The Seventh Sign: Where the Horse Meets Fire
In the Chinese Zodiac, the Horse stands as the seventh sign— a symbol long associated with vitality, strength and forward motion. In ancient Chinese culture, the horse was never seen as ordinary. It was revered as celestial. Legends tell of the Longma, the dragon-horse rising from the Yellow River bearing sacred markings, and the Tianma, the heavenly horses celebrated for their endurance and spirit. These stories endure because they speak to something timeless: focused energy, purposeful movement and the power to carry intention forward.
Within the five-element system, Fire represents transformation and illumination. It is the force that turns raw material into something refined. That same principle appears in fine jewelry, where heat, timing, and skilled hands guide precious metals and gemstones into their final form.
Shaped by Flame
Every fine jewel begins with controlled intensity. Gold is heated, formed, cooled, and perfected in deliberate stages. The process is deliberate, requiring care and precision at every step. Nothing is rushed, because durability and beauty depend on patience.
Gemstones follow their own extraordinary path— formed under immense pressure over centuries, carrying within them the record of time. When expertly cut and set, their inner life reveals itself in light and movement. The Horse embodies that same directed force— which closely mirrors how master jewelers work with their materials.
Fire in Its Purest Form
Rubies have long symbolized vitality and confidence. The High Jewelry Diamond Oval Ruby Ring centers on a remarkable oval ruby, prized for its saturated crimson hue and exceptional clarity. Framed by two half-moon diamonds and set in platinum, the composition remains clean and architectural, allowing the ruby’s fire to take focus.
Versatility finds expression in the Reversible Diamond and Ruby Earrings. Crafted in 18K white gold with a structured square silhouette, one side reveals vivid rubies, the other brilliant diamonds. A single design, two distinct moods— warmth or radiance— chosen with intention.
Continuity in Gold
Gold has carried meaning across civilizations. In ancient China, emperors prized the legendary “blood-sweating” horses of Ferghana, calling them celestial. Gold held similar reverence — a metal representing constancy, divine radiance, and enduring value.
The B Link Necklace in 18K yellow gold reflects that lineage. Handmade in Italy, its
interlocking links form a stylized “B,” each finished with a rope-inspired texture and secured by an oversized toggle clasp. The repetition of form creates rhythm— continuity you can feel.
In a year defined by forward motion, gold feels especially resonant. Its warmth carries its own quiet power.
The deBoulle Difference
At deBoulle, each creation begins with reverence for craft, and the legacy materials carry across time. Artistry and precision are inseparable. Metals are guided. Stones are honored. Every stage is deliberate.
True luxury is never hurried. It is shaped through patience, discipline, and intention— qualities long associated with both master jewelers and the enduring spirit of the Horse.
The Year of the Horse symbolizes decisive movement and purposeful energy. Jewelry chosen in such a year becomes more than adornment. It reflects transformation— shaped by heat, refined by pressure, finished by skilled hands.
What emerges from that process is something lasting. Something worthy of passing forward. Something that carries the spirit of the Horse— strong, luminous and enduring.
Held in the Light: Love's Finest Details
The first time you hold a pearl, you notice the color. It sits in your palm with a presence that surprises you. Then the light catches it and you see the surface is not flat at all. It shifts with quiet iridescence, changing as you turn it. When you choose a piece for someone who matters, you are not choosing what photographs well. You are choosing what she will discover when it becomes part of her life.
Pearls for Girls
A pearl ring set with intention, like the Pearl Cluster Ring, feels grounding on the hand. The gold enhances the glow and the structure gives the piece presence. It is not decoration, it is substance. Pearls form slowly, layer by layer, where irritation becomes luster and time becomes beauty. When she wears that process, she is wearing something earned rather than manufactured, and that distinction matters.
The Language of Light
When light enters a well-cut diamond, it slows to nearly half its normal speed. The stone’s density forces it to bend through precise mathematical angles, creating more than sparkle. It creates motion. A diamond cut with intention does not catch light once, it keeps answering it. Blue, scarlet, and green appear and disappear with the slightest movement.
