This year’s honorees include a Midwest retailer and two multi-store independents, one in New York and the other in New England.
Chopard shines in Diana
I fell in love with the late Princess Diana last Tuesday night--well, fell in love with her love story.
Chopard invited National Jeweler’s Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff and I to a screening of the new movie Diana at Neuehouse in New York City last Tuesday, an event we nearly missed due to some unforeseen subway train traffic, something New Yorkers are pretty accustomed to.
Fortunately, we made it, which was great for a few reasons: the movie was touching, the Chopard jewelry was spectacular, and the Neuehouse provided us with complimentary wine and popcorn.
The film, which stars Naomi Watts as Diana, focuses on the passionate-yet-strained relationship between the princess and Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan.
The movie picks up after Diana’s separation from Prince Charles, while she is living in her apartment at Kensington Palace, wrangling with the media inquiries about her marital status and her husband’s affair. She soon meets Dr. Khan, and their relationship commences.
Watts wears gorgeous jewelry from Chopard in the film, expertly paired with the stunning outfits the princess dons for various events. From peacock feather earrings to cocktail rings, the pieces feature large and vibrant gemstones, and plenty of diamonds.
After the screening, we were treated to an in-person viewing of the jewels, also at Neuehouse.
Chopard’s stunning watch, earring and necklace suite from the film
A gold, pearl and diamond Chopard suite
An emerald and diamond Chopard suite
If you’re in the mood for a historical love story check out Diana, if not for the story than at least for the jewelry.
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