Her St. John knit suit ("the most expensive items of clothing I have ever purchased") taught her that clothes speak the secret language of status. "When I wear my suit," she says, "maitre d's snap to attention, sales clerks rush to assist me and people I barely know offer me favors."

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Marcasite Rings Marcasites, which are iron pyrite crystals, came into common use in jewelry in the 18th century. Iron pyrite is a soft material that chips, cracks and crushes easily, so handle your marcasite jewelry with care.

Champleve

A technique where enamel is filled into depressions or cells of a metal object. The object is then heated until the enamel melts, then polished once cool. Similar but not identical to cloisonne. Find more nifty definitions in our Glossary.

With a Tip of the Fedora to Frank Sinatra
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