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Cobb, Seahorse Inn were uniquely colorful
Cobb, Seahorse Inn were uniquely colorful By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on October 18, 2023 David WebbCorrespondent The Texas Gulf Coast is known for growing colorful characters, and Jack Coffman Cobb, an entrepreneur who opened Mustang Island’s first beach resort and developed its first beach apartments, stands out as one of the most memorable almost four decades after his death.
David Webb Cabochon Sapphire and Emerald Bracelet
“Women are tired of jewelry-looking jewelry,” celebrated American designer David Webb once noted. In response, he created a menagerie of whimsical animals rendered as rings, brooches, earrings and, especially, bangle bracelets. This playfulness permeates all Webb’s work, which is characterized by brightly hued enamel and color-saturated semiprecious stones like coral, azurmalachite and turquoise, the notable exception being the clear, elegant rock crystal for which he had an affinity.
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany and Co. Blue Book Etoile de Mer Clip Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Great Gatsby Onyx and Diamond Ring, 2013 By Tiffany & Co. Located in Weston, MA In 1845 Charles Tiffany introduced the Blue Book, a selection of the American jeweler’s finest offerings and the country’s very first mail-order catalog. The Blue Book subsequently became famous as an annual showcase of the firm’s rarest gemstones and most extraordinary, limited-edition designs.
Spectacular Jewelry
Antique Austrian Sapphire, Diamond, and Chalcedony Brooch with Cluster Center Located in New York, NY An antique sapphire, diamond, and chalcedony brooch of rounded rectangular form, centered by an oval Ceylon sapphire in a diamond surround, further set within a piece of carved chalc... Category 1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Spectacular Jewelry Materials Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Harry Winston Day and Night Tassel Earrings
Among the famed gemstones that Harry Winston (1896–1978) encountered over the course of his career was the Hope diamond, which he donated to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958. Today, Winston is regarded as the “King of Diamonds” and the “Jeweler to the Stars” as one of the first to recognize the branding power of lending glitzy earrings, necklaces and other fine jewelry for red-carpet events.
Killer lands back behind bars
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on October 05, 2022 David Webb Correspondent Shawn Keith Fey, who was convicted of the 1996 slashing murder of Port Aransas hotelier Michael O’Bannon Robert, has returned to prison after violating his parole by engaging in illegal drug activity. Fey, 55, is incarcerated in the Garza West Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDJC) in Beeville. A felony-controlled substance conviction on May 25 of possession […]
Brilliant Expressions of Style
English Victorian “Lover of Animals” Two Color Gold Miniature Picture Locket Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 15k yellow and rose gold locket, the front decorated with a pink, grey and white miniature portrait of a lady tending to her pets, and framed by an ornate, delicate display of granul... Category 1880s Antique Brilliant Expressions of Style Materials Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Capital items top $21 million
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on August 31, 2022 David Webb Reporter New chairs for the city council chamber, a motorcycle for the police department, a document scanner for the city secretary, jaws-of-life for the fire department and 30 palm trees for landscaping in parks are a few of the $21.1 million in capital improvements and acquisitions proposed for the 2023 Port Aransas fiscal year budget. There will be a public hearing […]
STR registration nears pre-Harvey level
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on August 31, 2022 David Webb Reporter Some 2,450 short-term rentals are currently registered with the city with more being discovered and recorded daily, according to Port Aransas Planning Assistant Nicole Boyer. “Like any new system, it takes time and energy to get it running well,” she said. “In my opinion, the more time goes on, the better the system is going to be.” The city council […]
Preserve access - Port Aransas South Jetty
Electronic gates to be installed to tighten Nature Preserve nighttime security By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on August 31, 2022 David Webb Reporter Electronic gates are being installed at the entrances to the Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture, and that should help prevent intrusions into the area at night, according to Nature Preserve Manager Rae Mooney. Mooney told members of the Nature Preserve Technical Advisory Board at their meeting Aug.
Change in golf cart rules not on radar
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on August 24, 2022 David Webb Reporter A tragic crash in Galveston that recently killed four people riding in a golf cart is not creating a rush to toughen regulations in Port Aransas, according to city officials. City Manager David Parsons noted that the accident that occurred on Aug. 7 had not prompted anyone to call for a review and to make changes to the local operation […]
Five years later
City facilities still recovering from Hurricane Harvey’s punch By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on August 24, 2022 David Webb Reporter Editor’s note: While nearly all Port Aransas residents and businesses have finished rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, reconstruction of certain city facilities such as the police station remain in the works. This report describes what’s left to be done and how it’s being pursued.
Pondering Port A’s future
Pondering Port A’s future City officials address growth, development issues By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on August 24, 2022 David WebbReporter A “highly-vocal group” of residents want to slow, if not stop growth in Port Aransas, and it is “absolutely” possible, according to some city officials. “Have all these people go buy all the property and turn it into parks,” Planning and Development Director Rick Adams said.
