Cindy’s TrendTracker: Coming Up Couture

TrendsFeb 22, 2016

Cindy’s TrendTracker: Coming Up Couture

Vegas market week is the most exciting time for jewelry lovers--we get to see so much newness that it can make you lightheaded if you don’t pace yourself.

Michelle Graff michelle.graff@nationaljeweler.com

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Elizabeth Garvin’s “Ice Vario” is made in blackened sterling silver with white diamond baguettes and a black tourmaline slice strand (tourmaline strand, $1,550; pendant, $3,150).egfny.com

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Zoe Chicco’s 14-karat gold, opal and baguette diamond open “Claw” cuff ($3,600)
zoechicco.com

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Gintare’s edgy 18-karat white gold “Shield” pendant features trillion-cut diamonds. ($3,700)
gintarejewelry.com

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Elizabeth Garvin’s “Ice Vario” is made in blackened sterling silver with white diamond baguettes and a black tourmaline slice strand (tourmaline strand, $1,550; pendant, $3,150).
egfny.com

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Vicente Agor’s large, sculptural 18-karat gold brooch from the Hokule'a collection ($1,750)
vicenteagor.com

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Jemma Wynne’s 18-karat gold “Stick” earrings feature diamonds, sapphires and emeralds ($2,100 to $5,880, sold individually).
jemmawynne.com

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Erica Molinari’s words to live by: “Agis qvod adis; Do well what you do,” engraved on the oxidized sterling insert within this 18-karat gold satin orb ($2,310).
ericamolinari.com

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Jamie Joseph’s 22-karat “Golden Joinery” ruby ring is from a new collection that honors and beautifies broken stones as a metaphor for life ($2,750).
jamiejoseph.com

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Ila’s “Bara” earrings are made in 14-karat recycled yellow gold with blue sapphires and lavender chalcedony ($3,290).
ilacollection.com

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Sarah Graham’s “Oak Leaf Stone” pendant is made in 18-karat yellow gold and oxidized cobalt chrome with white diamonds ($3,430).
sarahgraham.com

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Just Jules’ 14-karat gold, hand-fabricated diamond pearl cap for a natural South Sea pearl is suspended on a 14-karat gold chain ($3,525).
justjules.com

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Pearl tassels hang from 18-karat gold balls in these earrings by Ray Griffiths ($3,730).
raygriffiths.com

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This multi-colored sapphire “Baby Malak” ring by Nada G is made in 18-karat gold ($4,830).
nadag.com

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Diane Kordas 18-karat rose gold and white diamond “Atomic Pop Art” ring ($5,740)
dianekordasjewellery.com

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This column-shaped Breccia di Massa marble ring by Completedworks is surrounded by circular-cut diamonds and mounted in 18-karat gold ($6,945).
completedworks.com

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Mortiz Glik’s 18-karat rose gold ring is set with diamonds, with more diamonds enclosed in double white sapphire ($7,260).
moritzglik.com

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Jorge Adeler’s 18-karat white gold earrings feature freshwater pearls and round brilliant diamonds set in a ribbon-like pattern accenting the pearls ($7,890).
jorgeadeler.com

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These three sharpened claws, each studded with a ruby, makes up Karen Karch’s “Intrigue Crown” design, which offers a deep rose-cut three-sided black diamond studded with colorless diamonds in 18-karat rose gold ($8,500).
karenkarch.com

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Pamela Love’s 18-karat yellow gold “Arrow Head” ring with an opal center stone and full-cut white diamond pavé ($8,800).
pamelalove.com

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Nam Cho’s 2-inch baguette hoops with rubies, yellow, blue, white and pink sapphires, emeralds and black and white diamonds in 18-karat white and pink gold ($9,985 to $15,790)
namcho.com

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Jacqueline Cullen’s faceted Whitby jet cuff with panels of embedded black diamonds and an 18-karat gold catch ($10,370)
jacquelinecullen.com

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Colette’s hinged bracelet in 18-karat gold with diamond pavé ($14,500)
colettejewelry.com

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Marc Alary’s 18-karat yellow and white gold “Double Monkey” necklace--a signature look--with white diamond pavé and yellow sapphire ($20,990)
marcalary.com

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Arman Sarkisyan’s “Eternal Star Locket” offers a rose-cut diamond center set in 22-karat gold with oxidized silver ($33,000).
armansarkisyan.com

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Lauren Harper infuses a new freshness into the natural look of geodes and agates in this new blue and white rose-cut sapphire statement necklace set in 18-karat gold ($37,400).
laurenharpercollection.com

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Erica Courtney’s 18-karat yellow gold “Dia De Los Gorgeous” carved coin pendant features an Isle of Man coin surrounded by round and pear-shaped diamonds, with diamond accents added to the crown and necklace on the face of the coin ($45,000).
ericacourtney.com

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Wendy Yue’s 18-karat gold necklace with rubellite, ruby, white sapphire, opal, pink sapphire, tsavorite, champagne diamonds and white diamonds ($49,200)
wendyyue.com

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Coomi’s one-of-a-kind pendant is made in 20-karat gold with a horse sculpture with diamonds and mother-of-pearl ($64,000).
coomi.com

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This dramatic druzy agate brooch has amethyst cut in a signature “Munsteiner” cut by Atelier Munsteiner (price upon request).
munsteiner-cut.de

