A big “Merci” to BB: La Brune & La Blonde!

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Written by Bérengère Treussard - Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Thanks who? Thanks what? Thanks, MERCI! Or should I say, thanks La Brune & La Blonde for getting distributed to Merci! What is Merci? A concept store located at 111 boulevard Beaumarchais – 75003 Paris where cool trendy designers are distributed and decide to give up their margins on a special “Merci” model identified by a gold medal. You’re doing a good deed since the company’s profits are donated to an endowment fund that the founders have created to help poor children among the poorest, especially in Madagascar.

In this huge New-York style loft, you will find a selection of jewelry designers, including

La Brune & La Blonde

The “Brune” (brunette) is Véronique Tournet and the “Blonde” (blonde) is Rebecca Levy. Former employees of the Place Vendôme jewelers, they strip diamonds down in their 360° collection.

This is my favorite from the June Eclat de Mode-Bijorhca jewelry show!

And I’m already a huge FAN for several reasons:

1. BB is my nickname – strong emotional bond

2. Diamonds are my best friend! Another strong emotional bond

3. Aside from black, B&B’s color is pink… no comment!

Anyway, you get it… I’m in love, I’m hooked, and no one can change my mind!

Let’s face it!

360° pendant, 0.20 carat brilliant-cut diamond and yellow gold, €990

Another very important reason: all creations are beautiful and simple, and the invisible setting technique looks amazing on the skin…

At B&B, diamonds are the star of the show, so prongs are removed and the diamond is laser-drilled to reveal its splendor…

360° pendant, 0.25 carat pear-shaped diamond and yellow gold, €1670

High-quality and reasonably priced brilliant-, princess-, heart- or pear-cut diamonds…

360° pendant, 0.20 carat princess-cut diamond and rose gold, €1110

At B&B, you can choose among white, yellow or rose gold, decide on carat weight according to your budget and you can even have more than one diamond on the same chain! Yes, here’s proof!

360° necklace, 5 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.50 carats) and rose gold, €2370

In this collection you will also find simple precious earrings, a small ring just the way we like it, sapphire and ruby bracelets and pendants for those of you who want color!

360° earrings, 2 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.10 carats each), €1100 360° ring, 0.20 carat brilliant-cut diamond and yellow gold, €850

I caught the “Brune”, Véronique…

Find me the “Blonde”!

Maybe at the Showroom at 5 Rue du faubourg Saint Honoré - 75008 Paris…

Or maybe on the patio at Merci...

Well yes! Whether you’re blonde or brunette, you can always be “BB” with a terrace brunch, once summer finally decides to show up!

As for the “plage abandonée”, there’s still a long way to go!

BREAKING NEWS: La Brune & La Blonde will also be at the Galeries Lafayette for two weeks from Monday, July 16.