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Wednesday, 30 January 2013

miss b loves .....seeing The Tiffany Diamond in Dubai


To celebrate the 175th anniversary of the iconic Tiffany & Co jewellers, The Tiffany Diamond went on tour to Tokyo, Beijing and before returning home to New York ..........Dubai.......and it was still there during our recent visit.....

The exquisite 128.54 carat yellow diamond has been reset in a dazzling necklace of white diamonds to mark this very special occasion.........


 This is the legendary Diamond which was set in Tiffany designer Jean Schlumberger's  Ribbon Rosette necklace and worn by Audrey Hepburn to promote the film Breakfast at Tiffany's in 1961.
Also on display at the in-store exhibition (at Tiffany's flagship boutique in the Dubai Mall) were several other pieces from the Tiffany Archives including..........the necklace specially designed for Kate Winslet to wear at the 2010 Oscars....






......an Art Deco bracelet worn by Anne Hathaway when she hosted the 2011 Academy Awards......



......the stunning diamond and sapphire Fleur de Mer clip which Elizabeth Taylor received from Richard Burton in 1965, acquired from Miss Taylor's estate and now part of the Tiffany Archives......



......and three of the stunning Orchid Brooches which were included in Tiffany's gold-medal exhibit at the 1889 World's Fair in Paris.....

It was certainly a treat to see such important pieces from the Tiffany Archives and before leaving I couldn't resist one last photo of these three gorgeous rings currently on sale in the store.......


Now any one of these really would be a very special treat............
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67 comments:

  1. Grace @ Wrinkled Chiffon30 January 2013 at 10:36

    Wow, diamonds ARE a girl's best friend! I would have loved to have seen this...lucky! Thanks for the pictures and including us in your special day.

    xo Grace
    www.wrinkledchiffon.com

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  2. Elsa de Diego30 January 2013 at 10:44

    Question: Are there words to describe the beauty and magnificence of those pieces? Can't think of any... :) Thanks so much for sharing! xo,

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  3. April30 January 2013 at 11:01

    I've never been a Diamond Girl. (What's wrong with me, anyway!) But these just might change my mind. Gorgeous jewels, beautiful designs. Yum, yum...

    April

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  4. Travel Gourmande30 January 2013 at 11:24

    Every time I see the Tiffany color, it already makes me happy moreso when I saw those gorgeous pieces. I'm not much into jewelry but I love those rings.

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  5. Madame Chic Bcn30 January 2013 at 11:54

    OMG what a stunning tour!! Would love to see it live!! ;-)
    BTW thanks a lot for your kind suggestions about the tea rooms in London! I've already noted them down on my agenda!! ;-)
    xoxo
    Patricia

    http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com

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  6. Chic Delights30 January 2013 at 12:31

    The Tiffany diamond and jewellery designs are just exquisite. So beautiful. For sure, it would be lovely to receive Tiffany jewellery as a gift.

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  7. Jeanne Henriques30 January 2013 at 12:39

    I can just imagine, it must have been beautiful to see..thanks for stopping by Miss b...always lovely to hear from you. xx

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  8. designchic30 January 2013 at 12:47

    How exciting to see the necklace in person. Loved the movie and of course, the necklace!!

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  9. Jessica30 January 2013 at 13:34

    Wow - it's absolutely breathtaking! I can't imagine how pretty it must have been in person.

    (If you're interested, I'm giving away a Stella Valle necklace. Details here.)

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  10. Cravingforbarneys30 January 2013 at 14:10

    Wow!! I would lve to see these pieces in person!

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  11. C30 January 2013 at 14:11

    Hooooooly cow!!!!
    I'll get a couple of each, thanks very much!!!!!
    LOL!

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  12. Sandy at You May Be Wandering30 January 2013 at 14:18

    These are stunning! Oh, I DO love Tiffany...Thanks for sharing, Miss B!!!

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  13. Coco30 January 2013 at 14:55

    Thank you Miss B for this very special feature! You made me day-dream!!!

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  14. Virginia30 January 2013 at 15:20

    What an amazing piece!!!!
    kisses!!!

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  15. bridechic30 January 2013 at 16:09

    What a treat to read this! Well done , , ,

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  16. Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou30 January 2013 at 16:11

    WOW, such Tiffany stunners!! Can you imagine donning some of these pieces for an evening at an award show ... they must simply feel very princess-like! And those final rings that are for sale ... ohhhhhhh my, love them!!!!! Thanks for stopping by the Party Girl post, sweets! Have a wonderful second half of the week ;) xo ~S

    SANDY M Illustration
    http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com

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  17. Selene Over the Pond30 January 2013 at 16:42

    YOU'RE RIGHT!
    i really love relais et chateaux as well...
    in fact i've done many tours only satying in those hotels!
    charming and unique!
    <3

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  18. Christine D. | The Plumed Nest30 January 2013 at 17:09

    wow, that is just amazing!

