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Wanted Crowning Glory

swan can symbolize many things—like grace in ancient. The regal bird, gleaming with a necklace of faux silver and gold encrusted with rhinestones, is poised upon an intricate pedestal perfect for setting atop one of owner Gwendolyn Rogers’s highly sought-after creations. Designed by Rogers herself, each 5.75-inch topper is brought to life by the hands of a sculptor she found at a Christmas market in Germany. It brings instant glamour to any gateau it sits on, whether from Gwendolyn Rogers or Betty Crocker.

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