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The World's Most Famous Diamond
The most famous diamond in the world is undoubtedly the Hope Diamond. The Hope Diamond is perhaps equally famous for its enormous size (44 carats, in its current incarnation), its astonishing rare dark grayish blue color, and the superstitions and curse that have been said to haunt its past owners.
The Origins of a CurseThe story of the Hope Diamond dates back to the 15th Century,when a French merchant named Jean Baptiste Tavernier bought a 112 3/16 carat diamond from the Kollur Mine in Golconda, India. At the time that Monsieur Tavernier came to possess the stone it was roughly cut into a triangular form, and was a very unique color that he called a "beautiful violet". Part of the tale of the Hope Diamond's curse holds that Tavernier in fact stole the gem from a Hindu statue, but there is no evidence to support this claim.
Marie Antoinette Learns Of The Curse Too LateThe rare blue diamond was sold to the Sun King, Louis XIV of France, who had it recut several years later by his court jeweler to 67 1/8 carat gem that became known as the "Blue Diamond of the Crown", or simply, the "French Blue". The Sun King had the spectacular diamond set in gold, and he wore it around his neck on a ribbon for ceremonial occasions. The French Blue was reset by the next king, Louis XV into ceremonial jewelry called the Toison D'Or (the Order of the Golden Fleece).
The history of the French Blue takes an interesting turn during the French Revolution. When Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette attempted to escape France and their eventual fate, the crown jewels were turned over to the government in 1791. They were held in a poorly guarded location, which was robbed in September of 1792. The Queen was beheaded a little over a year later, and the legendary French Blue was to vanish for two decades.
The Diamond Gets Its NameIn 1812 a 44 carat blue diamond appeared in London, which is widely believed to be the French Blue diamond. There is speculation that the gem was recut to help conceal its origins. At any rate, dealer Daniel Eliason is thought to have sold it to King love cartier ring replica George IV of England, marking the second European royal family to possess this extraordinary gem. Following the king's death in 1830, it was sold to settle his debts, and the next time the diamond surfaced, it was owned by Henry Philip Hope, after whom the gem was named.
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After making its way through several generations of Hopes, the diamond was once again re sold to cover debts, this time the gambling debts of Lord Francis Hope. The stone passed through a few more sets of hands before being purchased by legendary Parisian jeweler Pierre Cartier in 1909. There is some speculation that Cartier himself may have had a hand in expanding and promoting the fable of the curse of the Hope Diamond, as part of an attempt to sell it to Mrs. Mrs. McLean was known to believe that bad luck could turn to good luck in her hands, a claim that might be disputed by the early deaths of two of her children and the eventual commitment of her husband to an asylum. Nonetheless, Cartier prevailed after resetting the Hope Diamond into a style more to Mrs. McLean's liking, and the stunning gem went home with its proud new owner in 1911.
The Hope Diamond Is Safe At LastUpon Mrs. McLean's death in 1947, the Hope Diamond was sold to another famous jeweler, Harry Winston of New York. He put the well known stone on a circuit of charitable exhibitions until he donated it to the Smithsonian Institute in 1958, where it remains today, safely housed in a case of bullet proof glass that is three inches thick. Although the supposed curse of the Hope Diamond is a fascinating part of its legacy, it is largely believed to be fabricated, and certainly no trouble has come to the Smithsonian due to its ownership of the remarkable gem, while its presence has drawn countless visitors to the museum.
The Hope Diamond is not the only extraordinary gemstone that the public can visit in the United States. The Star of India, weighing in at an amazing 563.35 carats, is a golf ball sized blue star sapphire believed to be the largest in the world. The name "Star of India" is actually a misnomer, as the extraordinary corundum was actually discovered in Sri Lanka (or Ceylon, as it was previously known) over three hundred years ago.
After being found in Sri Lanka, the Star of India made its way to India, where Moor traders sold it to an unnamed European dealer (which is probably why the star sapphire never ended up in the British Crown Jewels). The gem was likely cut in Sri Lanka, which was a very delicate operation; if the cutter misjudged his mark, the signature asterism (star effect) would have ended up off to one side instead of in the center of the sapphire. Morgan. Morgan was a co founder of the Museum of Natural History in New York, and he donated the exquisite sapphire to the museum in 1900, where it remained until it was stolen in 1964. The theft was one of the largest gem heists in American history, involving not only the Star of India, but several other precious gemstones.
Don't Forget To Check The Burglar Alarm BatteriesThe story is like something out of a movie. Thieves discovered that the valuable gems in the Museum of Natural History were very poorly guarded, and they unlocked a bathroom window during the museum hours. When they returned after the institution was closed for the night, sure enough, the window was still open, and they climbed right in. The Star of India was the only gem that had an alarm, and as luck would have it, the battery on the alarm was dead. The thieves made off with their loot, which they later ransomed off. Believe it or not, the world famous Star of India was retrieved from a locker in a bus station in Miami! The gem was returned to the Museum of Natural History, where it is presumably kept under tighter security today.
The Orlov DiamondOne of the other most impressive gems in the world is the Orlov diamond, which is named after Count Grigory Orlov, one of the former lovers of Russian Empress Catherine the Great. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the Orlov diamond is its shape, which is like a large oval egg cut in half. Another unique attribute of the approximately 189.62 carat diamond is that unlike most of the world's best known diamonds, it was never recut to modern proportions, instead remaining in its original Indian rose cut form. The history of the Orlov diamond is a rich one, involving theft, unrequited love, and the great treasures of the world.
The most common theory of the history of the Orlov dates back to a sacred Hindu temple in Mysore, India. replica ring cartier The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple was fortified with seven enclosures, ensuring the safety of its priceless gems within. The diamond now believed to be the Orlov was one of the eyes of the the statue contained within the temple. Legend has it that a French deserter from the Carnatic wars heard about the indescribably precious diamonds within the temple and converted to Hinduism to gain access to the inner sanctum (which took several years). Eventually, the Frenchman stole the enormous white diamond with a greenish blue tinge, and took it to Madras around 1750, where it passed through the hands of several buyers.