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  19. inge30 January 2013 at 17:16

    Wow they are stunning I would have loved to see these in real life. Lucky you.

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  20. margaret cruzemark30 January 2013 at 18:30

    Candy for my eyes. I will see it in my dreams, for sure.
    Best Regards
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  21. Anonymous30 January 2013 at 18:50

    OMG OMG! These are stunning! You're so lucky you got to see them in person!

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  22. Anonymous30 January 2013 at 18:56

    I would have loved to see this exhibition! Thank you for taking us there.

    LUXESSED

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  23. Sam30 January 2013 at 19:46

    My jaw dropped at the sight of that sparkling stunner, wow!! And you were so lucky to see it on tour, up close. It was probably more exquisite in person. The three rings in the end deserve a hollywood romance ending. Thank you for your lovely comment :) it meant a lot to me

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  24. French Girl in Seattle30 January 2013 at 19:51

    Impressive, all of them, but so expensive, and for a couple of pieces, so famous. I would be TERRIFIED to wear any of them, especially if they were on loan (Anne Hathaway, Kate Winslet...) Thank you for the eye candy. It never hurts to dream... and talking about eye-candy, swing by chez Moi when you can. You will not be disappointed :-) Veronique (French GIrl in Seattle)

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  25. Anne30 January 2013 at 19:54

    Amazing to view these pieces in real life! Hope you are having a good week:)
    ~Anne

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  26. Corinne30 January 2013 at 20:08

    Ahh so jealous you not only got to go to Dubai, but ALSO see a necklace worn by Miss Hepburn! What an amazing thing to see!

    xx Corinne
    cateyesandthighhighs.blogspot.com

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  27. Unknown30 January 2013 at 22:59

    That diamond would definitely be worth seeing. I still remember seeing the crown jewels when I was 14--I think there's something about these larger than life jewels that appeals to our inner-princess!
    xo Mary Jo

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  28. High Heeled Life31 January 2013 at 01:32

    WOW!!! how wonderful to actually be able to see these up close and personally ... Thank you for sharing these gorgeous photos ... I'm catching up on blog visits just before heading off to bed ... Now I have beautiful diamond visions to take into dreamland. Wishing you a fabulous week ..Hugs, HHL

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  29. The Style Schedule31 January 2013 at 04:26

    OH My... I adore the bracelet that Anne Hathaway wore... and my birthday is coming up in the next few months!:) And of course the Ribbon Rosette necklace with that stunning yellow diamond - WOW. x

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  30. LILA MOONLIGHT31 January 2013 at 11:20

    I didn't know about this yellow diamond before. Thanks for this info. It would be lovely to see these one piece historic jewelry close by, thanks for bringing them closer to us this way : ) I especially liked the design and colors of ET's clip . Have a lovely weekend my friend : )

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  31. Outside Looking In31 January 2013 at 14:49

    I would love to see this one in person--lucky you! What an amazing exhibit! It's nice to "see" a piece of Elizabeth Taylor's collection. I tried to follow up after the auction but there wasn't much news about any of the jewelry buyers. I also love seeing the Stars wearing gorgeous pieces. We can dream right? Great post!

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  32. Cinnamon and White Chocolate31 January 2013 at 15:08

    oh my god, everything's sooo beautiful...I can't decide what's my favourite piece... :)

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  33. LOLA FINN31 January 2013 at 15:15

    Hi dear :)
    thank you so much for visiting me and your lovely comment!!
    xoxo from Munich

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  34. Champagne Macarons31 January 2013 at 16:38

    Those diamonds are amazing.. I have always been smitten with yellow diamonds {any diamond really}. Ann's bracelet is stunning.
    Wishing you a fabulous day! xoxo, B

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  35. Cee31 January 2013 at 16:39

    Oh miss B, this post has me practically swooning! Yellow diamonds are my absolute favourite - like many little girls, I fell in love with them thanks to Breakfast at Tiffany's. I would so love to see that gorgeous yellow diamond necklace in person one day!
    xox,
    Cee

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  36. Leslie31 January 2013 at 16:45

    That first photo is so pretty..love the greige and blue. Nothing like a blue Tiffany box, right? Gorgeous photos and lots of great information! Have a great weekend ahead:)

    xxL

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  37. Red Rose Alley31 January 2013 at 17:35

    Oh my, the yellow diamond is a beauty!! Do you know that 'Breakfast At Tiffany's' is one of my favorite shows? Elizabeth Taylor always looks so dazzling, and I love the brooch she is wearing. Have a sweet day.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  38. b e a t r i c e31 January 2013 at 20:18

    Grat blog and nice post! I will be here more often, I'm ur new follower!
    Don't forget to visit my blog too!

