thousand oysters. To find so many matching pearls of this quality is almost impossible, but Mattar Jewelers pulled it off and knew they had to make something magnificent, and above all – unique.

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A masterful design, the pearl scarf had to be light enough to be comfortable to wear. Just the stringing of the pearls alone took 72 hours. The Mattar Scarf is a true treasure. To get into the spirit of Bahrain, I am wearing 30 meters of pearls in my hair and my face is made up with blue flowers. It’s my take on the dress code among Saudi guests during my visit to Jewellery Arabia.

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HOURGLASS Ambient Lighting Edit

Smythson Make It Happen Notebook

ADRIANA DEGREAS Printed silk-georgette kaftan

Bottega Veneta Leather Tote

SMYTHSON Mara croc-effect leather jewelry case

DIPTYQUE Tubéreuse scented candle

Christian Louboutin Nail Polish

NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD loafers

Christian Louboutin Lip Colour

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Friday, 13 January 2017

GYPSY JEWELRY RUSTIC POMEGRANATE NECKLACE REVIEW 5/5 (1)

The pomegranate holds strong symbolic meaning for many cultures and is recognised as the fruit of fertility, abundance and marriage. As a thoughtful housewarming gift, the pomegranate is a wonderful way to add some seasonal colour to your home and make your well-travelled friends feel at home.

To make my Jewish guests feel welcome this season and to celebrate Chrismukkah (Christmas and Hanukkah that fell on the same day this year), I used real pomegranates and pomegranate sculptures as the centrepiece of my rustic table at my London home.

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After Christmas, Maldives was my home for an unforgettable 10 days. This rustic pomegranate necklace – Bless this Home by Gypsy Jewelry – a distinctive and expressive design, transformed me into a Gypsy Woman with a spirit for adventure. The pomegranate in this gorgeous necklace has a traditional, rustic design and is in good company with the ladybug perched on the leaf of the fruit, a positive omen and good luck for the home.

What kind of talisman do you use to bring good luck to your home? Tell me in the comments below.

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This pomegranate necklace by Gypsy Jewelry possesses such rich symbolism and a striking style, it inspires me to experiment and express my passion for travel, culture and history. In the sunlight, the dyed-jade seeds glisten like the real thing and you want to touch them to see if you can eat them! Delicious! It is my talisman for this day in the Maldives and I feel truly blessed. With a long chain, Bless this Home Pomegranate Necklace from Gypsy Jewelry looks amazing with my Missoni swimming suit.

SHOP THE LOOK:

Smythson Make It Happen Notebook

Adriana Degreas Dress

Adriana Degreas Bikini

Loewe Panda Bag

Adriana Degreas Bikini

Christian Louboutin Nail Polish

Adriana Degreas Kaftan

Christian Louboutin Lip Colour

Adriana Degreas Bikini

Bottega Veneta Leather Tote

Handcrafted in Istanbul, each Bless this Home pomegranate necklace is oxidised to achieve Gypsy Jewelry’s signature antique look and this distinctive colour of gold. Rustic with traditional charm, Bless this Home pomegranate necklace captures Istanbul’s rich culture and history and uses age-old craftsmanship from the 16th century Ottoman Era. It all starts with a mould and some molten brass to create the base for the jewel, which is then hand polished and gold plated all ready for the oxidation process. Then the beautiful stones are added to finish this rustic necklace off to perfection.

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