NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER 2017 

Truly, what is beautiful jewelry but ornate and luxurious "ornaments" that we decorate, adorn, embellish and bespangle ourselves with each and every holiday season?  It's a splendid time to celebrate the festive and brilliant bijoux that we have collected from the finest jewelers in the world...and they are all right here for your shopping pleasure at Classic Collections!

Tiffany Treasure Trove

Do you treasure the impeccable and timeless designs of Tiffany?  Delight in the perfection of diamonds, emeralds and rubies on a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace.  Thinking of David Webb?  Go no further than our marvelous large enamel and gold frog brooch with diamonds and rubies or beautiful enamel cufflinks for him. 

DAVID WEBB
 
18KYG and Enamel Frog With Rubies

David Webb Cufflinks
Enamel Barbell Cufflinks 18KYG
18KYG and Enamel
Barbell Cufflinks


If your taste is more whimsical, there are beautiful brooches that feature items such as a Ruby Octopus holding his day's catch in diamonds, a stunning Pink and Blue Sapphire Gold Double Flower Brooch, an extra large Diamond and Ruby Rabbit serving two perfect martinis on a tray, and a beautiful Gold and Yellow and Blue Sapphire Dragonfly with White Diamonds just waiting to land on a Palm Beach collar!

Marvin Katz Outrageous Octopus Ruby Diamond Brooch

Dragonfly Brooch Yellow and Blue Sapphires With Diamonds
Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Rabbit Waiter Brooch

Pink and Blue Sapphire Gold Double Flower Brooch
Are you looking for a show-stopper...something that will kick the room and holiday up a notch? How about couture jewelry from world renowned artist Iradj Moini?  

Trained as an architect, Iradj's work is exhibited in museums around the world, including the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Louvre Museum in Paris.  Each piece of Iradj's jewelry is entirely handmade and one of a kind!  

Important Iradj Moini Large Faceted Gem Stone Necklace

This important piece was designed as two rows of graduated, faceted ruby beads, spaced by large tumbled natural emeralds and textured blackened yellow metal spacers, set with cabochon turquoise, red glass and circular cut simulated colorless gems. Clasp is equally beautiful and can be worn on one side for added effect! Strands are 16" and 18" and measuring 2.50" wide.  A similar one, part of the Private Collection of Joan Rivers, sold recently at Christie's for $20,000.  Ours is a buy at $14,500!



Vintage Iradj Moini Flower Bouquet Brooch is an unforgettable, statement piece! Features mottled pink pear shape petals, nine 5mm pearls, carved resin leaves and rhinestones. Brooch measures 4.5" Long, 2" Wide and 1" High. Matching clip on earrings are 1" diameter. All are properly hallmarked. 


Marvelous Iradj Moini
Brooch and Earrings
 
Stop by Classic Collections to see our installation of some of his most celebrated pieces!  

I would venture to say to all you ladies and potential Santa's, it depends on if you have been very, very good...or maybe just a tiny bit naughty!!!   Either way, we have simply divine fine jewelry for you to put under your tree!

  
SWIRLS OF PEARLS
!

Never before have we had such an incredible selection of stunning pearls in our Fine Jewelry cases!  After years of trying, we finally have a made a truly wonderful alliance with one of the top pearl designers we know.  

When thinking of a special gift (for a loved one or yourself) please consider the size of these remarkable gems, the workmanship and the unique designs that are exhibited in our newest collection.  And the value is unbelievable-25%  and more off  current retail prices!  


Pink Opera Strand Pearls 18K Rose Gold Diamond Rondelles


Pretty in Pink Pearls are worthy of La Scala! 36 Opera strand features 6 pave diamond rondelles set in 18K rose gold and 61 awe-inspiring pink pearls graduating from 11.8mm to 14.6mm. Diamonds: Approximately 4.30ct. Only a barrel filigree clasp fashioned from 18K rose gold and white diamonds would suffice! A must for any connoisseur of pearl jewelry and something exquisite for a very special, precious lady!

These earrings have a stunning and unique color combination! Crafted in 18 karat rose gold they feature a top section with prong set rhodolite garnets and amethysts. Centered prong set checkerboard faceted, cushion shape amethyst. Dropping from the amazing top are pink freshwater pearls, measuring an impressive 14-15mm each, topped with a bezel set amethyst. Total weight of colored stones is 7 carats.
18K Rose Gold Rhodolite Garnet Amethyst Freshwater Pearls 


Amethyst Seed Pearl Diamond
 Gold Bracelet

   
This amazing amethyst bracelet is a showstopper! Begin with an impressive 14 rows of 3mm seed pearls. Because these can be twisted torsade style the bracelet fits wrists from 7-7.5'. An 18 karat yellow gold top section boasts an amethyst measuring 19x22 mm set in a 4 prong raised gallery. On each side of the amethyst are two overlapping circles set with brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.5 carats having G color, VS clarity. 