Pieces like our Round Diamond Cluster Pendant are designed to amplify that effect through multiple stones and layered refraction. When she turns her head mid conversation, the light shifts and people notice, not because the piece is loud, but because it is alive. This is love expressed through precision, diamonds set so that ordinary moments feel brighter as she moves through them.
Details That Speak
The best craftsmanship lives where no one looks. The underside of a setting, the balance of a band, and the prongs that hold each stone separate jewelry you admire from jewelry you live in. A poor setting snags and an unbalanced ring spins. True precision removes friction, and when friction disappears, the piece becomes natural to wear.
Our Lariat Toggle is an intimate choice because it requires real understanding of personal style. The mechanism must glide smoothly but hold securely in place. You do not see the engineering; you feel that it works.
The Diamond Fan Ring pairs heritage design with modern execution, using rails measured in fractions of a millimeter to create the illusion that diamonds float, supported by structure you never notice but always rely on.
The deBoulle Difference
Every piece is handcrafted in the highest quality metals and built to last beyond seasons and trends. Jewelry meant to witness real life must hold its integrity visually and structurally for decades, through daily wear and meaningful moments alike.
A Gift That Outlives the Moment
Most Valentine’s gifts are designed for the reaction. Fine jewelry is chosen for the years that follow. The difference shows up over time. Flowers are admired, then replaced. A well-made piece of jewelry becomes familiar. It develops a relationship with the person wearing it.
Fine materials age with dignity: gold warms with contact, diamonds keep their clarity, and pearls develop character through wear. Nothing about the experience is disposable. That permanence is part of the message you give when you choose a high jewelry piece. You are not marking a single date on the calendar but instead are marking a place in a shared history.
The giving matters too. Not the performance of it, but the accuracy. The right piece tells her you paid attention. That you noticed what she reaches for every day, understood whether she prefers statement or restraint, structure or softness, vintage lines or modern symmetry. Luxury jewelry is not just about value, it is about correctness. When the choice is right, she recognizes it instantly.
That is why craftsmanship matters at the beginning. A piece meant to carry memory cannot be fragile in construction or temporary in design. It has to be built to endure repetition, movement, touch, and time. When those standards are met, the jewelry does more than celebrate love in the moment. It continues to represent it long after the occasion has passed.
Becoming Part of Her
Watch someone who truly wears her jewelry, and you will see the difference. She reaches for the pendant when she is thinking and turns the ring slightly when she needs focus. When it is not there, she feels the absence. That is when jewelry stops being an accessory and becomes part of her physical language, how she carries memory, meaning, and connection without saying a word. The piece you choose this Valentine’s Day becomes something she feels every day, not just something she sees once. Long after the flowers fade, it remains, worn, touched, and lived in. That is craftsmanship with purpose and a gift that lasts.
Written in Stone: The Timeless Language of Love
There's a weight to the moment just before you give jewelry. The box sits in your palm, and in that silence, you're holding more than a gift: you're holding a promise that outlasts words. Words fade, even the most carefully chosen ones, but jewelry stays. It becomes part of someone's daily ritual, catching light as they move through their life, a constant physical reminder that they are loved, seen, chosen. That's why jewelry has always been humanity's most intimate language. It translates the inexpressible into something tangible: whether that's a circle that never ends, a stone that took millennia to form, or a simple pearl.
The Ancient Vocabulary of Devotion
For centuries, lovers have understood this instinctively. Victorian love tokens carried hidden messages when words couldn't be spoken freely, while acrostic jewelry featured hidden messages spelled out using the initial of each gemstone: crosses, anchors, flowers spelling out devotion when public displays of affection were forbidden. Renaissance betrothal rings told a different story with gimmel rings composed of multiple interlocking hoops that could separate into individual rings, with the betrothed couple each wearing one hoop during engagement, then rejoining them to be placed on the bride's finger during the wedding ceremony. As time went on, inscriptions became more personal, moving to the inside of rings to keep them private, a shift from marriage as an agreement between families to marriages founded in love.
