In the hopeful last days of a year that can't end too soon, the Yuletide sparkles anew — with festive frocks, and beautiful, giftable bling from Houston's finest jewelers. Photos by Steven Visneau, styling by Todd Ramos, hair and makeup by Edward Sanchez for Edward Sanchez Cosmetics, model Melani Colic for Wallflower Management, shot on location at the Omni Houston Hotel.
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Choker, $39,175, at Deutsch Houston</small></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Dress, $5,400, by Ralph and Russo at Saks Fifth Avenue; earrings, $47,645, and necklace, $72,210, by Vander Dys Collection, and bracelet, $17,590, by Charles Krypell, all at Vander Dys Fine Jewelers. </small></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Dress, $3,500, by Alexander McQueen at Tootsies; necklace, $59,600, bracelet, $28,750, and earrings, $30,965, by Vander Dys Collection, all at Vander Dys Fine Jewelers.</small></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Dress, $4,990, by Alexander McQueen at Tootsies; necklaces, ring, bracelet and earrings, at Lesley Ann Jewels. </small></p><p><br/></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Big Bang One Click pink-sapphire watch, $69,000, at Hublot; butterfly ring, $6,000, at Valobra Master Jewelers; boots, $815, at Saks Fifth Avenue.</small></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Dress, by Versace; gold beaded cuff, $34,000, diamond-wave cuff bracelet set, $45,000, earrings, $3,750, knuckle ring, $5,500, amethyst ring, $7,850, and diamond-burst necklace, price upon request, all at Valobra Master Jewelers. </small></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Blouse and skirt, by Valentino; and bracelet, $2,900, necklace, $9,000, earrings, $7,350, and ring, $4,875, all at Deutsch Houston. </small></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Boots, $695, by Mavette, dress, $725, by LIE by Lee Chung Chung, cuffs, from $8,755, stacked ring $9,490, and starburst ring $7,755 all by Todd Reed Jewelry, all at Cotton Club. </small></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Jacket, skirt and top, all by Chanel; earrings, necklace, bracelets and rings, all at Tenenbaum Jewelers.</small></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Heels, $895, by Aquazzura at Tootsies; and ring, $19,000, at Zadok Jewelers.</small></p><p><br/></p><p><em><br/></em></p>
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Houstonians have visited the Shaftel family for custom baubles and high-quality gemstones for decades, most recently at their showroom on the ground floor of a Richmond Ave. office building. Now, Shaftel Diamonds has a luxury storefront that's just as radiant as its jewels, located at the corner of San Felipe and Chimney Rock in the heart of Tanglewood.
<p>The family biz has been around for 42 years, evolving from a rare-gemstone wholesaler and jewelry manufacturer into a true custom jeweler specializing in engagement rings, diamonds and other gems. In the sleek new space with museum-style displays and lighting, clients are able to hand-pick stones while sipping a cocktail, and design the rest of the piece in the private showroom or over coffee in an outdoor seating area, where a 40-foot mural by Houston artist Anat Ronen hangs.</p>
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<p>"We have been on the hunt for our perfect space for years now," says Danny Shaftel, the business' general manager, and son of founder and president Keith Shaftel. "We were waiting for a combination of the right neighborhood, right building and right time."<br/></p>
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