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Damiani will display
gems at Halekulani

The Italian jewelry house Damiani will show its 80th anniversary collection at PC Boutique at the Halekulani from Dec. 29 through Jan. 2.

DAMIANI A large bow in rose gold knotted with princess-cut diamonds inspired by fashion of the 1940s, takes on the shapes and volumes inherited from Art Deco expressions.

The exhibition, "1924-2004: Eighty Years of Italian Emotional Jewelry," features pieces inspired by styles that were in vogue in the decade each represents, starting with the Roaring '20s, when Enrico Grassi Damiani began crafting jewelry in Valenza, Italy.

His son, Damiano Grassi Damiani, expanded the brand to worldwide prominence and invented the lunette-effect setting to highlight the brilliance of the diamonds. Today the legacy continues by the third generation.

Damiani has become the jeweler of choice of many celebrities. Actor Brad Pitt collaborated with Silvia Damiani in co-designing the solitaire engagement ring, "Promise," for Jennifer Aniston. Pitt went on to co-design their wedding rings, "D-Side." His enthusiasm for the art of jewelry making led the actor continue creating pieces with Damiani.

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow also signed up recently to be Damiani's spokesmodel.

The display will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For more information, visit the Web site www.damiani.com, or call 923-8893.

Estée Lauder artist talks New Year glam

Estée Lauder premier makeup artist Lana Call will be at Neiman Marcus from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday to offer advice on the latest skincare and makeup.Ê

Those striving to look their best in 2005 are invited to discover the latest trends for countdown sparkle and glam, which holiday red lipstick is right for your skin tone, and how to re-create the hottest looks from the red carpet into spring.

Call is a member of the Estée Lauder National Makeup Artist Team led by Hollywood makeup artist, Paul Starr.

For more than 13 years, Call has worked with top celebrities like Jessica Simpson, Denise Richards, Jennifer Love-Hewitt and Mya, to name a few, and worked runway shows for Gucci, DKNY, BCBG, Chanel and St. John.

For an appointment, call 948-7583.