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Lagos Black Caviar bracelet in ceramic and 18K gold with diamonds. $6,000, at Neiman Marcus NorthPark Center. Chanel Franges Swing bracelet in 18K white gold set with 263 round- and baguette-cut diamonds. Chanel fine jewelry from the 1932 Collection, 80th anniversary of Bijoux de Diamants collection by Gabrielle Chanel. Price upon request, at the Chanel boutique. CHAIN REACTION Robert Dumas, inspired by a ship's anchor chain, created the emblematic Hermès link in 1938. Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre Enchaînée TGM necklace in yellow gold has more than 2,000 diamonds on one strand. $315,700, at the Hermès boutique. TIME STANDS STILL The Cadenas timepiece from Van Cleef & Arpels — re-released this month in four variations — is said to have been inspired by the Duchess of Windsor, in 1935. At that time it was considered gauche for women to wear watches, so it was designed as a bracelet, with a dial that can only be seen by the wearer. SPIRIT ANIMAL Cartier's first panther appeared on a watch. Or more precisely, in a 1914 ad (one of their first), and then on a watch. But the panther was made famous by Jeanne Toissant, Louis Cartier's muse and later director of fine jewelry. A progressive, confident and arguably untamable woman of her time, she gave life to the feline and unmistakably feminine mascot — so much so that she eventually adopted it as her own nickname and became known as La Panthère. Her influence was significant, and many of Cartier's most famous clients came to them through Jeanne, including the Duchess of Windsor, also known as Wallis Simpson, whose third husband, Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, commissioned a panther brooch in her honor. Panthère de Cartier necklace in 18K white gold with emeralds, onyx and diamonds. Price upon request, by appointment only; information 800.227.8437. Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Pavée timepiece with diamonds set in 18K white gold. Price upon request, at Van Cleef & Arpels at Neiman Marcus NorthPark Center. LOVE A JEWEL A PAST? STICKS STONES Francine Ballard Chanel Fontaine earrings in 18K white gold with 134 brilliant-cut diamonds, 14 fancy-cut diamonds, sugarloaf-cut sapphires and sapphire beads. Chanel fine jewelry from the 1932 Collection, 80th anniversary of Bijoux de Diamants collection by Gabrielle Chanel. Price upon request, at the Chanel boutique. ROCKING COUTURE Dior Fine Jewelry designer Victoire de Castellane transforms high fashion into high jewelry via the Archi Dior collection, inspired by couture gowns, and the New Look presented by Christian Dior at his very first show in 1947. Trompe L'oeil Diamant Jaune ring in yellow and pink gold, diamonds including fancy yellow diamonds, spessartite garnets and pink sapphires. Price upon request, at the Dior boutique. HOLLYWOOD FAVORITE The inspiration for clustering — Harry Winston's most iconic design motif — came on a December night in the 1940s when a decorative holly wreath caught Harry Winston's eye. Since then, we've seen his clusters on some of the most famous necks in Tinseltown, including this one on Charlize Theron at the 2014 Oscars. Incredibles collection Winston cluster pendant with a 31-carat, colorless, flawless square emerald-cut diamond center stone, set in platinum. Price upon request, at the Harry Winston boutique. that expression. especially when it's a good story.