The Great Gatsby

Could Hollywood get any hotter right now?

Baz Lurhmann’s adaptation of the 1920’s novel The Great Gatsby, due in cinemas today, 16th May, is being described as the film of 2013.

But anything combining Leonardo DiCaprio and Tiffany & Co jewellery is enough to have me running to the cinema.

Tiffany & Co and customer designer Catherine Martin have successfully created a collection, Jazz Age Glamour, that accurately represents the elegance and decadence of the 1920’s.

I can’t help displaying a twinge of jealousy, watching Carey Mulligan and Isla Fisher parading around in a one off Tiffany design.

The Jewellery

The jewellery created was inspired by Tiffany & Co’s own archive, recreating designs of decades gone by. Tiffany & Co were also responsible for the sterling silver flatware, accessories and the interior decorating on set. The company unveiled their Gatsby inspired jewellery collection in their 5th Avenue store, New York at the end of April.

Affordable Gatsby Glamour

Here at AC Silver we specialise in antique, vintage and contemporary jewellery, and I have put together a small selection items that truly represent the bygone Gatsby era.

Antique Diamond Dress Set (W4992)	Diamond& Sapphire Ring (W4252)
Ladies Diamond Cocktail Watch (W6757)	Previously Held Item

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us in store or online.

I am just going to book my flights to New York…5th Avenue here I come!

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• ^{Dr Jay's.com - Fashion, Music, Lifestyle.}
• ^{Fashion Insider by Rebecca Cope, Harper's Bazaar.}

Everybody wants to be a winner

Like many women co-habiting with a sport mad gentleman, I am finding that there is a rarely a sport-free weekend in our house. Don’t get me wrong, I love sport, watching and participating. With football and rugby union fixtures between August and May, Formula 1 races between March and November and horse racing, Wimbledon, athletics and golf to fill the gaps, when does a girl get to catch up on Gossip Girl however? Luckily for me, Formula 1 McLaren driver Jensen Button is easy on the eye.

A common link throughout most sports is the incredible size and style of the trophies. Formula 1 presents four trophies for each of its nineteen races, one to each of the top three drivers and the winning team. Each trophy has been perfectly commissioned for the host country.

Formula 1

Fox Silver Ltd, a British based company, is the most popular designer of Formula 1 trophies, they have designed and made trophies for the Grand Prix every year since 1984. In 2012, they were revealed as the designers for the first US Grand Prix in Texas. Regulations state that all trophies must be created in the traditional form, must not exceeded the height limit of 25.6 inches and weight no more than 5 kgs. The 2012 sterling silver and 24 Carat gold plated creation incorporated the five point star in honour of Texas, with disks of red, white and blue to the base. It was a true tribute to America and motor racing.

The Beautiful Game

2013 commemorates the 150 year anniversary of The FA (The Football Association). “The FA is the not-for-profit, governing body of football in England. It grows participation, promotes diversity and regulates the sport for everyone to enjoy.” As a result we have become a nation of football addicts.

One game to unite a country.

The FA Challenge Cup, in the United Kingdom, is the oldest existing domestic football competition in the world. The original aim was to create a competition that was connected to the FA, and all domestic clubs belonging to the FA were invited to compete. This was established in 1871, with only 15 entries. The original FA Cup trophy was made by Martin, Hall & Co, costing just £20, unfortunately it was stolen 1895. The current trophy is the competition fourth version. The current trophy, created by Toye, Kenning and Spencer, is an exact replica of the 3rd made by Fattorini’s of Bradford. And what a fine piece of British craftsmanship is it… don’t you agree?

It’s great to have a competition in which a British team is guaranteed to win….(doesn’t often happen these days). Not mentioning any names..Tim Henman.

Good luck to both Manchester City and Wigan Athletic for this year’s FA Cup Final at Wembley on 11^th May!

For those of you who have a non-British Bias, you may be more interested in watching the UEFA Champions League Final on 28 May 2013 between Dortmund and Bayern Munich, also being held at Wembley to mark the 150^th anniversary of the FA.

At AC Silver our inventory includes a wide range of trophies suitable for a variety of presentation purposes-from golfing tournaments and horse racing to dog shows, we have seen it all.

Traditional versus Alternative

There are many ‘traditional’ cups and bowls available in different styles....

Edwardian Silver Presentation Bowl (W6193)	Indian Silver Art Deco Cup (W3909)	Victorian Silver Presentation Cup (W6014)

If you fancy a more unusual presentation piece however…

Vintage Silver Dartboard Trophy (W5300)	Victorian Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle (W6099)	Vintage Silver Presentation Piece (W5041)

If you require any further information regarding our trophy and presentation pieces inventory, please do not hesitate to contact us online or in store.

Now where is that remote!

I'm Hopelessly addicted to you.........

Dear Emerald Jewellery,

I seriously do not know how to quit you.

Love,

Gemma

Now here comes the hard part… Where to start?… The beginning maybe?

Well, the obsession began when I was helping the shop staff at AC Silver set up the store ready for a busy day of trade. There I was simply placing the jewellery pieces onto their stands, when all of a sudden I had in my hands something that caught my eye. The bright green made my eyes glaze over and I was staring at this beautiful emerald with such admiration that my addiction to the gemstone began.

Needless to say I was NOT at all happy when a customer came into the shop a few weeks later and purchased this ring, the ring that had triggered my addiction.

Can you imagine my excitement when I realised that the Pantone colour of the year is EMERALD!!

"Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty

that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."

So what does this mean??

Well, Pantone is world renowned authority on colour, and for many years they have been responsible for guiding and inspiring designers by sharing their colour expertise with them. They look at how colour influences your thoughts, emotions and reactions (scary eh?) and then they share this with many professionals (including jewellery designers) to help them utilise colour in an effective way.

So by Pantone releasing the “colour of the year” they are basically telling people in various industries, including fashion, design, advertising etc, that this is the must use colour for the year!

So what does the colour Emerald mean?

Well according to Pantone there are many words associated with this colour (I’m getting too excited writing this) and here are some to whet your appetite:-

• Well being
• Balance
• Harmony
• Growth
• Renewal
• Prosperity
• Healing
• Unity
• Energized

They all sound pretty positive don’t they?

So now thanks to Pantone this colour won’t only be my favourite in 2013, I will also have to share it with every designer on the planet!

Well thanks a lot Pantone! It’s a good job I don’t mind sharing.