Magnificent, unique necklace features Baroque Pearls in a multitude of alluring colors, including white, black and even gold! Five 18K Yellow Gold and pave diamond stations are inspired by the natural beauty and shape of the 46 irregular pearls that range from 12mm to 15.3mm in size. Diamonds: Approximately 12.50ct. Expertly crafted clasp is a work of art unto itself! Length: 39.75". A statement piece for a special lady!

Magnificent Multicolored Baroque Pearl and Diamond Necklace

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings



Gorgeous freeform drop earrings dazzle and mesmerize! Crafted from 18K White gold, white pave-set diamonds and seductive 12mm South Sea pearls, these will quickly become a favored pair of pearls! Perfect for special events, the upcoming holidays and the red carpet during awards season! Diamonds: 3.45ct. Weight: 7.40grams. Perfection without a doubt!
Forty-two inches of magnificence! Beautifully matched 9.5-10mm Golden South Sea Pearls are accentuated by six 18K yellow gold stations embellished with yellow sapphires and green tsavorites. Color combination is perfect! Yellow sapphires have a total weight of 11.41 carats and tsavorites weigh in at 11.49 carats. Wear as a single or double strand. This will become your signature piece!

Glorious Golden South Sea Pearls  Six Stations Featuring Sapphires and Tsavorites!

18 Karat Gold Black and White South Sea Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Earrings


These uniquely designed 18 karat white gold earrings are destined to become coveted heirlooms! The designer flipped the colors for a change! Top pearls measure 11mm, bottom pearls measure 14.0mm. Between the pearls is a pong set round diamond making the color difference more pronounced. Diamonds have 0.28 carat total weight. Suitable for any occasion! Bottom pearls move effortlessly with your every flirty, feminine movement. Certain to draw rave reviews!


Oh Ladies, there's a PRINCESS in all of us!  Yep, that 
Cinderella story sure did the trick and I know that we all secretly want to be the dazzling, elegant Princess even for just one night!
 Emilio Pucci Red Silk Caftan 

Well, bring yourself into Classic Collections and we can help festoon,beribbon and bedeck you in finery worthy of any ball.  We invite you to consider the marvelous creation of red silk caftan with the jeweled neckline by marvelous designer Emilio Pucci.  

If embellished and beguiling black is your choice, the variety we have this season will astound you!

Not for the shy, many of these gowns are ravishing and divinely form- fitting and might-just might-require a few days of dieting.  But, when you make that grand entrance, it will be SO worth it!

Victorious Valentino

Beguiling Blass

Captivating Chanel
Do you prefer more refined, sophisticated glamour?   Look no further!  Escada Couture and Oscar de la Renta grace our selections along with other masters of ball gowns such as Fiandaca, Carmen Marc Valvo and  Stephen Yearick.

Exquisite Escada

Effervescent Yearick

OMG de la Renta
The one thing we can predict with absolute certainty:  you WILL look and feel like the proverbial Fairy Tale Princess in any of these Fantasy Frocks.  However, one caveat:  we can NOT promise you will find your Prince!
 

Specialty gift items have been pouring in just for the holidays.  Stunning Steuben crystal art adorned in 18 karat gold and sterling silver accents, with original red boxes are still available if you hurry in.

They include a Christmas tree, Partridge in a pear tree, mouse on a wedge of cheese, a sweet sterling silver with vermeil gold wash snail and a sterling silver and 18k Excaliber sword letter opener buried in crystal to name a few.  Don't dally, these are highly collectible.  

STEUBEN CRYSTAL

...and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

Mouse on Swiss Cheese Wedge

Excaliber Waiting for Arthur

Beautiful Turnbull and Asser brand new men's shirts, Hermes, Chanel Salvatore Ferragamo, and other top designer ties, Cartier cufflinks, Brioni cashmere, wool or linen jackets, a collection of handsome Sermoneta Italian leather brand new driving or golf gloves in navy, brown or red, all sizes. A large collection of Ferragamo, Gucci, Stubbs & Wootton shoes, and a wonderful assortment of cashmere sweaters by Malo, Loro Piana, should interest any fellow fashionista!

Brioni Lapis Blue
Wool and Silk Blazer

Cartier Florentine 18K Gold Cufflinks

Stubbs & Wootton
Chocolate Slippers

Consider the winter coats and ski jackets for men that are of shearling, suede, mink and wonderful blends of wool by Valentino, Versace, Hermes, to keep one warm and fashionable in the cold!  

 Hermes Hunter Cashmere Overcoat

Versace Forest Shearling Coat

Valentino Suede and Sheared Beaver Coat
Always a favorite is our evening wear section that features tuxes, velvet smoking jackets, silk vests and cummerbund sets and specialty cufflinks and matching shirt studs.

