One of the most famous New Year's celebrations in the world takes place in Vienna. On New Year's Eve royalty and commoners alike gather at the Hofburg Palace for the Imperial Ball. The revelers are treated to a royal banquet and are graced by an appearance by the Empress and Emperor. Throughout the evening waltzes are held throughout the ball rooms and main halls. The Director of the Imperial Ball took me on a private tour of the main ballroom and it is spectacular. At the end of the Imperial Ballroom, is a giant mural of the royal waltz. Our designers have recreated this in a limited edition engraved crystal quartz, carnelian, silver Diamonique locket with multiple chains and matching ring that will transport you to the Imperial Ball.
There is a special Christmas path, the Sylvester Trail, winding through the old city of Vienna ending at St. Stephens Square. At midnight, on New Year's Eve, the Pommerin Bell rings, the Blue Danube is played, and everyone in the square waltzes. Our designers went wild with the merriment and beauty of the celebrations and location and created magical designs using the swag from the entrance to St Stephens as the inspiration for details on certain shanks and an inspiring collection of ring, pendant, and earrings with crosses. The 23 bells are represented on a wonderful chandelier earring and the Glory of St Stephens, the spectacular glazed tile roof reminding us of Viennese lace, can be found gracing the lattice designs of an intricate bangle, ring, and earrings.
Finally on New Year's Day the festivities come to a grand end at the Konzerthaus, where the Vienna Philharmonic performs the famous New Year's Day Concert broadcast worldwide to over one billion people. Over 30,000 carnations decorate the Golden Hall where the Blue Danube and many other wonderful songs by Johan Strauss II are played. Our designers have created a special collection of pave Diamonique jewelry celebrating the beauty and importance of the carnation. The Blue Danube, the most famous waltz and the river that flows through Austria is highlighted in a limited edition sapphire cushion cut ring with tapered baguettes and other spectacular pieces.
QVoyager, Vienna will be live from the Albertina, which is located in the southern corner of the Hofburg Palace. Today it houses one of the world's finest art collections and contains 21 Hapsburg staterooms. The Hall of Muses is considered one of the most beautiful rooms in the Palace.
The scalloped details over the main entrance of the Albertina and the glorious transoms in the Hall of Muses inspired the two toned pave band ring, hoop earrings, and incredible bangle bracelet for the collection.
Wow, and there is so much more. Please tune in for the trip to the magical city of Vienna and the fabulous jewelry collection that it inspired. What could be better than the beautiful Lisa Robertson in a ball gown in a palace with gorgeous jewelry.
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