There is an alternate theory, which holds that the Orlov diamond came to Russia after being stolen not from a Hindu temple, but from Nadar Shah, the King of Persia. The Shah owned a diamond known as the Great Mogul, which was stolen after his assassination in the mid 18th Century.
Some believe that the Great Mogul diamond is the one now known as the Orlov, although the very unusual half egg shape of the Orlov tends to make this scenario less likely, as it does not entirely jibe with accounts of the shape of the Great Mogul.
An Empress, A Diamond And A CountRegardless of from whom the diamond was stolen, it is known that it was purchased by Count Orlov in 1774 , in an effort to win back the love of Catherine the Great, his former lover who had cast him aside for Grigory Potemkin. fake cartier diamond rings Catherine the Great was said to covet the unique diamond, and she knock off cartier love ring was indeed pleased when Count Orlov presented it to her, and she went on to name it after him. (There was no romantic reconciliation between Catherine the Great and Count Orlov, however.)
The stunning diamond called the Orlov was set into a sceptre that the Empress had designed to hold it. The Imperial Sceptre, which was made in 1784, showcased the Orlov, which was set with its dome side facing forward. Above the Orlov diamond was a large double headed eagle with the Arms of Russia on its breast in fine enamel. The Imperial Sceptre is now housed in the Diamond Fund, which is held in the Kremlin in Moscow. Visitors are now able to view the extraordinary Imperial Sceptre with the Orlov diamond as part of guided tours of the tsarist regalia, which are available by appointment. Their captivating beauty, fascinating origins, and intriguing legends only heighten the appeal of these utterly unique wonders. The excellent news for any gem aficionado is that many of the most legendary jewels in the world are now on public display for anyone to enjoy viewing.famous copy cartier yellow gold bangle size You deserve Let
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The World's Most Famous Diamond
The most famous diamond in the world is undoubtedly the Hope Diamond. The Hope Diamond is perhaps equally famous for its enormous size (44 carats, in its current incarnation), its astonishing rare dark grayish blue color, and the superstitions and curse that have been said to haunt its past owners.
The Origins of a CurseThe story of the Hope Diamond dates back to the 15th Century,when a French merchant named Jean Baptiste Tavernier bought a 112 3/16 carat diamond from the Kollur Mine in Golconda, India. At the time that Monsieur Tavernier came to possess the stone it was roughly cut into a triangular form, and was a very unique color that he called a "beautiful violet". Part of the tale of the Hope Diamond's curse holds that Tavernier in fact stole the gem from a Hindu statue, but there is no evidence to support this claim.
Marie Antoinette Learns Of The Curse Too LateThe rare blue diamond was sold to the Sun King, Louis XIV of France, who had it recut several years later by his court jeweler to 67 1/8 carat gem that became known as the "Blue Diamond of the Crown", or simply, the "French Blue". The Sun King had the spectacular diamond set in gold, and he wore it around his neck on a ribbon for ceremonial occasions. The French Blue was reset by the next king, Louis XV into ceremonial jewelry called the Toison D'Or (the Order of the Golden Fleece).
The history of the French Blue takes an interesting turn during the French Revolution. When Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette attempted to escape France and their eventual fate, the crown jewels were turned over to the government in 1791. They were held in a poorly guarded location, which was robbed in September of 1792. The Queen was beheaded a little over a year later, and the legendary French Blue was to vanish for two decades.
The Diamond Gets Its NameIn 1812 a 44 carat blue diamond appeared in London, which is widely believed to be the French Blue diamond. There is speculation that the gem was recut to help conceal its origins. At any rate, dealer Daniel Eliason is thought to have sold it to King love cartier ring replica George IV of England, marking the second European royal family to possess this extraordinary gem. Following the king's death in 1830, it was sold to settle his debts, and the next time the diamond surfaced, it was owned by Henry Philip Hope, after whom the gem was named.
A Diamond Is A Debtor's Best Friend
After making its way through several generations of Hopes, the diamond was once again re sold to cover debts, this time the gambling debts of Lord Francis Hope. The stone passed through a few more sets of hands before being purchased by legendary Parisian jeweler Pierre Cartier in 1909. There is some speculation that Cartier himself may have had a hand in expanding and promoting the fable of the curse of the Hope Diamond, as part of an attempt to sell it to Mrs. Mrs. McLean was known to believe that bad luck could turn to good luck in her hands, a claim that might be disputed by the early deaths of two of her children and the eventual commitment of her husband to an asylum. Nonetheless, Cartier prevailed after resetting the Hope Diamond into a style more to Mrs. McLean's liking, and the stunning gem went home with its proud new owner in 1911.
The Hope Diamond Is Safe At LastUpon Mrs. McLean's death in 1947, the Hope Diamond was sold to another famous jeweler, Harry Winston of New York. He put the well known stone on a circuit of charitable exhibitions until he donated it to the Smithsonian Institute in 1958, where it remains today, safely housed in a case of bullet proof glass that is three inches thick. Although the supposed curse of the Hope Diamond is a fascinating part of its legacy, it is largely believed to be fabricated, and certainly no trouble has come to the Smithsonian due to its ownership of the remarkable gem, while its presence has drawn countless visitors to the museum.
The Hope Diamond is not the only extraordinary gemstone that the public can visit in the United States. The Star of India, weighing in at an amazing 563.35 carats, is a golf ball sized blue star sapphire believed to be the largest in the world. The name "Star of India" is actually a misnomer, as the extraordinary corundum was actually discovered in Sri Lanka (or Ceylon, as it was previously known) over three hundred years ago.
After being found in Sri Lanka, the Star of India made its way to India, where Moor traders sold it to an unnamed European dealer (which is probably why the star sapphire never ended up in the British Crown Jewels). The gem was likely cut in Sri Lanka, which was a very delicate operation; if the cutter misjudged his mark, the signature asterism (star effect) would have ended up off to one side instead of in the center of the sapphire. Morgan. Morgan was a co founder of the Museum of Natural History in New York, and he donated the exquisite sapphire to the museum in 1900, where it remained until it was stolen in 1964. The theft was one of the largest gem heists in American history, involving not only the Star of India, but several other precious gemstones.
