YAFA celebrated the grand opening of its new boutique at Bal Harbour Shops with an intimate cocktail reception and dinner hosted by supermodels Helena Christensen and Veronica Webb. The evening began with caviar and champagne service inside YAFA, where guests were invited to preview the brand’s new Miami space while discovering their singular collection of museum-quality signed vintage pieces. Immediately following was a seated dinner in the Bal Harbour Shops Sculpture Garden, with catering by Avenue 31 and a live musical performance by the Eric Scolia Trio. 

Attendees included Helena Christensen, Veronica Webb, Deborah Frank, Chris Del Gatto, Carolina Lindo, Tina Stuck, Kelly Blanco, Danielle Zaslavskaya Matzon, Maurice Moradof, and Tyler Moradof.

Throughout the evening, Founder Maurice Moradof and his team of experts provided guests with access and insight into some of YAFA’s rarest acquisitions. On view were rare, exceptional jewels from renowned maisons, including Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Harry Winston, many of which rarely surface publicly. Attendees were also shown an extensive array of magnificent diamonds & gemstones, one of many highlights was a specimen quality 50 carat plus Kashmir Sapphire ring.

The opening marks YAFA’s third location, following Palm Beach and New York City, and its most ambitious retail concept to date. The 3,000-square-foot boutique further establishes the brand as the leading purveyor in rare, signed jewelry, offering access to sophisticated buyers who look for items defined by their unique craftsmanship and value.

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