Last night, The Cut celebrated De Beers’ “A Diamond Is Forever” campaign and our December cover story on Padma Lakshmi . Overlooking Times Square at Dear Irving, guests such as Allison Williams, Tayshia Adams, Kim Shui, Brandon Blackwood, and more gathered for an intimate cocktail party. On display were pieces from independent jewelers, all made with natural diamonds. We asked guests about the family heirlooms they cherish in their own lives.

“My grandfather collected gold coins, and we’ve all taken them and melted them down into different things. I made a necklace and a ring. My siblings made a bracelet. It’s one of the coolest pieces of jewelry I have.” — Tayshia Adams

“An emerald earring and necklace set that was my grandma’s and then my mom’s and now mine. It’s drawn me to more

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