Don't Forget To Check The Burglar Alarm BatteriesThe story is like something out of a movie. Thieves discovered that the valuable gems in the Museum of Natural History were very poorly guarded, and they unlocked a bathroom window during the museum hours. When they returned after the institution was closed for the night, sure enough, the window was still open, and they climbed right in. The Star of India was the only gem that had an alarm, and as luck would have it, the battery on the alarm was dead. The thieves made off with their loot, which they later ransomed off. Believe it or not, the world famous Star of India was retrieved from a locker in a bus station in Miami! The gem was returned to the Museum of Natural History, where it is presumably kept under tighter security today.
The Orlov DiamondOne of the other most impressive gems in the world is the Orlov diamond, which is named after Count Grigory Orlov, one of the former lovers of Russian Empress Catherine the Great. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the Orlov diamond is its shape, which is like a large oval egg cut in half. Another unique attribute of the approximately 189.62 carat diamond is that unlike most of the world's best known diamonds, it was never recut to modern proportions, instead remaining in its original Indian rose cut form. The history of the Orlov diamond is a rich one, involving theft, unrequited love, and the great treasures of the world.
The most common theory of the history of the Orlov dates back to a sacred Hindu temple in Mysore, India. replica ring cartier The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple was fortified with seven enclosures, ensuring the safety of its priceless gems within. The diamond now believed to be the Orlov was one of the eyes of the the statue contained within the temple. Legend has it that a French deserter from the Carnatic wars heard about the indescribably precious diamonds within the temple and converted to Hinduism to gain access to the inner sanctum (which took several years). Eventually, the Frenchman stole the enormous white diamond with a greenish blue tinge, and took it to Madras around 1750, where it passed through the hands of several buyers.
There is an alternate theory, which holds that the Orlov diamond came to Russia after being stolen not from a Hindu temple, but from Nadar Shah, the King of Persia. The Shah owned a diamond known as the Great Mogul, which was stolen after his assassination in the mid 18th Century.
Some believe that the Great Mogul diamond is the one now known as the Orlov, although the very unusual half egg shape of the Orlov tends to make this scenario less likely, as it does not entirely jibe with accounts of the shape of the Great Mogul.
An Empress, A Diamond And A CountRegardless of from whom the diamond was stolen, it is known that it was purchased by Count Orlov in 1774 , in an effort to win back the love of Catherine the Great, his former lover who had cast him aside for Grigory Potemkin. fake cartier diamond rings Catherine the Great was said to covet the unique diamond, and she knock off cartier love ring was indeed pleased when Count Orlov presented it to her, and she went on to name it after him. (There was no romantic reconciliation between Catherine the Great and Count Orlov, however.)
The stunning diamond called the Orlov was set into a sceptre that the Empress had designed to hold it. The Imperial Sceptre, which was made in 1784, showcased the Orlov, which was set with its dome side facing forward. Above the Orlov diamond was a large double headed eagle with the Arms of Russia on its breast in fine enamel. The Imperial Sceptre is now housed in the Diamond Fund, which is held in the Kremlin in Moscow. Visitors are now able to view the extraordinary Imperial Sceptre with the Orlov diamond as part of guided tours of the tsarist regalia, which are available by appointment. Their captivating beauty, fascinating origins, and intriguing legends only heighten the appeal of these utterly unique wonders. The excellent news for any gem aficionado is that many of the most legendary jewels in the world are now on public display for anyone to enjoy viewing.
Jewelry stores on Long Island
Long Island is a virtual (rock) Candy Land when it comes to jewelry stores and, wow, do they run the gamut.
There are "the royals," where offerings can fall into that mega bling, knock your socks off, movie star, red carpet category some of it worth millions. On the opposite side of the spectrum are the more homespun types in which art and heart collide, and you can find one of a kinders that won't ravage your pocketbook. And then, there's so much in between.
Across the board, however, the best stores strive toward one goal: to make you happy. (And there is something about jewelry that does that, isn't there?) Have a look at a few of our favorites.
Joseph Maio, owner of this small, glamorous jewelry gallery, considers himself a curator of sorts, handpicking each piece of jewelry on display. About 25 designers range from better known types such as Gurhan to up and coming artists.
Prices range from $200 to $6,000, and there is a hip, graphic vibe to the merchandise such as a stop you in your tracks cuff of faceted oval green amethyst with a lemon quartz center (at $1,150, it's a high impact piece). Recently, Maio added some good costume jewelry to the mix a little less pricey, but a whole lot of fun, including bold funky chandelier earrings that run about $65.
There's plenty to buy at this earthy meets glam boutique with huge windows that let the sunshine in and high walls displaying large canvases painted by owner Glenn Bradford's wife, Sharyne, a fine artist.
Bradford is a spiritual sort who is more than happy to take customers on a sentimental journey via jewelry. Lockets of his own design tell a grandmother's story in tiny letters, or a charming bracelet marks the birth date of a child.
His signature logo, a graceful swirl, which he often uses as a clasp, represents "forever," and his specialty is love cartier ring replica the reinvention of old jewelry. He delights in magically transforming an outr piece into something spectacular.
More on Glenn Bradford Fine Jewelry
1870 E. imitation cartier love ring Jericho Tpke., Huntington
Find watches galore at this 33 replica cartier trinity ring year old jewelry emporium owned by husband and wife team Louis and Laura Maddaloni, who have developed a large following for their unusual collection of luxury timepieces, including Ulysse Nardins and Glashutte Original exquisite but pricey, some in the million dollar range. Laura Maddaloni calls the 4,000 square foot store "eclectic classic with a touch of funkiness. We focus on trends in fashion and jewelry." Swoon worthy: Luca Carati's "crazy gorgeous" stylized pieces of colored (white, Cognac and black) diamonds, and Michael M. engagement rings, which, says Maddaloni, are all the rage.
