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I never had a fondness for gems or the extravagance of Harry Winston or Van Cleef & Arpels. I've always liked the more flamboyant, imaginative things. I lusted after costume jewelry. My husband was a very lucky man.

Iris Apfel

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Iris Apfel
Age: 103
Born: 1921
Born: August 29
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