DAM diamonds

Thirty-five, and the year of mom and sister dates, started off last night with a pop! of champagne corks and diamonds.  Months ago when we knew the Cartier exhibit was coming to the Denver Art Museum, Molly and I knew it wasn't a matter of if we'd go, but when.  She then discovered a former co-worker, who belonged to a young local young philanthropists group, could get us discounted tickets to their gala at the event, and we made a plan to go to celebrate my birthday.




The event was sponsored by Veuve Clicquot champagne and a local distillery and featured delicious desserts in addition to the (mostly) divine cocktails.  The special viewing of the exhibit without crowds and with a guest geologist was amazing.  I think my jewelry background helped me appreciate the art even more and learning about how Cartier has changed through history was incredible.  Their entire target market and business strategies have changed based on world wars, and  shifting global economies.  

MeeMee bought us "jewel" raffle items, aka, made a donation. ;)

This piece was by far the most amazing.

I was enamored with the beauty and intricacy of this clock.  This and Princess Grace's engagement ring were my favorites.

Getting dressed up and enjoying hors deours and cocktails at Molly's before we went, were the porverbial icing on the birthday cake and I can't imagine a better way to start my 35th year!

Big thanks to my mom and Molly both for making the evening so special and starting our year of dating off so well.