New additions to cartier jewelry replica the store include MICHELE Watches diamond encrusted fine watches with a touch of Miami Art Deco aesthetic and Tag Heuer luxury sport watches donned by the likes of President Barack Obama and actor Matt Damon.
7945 Jericho Tpke. Woodbury
Fashion and jewelry combust at this Long Island go to. At the classic European style, 4,000 square foot store, "You're always in for a surprise," says co president Lauren Kulchinsky. Every case "has a story to tell," and "features at least five pieces your mother always said you should have with a major twist." Take Kulchinsky's own not so classic strand of pearls Baroque South Sea pearls that hang down to her waist. And speaking of pearls, Mayfair has a $1 million strand ("The largest strand on record," says Kulchinsky), which took 10 years to put together.
Among the store's breakout stars is Kristen Farrell, whose medieval inspired romantic collection ($1,800 to $500,000) is a favorite of Bethenny Frankel (Farrell designed Frankel's famously reality show hyped engagement ring and wedding bands) and Gwyneth Paltrow. There's a bridal bar where big white diamonds are in vogue along with fancy pink varieties. Find Charriol cable jewelry with diamonds, starting at $290, great watches including Perrelet beloved by musicians and rock stars, and an astounding collection of opals fire, jelly, water. "It's not only about what's happening in jewelry. That's changed, and fashion is equally important," says Kulchinsky, who attends Fashion Week in New York and Europe. "My clients feel like they hired a jewelry stylist when they come here."
65 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck
Tucked into this European style stucco building is Viggi Arbusman, this jewelry family matriarch who is known for her good taste, fantastical design and charm. She is an enchantress who, within minutes, will know everything about you, your family and the pricey piece you've long dreamed about.
The diminutive, 5 foot 1 Viggi says, "I hate when people say they can't carry something. I like big." And it's all there, including million dollar plus diamonds, dramatic pearl necklaces, a massive collection of pink diamonds she's only too happy to trot out, and even handsome silver cuff links that run a few hundred dollars. As for the card table in the window? Customers become friends and you can often find a group there after hours playing bridge.
29 Rocky Point Yaphank Rd. (Suite 3), Rocky Point and 137 Main St., Stony Brook
Owner Anthony Bongiovanni Jr. likes to promote a warm family atmosphere at his two stores. Find Pandora jewelry to pricey Lazare Kaplan engagement rings, Mikimoto pearls, estate jewelry and a good selection of watches, including several varieties of pocket watches, some vintage. Bongiovanni doesn't market through e mail. "We do things the old fashioned way, by phone or by writing a letter." Along with that, says Bongiovanni, comes unparalleled service. "We bend over backwards."
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Keith Inc. Jewelry Design Gallery
You may walk into this shop and find store owner and jewelry designer Keith Fishenfeld blasting his saxophone at full throttle. He's a professional musician and bandleader, and often hosts gigs after hours here.
Fishenfeld, who was, he says, a prototype designer for Cartier and Tiffany Company at one time, defines himself as a "conceptual interpreter" and says his "musical improvisation" relates to his design. "I try to connect with people's personalities and their individualities."
His gold lily pad pieces set with pearls are particularly stunning, and lots of his work has an architectural bent.
The 550 square foot store is pleasantly hodgepodge with inventory that includes estate and vintage jewelry (starting at $150 for a small silver pin) to a ruby, diamond and sapphire handmade cigar band ring for $25,000.classic fake cartier pink gold bracelet stainless steel You deserve it Let us come aware in concern of it detailed
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Long Island is a virtual (rock) Candy Land when it comes to jewelry stores and, wow, do they run the gamut.
There are "the royals," where offerings can fall into that mega bling, knock your socks off, movie star, red carpet category some of it worth millions. On the opposite side of the spectrum are the more homespun types in which art and heart collide, and you can find one of a kinders that won't ravage your pocketbook. And then, there's so much in between.
Across the board, however, the best stores strive toward one goal: to make you happy. (And there is something about jewelry that does that, isn't there?) Have a look at a few of our favorites.
Joseph Maio, owner of this small, glamorous jewelry gallery, considers himself a curator of sorts, handpicking each piece of jewelry on display. About 25 designers range from better known types such as Gurhan to up and coming artists.
Prices range from $200 to $6,000, and there is a hip, graphic vibe to the merchandise such as a stop you in your tracks cuff of faceted oval green amethyst with a lemon quartz center (at $1,150, it's a high impact piece). Recently, Maio added some good costume jewelry to the mix a little less pricey, but a whole lot of fun, including bold funky chandelier earrings that run about $65.
There's plenty to buy at this earthy meets glam boutique with huge windows that let the sunshine in and high walls displaying large canvases painted by owner Glenn Bradford's wife, Sharyne, a fine artist.
Bradford is a spiritual sort who is more than happy to take customers on a sentimental journey via jewelry. Lockets of his own design tell a grandmother's story in tiny letters, or a charming bracelet marks the birth date of a child.
His signature logo, a graceful swirl, which he often uses as a clasp, represents "forever," and his specialty is love cartier ring replica the reinvention of old jewelry. He delights in magically transforming an outr piece into something spectacular.
More on Glenn Bradford Fine Jewelry
1870 E. imitation cartier love ring Jericho Tpke., Huntington
Find watches galore at this 33 replica cartier trinity ring year old jewelry emporium owned by husband and wife team Louis and Laura Maddaloni, who have developed a large following for their unusual collection of luxury timepieces, including Ulysse Nardins and Glashutte Original exquisite but pricey, some in the million dollar range. Laura Maddaloni calls the 4,000 square foot store "eclectic classic with a touch of funkiness. We focus on trends in fashion and jewelry." Swoon worthy: Luca Carati's "crazy gorgeous" stylized pieces of colored (white, Cognac and black) diamonds, and Michael M. engagement rings, which, says Maddaloni, are all the rage.
New additions to cartier jewelry replica the store include MICHELE Watches diamond encrusted fine watches with a touch of Miami Art Deco aesthetic and Tag Heuer luxury sport watches donned by the likes of President Barack Obama and actor Matt Damon.