Voters to decide street, drainage bond
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on August 24, 2022 David Webb Reporter The Port Aransas City Council called for a $6.5 million streets and drainage bond election on Nov. 8 during its regular meeting on Aug. 18. If approved by voters, the money will be used to make improvements on portions of 16 city roads. They are Ross Avenue, Church Street, Brundrett Avenue, White Avenue, Whispering Sands Street, Eskridge Street, Pullin Street, […]
Bug Jewelry - 58 For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact piece of bug jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold , 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 112 antique edition and 27 modern creations to choose from as well.
Fence repair, signs coming to preserve
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on August 17, 2022 David Webb Reporter Damaged fencing at the Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture will soon be repaired and signage will be expanded to help prevent intrusion by vehicles, according to a park official. “There is an area of the preserve off Sixth Street near Ross Avenue that the cable and bollard fence line was damaged in Harvey, and the flats had not been dry […]
Dog lost, dog found
Search for missing canine has happy ending By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on August 17, 2022 David Webb Reporter Just when it seemed all hope was about to vanish, tourist Shelley Smith’s phone rang about midnight on Friday, Aug. 12, and she discovered her lost 3-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, Siya, was miraculously alive and well. Siya had “torn-up” foot pads and was dotted with burrs, ticks and flecks of mud when she turned up, but she otherwise was in […]
City proposing 12 new positions
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on August 17, 2022 David Webb Reporter The Port Aransas City Council will consider approval of a proposed 2022-2023 fiscal year budget of $14.8 million to include a new, lower tax rate on Sept. 8. Finance Director Darla Honea presented the new budget to the council during a special meeting on Aug. 8. If approved, the new tax rate will be .225781 per $100 value, a decrease […]
David Webb Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
“Women are tired of jewelry-looking jewelry,” celebrated American designer David Webb once noted. In response, he created a menagerie of whimsical animals rendered as rings, brooches, earrings and, especially, bangle bracelets. This playfulness permeates all Webb’s work, which is characterized by brightly hued enamel and color-saturated semiprecious stones like coral, azurmalachite and turquoise, the notable exception being the clear, elegant rock crystal for which he had an affinity.
Chief talks about cart tickets, dangers
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on August 10, 2022 David Webb Reporter Some days it seems like there are as many golf carts on the streets in Port Aransas as there are other vehicles, and traffic citations seem to confirm that. In the month of June police issued 319 citations for traffic offenses other than parking, and 157 or 49.2 percent were filed against golf cart operators or passengers. From May 15 […]
Father's Day Gift Guide
The Lives of Artists Collected Profiles by Calvin Tomkins Located in New York City, NY The definitive collection of artist profiles by legendary journalist and New Yorker writer Calvin Tomkins, from the 1960s to today In 1959, Calvin Tomkins interviewed Marcel Duchamp for Newsweek, beginning his six decade- long career writing about art.
David Webb circa 1960 Green Emeralds, Diamonds Vintage Brooch
“Women are tired of jewelry-looking jewelry,” celebrated American designer David Webb once noted. In response, he created a menagerie of whimsical animals rendered as rings, brooches, earrings and, especially, bangle bracelets. This playfulness permeates all Webb’s work, which is characterized by brightly hued enamel and color-saturated semiprecious stones like coral, azurmalachite and turquoise, the notable exception being the clear, elegant rock crystal for which he had an affinity.
Cartier GIA Certified 10.29 Carat I VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
Harry Winston Golconda 5.56 Carat Emeral-Cut Diamond Ring By Harry Winston Located in New Orleans, LA This classic Harry Winston ring is set with an exceptional 5.56-carat emerald-cut diamond that bears all the hallmarks of the legendary Golconda diamonds. The rare stone is certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) as being D color and Type IIa, meaning it lacks any trace of nitrogen.
The Most Beautiful Things
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Lotus Between the Finger Ring set in 18k White Gold By Van Cleef & Arpels Located in Miami, FL RETAIL PRICE: $35,100.00 BRILLIANCE PRICE: $29,800.00 A symbol of beauty, purity and fulfillment, the lotus flower has inspired Van Cleef & Arpels to create dazzling and harmonious jewelry creations. Different types of diamond setting showcase the Maison's High Jewelry expertise. Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Flora Style: Lotus Between The Finger Ring...
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Beauvince Generations Engagement Ring (1.06 Round Diamond) in Gold By Beauvince Jewelry Located in New York, NY The Generations Ring is a unique ring that simultaneously brings together a antique and modern flair via two tone gold and channel set diamonds. Center Diamond Shape: Round Center... Category 2010s Engagement Rings Materials Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold Hermes Rouge Tomate Birkin 30 Bag By Hermès Located in Athens, GA Hermes Rouge Tomate Red Birkin 30 Bag. Excellent condition.
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