The circle itself carries meaning older than any of these traditions. Ancient Egyptians were among the first to exchange rings as symbols of eternal love, viewing the circular shape as representing the never-ending cycle of life: no beginning, no end, echoing the shape of the sun and moon they worshipped. This same language is spoken today through pieces like deBoulles’s Harmony Diamond Necklace, two interlocked circles in 18K gold, set with one carat of brilliant diamonds. Not because it's trying to say something new, but because it embodies an ancient truth in a form that feels like yours. No explanation needed, no perfect phrasing required. Just presence, just permanence.
The deBoulle Legacy
deBoulle understands this language fluently. The Boulle name carries a heritage dating back to the 1700s, when André-Charles Boulle's artistry elevated craft to the level of poetry, making functional pieces into vessels of meaning and beauty. When deBoulle meticulously handcrafts each piece, setting diamonds and gemstones in the highest quality metals, they're not designing for a season but for lifetimes, for heirlooms, for the moment when a grandmother places earrings in her granddaughter's hand and says, "These were given to me when..."
Speaking in Symbols
Certain symbols retain their power across centuries because they're not tied to a specific cultural moment. They're tied to human experience itself. Stars have guided travelers for millennia because they're constant when everything else shifts. Before GPS, before maps, lovers separated by distance looked up at the same sky and felt connected by those fixed points of light. Our brains are wired to seek patterns, constancy, navigation. A star isn't just pretty, it's literally how we've found our way home for thousands of years.
The Constellation Necklace speaks this language: three stars in 18K yellow gold, adorned with over a carat of brilliant diamonds. You might give it because she's your North Star, your constant in a changing world. But over time, she might wear it on nights when she needs to remember her own light, her own brilliance. The jewelry becomes a conversation she has with herself, with her own life, with time itself. Your love was the beginning of that conversation, but the piece keeps speaking long after your words have been said.
Pearls are transformation made visible. Something irritating, even painful, becomes something luminous through time and patience. Pearl formation begins with an intruder that slips into an oyster's shell, which the oyster then envelops with layers of nacre over years. Every human being understands that metaphor because every human being has lived it: relationships aren't born perfect, they're formed through friction and care, layer by layer, until something rare emerges.
The Diamond and South Sea Pearl Earrings embody this perfectly. Each baroque pearl is unique, formed over years, and from each pearl, three pear-shaped diamonds cascade in girandole style, movement and light with every turn of her head. You might give them as a symbol of rare beauty, but they'll become part of her: the earrings she wore to her best friend's wedding, the ones that caught the light during a difficult conversation that changed everything, the ones she'll one day fasten on her daughter. The pearls took years to form, the love you're declaring will take years to deepen, and the jewelry witnesses both.
The heart symbol has survived since medieval courts precisely because it's both instantly recognizable and infinitely personal.
The Heart Shaped Pendant set in 18k rose gold features a heart-shaped diamond or if you want a piece that is yellow gold you can instead opt for the deBoulle Collection Heart Pendant which is designed with emerald-cut and round brilliant diamonds and arranged in a clean heart silhouette.
What Jewelry Carries Forward
A declaration of love happens once. You remember it, maybe even replay it, but it's fixed in that single moment. But jewelry accumulates moments. Every time she fastens that necklace before heading out the door, it's there. When she catches her reflection and sees it resting against her collarbone, it's there. When a stranger compliments her earrings and she smiles, thinking of who gave them to her, it's there. The piece doesn't just commemorate one moment of love. It becomes woven into hundreds of small, private moments that follow. And here's what's remarkable: those moments change the jewelry's meaning. It stops being "the necklace he gave me on Valentine's Day" and becomes "the necklace I wore when I got the promotion," "the necklace I touched for luck before the big presentation," "the necklace I'll pass down someday." The original gesture of love becomes a foundation, and the jewelry builds a whole architecture of meaning on top of it. When that piece becomes an heirloom, when it's passed from a grandmother's hand to a granddaughter's, it's no longer just a promise, it's evidence. It says: "They loved each other, and that love built a life, and that life created me, and now I hold the proof." The jewelry absorbs everything that comes after: the arguments and reconciliations, the quiet mornings, the children raised, the losses weathered together, the thousand small choices to stay. All of that gets embedded in the piece, invisible but present. Wedding rings last forever, and many are passed down through family lines, becoming heirlooms of priceless significance, with the hopes and stories of those that came before contained within.
