Fashionably Yours

I could imagine what Holly Gollighty in Breakfast at Tiffany’s felt like, as she traipsed down the aisles of the world’s most amazing diamonds, feeling like a million bucks. Cut to present day, I felt exactly the same, as I walked through a heritage tour of Tiffany’s in Dubai.

Tea at Tiffany's, Dubai

Tiffany &Co Heritage Tour, Dubai

Tiffany &Co Heritage Tour, Dubai

As part of their 175^th anniversary, Tiffany & Co recently hosted an amazing heritage tour, showcasing its priceless, iconic pieces, flown in from different parts of the world. From pieces worn by celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn to Kate Winslet and Anne Hathaway, to custom made jewelry for royalty, to history’s most memorable ornaments, made for an unforgettable walk through time, with Tiffany.

Tiffany &Co Heritage Tour, Dubai: Custom made for Kate Winslet

Tiffany &Co Heritage Tour, Dubai: The art deco inspired bracelet worn by Anne Hathaway

I simply fell in love with one statement brooch made with mother of pearl and diamonds to resemble the most stunning piece of jewelry I ever laid my eyes on. The price tag? Well, priceless! Other iconic pieces on the tour were the ‘Bird on a rock’ and the dragonfly, which are ingrained in Tiffany’s history.

The Chrysanthemum Brooch: Tiffany &Co

Tiffany &Co: chrysanthemum brooch

Tiffany &Co: The iconic 'Bird on a rock'

Tiffany &Co: The Dragonfly brooch

Tiffany &Co: The wild orchids brooch

The pièce de résistance of the tour was the tremendous yellow diamond from South Africa, one of the largest single diamonds in the world, set in a necklace laced with Tiffany’s most brilliant and stunning diamonds.

The stunning yellow diamond: Tiffany &Co

What I loved most, is the brand’s impeccable attention to detail – right from the quality of diamonds, down to the color scheme of the showrooms, and even to the custom made upholstery! What a tremendous experience- not just for the unforgettable heritage tour, but also for capturing that aura and radiating that old-world, inimitable charm through the years. Here’s to another 75 years and more, of that Tiffany magic!

Tiffany &Co Limited Edition coffee table book

Tiffany & Co: Heritage Tour, Dubai

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Jewelry from Reebonz UAE

Jewelry from Reebonz UAE

Jewelry from Reebonz UAE

Jewelry from Reebonz UAE

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Whether it’s Boho Chic or Bollywood Belle, its time for some summer fun with accessories! I chanced upon this charming French accessories brand, ‘AGATHA’ while browsing online and haven’t been able to take my eyes off some of the pieces. Thought I’d share some of it here, since it won’t stop haunting me!

Agatha Jewelry

Agatha Paris Jewelry and Accessories

AGATHA, by Michel Quiniou was created to bridge the gap between luxury boutiques and non-descript lacklustre chain boutiques. In 1974, he launched his line of fashion jewellery with an unusual goal in mind: to transform cheap into chic. The first AGATHA boutique opened in 1976 at rue de Rennes in Paris. AGATHA has more than 320 outlets located in 20 countries, including the UAE and an option to shop online.

Especially popular are AGATHA’s classic charms with the famous Scottie dog which has frolicked through all of AGATHA’s collections over the years and finally settled in as the brand mascot.

Agatha Jewelry and accessories: Transforming Cheap into chic!

The mascot charm bracelet: Agatha

The new spring summer collection that I first laid my eyes on was their Bollywood inspired collection with a touch of spirituality- umm… although the two have little in common. Hindu symbols are embellished with coloured enamel, rhinestones, cotton and wood for that spiritual hippie look. Agatha also pays a tribute to Bollywood by creating jewellery inspired by beautiful Indian actresses such as Aishwarya Rai and Meena Kumari. AGATHA pays an ode to these beauties, bringing their charm and elegance into exquisitely colourful, radiant jewellery. Think big accessories, shiny stones and bright colours!

Agatha SS 2012: An Indian Summer

Agatha SS 2012: An Indian Summer

Agatha Indian Summer: SS'12

Silver and mother-of-pearl are used to share the message of love and peace in AGATHA’s Zen collection- another part of their new Spring summer collection. The collection features the Buddha delicately carved in jewellery along with bangles, hoop earrings and rings, finished with a delicate bow, in silver, silver plated with pink gold and silver plated with yellow gold.

Agatha Watches and Accessories: Inspired by India

Agatha: Zen Collection

For more info, visit their website. Available in the UAE at Dubai Festival City, Mirdif City Center, Mall of the Emirates, Galeries Lafayette at Dubai Mall and Khalidiyah Mall, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Mall (new extension), Al Ain.