«Mar-a-Lago»

Lapel Pin

Materials:

gold, diamonds, enamel.

№ Н-16-02-125/4

The legendary tale of Mar-a-Lago unfolds in the roaring 1920s, when the illustrious socialite and heiress, Marjorie Merriweather Post, envisioned a palace of dreams upon the sun-drenched Atlantic coast. A splendid synthesis of Spanish Baroque magnificence and Moorish elegance, adorned with Italian marble, Austrian-carved ceilings, and luminous French stained-glass – Mar-a-Lago emerged as the very epitome of exquisite taste and peerless luxury.

With a vision rooted in grandeur, Marjorie Merriweather bequeathed this resplendent estate to the U.S. government, hoping it would serve as a winter residence for presidents in the years beyond her own. However, deterred by the exorbitant maintenance costs, the government declined. Donald Trump, ever astute, recognized a rare opportunity — initially offering $15 million to acquire the estate, an offer swiftly rejected. Undaunted, he strategically purchased an adjacent plot of land, threatening to construct a building that would eclipse the estate’s majestic ocean views. This shrewd manoeuvre persuaded the owners to relent, and Trump ultimately secured Mar-a-Lago for a mere $7 million — its opulent furnishings and priceless antiquities included.

Transformed into an elite private club, the estate was reborn, offering distinguished membership, immaculate golf courses, dazzling soirées, and a lifestyle steeped in grandeur. With his rise to the presidency in 2017, Trump embraced Mar-a-Lago as his "winter White House," thus bringing Marjorie’s vision to fruition. Today, Mar-a-Lago stands as a crucible for history — where momentous agreements take shape, speeches of consequence reverberate, and meetings that shape the tides of world affairs unfold.

The lapel pin, a masterwork of artistry crafted by jewellers at the House of Lobortas, encapsulates the soul of Mar-a-Lago in a singular expression of elegance. Forged in noble gold and adorned with diamonds that capture and reflect the golden embrace of the Florida sun, it radiates the brilliance and grandeur of its storied legacy. Intricately detailed to embody the club’s distinguished aura, its emblem shimmers with the exquisite allure of jewelled enamel — a testament to both precision and reverence for timeless craftsmanship. Each delicate millimetre bears the insignia of prestige and power.

The Mar-a-Lago lapel pin, a magnificent creation born at the crossroads of haute joaillerie and history’s grand narrative, stands as an unparalleled gift for a member. A golden flourish upon the canvas of modernity, it is at once a relic of legend and a beacon of sophistication. More than a mere piece of jewellery, it is an ode — an enduring tribute to power, refinement, and an artistic tradition that safeguards and perpetuates timeless values across the generations.