A Language Older Than Words
This Valentine's Day, as you consider how to express what you feel, remember that you're participating in something ancient. You're speaking a language that your great-grandparents spoke, that your great-grandchildren might speak, adding your love story to centuries of love stories. The right piece of jewelry doesn't just represent love, it becomes part of your shared story. Whether circles that interlock, stars that guide, or pearls that glow with rare beauty, these pieces speak when words fall short. deBoulle understands this language fluently, crafting each piece with the understanding that it will outlast trends, outlast even the people who first gave and received it, carrying meaning far beyond material value.
Few partnerships feel as natural as the one between Niki Taylor and deBoulle. With a career that has defined an era and a presence that continues to inspire, Taylor reflects the very essence of deBoulle, graceful, enduring, and effortlessly sophisticated. Both are “model” examples of elegance that never go out of style.
'90s Vogue model Niki Taylor looks amazing as she sizzles at age 50 for new campaign | Daily Mail Online
PUTTING THE “SUPER” IN SUPERMODEL
Rising to fame early when she landed the cover of Seventeen at just 14 years young, Niki Taylor became a fixture on magazine covers and global runways. “Six” was a common theme in her career— she was both the only model to ever grace the cover of six major American magazines in one month, and she was the first model under 18 to sign a CoverGirl contract. Calendars, runway shows and sponsorships with some of the world’s most celebrated brands soon followed.
A brief hiatus in 2001 gave Taylor the time to focus on other passions, and she took the opportunity to open a clothing store with her manager and begin an organization designed to support aspiring women entrepreneurs.
Niki Taylor continues to redefine what it means to be a modern icon. In a dazzling return to the runway during New York Fashion Week 2025, she closed the Coolibar Mott50 Edition showcase with the same poise, confidence, and unmistakable star power that first made her a household name. True to form, Taylor used the spotlight for purpose, championing an important message of sun safety through her partnership with Coolibar. More than thirty years since her debut, she remains a trailblazer in beauty, fashion, and advocacy, continuing to inspire with elegance that evolves, yet never fades.
THE deBOULLE CONNECTION
Since 1983, deBoulle has established itself as a force in the luxury world. The spirit of family has always been a core part of the deBoulle story — and it’s a key reason why Taylor has remained a brand ambassador for the brand since 2019.
“They are family. It’s not work when you’re working with family,” she said. “I have always championed artists and family businesses. Family businesses have a rare kind of internal support, and that makes it a great experience.”
As memorable as any number of her other modeling moments, working with deBoulle has not been without its fair share of new and even humorous occasions.
“I am an animal lover,” she declared. “A past shoot, we worked at a horse farm — and horses bring such peace and tranquility to the shoot.”
Taylor also shared that she enjoys dressing up for a special occasion, adding lavish pieces when the moment calls for it.
“A black dress and a nice necklace-and-earring combination,” she explained, is her go-to choice for a dressy affair. Otherwise, though, she “tends to favor simple and elegant.”
The model showcases both ornate and understated pieces in deBoulle’s advertising campaigns, exuding the same level of mesmerizing glamour as the jewelry itself. Adorned with everything from exquisite statement necklaces to dazzling drop earrings, all crafted from the finest materials, Taylor serves as a memorable spokesperson for the brand’s fine jewelry. It is a fitting collaboration, given that Taylor is known for her elegance and timeless appeal, which mirrors the brand’s jewelry.
A LIFE OF BALANCEDespite her meteoric climb to fame and status as one of the world’s most renowned supermodels for decades, Taylor has always sought to remain grounded. She keeps a home in Nashville and has noted that she appreciates the laid-back lifestyle that is the very antithesis of the highflying modeling lifestyle that made her a household name.