7945 Jericho Tpke. Woodbury
Fashion and jewelry combust at this Long Island go to. At the classic European style, 4,000 square foot store, "You're always in for a surprise," says co president Lauren Kulchinsky. Every case "has a story to tell," and "features at least five pieces your mother always said you should have with a major twist." Take Kulchinsky's own not so classic strand of pearls Baroque South Sea pearls that hang down to her waist. And speaking of pearls, Mayfair has a $1 million strand ("The largest strand on record," says Kulchinsky), which took 10 years to put together.
Among the store's breakout stars is Kristen Farrell, whose medieval inspired romantic collection ($1,800 to $500,000) is a favorite of Bethenny Frankel (Farrell designed Frankel's famously reality show hyped engagement ring and wedding bands) and Gwyneth Paltrow. There's a bridal bar where big white diamonds are in vogue along with fancy pink varieties. Find Charriol cable jewelry with diamonds, starting at $290, great watches including Perrelet beloved by musicians and rock stars, and an astounding collection of opals fire, jelly, water. "It's not only about what's happening in jewelry. That's changed, and fashion is equally important," says Kulchinsky, who attends Fashion Week in New York and Europe. "My clients feel like they hired a jewelry stylist when they come here."
65 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck
Tucked into this European style stucco building is Viggi Arbusman, this jewelry family matriarch who is known for her good taste, fantastical design and charm. She is an enchantress who, within minutes, will know everything about you, your family and the pricey piece you've long dreamed about.
The diminutive, 5 foot 1 Viggi says, "I hate when people say they can't carry something. I like big." And it's all there, including million dollar plus diamonds, dramatic pearl necklaces, a massive collection of pink diamonds she's only too happy to trot out, and even handsome silver cuff links that run a few hundred dollars. As for the card table in the window? Customers become friends and you can often find a group there after hours playing bridge.
29 Rocky Point Yaphank Rd. (Suite 3), Rocky Point and 137 Main St., Stony Brook
Owner Anthony Bongiovanni Jr. likes to promote a warm family atmosphere at his two stores. Find Pandora jewelry to pricey Lazare Kaplan engagement rings, Mikimoto pearls, estate jewelry and a good selection of watches, including several varieties of pocket watches, some vintage. Bongiovanni doesn't market through e mail. "We do things the old fashioned way, by phone or by writing a letter." Along with that, says Bongiovanni, comes unparalleled service. "We bend over backwards."
More on Rocky Point Jewelers (Rocky Point)
More on Rocky Point Jewelers (Stony Brook)
Keith Inc. Jewelry Design Gallery
You may walk into this shop and find store owner and jewelry designer Keith Fishenfeld blasting his saxophone at full throttle. He's a professional musician and bandleader, and often hosts gigs after hours here.
Fishenfeld, who was, he says, a prototype designer for Cartier and Tiffany Company at one time, defines himself as a "conceptual interpreter" and says his "musical improvisation" relates to his design. "I try to connect with people's personalities and their individualities."
His gold lily pad pieces set with pearls are particularly stunning, and lots of his work has an architectural bent.
The 550 square foot store is pleasantly hodgepodge with inventory that includes estate and vintage jewelry (starting at $150 for a small silver pin) to a ruby, diamond and sapphire handmade cigar band ring for $25,000.
Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld meet in the Premier League on Thursday
The Premier League's visit to the First Direct Arena in Leeds for Night Three includes the meeting of Collier de Chien hermes bracelet copy great rivals Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld.
The Dutchman reached the semi finals of the PDC World Championship after a 5 3 win over Phil Taylor at Alexandra Palace in December and they will be reacquainted again for a 78th time when they clash in Yorkshire on Thursday night.
Premier League leader Taylor leads the head to head meetings 56 17 and four draws between the pair, Barney's 2007 World Championship win against Taylor the pick of the bunch for Van Barneveld.
'The Power' got his revenge with a 7 1 thumping in the 2009 final and also swept to victory over the man from Den Haag with semi final wins in 2012 and 2015.
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The Premier League's visit to the First Direct Arena in Leeds for Night Three includes the meeting of Collier de Chien hermes bracelet copy great rivals Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld.
The Dutchman reached the semi finals of the PDC World Championship after a 5 3 win over Phil Taylor at Alexandra Palace in December and they will be reacquainted again for a 78th time when they clash in Yorkshire on Thursday night.
Premier League leader Taylor leads the head to head meetings 56 17 and four draws between the pair, Barney's 2007 World Championship win against Taylor the pick of the bunch for Van Barneveld.
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The 46 year old swimmer, who goes by her married name Van Dyken Rouen, was injured Friday. She was airlifted to a hospital and had surgery to stabilize her spine.
A letter from the Van Dyken and Rouen families said she severed her spinal cord at the T11 vertebrae and that the broken vertebrae came within millimeters of rupturing her aorta.
A report by the Show Low Police Department said the ATV that Rouen was driving hit a curb in a restaurant parking lot and sent her over a drop off between 5 to 7 feet.
Rouen was found lying on the ground next to the ATV. She was strapped to a backboard and airlifted to Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center.
A witness said he saw Rouen launch over the curb and found her unresponsive when he arrived on the scene, the report said. Rouen was not wearing a helmet at the time.
Her husband, former Denver Broncos punter Tom Rouen, told police officers he had changed the throttle mechanism on the ATV from a thumb accelerator to a twist accelerator a few days before the accident, though wasn't sure if it was a factor in the accident.
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In 2003, she was among numerous prominent athletes who testified before a grand jury investigating the BALCO doping scandal. Rouen never tested positive for performance enhancing drugs during her career.
"The USA Swimming family is devastated to learn of Amy Van Dyken's unfortunate accident this weekend," the organization said in a statement. "We're happy to hear that she escaped and is now in great care. That she is already 'acting like her typical spunky, boisterous, ebullient self' shows she's on a great path."
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But these rates were surprisingly high, she added.
