“Only those who have felt the knife can understand the wound, only the jeweller knows the nature of the jewel.”

I went to the root of things, and found nothing but Him alone.

What is beyond the mind, has no boundary, In it our senses end.

I know a cure for sadness: Let our hands touch something that makes your eyes smile.

He lives century after century, and the test I set for him he has passed.

O my companion, Worldly comfort is an illusion, As soon you get it, it goes.

If living on fruits and water is of superior merit, monkeys and fish will go to heaven before men.

Don’t forget love; it will bring you all the madness you need to unfurl yourself across the universe.

But tonight I finally made the connection that change always strolled hand in hand with loss, with upheaval, and that I would always feel it keenly because in the end, I did not live under the same sky as most other people.

Some praise me, some blame me. I go the other way.

Attention to detail is crucial in my roles as a real estate developer and principal of a lifestyle brand. Fine jewelry is especially intricate and requires a very well trained eye.

I don’t wear diamond necklaces. I’m not against it but I never could afford it, so now I just wear gold. I wear bracelets, rings, anklets.

The beauty of You delights me. The sight of You amazes me. For the Pearl does this… and the Ocean does that.

Accessories are crucial. A great bag and a piece of statement jewelry are the fastest way to elevate an otherwise understated look.

In both business and personal life, I’ve always found that travel inspires me more than anything else I do. Evidence of the languages, cultures, scenery, food, and design sensibilities that I discover all over the world can be found in every piece of my jewelry.

Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl.

It’s so important for jewelry has to be versatile. The statement piece is no longer just that. One day it’s a statement and the next it’s merely an accent to a great pair of shoes or a stunning handbag. Adaptability is key.

Valor is the soldier’s adornment.