Family has always been at the core of everything Taylor has done, and from a young age, it was important to her to maintain that connection with her roots. She has credited both her family and her faith with helping her overcome obstacles during her journey. Her preference and desire for normalcy are woven through everything she does.
A CONTINUING BONDReflective of the deBoulle legacy of beauty, grace and excellence, Niki Taylor is truly the perfect ambassador for the brand. It is a testament to the principle both share, that family and relationships are everything.
The Resurgence of Vintage Jewelry: How to Collect with Confidence
Estate, vintage, and antique jewelry have never been more relevant. Collectors are turning toward previously owned pieces with individuality, history, and sustainability.
At a time when mass-produced designs dominate the market, collectors and connoisseurs are turning toward previously owned pieces with individuality and history. Unlike contemporary work, many antique and vintage pieces were created by hand and shaped with techniques that required patience and expertise. Gemstones were often cut for brilliance rather than yield, creating subtle variations that make each piece unique.
Sustainability adds another layer of significance. Choosing estate jewelry preserves beauty already in existence, making it an elegant way to align luxury with responsibility.
Estate jewelry carries an appeal that goes beyond beauty. Whether antique (100+ years old), vintage (50–100 years old), or more recent, these are pieces shaped by another era, designed with a level of craftsmanship that can be difficult to find today. Each one is unique, often created before mass production made uniformity the norm, and each tells a story that has endured across decades.
Why Choose Estate Jewelry
Collectors and clients alike are drawn to estate jewelry for many reasons, whether antique, vintage, or more recent pieces. For some, it is the artistry and detail: hand-engraved settings, old-world gemstone cuts, or precious metals worked with care. For others, it is the individuality of pieces that cannot be replicated today. An antique ring from the Victorian era or a vintage bracelet from the Art Deco period often reflects the style and sentiment of its time, whether bold geometry or romantic motifs.
Platinum Art Deco bracelet with diamonds and calibré-cut rubies (illustrative graphic)
Sustainability with Elegance
Understanding what makes a piece authentically antique or vintage requires attention to detail. Hallmarks and maker’s marks are a good starting point, providing insight into origin and age. Metals and settings can also reveal much: for instance, platinum mountings became more common in the early 20th century, while rose gold saw popularity in the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
The craftsmanship itself often distinguishes authentic period pieces from modern reproductions. Hand-engraved details, old mine or old European cut diamonds, and unique clasp mechanisms are signatures of true period work.
deBoulle’s Approach to Vintage Jewelry
Vintage jewelry is more than ornamentation. It is craft preserved, beauty remembered, and legacy made tangible. For those who choose to collect, each piece is not just an addition to a jewelry box but an heirloom in the making. At deBoulle, this understanding shapes their approach—curating and guiding clients toward pieces with lasting meaning, they stand not only as jewelers but as stewards of history. In every vintage bracelet or ring lies a moment of time preserved, waiting to become part of another story.
Where to Find Authentic Estate Jewelry
For those beginning their search, estate sales, trusted auction houses, and specialized antique jewelers are common entry points. Reputable online platforms and guides provide education and resources that help buyers understand what to look for and distinguish between estate, vintage, and antique pieces.
However, sourcing from a trusted jeweler remains the most reliable way to acquire pieces of true quality and authenticity. At deBoulle, select estate, vintage, and antique pieces are available both online and in-store, with careful curation that ensures clients are investing in authenticity, condition, and beauty. With their expertise in fine jewelry, the team provides more than access—they offer guidance and stewardship, helping clients choose pieces that fit their lifestyle, taste, and long-term vision.
A Timeless Legacy Awaits
Owning a piece of estate jewelry is like holding decades of history in your own hands. What style and era of estate, vintage, and antique jewelry speaks to you is a highly personal preference and can be explored in-store at deBoulle.
Handmade Craft
Pre-mass-production craftsmanship yields uniqueness—engraving, clasps, and cuts that tell their era’s story.
Responsible Luxury
Estate jewelry extends the life of precious materials, aligning elegance with sustainability.
