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MB08 By Design

Monterey Bay - Annual 2008


A GuestLife Monterey Design Advertorial Feature.

MB08 By Design

By Design

All That Glitters

Dew drops on the trees twinkle in the morning light. The sun shines on the bay, glinting off the deep blue water like dancing diamonds. They are the jewels of Mother Nature.

In the Monterey Bay area, the sparkle never wanes. Everywhere you turn, a flickering brilliance catches your eye. The dazzling play of light from gold, platinum, and various gemstones draw you to window displays of the myriad shops and quaint fine jewelry boutiques.

The artisans of the Monterey Bay area are not limited to painters and sculptors. We are also graced with the talents of the designers and creators of jewelry. The old masters of jewelry design are also richly represented, including the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods. The Monterey Bay area also boasts some of the most highly regarded timepieces in the world.

Whether you are in the market for an unusual silver design, an opulent piece Jewelry or haut couture, you have come to the right place. Simply follow the flickering light to discover your treasure.


By Design

Carmel Shopping - Carmel Antiques   Carmel Antiques »»
Located on Ocean Avenue in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Antiques offers the most comprehensive and exciting collection of European antiques in the area, and at prices made eminently affordable by the store’s direct-from-France buying philosophy.
 
Carmel Shopping - Conway of Asia   Conway of Asia »»
Reminiscent of the great souks that once flourished along the fabled Silk Route. It is abundantly filled with a sensual array of collector-quality home décor that offer an intriguing glimpse into the people, culture and artistry of the mystical and exotic world of the Far East.
 
Carmel Shopping - Crossroads Jewelers   The Crossroads Jewelers »»
Located on San Carlos in beautiful downtown Carmel, The Crossroads Jewelers offers old-world craftsmanship and attention to detail rarely found in today’s marketplace.
 
Carmel Shopping - Fourtane   Fourtané »»
Estate & Contemporary Jewelry and Watches. Experience the beauty of the past at Fourtané, Carmel’s finest estate jewelry and watch store. Whisk yourself back in time to the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco periods.
 
Monterey Shopping - Great Things Home   Great Things »»
Great Things Home is that rare combination where personal touch and a discriminating eye provide centuries-old treasures from the manor houses, castles, and inns of Western Europe.
 
Carmel Shopping Pat Areias Sterling   Pat Areias Sterling »»
In this quaint shop on Ocean Avenue, the discerning admirer will find wearable works of art along with sophisticated objets d’art for the home that are timeless, elegant, and everlasting.
 

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