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COO COO FOR COCO A notable member of the Parisian bohemian elite once said that she was attracted to Coco Chanel for "her genius, lethal wit and sarcasm … which intrigued and appalled everyone." But who can say what inspired the grand-dame who has managed to inspire us all? Perhaps some clues can be found in the 1932 Collection. Originally created that year by Mademoiselle Chanel, the re-release draws its inspiration from the symbols and motifs that colored her vigorous imagination. One-of-a-kind drop earrings in white gold with four oval cabochon emeralds, 270 additional emeralds and two oval white diamonds surrounded by white diamonds. Price upon request at De Grisogono, New York, 212.439.4220, degrisogono.com. CARATS FOR BREAKFAST The famed 128.54-carat Tiffany Diamond has only been worn by two people, one being Audrey Hepburn in publicity photos for the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's. The Tiffany Diamond is set in Jean Schlumberger's Ribbon Rosette necklace in 18K gold and platinum with more than 1,000 round-cut brilliant diamonds. The famous center stone is not for sale but can be viewed at Tiffany's flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York. Ribbon Rosette necklace, price upon request, through Tiffany & Co. ROYAL WRISTLET The design motif for Verdura's Tiara Feather gold, platinum and diamond bracelet comes from the original molds made for the famed Whitney tiara commissioned by Betsey Whitney for her husband's presentation to Queen Elizabeth as Ambassador to the Court of St. James in 1957. Verdura Tiara Feather bracelet $81,500, at Verdura, New York. Dior fine jewelry Plumetis Emeraude ring in white gold, diamonds, emerald and tsavorite garnets. Price upon request, at the Dior boutique. Bulgari Serpenti High Jewelry necklace in 18K white gold with diamonds and emeralds. Price upon request, at the Bulgari boutique. WHO DOESN'T LOVE WITH A STICKS STONES by Francine HISS-Y FIT It was Elizabeth Taylor who immortalized the serpent as the reigning symbol of the House of Bulgari in Cleopatra (1963). Through the years, she was photographed on and off screen endorsing the exotic reptile, which is widely considered an emblem of wisdom and seduction. But Bulgari's first incarnation of the snake was in the form of jewelry watches in the 1940s — a throwback to the serpent's historical significance in Greek and Roman mythology. David Yurman earrings with citrine and cognac diamonds. $975, at the David Yurman boutique. We've all heard But words can't hurt … especially