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Mark Emanuel Shalimar Maakar Wayne Smith Prema -O'Grady 86 By Matthew Ramirez. Photography Shau Lin Hon. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL D iamonds were once again a girl's bestie at the chic preview party of the striking David Webb collection at de Boulle in River Oaks District. Owners Karen and Denis Boulle, with son Nick Boulle, welcomed sharp-dressed bauble buyers to their elegantly appointed salon, which has fast become a Houston favorite and is the Boulles' second store, with headquarters in Dallas. With bites from A Fare Extraordinaire and Deep Eddy Vodka lemon drop martinis in hand, all eyes were on the glass cases stocked with Webb's signature jewels, showcasing iconic designs alongside images of the people, places and decades where the dramatic bijoux were originally worn. Social gems: David Webb co-owner Mark Emanuel in from Manhattan, Ceron and Todd Fiscus, John and Becca Cason Thrash, Randy Powers, Bill Caudell, Trish Millard, Rachel Edwards, Tracy Glesby, Astrid Van Dyke, Maren and Michael Watson, Wayne Smith and Denny Lyons, and Jeanne Ruberti. Mark Strickland Ashley Williams Emily Smith Rachel Edwards Maren Watson Denis Boulle Jeanne Ruberti Helen Perry Michael Watson Nick Boulle Tracy Glesby Astrid Van Dyke Michelle Cummins James Khreibani Madeline Noal Alix Udelson Justin Lapoten Victoria Lam DAVID WEBB AT DE BOULLE Trish Millard Becca Cason Thrash DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL'S BESTIE. Christopher Venegas Ceron Todd Fiscus