Dressing up for the America’s Cup

robin — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 08:17:03 +0000

While we all can’t make it to the America’s Cup in San Francisco this September, we can enjoy it vicariously. Souped-up sloops will be slicing through the bay at 50 miles an hour – a speed so spectacular that they’ll literally be flying out of the water.

Grandstands will be set up along the shoreline for spectators to “ooh” and “ah.” And the rich and beautiful are sure to be in attendance.

In celebration of the America’s Cup, here are some nautical-themed pieces that will make you feel like you’ve just been splashed by the ocean spray.

Upscale jeweler Raymond Yard’s whimsical Rabbit brooches depicted animals engaged in pastimes like golfing and yachting. The Yacht Captain (circa 1937) wears a double-breasted sapphire blazer. The Champagne Waiter (circa 1930) wears a white diamond tuxedo.

“Red Sails in the Sunset” sailboat slide pendant” 7.60ct fancy cut pink tourmaline and 2.10tcw diamonds set in 18K yellow gold. Image courtesy of Leslie Weinberg Designs.

Sherris Cottier Shank’s The Waterfall Suite, three aquamarine sculptures on onyx bases, won the 1994 AGTA Cutting Edge Award, 2nd place, Objects of Art Division.

Enjoy the America’s Cup!

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