Nicole Franzen
You ve definitely seen it, whether in the living room of your coolest friend, an actual museum, on your own dream coffee table Pinterest board or perhaps it s currently sitting in your shopping cart but you re researching whether it s the real deal before you click buy. And you d be wise to do so because there are plenty of replicas out there (more on that in a minute!). The icon in question: The Noguchi Table.
Its clear glass top perched atop a sculptural wood base make it an enviable addition to interiors ranging from minimal to midcentury modern, a flexibility that has lent it increased visibility in the age of social media. With the uptick in mass production and copycats that are unfortunate effects of the internet era, though, the classic table (or, more often, knockoffs of it) is often encountered in the digital wild without much context about original the creator. But a true understanding of the piece requires a look at the artist behind it, Isamu Noguchi
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Harry Winston s obsession with diamonds was so great that he carried important stones, some worth millions, in his pockets just for the pleasure of keeping them nearby. He handled the world s most legendary diamonds, from the Hope and Lesotho to the Jonker. That tradition continues today under the house’s owner Nayla Hayek, who has proven she has that same passion and buying power for the world’s rarest jewels. Today, she unveiled the Winston Pink Legacy, an 18.96 fancy vivid pink diamond ring, on what would have been Mr. Winston’s 125
th birthday.
Hayek purchased the stone at a Christie’s auction in November 2018 for a record-breaking $50 million, and made it into a rose-gold and platinum ring with two shield-cut diamonds. Industry experts say it’s a once-in-a-lifetime gem, and now it’s part of the Winston legacy of historic jewels. More than just stones, Winston pioneered the modern diamond dream.
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With nicknames like King of Diamonds and Jeweler to the Stars, it s no surprise that gemologist and philanthropist Harry Winston led a unique life. Born just before the turn of the 20th century, young Harry grew up working in his father s jewelry store where his impeccable eye was quickly recognized. It s believed that at just 12-years-old, Winston snapped up a green jewel in a pawn shop junk bin for 25 cents that turned out to be a two-carat emerald. He sold the jewel two days later for $800, and a love affair with gems and business continued to grow.