Quality:

Luster: Luster is the quality of light a pearl reflects… both from its surface glow and its inner light. The luster of a good quality pearls is sharp and bright. You should be able to see your reflection clearly on the surface of a pearl. Any pearl that appears too white, dull or chalky is of low quality.

Surface Perfection: Subtle blemishes and tiny marks are part of a pearl’s natural texture and proof of its genuine origin. These blemishes result from sea particles that drift into the oyster and brush against the pearl as it forms. The cleaner the surface of the pearl, the more valuable it is. Notice that the highest quality pearls have sharp, mirror like reflection.

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The luminous luster of pearls…. Grace Kelly wore a single strand for her signature style, Jacqueline Kennedy wore a triple strand in photos with the president and Coco Chanel revolutionized fashion wearing her legendary black cardigan with multiple stands of pearls. Pearls are the one accessory that has transcended the ages and has remained an indispensable place in a woman’s life. Making it a must have in every wife’s wardrobe. Never going out of fashion and speaking an elegance like no other piece of jewelry. Known as a sign or symbol of purity, virtue and modesty, the “organic gems” can turn any girl into a sophisticated women.

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Carine Roitfeld ran French Vogue for 10 years, building a reputation as one of fashion’s most influential movers. Her inner circle of friends includes Donatella Versace, Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld, Mario Testino, Riccardo Tisci, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Alexander Wang. Yet few people outside the fashion world have heard of her… until now. “Mademoiselle C” chronicles Carine’s launch of her new magazine “CR Fashion Book.” It gives a rare inside glimpse at the inner workings not only of Roitfeld’s professional world but also her personal life. It is a film about transition, letting the audience watch as Carine moves to New York, starts a new business, and prepares to become a grandmother. And of course, it’s filled with the the models, celebrities, and eccentric personalities that make the fashion world so entertaining. Click “Continue Reading” to watch the trailer.

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The Dunstone Leather Table Planner is the perfect dinner party companion. Ideal for the wife who loves hosting legendary dinner parties. You can freely arrange the seating plans for your guests, swapping things around last minute if someone cancels or requests to bring an extra guest. Also makes for a great housewarming gift. Emboss your family or home name in the centre or place a engraved message hidden on the back. $650.00 at Anyahindmarch.com

Karl Lagerfeld has chosen the obscurity of a Parisian cinema as the backdrop for the Fall-Winter 2013/14 pre-collection. He directs young women who’ve come to see a private screening of his film Once Upon A Time… featuring Keira Knightley as Coco Chanel. Click “continue reading” to watch the latest short film by Chanel entitiled “Women Only”. -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

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