Tag: Elizabeth Taylor

  • ICONIC IDOL: Elizabeth Taylor

    One of the most famous and iconic film stars of all time, Elizabeth Taylor, will forever have a place in our hearts. She displayed her love of fashion and fine jewelry by adorning herself in the most exquisite, oversized, sparking, and even occasionally provocative, jewels.

    Ms Taylor was also renowned for her fun nature and impressive selection of costume jewelry. Here we take a walk down memory lane and revisit some of her most treasured images and deluxe jewels… 

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     prod_2199Kenneth Jay Lane, Crystal Black Deco Drop Earrings  AED 895 (US) $ 244

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    prod_2056Ciner, Rose Pearl Drop Earrings  AED 975 (US) $265

    Photo of Elizabeth Taylorprod_1178Dannijo, Ranya Earrings  AED 1380 (US) $376

     ex_prod_2562Siman Tu, Cubic Zirconia Tiara AED 3150 (US) $857

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    Miriam Haskell, Long side Motif Pearl Necklace AED 2580 (US) $705

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    prod_2478Kenneth Jay Lane, Turquoise Pearl Brooch  AED 690 (US) $188 

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  • Introducing CINER, a Collector’s Dream

    Introducing CINER, a Collector’s Dream

    cinerdreamSophie’s Closet just got heaps more glamorous. We are now the exclusive home to beautiful CINER jewels, considered by most collectors to be the golden era of costume jewelry.
    Vogue (November 1947)

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    This legendary jewelry house was founded in 1892 in New York by Emanuel Ciner, a fine jewelry maker. CINER made the switch to costume jewelry in the 1930s in order to accommodate the Post-Depression era American customer.
    Vogue (date unknown)

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    Staying true to their fine craftsmanship, CINER became one of the most established costume jewelry lines during that era, establishing many technical innovations that are still widely used today. Because their work can so easily be mistaken for fine jewels, CINER is sometimes referred to as being the Tiffany of costume jewelry.
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    Vogue (October 1948)

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    Their baubles made regular appearances in Vogue and on many Hollywood stars, including the queen of jewelry herself, Elizabeth Taylor. Sources say she once bought over $30,000 worth of CINER jewelry in one hour — that’s an astonishing number! In fact, one of her many CINER sets sold for $15,600 at the now infamous Christie’s auction of her famous jewels.
     
    Elizabeth Taylor wearing her Ciner jewels (1991)

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    Not only is CINER special for their impeccable craftsmanship and sensational design, but it is also still a tightly-knit family business. Today, after over a century in business, CINER is run by Pat Hill, the granddaughter of Emanuel Ciner. Sophie met with Pat herself in New York, and hand-selected all the gorgeous jewels for our store. Enchanting, elegant, and with a legacy that spans over a century, CINER is the ultimate investment for the serious jewelry lover.