"Perceived day to day discrimination can affect both physical and mental health," she told Reuters Health. Frequent perceived discrimination may be a chronic source of stress and build up over time, leading to social withdrawal and reluctance to go to the doctor, Rippon said. The current data come from responses in 2010 and 2011.
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Ethnic discrimination tends to be studied more than age discrimination, she said, though that seems to be changing as the global population ages.
It's also important to keep in mind that perceived discrimination and actual discrimination can be two different things, Ayalon, who was not involved in the study, told Reuters Health in an email.
Older retired men with less money and more education were most likely to report age discrimination.
Better educated people may be more attuned to inequities and more likely to report discrimination of any kind, Rippon said.
Seventeen percent of all participants the highest proportion reported being treated with less respect because of their age. Less than five percent said they had experienced age related harassment.
"Of particular concern were the 10 percent of all respondents who felt that they had been discriminated (against) due to their age in health settings," Rippon said. "This provides further evidence for the existence of ageism in healthcare."
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Most of the people in this study were living independently.
People experiencing, or thinking they are experiencing, discrimination may go out less, feel sad or less safe, withdraw or become depressed, van den Heuvel told Reuters Health.
For older people not living independently, discrimination could actually lead to poorer medical care, he said.
Because this study lines up with results from the European Union and United States, the general findings about perceived discrimination probably apply to most countries, Rippon said. But the links to specific social factors like education and wealth may not.
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One third of British people in their 50s and above said they had experienced age discrimination, researchers reported in the journal Age and Ageing. That included being treated with less courtesy or getting poorer service at restaurants and hospitals.
"We know from other work that many older people feel that they are discriminated against," lead researcher Isla Rippon, from University College London, said.
But these rates were surprisingly high, she added.
"Perceived day to day discrimination can affect both physical and mental health," she told Reuters Health. Frequent perceived discrimination may be a chronic source of stress and build up over time, leading to social withdrawal and reluctance to go to the doctor, Rippon said. The current data come from responses in 2010 and 2011.
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"About one third of the people report age discrimination in Europe and only about 17 percent report ethnic discrimination," Liat Ayalon, who studies older adults at the Bar Ilan University School of Social Work in Ramat Gan, Israel, said.
Ethnic discrimination tends to be studied more than age discrimination, she said, though that seems to be changing as the global population ages.
It's also important to keep in mind that perceived discrimination and actual discrimination can be two different things, Ayalon, who was not involved in the study, told Reuters Health in an email.
Older retired men with less money and more education were most likely to report age discrimination.
Better educated people may be more attuned to inequities and more likely to report discrimination of any kind, Rippon said.
Seventeen percent of all participants the highest proportion reported being treated with less respect because of their age. Less than five percent said they had experienced age related harassment.
"Of particular concern were the 10 percent of all respondents who felt that they had been discriminated (against) due to their age in health settings," Rippon said. "This provides further evidence for the existence of ageism in healthcare."
"For healthy, independent living people the effect (of age discrimination) on health will be indirect," Wim van den Heuvel said. A professor of care science imitation hermes bracelet sale at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, he did not participate in the new research.
Most of the people in this study were living independently.
People experiencing, or thinking they are experiencing, discrimination may go out less, feel sad or less safe, withdraw or become depressed, van den Heuvel told Reuters Health.
For older people not living independently, discrimination could actually lead to poorer medical care, he said.
Because this study lines up with results from the European Union and United States, the general findings about perceived discrimination probably apply to most countries, Rippon said. But the links to specific social factors like education and wealth may not.
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Correspondence: Dr GJ Schuurhuis, Department of Hematology, VU University Medical Center, BR240, PO Box 7057, 1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
TO THE EDITOR
Relapse in acute myeloid leukemia is common and is thought to arise from minimal residual disease (MRD) cells surviving chemotherapy.1 Survival of MRD cells has been attributed to drug resistance mechanisms. Defects in apoptosis pathways are probably contributing significantly to resistance to a variety of chemotherapeutic agents. Despite an emerging knowledge of the regulatory mechanisms of apoptosis, Bcl 2 still stands at the top of the list of parameters that contribute to chemotherapeutic resistance. In AML, it has been shown that Bcl 2 is of independent prognostic significance. High Bcl 2 predicts failure to achieve complete remission2 and shorter overall survival.3
In this study the expression profile of Bcl 2 and Bcl 2 related proteins in MRD cells was determined to examine whether chemotherapy induced upregulation of an apoptosis resistant protein profile or selection of subpopulations with a high anti apoptosis protein profile occurs during chemotherapeutic treatment.
In all, 61 AML patients were enrolled in this study after informed consent. Fresh bone marrow (BM) aspirates were obtained at diagnosis (n=61), after first cycle of induction chemotherapy (n=22), second cycle of induction (n=15) and after postinduction cycle (n=10) of chemotherapy, at follow up (n=13), and at relapse (n=9). The median age was 54 years, 29 male and 32 female subjects distributed over RAEB t (5 ), M0 (5 ), M1 (7 ), M2 (14 ), M3 (2 ), M4 (12 ), M5 (10 ), M6 (3 ), unknown (3 ) according to the FAB classification. In toal, 11 normal BM (nBM) from healthy donors were included.
