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Carol Brodie Collaborates with Graziela Kaufman for Destination Brazil Collection

Submitted by Carol Brodie on May 18, 2011 – 5:45 PM5 Comments

Watch Rarities: Fine Jewelry with Carol Brodie on HSN Friday, May 20th from 5-6 am and 8-9 pm ET
 
Creating a special ring to wear at my son's bar mitzvah

Creating a special ring to wear at my son's bar mitzvah

I am beyond excited to showcase a magnificent fine jewelry collaboration for Rarities – it is a spectacular celebration of the natural gems and sophisticated styles of Brazil. As part of the Destination Brazil event, this colorful collection features 18 unique styles curated by me and designed by my very dear friend and colleague,  Graziela Saade Kaufman. Graziela was born and raised in Brazil – a country where gems and jewelry are an iconic symbol of the culture.  Brazilian women love their jewelry and wear it every day, everywhere… with remarkable ease, elegance and panache.

Graziela for Rarities 8.12ct Amethyst & Gemstone Ring Item: 128-080

Graziela for Rarities 8.12ct Amethyst & Gemstone Ring Item: 128-080

Graziela and I worked together to create a very special Amethyst ring for me to wear to my son’s Bar Mitzvah. We just had to put it in this collection, so I hope you will wear it as I did – with enormous excitement and pride. It is one of my most treasured rings.

We have a similar design aesthetic (we both love big important jewelry)! Via trips back and forth to New York, Brazil and Chicago (where Graziela lives with her beautiful family) we finally decided on 18 designs that truly sum up the colors of Brazil. Once completed, we realized that our love of for each of these jewels represents more than jewelry… each magnificent piece is symbolic of our friendship.

Graziela for Rarities 7.58ct Sky Blue Topaz & White Zircon Necklace Item: 127-350

Graziela for Rarities 7.58ct Sky Blue Topaz & White Zircon Necklace Item: 127-350

We both love blue topaz and wanted this necklace to have the look of white diamonds. We decided to use zircon so it is super sparkling and brilliant!

Creating the Sky Blue Topaz Necklace

You will love the Sky Blue Topaz and White Zircon necklace! Both of us love London blue topaz and wanted this necklace to have the look of white diamonds. We decided to use zircon so it is super sparkling and brilliant!

Unique, chic, rare, sparkling, brilliant – we created this collection with gratitude, warmth and a kindred spirit. We hope that you will wear your Rarity with joie de vivre and passion—just like we do!

Lots of love,

Carol

At my office in Manhattan, we tested the wear ability of each jewel by trying on everything…we both love the jewelry so this could have been our best day ever!

At my office in Manhattan, we tested the wear ability of each jewel by trying on everything…we both love the jewelry so this could have been our best day ever!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More from the Graziela for Rarities Collection:

Graziela for Rarities Multigemstone Sterling Silver Drop Earrings Item: 127-351

Graziela for Rarities Multigemstone Sterling Silver Drop Earrings Item: 127-351

Graziela for Rarities Black Onyx and White Topaz Sterling Silver "Buddha" 19" Necklace Item: 127-364

Graziela for Rarities Black Onyx and White Topaz Sterling Silver "Buddha" 19" Necklace Item: 127-364

Graziela for Rarities 10.09ct Prasiolite and White Zircon Sterling Silver Pear-Shaped Ring Item: 127-286

Graziela for Rarities 10.09ct Prasiolite and White Zircon Sterling Silver Pear-Shaped Ring Item: 127-286

Graziela for Rarities 17.42ct Smoky Quartz, Citrine and White Zircon Sterling Silver Drop Earrings Item: 127-359

Graziela for Rarities 17.42ct Smoky Quartz, Citrine and White Zircon Sterling Silver Drop Earrings Item: 127-359

» Shop all Graziela for Rarities

 

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» 5 Comments

  • caramelmama1 says:

    Hi Carol. I ordered the honey citrine shell inlay ring on hsn. one of the shell inlays has fallen out. I was wondering if theres any way to get it repaired. I just love this ring and get a ton of compliments on it. Anything you can do would be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you.

  • meli1 says:

    Hi Carol,

    I’m really looking forward to your anniversary show on the 19th. I see some of the new things that I want to buy now but I’m trying to wait and see if you will have any new macrame shamballa bracelets first? Can you tell me if you’ll have one in the show? Thanks Carol, I love all of your jewelry and have about 20 pieces now!

  • ricannani says:

    Hi Carol,I had ordered a beaded diamond cross todays special value in black, but they sent the wrong color to me. They mailed me a red one, when I called them to let them know that the wrong color braclet was sent they no longer had anymore black beaded diamond cross braclet but yet on the order form it clearly said BLACK!!. I try looking for it again on hsn web site but it seem to no longer be there. I’am sadden by this!! I hope you can bring it back. Thank you for your time.

  • NMDF says:

    Hi Carol!
    I have started quite a Rarities collection this past year! I was wondering how you suggest we clean Rarities pieces…for example, the Catherine the Great Collection, the turquoise and white sapphire earrings/ring, etc..I want them to last for years to come so any advice you could lend would be greatly appreciated!!