The four Western instruments, particularly the harp, had their own distinctive, delicate color moments as well.

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Color has been central to Ms. de Taillac's delicate jewelry since she launched her label in 1996.

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Room color schemes run from beige and cream to soft greens, delicate blues and a sumptuous red combined with olive in the corner Mont Blanc Suite (the eponymous mountain can be seen from one of the suite's two balconies on a clear day).

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In his 32-carat apricot-color diamond ring, the stone is held in place by threads tied on either side in delicate diamond-shape knots.

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