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...merrily emptying canisters of emeralds, a local dealer there, Ashok Chordia, abruptly signaled his assistants to close the wooden shutters overlooking his competitors' offices. In the dark, he flipped the lids of two metal boxes filled with nuggets he identified as tanzanite. "Very, very rare," he said mysteriously. "More precious than diamonds...
...celebrate its centenary, Parisian jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels has designed an exquisite collection, Une Journée ŕ Paris. The house?founded in 1906 by Alfred van Cleef, son of a diamond merchant, and his brother-in-law Charles Arpels, son of a precious-stones wholesaler?has long been a favorite of celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Princess Grace and Uma Thurman. This new line was inspired by landmarks in the City of Light, including the Tuileries, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. The Etincelles minaudičre, left, in white gold with onyx and diamonds, pays homage to the elegant parties held...
...this special supplement to TIME magazine, we look at what's next in fashion, fabric, architecture, even precious stones and cars. Consider it a sneak peek into some of the most creative minds in these businesses?from Miuccia Prada exploring new fabrics to Jan Kaplicky of Future Systems explaining architecture's next wave. As for cutting-edge consumers, they're talking about a new austerity?not just an aesthetic but also an attitude. It's all about paring down and being more mindful. That too will change, of course...
...jobs. This is the story of one family - three generations of Ghanaians - who have experienced the struggles and triumphs that define Africa's first 50 years. In many ways, the Dehs - Kwame, Suzzy and Delight - are unremarkable, average. But in their incredible ability to keep mining Africa's most precious resource - optimism - they are extraordinary. Just like Africa itself...
...senior saber fencer Dan Sachs. But the squad as a whole stepped things up a notch. The biggest surprise of the night came in the women’s epee: after falling 5-4 to Duke last Sunday, the team of sophomore Maria Larsson and seniors Jasmine McGlade and Precious Eboigbe dominated to pull out a 9-0 win. “They ruled the roost,” Harvard coach Peter Brand said. “They were the best so far this year. They really came through today, they fenced to their potential.” The foil...