Lasting Value
Scarcity, provenance, and condition drive long-term collectability and investment potential.
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Tsavorite Three Row Ring
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Diamond Roll Pendant
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Diamond Lariat Necklace
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Pavé Domed Ring with Yellow Sapphires
Bold and brilliant, this ring features a stunning pavé of yellow sapphires.
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A Kiss in the Savanna Bangle
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Nick Boulle is ready to return to the track for the 2025 MOTUL Petit Le Mans in Atlanta on Saturday, October 11th, marking the final endurance race of the season. The United Autosports Competition trio of Juan Manuel Correa, Ben Hanley and Boulle are coming to Georgia after a 6th place finish in the six-hour Battle On The Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Reflecting on the Indy round, Boulle said, “The race feels like another missed opportunity. The team gave us a great car, and we had a commanding lead despite being in fuel save mode from the start. I really thought this race was when it was going to turn around, but it looks like we’re going to have to keep digging.”
Boulle and his teammates will now turn their attention to the 2025 MOTUL Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. The race, known for its grueling 10-hour format, will feature a packed field of competitors, making the fight for the title even more intense.
"There were certainly some things to learn from and take forward. Juan and Ben did a stellar job during their stints so my hope is that I can hand them the car in the lead at Petit and we can finally get the result we have all been working toward this year.,” said Boulle.
The 2025 MOTUL Petit Le Mans 10 hour endurance race will take place on Saturday, October 11th. The team will practice on Thursday and then qualify for their starting position on Friday evening. The highlight of the event, the IMSA WeatherTech Championship finale race, will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM CT on Saturday, October 11th, with live coverage on NBC, Peacock, IMSA TV and YouTube starting at 11:00 AM CT.
Petit Le Mans is a legendary and challenging 10-hour endurance race held at one of North America’s most exciting, technical and unforgiving racetracks– Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. To make the event even more exciting, the 2.54-mile racecourse will see a full grid of 54 cars across 3 classes battling for not only the prestigious race win, but also the IMSA Overall and Michelin Endurance Cup championships.
Nick Boulle of deBoulle returns to the TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks in the six-hour IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship event on the weekend of September 19-21, 2025.
The United Autosports team features Boulle, Ben Hanley and Juan Manuel Correa.
Four separate classes of cars will race simultaneously when the featured WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race starts at 10:40 am CT Sunday on the 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course. And the race is not measured by laps; it’s measured by time – a six-hour endurance race for the second consecutive year.
Drivers from all over the world compete for overall victory but also for first place within their respective class. That unique format always keeps the racing interesting, and the varying speeds of the four classes of machines create intense racing within classes and plenty of traffic for the fastest classes to navigate for most of the race.
The four classes of cars in the series are comprised of two styles of cars – prototype, which showcases the latest automotive technology and are designed uniquely for the racetrack; and GT, based on road-going production models.
Teams also perform driver changes during selected pit stops, as drivers rotate in and out of the cars over the six-hour endurance race.
So, let’s take a look at Boulle’s class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship:
The Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) is a closed-cockpit car developed by four approved constructors. In addition to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, LMP2 cars are eligible to compete in other global series such as the FIA World Endurance Championship, which includes the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The three-day festival showcasing the pinnacle of sports car racing kicks off on Friday, September 19. Race fans in the IMSA infield can get up close and personal with their favorite sports cars, drivers and teams.
10:15 AM CT - 11:45 AM IMSA WeatherTech Championship - Practice #1
Qualifications for the IMSA TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks weekend will occur on Saturday. Plus, a support series race that runs late into the evening.
2:05 PM CT - 2:20 PM IMSA WeatherTech Championship – Qualifying LMP2
The TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks showcasing the pinnacle of sports car racing, which gets underway Sunday at 10:40 AM CT. With 18 different manufacturers currently competing in IMSA and unparalleled fan access to the garage area throughout the weekend, race fans in the IMS infield can get up close and personal with their favorite sports cars, drivers and teams.
10:40 AM CT - 4:40 PM IMSA TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks
