Piece of the Week: Kavant & Sharart’s Summer Soiree Earrings
They recently got Madonna’s stamp of approval.

No one knows that better than those with Leo zodiac sign birthdays who, as astrology’s natural performers, are happy to rise to the occasion and don something dramatic for end-of-summer soirees.
Take Madonna who, after a tumultuous summer of health issues, rang in her 65th birthday in Portugal with some showstopping jewels.
The earrings, crafted in 18-karat rose gold with 11.27 carats of ombre pink sapphires and 2.95 carats of diamonds, are ultra-celebratory, blending exquisite color with lots of diamond bling.
Better than blowing out all the candles on a cake, they’re sure to herald in lots of luck for the Queen of Pop in the year ahead.
Priced at $41,990, the earrings are available through the Kavant and Sharart website.
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