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  39. Unknown31 January 2013 at 21:52

    omg! sooo impressive:)
    xxx
    http://fromarmanitozurich.blogspot.ch

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  40. BeSugarandSpice31 January 2013 at 22:13

    Me gusta mucho Tiffany!!!
    Besos

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  41. Natalia | Look-A-Porter1 February 2013 at 09:44

    Beautiful pieces! I only wish I could see them myself. Thank you very much for sharing the photos! x

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  42. Ivana1 February 2013 at 10:06

    Oh my goodness, I just died and went to Tiffany heaven....I would SO love to see this exhibition! I visited a similar one in Paris, for Bulgari's anniversary, and I bet the Tiffany one would be equally stunning!

    xx Ivana

    Macarons and Pearls

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  43. Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou1 February 2013 at 16:13

    Thanks for stopping by today, sweet! Have an awesome weekend! xoxo ~S

    SANDY M Illustration
    http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com

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  44. Lilli1 February 2013 at 19:17

    Oh wow! The diamond looks so stunning! What an experience to see it personally! Just gorgeous!!! xo

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  45. Silvia Negretti1 February 2013 at 19:36

    Wow, this is pure gorgeous!!!!
    I wish to visit this exhibition one day, is to die for!
    xxx
    S

    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it/

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  46. Michelle Halford1 February 2013 at 19:48

    Great blog - so glad to have discovered you - now following! Michelle x

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  47. Lina Louise1 February 2013 at 20:03

    Oh how amazing to se the Tiffany Diamond!! It's amazing!
    Thank you for your lovely comment and for following me. Following you too now:) xx

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  48. Co1 February 2013 at 20:06

    WOW! So beautiful! :O

    Do you wanna follow each other? I'm already following you <3

    Coreena
    http://drownedinfashiondreams.blogspot.com/

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    1. miss b4 February 2013 at 15:11

      Thank you for following. I shall certainly pop over to look at your blog.

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  49. Jennifer2 February 2013 at 02:01

    Stunning! I especially adore that Art Deco bracelet. Seeing that special blue box just makes my heart go pitter patter.
    Have a beautiful weekend.
    Jennifer

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  50. LEIGH2 February 2013 at 21:19

    These are absolutely breathe-takingly gorgeous!

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  51. Catita3 February 2013 at 20:39

    love the legendary diamond as worn by Audrey Hepburn!!!! So beautiful!
    xoxo
    Catita

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  52. Beautifulosophy3 February 2013 at 21:45

    This is such an elegant and great post! Loved reading it! xo Caroline

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  53. trishie4 February 2013 at 05:16

    Wow, that is some rock! Amazing.

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  54. Meghan @ Wishful Thinking4 February 2013 at 16:47

    Oh. my. gosh. I think I just drooled! So so so beautiful!

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  55. Tammy4 February 2013 at 19:07

    That is some necklace! Dubai is just a hop, skip and a jump away from here -- we were just there in December. :) Guess I didn't pay attention to the tea place in Dubai Mall. There was so much to see! Have a great week. Tammy

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  56. Sabrina4 February 2013 at 20:16

    Oh wow, that looks stunning! I bet photos couldn't capture the diamonds true magnificence in person. Thanks for sharing as well as the background and interesting trivia tidbits about this beyond beautiful gem--I really enjoyed reading it all!

    xo,
    Sabrina
    http://www.rougespark.com

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  57. A Very Sweet Blog5 February 2013 at 02:04

    omg'd!!! those yellow diamonds and such are breathtaking. i heard about the Tiffany tour. you are so lucky to have seen it. what treasures! i would've fainted. hahahaha
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  58. FASHION TALES5 February 2013 at 03:56

    The bracelet that Anne Hathaway wore is exquisite. Would have loved to see these up-close! xx/Madison

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  59. therelishedroost5 February 2013 at 14:29

    Absolutely stunning!!
    xo Karolyn

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  60. Rowena @ rolala loves5 February 2013 at 15:05

    Absolutely stunning! I'll bet these looked even more amazing in person. I'll have to pay a visit to Tiffany when the Tiffany Diamond returns to New York.

    Rowena @ rolala loves
    Enter my iPad Clutch Giveaway!

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  61. MOSAMUSE6 February 2013 at 00:06

    beautiful diamonds!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  62. Diana Marks7 February 2013 at 09:00

    love that yellow diamond!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

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  63. Unknown7 February 2013 at 12:50

    gorgeous--you must have loved seeing that beauty! What a fabulous exhibit!

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  64. Victoria | Hibiscus Bloem9 February 2013 at 21:41

    Wow, stunning pieces. How lovely to see some of them close up. Pity Tiffany weren't giving away free samples!!!!

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