Amuse-bouche (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amuse-bouche): an elegant French phrase literally meaning “to amuse the mouth,” typically describing a small, singular hors d’oeuvre.
Here, the term is appropriated for a little morsel of artistic delight to start the week. Enjoy.
Under her watchful violet eyes…
A larger-than-life image of Elizabeth Taylor gazed on La Peregrina, the enormous, 55.95 carat pearl pendant on a Cartier necklace. It was a highlight of last week’s auction of her collection at Christie’s. The pearl has a storied history, having been in the possession of King Phillip II of Spain in 1582, and subsequently passed down through the Spanish royal family. In the 19th century it changed hands, going to Joseph Bonaparte (brother of Napoleon). Richard Burton bought the bauble for $37,000 in 1969, presenting it to Taylor as a Valentine’s gift. It went to a new owner for $11.8 million dollars. ( AP Photo/Mary Altaffer.)
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