To enable the study of apoptosis related protein expression in MRD cells, we relied upon an intracellular flow cytometry method.4,5 Briefly, this method consists of two parts; firstly, patient specific leukemia associated phenotypes (LAPs) are determined at diagnosis followed by an intracellular procedure to detect the Bcl 2 related proteins in these cells. The LAP can then be used to detect MRD cells in follow up BM samples. Figure 1a shows an example of an AML patient with a cross lineage LAP. Gating on the LAP+ cells enables quantification of the apoptosis related proteins of these cells (Figure replica van cleef jewelry 1c). The mean Bcl 2 expression was significantly lower in nBM CD34+ cells (Bcl 2: 6.62.5, P=0.001). Also, Bcl xL (2.20.8) and Mcl 1 (6.83.3) were lower and Bax was higher quatrefoil necklace van cleef replica (5.74.0), although these differences were not significant. All this suggests that the majority of AML cases have an increased anti apoptosis protein profile potentially offering the leukemic cells a survival advantage under therapy. This was tested with the same analysis procedure as at diagnosis, but was now performed on the MRD cells from patients in CR. Pgp activity analysis6 was performed in 17/51 MRD samples, showing deviant Pgp activity in MRD cells as compared to normal CD34+ cells confirming the malignant origin of the MRD cells. Figure 1b shows the MRD cells in a BM sample after the second cycle of induction chemotherapy. Surprisingly, the Bcl 2 expression (Figure 1d) of the MRD cells had decreased from 48 to 13. Of interest, this value now is near the range of nBM (range: 3.6 Figures 1e show the Bcl 2 value of all measured samples. In particular samples with high Bcl 2 levels (Figure 1e) but also with intermediate Bcl 2 levels (Figure 1f) and even with Bcl 2 levels within the normal range (Figure 1g) show decreases in expression. Overall, it can be concluded that MRD cells have significantly lower Bcl 2 levels after chemotherapeutic treatment (cycle 1: P=0.01, cycle 2: P=0.0008, cycle 3: P=0.04) and at follow up (FU1: P=0.01 and FU2: P=0.01) than at diagnosis. In all cases gating was performed on CD45low/SSClow cells (a) AML blasts at diagnosis with a CD34+CD7+ LAP. (b) BM sample after the second cycle of chemotherapy from the AML patient of (a) with MRD cells identified by the LAP (CD34+CD7+). MRD cells are 0.25% of all BM cells. Such cells are not present in control BM samples. Gating on the LAP+ cells enables quantification of Bcl 2 (c) at diagnosis and (d) after second cycle of induction chemotherapy. (e Summary of Bcl 2 levels of AML patients in CR after first, second, third cycle of chemotherapy at follow up (FU1 and FU2) and at relapse. of nBM CD34+ cells and (g) within the range found in nBM CD34+ cells (h) Bcl 2 levels of patients not in CR (NCR) at time of BM aspiration after first replica van cleef blue necklace and second cycle of chemotherapy and at relapse.
Full figure and legend (206K)
In contrast, Bcl 2 levels from refractory patients showed no change after first (P=0.64) or second cycle (P=0.79) (Figure 1h).
Despite the fact that the MRD cells in CR were apoptosis sensitive as compared to diagnosis, they were able to survive chemotherapy resulting in some cases in relapse. Bcl 2 expression at relapse had again increased to the level comparable to diagnosis (no difference with diagnosis; P=0.69) after the described decrease in an MRD situation.
Two other anti apoptosis proteins Bcl xL and Mcl 1 and the proapoptotic protein Bax were also studied (Table 1). In summary, although less prominent compared to Bcl 2, in responding patients Bcl xL and Mcl 1 significantly decreased from the second cycle onwards (Table 1a), while no change was observed in refractory patients (Table 1b). Relapse samples had similar protein levels as at diagnosis. On the other hand, Bax showed an increased expression compared to diagnosis, reaching significance after the first cycle of chemotherapy in responding patients. This shows that the prominent results found for the anti apoptosis proteins are not the results of aspecific treatment related cellular changes.
Overall, our data show that MRD blasts do not have a more apoptosis resistant profile. Instead, when a complete remission is achieved, in the majority of patients MRD cells are apoptosis sensitive compared to diagnosis and remain apoptosis sensitive throughout the remission period. Only when patients do not reach a CR or when patients relapse, the leukemic blasts retain their diagnosis apoptosis protein profile. These unexpected results clearly show that neither chemotherapy induced upregulation of an apoptosis resistant protein profile nor selection of subpopulations with a high anti apoptosis protein profile occurs. It does however suggest that external factors likely regulate expression of apoptosis related proteins. Either AML BM stromal cells or AML blasts themselves may account for this. Pertinent to this is the observation of Milojkovic et al (Milojkovic D, Buggins AG, Devereux S, Thomas NSB, Mufti GJ. Blood 2002; 100: 556a, 2184) that AML tumor supernatants can inhibit apoptosis of malignant hematopoietic cells. Combined with our observation this might indicate that AML cells at diagnosis, in follow up situations of refractory patients and at relapse produce apoptosis regulating factors that affect neighbouring cells, while in a CR BM due to the very limited number of AML cells, production is ineffective. Such cells might however be affected by the BM stroma: Konopleva et al7 found that a stromal cell line was able to increase Bcl 2 expression in blasts of 5/11 AML patients. It may then be hypothesized that intact BM stroma from AML patients may induce upregulation of anti apoptosis profiles in intact stroma, while such may be impossible in damaged stroma, the latter in fact resembling the actual situation in remission BM after chemotherapy.
Correspondence: Dr GJ Schuurhuis, Department of Hematology, VU University Medical Center, BR240, PO Box 7057, 1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
TO THE EDITOR
Relapse in acute myeloid leukemia is common and is thought to arise from minimal residual disease (MRD) cells surviving chemotherapy.1 Survival of MRD cells has been attributed to drug resistance mechanisms. Defects in apoptosis pathways are probably contributing significantly to resistance to a variety of chemotherapeutic agents. Despite an emerging knowledge of the regulatory mechanisms of apoptosis, Bcl 2 still stands at the top of the list of parameters that contribute to chemotherapeutic resistance. In AML, it has been shown that Bcl 2 is of independent prognostic significance. High Bcl 2 predicts failure to achieve complete remission2 and shorter overall survival.3
In this study the expression profile of Bcl 2 and Bcl 2 related proteins in MRD cells was determined to examine whether chemotherapy induced upregulation of an apoptosis resistant protein profile or selection of subpopulations with a high anti apoptosis protein profile occurs during chemotherapeutic treatment.
