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Final Taylor tally: $156.8M worth of "magic"

Sale of the century? Given the gap between the $156.8 million Elizabeth Taylor jewelry sale total and the second highest-grossing private collection, the $50.3 million Duchess of Windsor sale that took place in 1987, it’s not difficult to conceive that the Taylor auction was a once-in-a-lifetime event.

“I think it changes the market,” said Beth Anne Bonanno, who now runs her own jewelry consulting firm and previously spent 10 years working with estate and antique jewelry at Siegelson. “I think it’s going to be great for jewelry sales for a while. It boosts everybody’s desire for jewelry.”

She said it also creates an interesting proposition down the road for the purchasers who paid such high prices for the pieces, which are not likely to re-emerge on the market for some time.
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SJD featured in South Sound Wedding & Event Bridal Magazine

I'm so thrilled to tell you that SJD was chosen as a featured jewelry designer in the latest issue of South Sound Wedding & Event magazine (on newstands now. The shoot was done at LeMay Family Collection Foundation at Marymount Event Center. Check out the website to see all that this fabulous location has to offer. Multiple buildings in a serene and perfectly manicured parklike setting, would make for a grand event of any kind.  My jewelry used was mostly for bridesmaids, rather than brides, and some pieces were limited edition. I also create custom work for brides and work within all budgets to assure special glamour for your big day.

Local Brides and Grooms - if you're looking for wedding shows, there a couple on the horizon, many of which are listed in the back of this issue. Check out www.lovestruckwedding.com , a select wedding show for discriminating brides looking for exceptional inspiration and design ideas. McGavick Event Center in Lakewood on Fri Feb. 17th 6pm-9:30pm and Sat Feb. 18th 10am-4pm. See site for more details. I recommend you pick up a copy of this issue which has all kinds of local vendors, photographers, florists and more listed. In addition, several REAL weddings were profiled showing you the very latest trends for ceremonies and receptions. I will also be posting new bridal jewelry on my site very soon.

Oh, one more thing - Congratulations on your Engagement!!!

PHOTOGRAPHER: J. Hobson Photography

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

Traditions are so much fun and make the memories at Christmas - amazing food, the whole family together again, board games (sometimes gone crazy), singing carols, looking at lights, meditating on what the Christmas story means to you, Nutcracker ballet, shopping downtown, making cookies together, watching old Christmas movies, and the list goes on... One that we continue at our home (that I had growing up with my siblings) is starting the Christmas morning festivities off with a blast of music. The kids cannot come out to open their presents until they hear the music play. So my husband and I can hear them get up and they wait by their bedroom doors, waiting for the familiar blast of Carols of the Bells (David Foster's version) and then....STAMPEDE! Growing up with four kids, it sounded like a herd of buffalo coming down the hallway. Now even my two girls (and dog) make plenty of noise racing upstairs while Dad records these great video memories. It is so much fun to watch. I hope you have a wonderful day with loved ones, friends and pets or whoever you are with. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a most excellent New Year ahead!

Snowflake Earrings

Very popular and still time to ship. Order by 12/20 to guarantee delivery. More ski and snowboard jewelry on site. Flake bling is the best! SARAH JANE DESIGN snowflake earrings