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Ara Vartanian’s Favorite Things

Ara Vartanian grew up in a family of jewelers in São Paulo, Brazil. He briefly worked as a Wall Street trader before returning to his roots in precious stones. Known for his inverted diamonds, Vartanian’s clients include Anne Hathaway, Swizz Beatz, and Kate Moss. When he’s not in his studio, he’s in the kitchen with a Vermicular cast-iron pot, or out on a Tokyobike

Vermicular

$280

Oven Pot, 22 cm

“One of my favorite activities is cooking for my family. A nice pot makes all the difference.”

Tokyobike

$625

“Cycling is one of my favorite outdoor activities.”

Rapport

$840

Heritage Ten Watch Case in Macassar

“I admire handmade work. This watch case has as much value as the product it will store.”

Love Brand

$220

Men’s Olive Andros Hemp Shirt

“A good outfit means I can wear it from work to dinner.”

Fields Outfitting

$399

Table Knife Set in Olive

“For a perfect cut, you need a perfect knife.”

Craighill

From $48

“I like products that are useful and have a distinctive design.”

Cariuma

$105

Men’s Oca Low-Top Camel Suede Sneaker

“I’m seeking to connect more and more with brands that care about the footprint they leave on the world.”

Bellocq

$78

The Afternoon Collection

“A good day is always accompanied by a good cup of tea.”

Sardel

$44

Chili Infused Olive Oil

“A special flavor for special moments.”

David Zwirner Books

$50

Gerhard Richter: 100 Abstract Pictures

“I’ve always been a great admirer of art and its thousand-and-one possibilities.”

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