GOOD TASTE IS INHERITED. THE REALLY GOOD STUFF IS, TOO. FROM DIAMONDS AND CRYSTAL TO ENDURING ICONS OF DESIGN, THESE ARE THE OBJECTS THAT TRANSCEND FASHION, GATHER STORIES AND FIND THEIR PLACE IN THE LIVES OF ONE GENERATION AFTER ANOTHER.
BVLGARI ALLEGRA
An heirloom needn’t whisper. Bvlgari’s exuberant Allegra necklace pairs 18-karat rose gold with amethysts, peridots, pink tourmalines, citrine quartz, blue topaz and pavé diamonds. The riot of color makes this less a piece saved for special occasions than one destined to create them. The companion earrings to the Allegra necklace are perfectly capable of commanding attention on their own. Set in 18-karat rose gold with a kaleidoscope of colored gemstones and diamonds, these are future heirlooms with absolutely no intention of waiting quietly in the jewelry box. bulgari.com
STEINWAY & SONS SPIRIO GRAND PIANO
Some inheritances come with a soundtrack. Steinway & Sons has been making its legendary grand pianos since 1853; the Spirio brings that legacy into the present with high-resolution player technology controlled by an iPad. Old-world craftsmanship meets decidedly modern intelligence. steinway.com
HERMAN MILLER EAMES LOUNGE CHAIR
Since 1956, the Eames Lounge Chair has been shorthand for very good taste. This latest iteration pairs a walnut shell with Luce, a recycled heathered-wool textile, in the rich Coulis colorway. Proof that an icon can evolve without losing the thing that made it iconic. / Made to order at Design Within Reach, Miami Design District.
LALIQUE TOURBILLONS VASE
Designed in 1926 by Suzanne Lalique Haviland, daughter of René Lalique, the Tourbillons vase has already proved itself against a century of changing tastes. Reimagined in a luminous coral-patina finish, its sculptural swirls of satin and polished crystal make a convincing case for the next hundred years. Available at Lalique, Bal Harbour Shops.
ROLEX COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA
Certain watches arrive with their own mythology. The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is one of them. With its unmistakable white dial, contrasting bezel and precision chronograph pedigree, it’s the sort of watch bought for oneself but inevitably imagined on someone else’s wrist decades from now. Available at Rolex, Miami Design District.
IBER JOYA FLORAL RING
Four generations of jewelry expertise inform this sculptural 18-karat gold ring by Iber Joya. Natural pavé diamonds surround baguette and brilliant-cut white diamonds in a floral composition designed to endure well beyond its first owner. / Available at Iber Joya Jewelry, Boca Raton.
