Jewelry and Politics

Madeleine Albright, former secretary of state has written a new book entitled "Read my Pins". The book part memoir and part social history, tells how diplomatic life and jewelry became linked - quite by accident.  Albright attributes this to a comment made by Saddam Hussein when he referred to her as "an unparalleled serpent".  Shortly after, when she was deciding what to wear for a meeting with Iraqi Officials, a snake pin that she owned seemed highly appropriate.

Since then, pins have become part of Madelaine Albright's diplomatic signature. Ranging from a happy ladybug, to crabs and wasps. In a meeting with Nelson Mandela she wore a Zebra pin, and to celebrate her appointment as Secretary of State - an Eagle pin.  The stories give an often humorous account of both the role of jewelry and global politics in the life of one of America's most fascinating and accomplished diplomats.

Madeleine Albright was the first woman US secretary of state and held this post from 1997 - 2001, and as ambassador to the United Nations from 1993 to 1997.  Available from my Jewelry Store at

http://www.aboutgemstonesandjewelry.com/

Serpents and Snakes - Jewelry from Bulgari

Bulgari has launched a new collection called "Serpenti" to celebrate its 125th anniversary. A stunning range of bracelets, rings and watches.  The range includes, a bracelet created in yellow gold with coral and diamonds, a pink gold ring with onyx and pave diamonds, watches in either white or yellow gold with mother-of-pearl and pave diamonds.

Bulgari has been no stranger to snake jewelry for the last 50 years or so, since in the 1940's the jeweler introduced a method called Tubogas coil technology.

Some of these items are going to be auctioned by Christies NYC scheduled for December 8.  The proceeds to benefit Save the Children's Rewrite the Future campaign.  http://www.bulgari.com/splash.php

There is now a beautiful book available on the Serpenti Collection and well worth the read