On my first trip to Paris at the age of 14, I saw an unmistakably French woman on the street wearing an orange bowler hat. It did not look out of place or ridiculous; on the contrary, it looked absolutely perfect. And this is the infuriating thing about French women: they can pull off pretty … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Rare Colour, Rough Cut?
Emeralds, rubies, sapphires and other coloured gemstones have seen a surge in price and popularity over the past decade for a variety of reasons – not least due the saturation of the diamond market and thanks to a certain engagement ring presented to the future Queen of England. Indeed, marketers were quick to come up with replicas of … Continue reading