Tom Ford for Gucci  Iconic Red Velvet Smoking Jacket


Gucci Silk Paisley Print Smoking Jacket 


For the workaholic, we have a superb selection of handsome briefcases such as brand new S.T. Dupont, vintage Hartmann, and Bottega Veneta.  

S.T. Dupont

Bottega Veneta

Hartmann
And for the sporting gentleman, we have a very unusual pair of leather bird hunting bags from Castinne Renette, Celeris riding boots and trout baskets.



There are many unique and unusual home decorating gifts for your consideration and we will gift wrap for the holidays!  

Our crystal collection is 30% off right now and there are some real bargains from Baccarat, Waterford, Orrefors and Lenox.







One of the special pleasures of being in Palm Beach is the availability of handbag collections that we are privy to and that eventually come to us.  Many of the island's fashion icons have collected speciality handbags over the years and bring these beauties into Classic Collections when they are ready to share them with the world.

We currently have a stunning selection of Fendi "Croissant Mini" handbags for your day and evening pleasure.  We have an impressive array that incorporate various skins, leathers and the iconic "Zucca" print.  Some are even embroidered and encrusted with sequins!  Simply a must for any collector of sophisticated, extra-special, novelty bags!  

FENDI "CROISSANT" HANDBAGS

 Pink Paillette Encrusted With Brown Leather Strap, Flap & Logo


Floral Embroidered With
 Pink & Green Lizard Flap

 Iconic Zucca Canvas With
Brown Leather Strap & Flap

 Camel Color Linen  
With Python Leather Flap

Fluorescent Orange
Mini Croissant Bag

 Green Paillette Encrusted With Brown Leather Strap, Flap & Logo


Additionally, we have received some other "special" bags for your shopping pleasure!  

Consider the Limited Edition Black Louis Vuitton Python Empriente Artsy MM Bag...



...or the Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Aumoniere Satin Brown & Gold Bag!




 A beautiful ruby silk Chanel bag will be perfect for the holidays...


...and so will this interesting limited edition burgundy patent Burberry shoulder bag!




Thinking of an exotic skin bag?  Well, we can offer Hermes ostrich and crocodile, Lana Marks, Nancy Gonzales, Chanel and Judith Leiber to name a few.  


HERMES SKIN BAGS

One of a Kind! Matte Burgundy Porosus Kelly

1995  Bolide 35 Brown Ostrich GHW 

1950s Burgundy Matte Crocodile Sac Mallette



LEIBER SKIN BAGS

Cream Python Convertible Clutch



Red Lizard
 Convertible Clutch 
Black Lizard Convertible Clutch


LANA MARKS SKIN BAGS

Blue Reptile Convertible Clutch Bag With 2 Shoulder Straps


 Vintage Metallic Alligator Envelope Convertible Clutch


FABULOUS FURS!

Not all furs have to be voluminous, heavy pieces!  Especially for chilly nights in Florida or for restaurants and theaters that really keep the a/c running high, little shawls, scarves, jackets and throws can keep one toasty!  

Consider these cute and warm little pieces when dressing up:  

Dramatic Dyed and Knitted Rabbit Cape

Brown Mink Muffler With Mink Tails

Oscar de la Renta
Grey Mink Jacket
 
For those really going to cold and winter conditions, we can accommodate you in Mink, Persian lamb, Sheared Beaver and Sable!  

Ravishing Red Sheared Beaver Great Coat!



Prada Chocolate Persian Lamb Jacket 



Vintage Checkerboard Mink Coat

 
TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS 



SHOP SMALL BUSINESS!

Time is running out and if you are tired and just can't face another mob scene at the mall, stay in Palm Beach and enjoy shopping with your friends and neighbors!

Shop Classic Collections Gentry!

The wonderful thing about Palm Beach is that there are several shopping districts that are unique and utterly charming.  From the world famous shops along Worth Avenue and all the beautiful little Via's, to the smart, trendy shops along County Road to the wide variety of men's, ladies, consignment and specialty shops in the Royal Poinciana District, there is something for everyone.  And the revitalization of the Royal Poinciana Plaza with so many new and fashionable places and restaurants is a wonderful anchor for the original "Main Street" of Palm Beach.



The local businesses exist to serve and please the people of Palm Beach and to delight and be entertaining to all the visitors who grace our island paradise.  We all appreciate your patronage and loyalty and from those of us at Classic Collections and classic Collections Gentry, we want to thank you for your business and friendship.  You have enriched our lives!



Wishing You a Joyous Holiday and a 

Healthy, Happy and Prosperous 2018

Classic Collections - 118 North County Road, Palm Beach, Florida 33480    Phone: 561-833-3633
  Hours: Mon - Sat 10am-5:30pm
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