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Welcome to the Deco Belle Inc. Jewelry Blog
Sunday, April 25, 2010
 Maria Félix, the most famous star of the golden age of Mexican cinema commissioned two of the most famous Cartier jewelry pieces and is known for her daring and exotic jewelry collection.
At left is an infamous example of an inspiration (the Cartier La Doña de Cartier Watch was developed in 2006 as a tribute to her) that probably shocked even the Cartier Paris salespersons whom attended to her in 1975.
 Ms. Félix was known to love her exotic pets while living in Paris. Having had other pieces commissioned and appreciating the fine craftsmanship from Cartier, she walked into the Paris shop one fine afternoon, and brought a baby crocodile in a jar, asking to have a necklace made to feature the likeness of the crocodile. It is reportedly said that she commented that they should hurry, before the crocodile gets any bigger. And that the designers did, her exquisite jewelry was crafted but a couple of months later.
 It is believed that Maria Felix chose the crocodile to be her amulet as it is a death and rebirth of dynastic beginnings symbol as represented in the Aztec calendar, known as Cipactli. It is also a sacred creature in Egypt, named Sobek and often referred to as Neith, represented by a woman nursing a baby crocodile.
The resulting design was that of two crocodiles, which would be worn together to create a necklace, or separate to be two bracelets. The bodies of the crocodiles contain 524.9 grams of Gold, and are set with:
- 1,023 fancy yellow diamonds
- 1,060 circular-cut emeralds
 Another famous design commissioned by the actress was the famous snake necklace in 1968. This serpent design is made of platinum and white gold, and set with 178.21 diamond carats (2,473 diamonds total). Elongated diamonds are perfectly tapered to fit into the head of the serpent.
The fine craftsmanship allows for hinge movements throughout the entire necklace and it is said that it has the slithery feel and weight of a real snake of that size. The underside is enameled to allow comfort for the wearer of this gorgeous necklace.
The Cartier in America exhibit featuring this and more (especially Art Deco) jewelry at the San Francisco Legion of Honor through May 9th 2010 (extended from its original showing).
 At DecoBelle.com we enjoy exotic animal jewelry as well, from snakeskin patterned 100% Argentinean leather, frog, owl, dolphin, butterfly, bird, dragonfly, bee, to ladybug jewellery and more.
We offer free shipping in the USA on all orders of $30.00 or more, plus free gift wrap on all orders. We ship to all corners of the globe, please see our international mailing rates for more information. Labels: art/lit/film, bracelet, designer, ethnic, fashion, gold, necklace, paris, style, vintage
by: Deco Belle Inc.
Monday, July 28, 2008
 Luxurious gems of vibrant, transparent, and every range in between, are on display at the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Santa Ana, California through August 24, 2008. This private collection is the most significant in the United States comparable to royal families the world over.
(images from www.DecoBelle.com)
GEMS: Colors of Light and Stone is a world renowned exhibition of colored gemstones, diamonds, and gems. Illustrated are most of the known major gem species and colors and variety. Included are very rare examples of electric blue, Paraiba Tourmalines, antique mid 19th - early 20th century, and spectacular gem carvings.
 At Deco Belle Global Jewelry, we carry a wide selection of natural gemstones. Included in our jewellery collections are:- Carnelian, and Blue as well as Red Agate in our Afghan Turkomen collection
- Genuine Coral, Turquoise, Rainbow Moonstone, Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline from our Tibetan Himalaya jewelry collection
- Onyx in our Art Deco and Oceania Mother of Pearl sterling silver collection
- Baltic Amber from Poland designer jewelry including Smokey Quartz, Coral, Amethyst, and Turquoise
- Austrian crystal jewelry in our Taxco, Mexico sterling silver collection
- Garnet, Topaz, Carnelian, Amethyst, and Coral in our Marcasite silver collection
- Thai Amber, and Austrian Crystal in our Thailand sterling silver jewelry collection
- and much more!
 Peruse our website to see our world jewelry collections set in 925 sterling silver, most of which are nickel-free, and rhodium plated to give a luminous platinum like finish.
Part of our Mt. Everest jewelry collection is 925 sterling silver with 24ct gold plating.
Deco Belle world jewelry, delivering beautiful gems in elegant settings right to your doorstep. Free shipping in the United States, including free gift wrapping on every order!
Labels: amber, art/lit/film, ethnic, gemstone, tibet
by: Deco Belle Inc.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
 The pieces in our Afghan jewelry collection are authentic vintage tribal Turkoman jewelry. This Afghani turkmen jewelry is kept within a family for generations, then bartered.
These pieces are not perfect and they illustrate age and wear as they are held in a family for generations.
 The Turkomans keep part of their wealth in the form of silver jewellery, which was an important part of the dowry of women.
Our Afghani jewellery in this collection is therefore, one of a kind, unique! Labels: ethnic, gemstone, vintage
by: Deco Belle Inc.
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