When in Rome, do as the designers do. A bi-annual style event featuring the who’s-who of the fashion world, AltaRomAltaModa embroidered the landscape of Rome with renowned ateliers and their fall/winter collections. The event’s 19th edition sashayed Rome Fashion Week with the likes of Lebanon’s Abed Mahfouz, Jack Guisso and Tony Ward at the Monument Complex Holy Spirit in Sassia, Italy. www.altaroma.it

Crystal Clear
Awash with transparent feminine elegance, this sea green gown oscillates with lace, sequins and light embroideries.
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Make waves with over 300 carats of faceted emerald beads.
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A magnetic meadow of gems and diamonds unite in this 18-karat white gold dazzler.
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Eavesdrop on a whisky coloured trifecta of 18-karat white gold, trillium-cut lemon stone and round brilliant-cut diamonds.
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CULTURED COUTURE
Art, fashion and novelty culminated in an exhibition of neo-couture at Rome’s Limited/Unlimited event. A collection of designers revealed its own interpretations of dressmaking, with limited-edition items ranging from clothes and accessories to shoes and jewelry at the Palace of Italian Civilization.

Running Wild
The raw talent of Jack Guisso receives howls of approval with a gown that prowls the runways of Rome with animal instinct.
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Dipping seductively into womanly curves, this white gold necklace weds onyx with black and white diamonds (707 of them!) for a mysterious trail of luxury.
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Your finest crystal collection couldn’t put a finger on this. Gleaming with 16 princess-cut diamonds, why would it even try?
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Standing tall and dignified, these white gold earrings with four rose-cut black diamonds add ear-catching glamour for a night on the town.
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Rub shoulders with Jean Schlumberger’s stunning conique necklace, swathed in exquisite diamonds and red spinels set in 18-karat gold and platinum.
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The diamond drop earring steps outside the box with dazzling blue tourmaline and a platinum backdrop. www.tiffany.com

Plunge into the depths of untold beauty with renowned jewelry designer Jean Schlumberger. The Four Flowers ring blooms with marquise diamonds and a cushion-shaped tanzanite set in 18-karat gold and platinum.
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A passionate pursuit in persimmon orange radiates warmth and seduction for a modern woman inspired by history.
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