In all, 61 AML patients were enrolled in this study after informed consent. Fresh bone marrow (BM) aspirates were obtained at diagnosis (n=61), after first cycle of induction chemotherapy (n=22), second cycle of induction (n=15) and after postinduction cycle (n=10) of chemotherapy, at follow up (n=13), and at relapse (n=9). The median age was 54 years, 29 male and 32 female subjects distributed over RAEB t (5 ), M0 (5 ), M1 (7 ), M2 (14 ), M3 (2 ), M4 (12 ), M5 (10 ), M6 (3 ), unknown (3 ) according to the FAB classification. In toal, 11 normal BM (nBM) from healthy donors were included.
To enable the study of apoptosis related protein expression in MRD cells, we relied upon an intracellular flow cytometry method.4,5 Briefly, this method consists of two parts; firstly, patient specific leukemia associated phenotypes (LAPs) are determined at diagnosis followed by an intracellular procedure to detect the Bcl 2 related proteins in these cells. The LAP can then be used to detect MRD cells in follow up BM samples. Figure 1a shows an example of an AML patient with a cross lineage LAP. Gating on the LAP+ cells enables quantification of the apoptosis related proteins of these cells (Figure replica van cleef jewelry 1c). The mean Bcl 2 expression was significantly lower in nBM CD34+ cells (Bcl 2: 6.62.5, P=0.001). Also, Bcl xL (2.20.8) and Mcl 1 (6.83.3) were lower and Bax was higher quatrefoil necklace van cleef replica (5.74.0), although these differences were not significant. All this suggests that the majority of AML cases have an increased anti apoptosis protein profile potentially offering the leukemic cells a survival advantage under therapy. This was tested with the same analysis procedure as at diagnosis, but was now performed on the MRD cells from patients in CR. Pgp activity analysis6 was performed in 17/51 MRD samples, showing deviant Pgp activity in MRD cells as compared to normal CD34+ cells confirming the malignant origin of the MRD cells. Figure 1b shows the MRD cells in a BM sample after the second cycle of induction chemotherapy. Surprisingly, the Bcl 2 expression (Figure 1d) of the MRD cells had decreased from 48 to 13. Of interest, this value now is near the range of nBM (range: 3.6 Figures 1e show the Bcl 2 value of all measured samples. In particular samples with high Bcl 2 levels (Figure 1e) but also with intermediate Bcl 2 levels (Figure 1f) and even with Bcl 2 levels within the normal range (Figure 1g) show decreases in expression. Overall, it can be concluded that MRD cells have significantly lower Bcl 2 levels after chemotherapeutic treatment (cycle 1: P=0.01, cycle 2: P=0.0008, cycle 3: P=0.04) and at follow up (FU1: P=0.01 and FU2: P=0.01) than at diagnosis. In all cases gating was performed on CD45low/SSClow cells (a) AML blasts at diagnosis with a CD34+CD7+ LAP. (b) BM sample after the second cycle of chemotherapy from the AML patient of (a) with MRD cells identified by the LAP (CD34+CD7+). MRD cells are 0.25% of all BM cells. Such cells are not present in control BM samples. Gating on the LAP+ cells enables quantification of Bcl 2 (c) at diagnosis and (d) after second cycle of induction chemotherapy. (e Summary of Bcl 2 levels of AML patients in CR after first, second, third cycle of chemotherapy at follow up (FU1 and FU2) and at relapse. of nBM CD34+ cells and (g) within the range found in nBM CD34+ cells (h) Bcl 2 levels of patients not in CR (NCR) at time of BM aspiration after first replica van cleef blue necklace and second cycle of chemotherapy and at relapse.
Full figure and legend (206K)
In contrast, Bcl 2 levels from refractory patients showed no change after first (P=0.64) or second cycle (P=0.79) (Figure 1h).
Despite the fact that the MRD cells in CR were apoptosis sensitive as compared to diagnosis, they were able to survive chemotherapy resulting in some cases in relapse. Bcl 2 expression at relapse had again increased to the level comparable to diagnosis (no difference with diagnosis; P=0.69) after the described decrease in an MRD situation.
Two other anti apoptosis proteins Bcl xL and Mcl 1 and the proapoptotic protein Bax were also studied (Table 1). In summary, although less prominent compared to Bcl 2, in responding patients Bcl xL and Mcl 1 significantly decreased from the second cycle onwards (Table 1a), while no change was observed in refractory patients (Table 1b). Relapse samples had similar protein levels as at diagnosis. On the other hand, Bax showed an increased expression compared to diagnosis, reaching significance after the first cycle of chemotherapy in responding patients. This shows that the prominent results found for the anti apoptosis proteins are not the results of aspecific treatment related cellular changes.
Overall, our data show that MRD blasts do not have a more apoptosis resistant profile. Instead, when a complete remission is achieved, in the majority of patients MRD cells are apoptosis sensitive compared to diagnosis and remain apoptosis sensitive throughout the remission period. Only when patients do not reach a CR or when patients relapse, the leukemic blasts retain their diagnosis apoptosis protein profile. These unexpected results clearly show that neither chemotherapy induced upregulation of an apoptosis resistant protein profile nor selection of subpopulations with a high anti apoptosis protein profile occurs. It does however suggest that external factors likely regulate expression of apoptosis related proteins. Either AML BM stromal cells or AML blasts themselves may account for this. Pertinent to this is the observation of Milojkovic et al (Milojkovic D, Buggins AG, Devereux S, Thomas NSB, Mufti GJ. Blood 2002; 100: 556a, 2184) that AML tumor supernatants can inhibit apoptosis of malignant hematopoietic cells. Combined with our observation this might indicate that AML cells at diagnosis, in follow up situations of refractory patients and at relapse produce apoptosis regulating factors that affect neighbouring cells, while in a CR BM due to the very limited number of AML cells, production is ineffective. Such cells might however be affected by the BM stroma: Konopleva et al7 found that a stromal cell line was able to increase Bcl 2 expression in blasts of 5/11 AML patients. It may then be hypothesized that intact BM stroma from AML patients may induce upregulation of anti apoptosis profiles in intact stroma, while such may be impossible in damaged stroma, the latter in fact resembling the actual situation in remission BM after chemotherapy.
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