The Melanoma Research Alliance Dinner was hosted by Graff CEO Henri Barguirdjian and Debra and Leon Black at the Graff San Francisco Salon this Fall. The gorgeous sit-down dinner was attended by the Bay Area’s finest supporters of the cause. who all enjoyed looking at the diamonds and exquisite fine jewelry pieces throughout the evening.

Guests celebrated two visionary artists in October at Cavalier, the fabulous new neighborhood boutique founded by interior designer Jay Jeffers and Creative Director Michael Purdy. The evening showcased Alexandra Von Furstenberg and her collection of edgy, acrylic home accessories as well as the spectacular new jewelry collection by Alex & Lee, the iconic Bay Area designers. Von Furstenberg and Alex & Lee Founder Lee Brooks clinked glasses with the evening’s hosts Jay Jeffers and Michael Purdy ,Vanessa Getty, Sloan Barnett, Ali Pincus, JP Conte and Paul Weaver. The packed house also included VIP guests OJ Shansby, Hillary Thomas, Alexis Traina, Juliet de Baubigny, Joy Bianchi, Wilkes Bashford, Ed Hardy and Carolyn Chang. The fete was also an opening for the stunning retrospective Alex & Lee: 40 Years of Renegade Jewelry Design, curated by Michael Purdy and now on view at Cavalier.

Bulgari celebrated the 2012 San Francisco Opera Ball, hosted by Dede Wilsey and Bulgari’s US President, Alberto Festa. A percentage of proceeds from the evening went to the educational programs of the San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Opera Guild. For the first time in the U.S., Bulgari unveiled a collection of High Jewelry pieces made exclusively for the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris. Singer Nadine Sierra performed, accompanied by Sun Ha-Yoon on the piano, both from the Opera’s Adler program.

The Getty family welcomed guests to the Getty House in November for the launch of Ann Getty’s Interior Styles. The book launch party was a beautiful cocktail event held throughout the house in the courtyard, living and dining room and music room for nearly 250 guests who all loved the new tome, which is perfect for those who are passionate about fine interiors, the preservation of antiques, the highest level of craftsmanship, and respect for architectural integrity. Fluent in classical styles and periods and known for sourcing her own vast array of objects and opulent materials from across the globe, Getty creates interiors that are steeped in historical style yet remain fresh and vibrant for today’s clientele.

The Haute 100 celebrates the holidays by traveling to see close family and friends. And of course they slip on a bit of shopping too. For others its time to reflect on thankful times of years past. Here are the pictures they’ve shared.

If you are lucky enough to snag a seat right up against the kitchen bar, you will see Chef Leah Cohen taking charge of her kitchen. “Fire whole fish!” she commands as the three men in the back whip up everything from Chinese sausage to curry-soaked mussels. Pig and Khao (Khao, meaning “Rice” in Thai) […]

The Haute 100 is enjoying freetime and relaxing. Whether it’s spending quality time with their children, or having fun with photography, these are the pictures they’ve shared.

Up top at her Fifth Avenue penthouse in the Crowne Building, Moscow-based designer and furrier Helen Yarmak was in New York last night to welcome in some fine jewelry pieces to her showroom, part of the Fortuna Auction Fall Jewels Preview to Benefit the Couture Council. Fortuna co-founders Seth Holehouse and Anna Lin welcomed over […]

Last night was all about pearls as Mikimoto hosted a private cocktail reception on Tuesday, November 13th at its Fifth Avenue boutique (730 Fifth) to celebrate the UNICEF Snowflake Ball, which will take place Nov. 27. The evening included a special preview of Mikimoto Regalia, the exquisite new collection of one-of-a-kind cultured pearl jewelry. Selita […]