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Intrecciato Papier and Snakeskin Bag, Handbag of the Day

Filed under: Handbags

Bottega Veneta takes the classic silver clutch and gives it a dose of texture and unique style with silver intrecciato leather and metallic papier. The front of the Intrecciato Papier and Snakeskin Clutch is home to a large metal scarab beetle that doubles as a turn-lock clasp for the fold-over flap front. The surface under the flap is lined in snakeskin and there's an etched metal cutout around the scarab and weave detail on the bottom front flap. No shoulder strap for true clutch styling, the interior is lined in gray suede, and it has one zippered pocket inside. $2,250

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Iradj Moini in Soho

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

Iradj Moini, a former couture designer for Oscar de la Renta, makes some of the most exquisite and unusual jewelry we've seen this millennium.

As you shop in NYC's Soho neighborhood this holiday season, be sure and stop by the Spring Street boutique (198 Spring, near Sullivan). The boutique has been open since Spring 2007, and feels like an art gallery. You won't believe you're looking at new pieces, released seasonally, and not well-kept relics of the 1920's.

If you're not in NY, you can also browse a number of Iradj Moini's items at Domont Jewelry, a West Hollywood, CA jewelry dealer with an exceptional selection of Iradj Moini on display their website.

Almost every piece is stunning, and worth a look if only for inspiration.

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Carved Lapis Beetle Cuff

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

For those who like the look of a bejeweled insect, but don't want to be bothered with feeding and caring to a live one - not to mention the slightly unnerving sensation of it crawling around on your skin - an alternative is available. The Carved Lapis Beetle Cuff, designed by Nancey Chapman, features a stunning lapis beetle on a 24-karat gold cuff. The designer says that the cuff was inspired by a trip to Egypt, where the symbol of the scarab beetle is sacrad. The cuff is 3" wide and the beetle, which is carved from a solid piece of stone, is 2.5." A fringe benefit is that it will last quite a bit longer than the living version would. Price: $23,000.

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