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This tourmaline cuff designed by Peter Schmid for Atelier Zobel is set with green and champagne brilliant-cut diamonds (price upon request).
atelierzobel.com

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Irene Neuwirth’s one-of-a-kind 18-karat yellow and white gold necklace features Colombian emeralds, multi-color tourmaline, tanzanite, aquamarine, rose of France, Lightning Ridge opal and fire opal (price upon request).
ireneneuwirth.com

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From the new new Colored Gemstone collection, Steven Kretchmer’s platinum tension-set ring offers a 24-karat crystalized gold inlay with a vivid orange pear-shape sapphire (price upon request).
stevenkretchmer.biz

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Jordan Alexander’s 18-karat gold chain necklace boasts a round golden South Sea pearl slice framed in one row of white diamond pavé and one row of 18 multi-size, multi-shape cognac, champagne and white diamonds (price upon request).
jordanalexanderjewelry.com

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Gurhan’s 24-karat gold “Mango” necklace
gurhan.com

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Lisa Nik’s 18-karat yellow gold citrine oval earrings with blue sapphire accents
lisanik.com

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Heston Designs’ sterling silver and black diamond bracelet
hestondesigns.com

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Vegas market week is the most exciting time for jewelry lovers--we get to see so much newness that it can make you lightheaded if you don’t pace yourself.

At Couture everyone is bringing their “A” game, thoughtfully adding new work and crafting collections like maestros compose concertos.

Here’s a sneak peek of jewels that will be debuting this week at the Couture show, and we will showcase many more new finds in the weeks to come. To join in the fun, follow @CindyEdelstein on Instagram throughout the show.

Elizabeth Garvin’s “Ice Vario” is made in blackened sterling silver with white diamond baguettes and a black tourmaline slice strand (tourmaline strand, $1,550; pendant, $3,150).<br />
<a href="http://egfny.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">egfny.com</span></a> — Elizabeth Garvin’s “Ice Vario” is made in blackened sterling silver with white diamond baguettes and a black tourmaline slice strand (tourmaline strand, $1,550; pendant, $3,150).
egfny.com

vicenteagor.com' filename='Vicente Agor’s large, sculptural 18-karat gold brooch from the Hokule'a collection ($1,750)
vicenteagor.com' width='1104' presentation='gallery'>

Jemma Wynne’s 18-karat gold “Stick” earrings feature diamonds, sapphires and emeralds ($2,100 to $5,880, sold individually).<br />
<a href="http://jemmawynne.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">jemmawynne.com</span></a> — Jemma Wynne’s 18-karat gold “Stick” earrings feature diamonds, sapphires and emeralds ($2,100 to $5,880, sold individually).
jemmawynne.com

Erica Molinari’s words to live by: “Agis qvod adis; Do well what you do,” engraved on the oxidized sterling insert within this 18-karat gold satin orb ($2,310).<br />
<a href="http://www.ericamolinari.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ericamolinari.com</span></a> — Erica Molinari’s words to live by: “Agis qvod adis; Do well what you do,” engraved on the oxidized sterling insert within this 18-karat gold satin orb ($2,310).
ericamolinari.com

Jamie Joseph’s 22-karat “Golden Joinery” ruby ring is from a new collection that honors and beautifies broken stones as a metaphor for life ($2,750).<br />
<a href="http://www.jamiejoseph.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">jamiejoseph.com</span></a> — Jamie Joseph’s 22-karat “Golden Joinery” ruby ring is from a new collection that honors and beautifies broken stones as a metaphor for life ($2,750).
jamiejoseph.com

Ila’s “Bara” earrings are made in 14-karat recycled yellow gold with blue sapphires and lavender chalcedony ($3,290).<br />
<a href="http://ilacollection.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ilacollection.com</span></a> — Ila’s “Bara” earrings are made in 14-karat recycled yellow gold with blue sapphires and lavender chalcedony ($3,290).
ilacollection.com

Sarah Graham’s “Oak Leaf Stone” pendant is made in 18-karat yellow gold and oxidized cobalt chrome with white diamonds ($3,430).<br />
<a href="http://sarahgraham.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">sarahgraham.com</span></a> — Sarah Graham’s “Oak Leaf Stone” pendant is made in 18-karat yellow gold and oxidized cobalt chrome with white diamonds ($3,430).
sarahgraham.com

Just Jules’ 14-karat gold, hand-fabricated diamond pearl cap for a natural South Sea pearl is suspended on a 14-karat gold chain ($3,525).<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.justjules.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">justjules.com</span></a> — Just Jules’ 14-karat gold, hand-fabricated diamond pearl cap for a natural South Sea pearl is suspended on a 14-karat gold chain ($3,525).
justjules.com

Zoe Chicco’s 14-karat gold, opal and baguette diamond open “Claw” cuff ($3,600)<br />
<a href="http://zoechicco.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">zoechicco.com</span></a> — Zoe Chicco’s 14-karat gold, opal and baguette diamond open “Claw” cuff ($3,600)
zoechicco.com

Gintare’s edgy 18-karat white gold “Shield” pendant features trillion-cut diamonds. ($3,700) <br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.gintarejewelry.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">gintarejewelry.com</span></a> — Gintare’s edgy 18-karat white gold “Shield” pendant features trillion-cut diamonds. ($3,700)
gintarejewelry.com

Pearl tassels hang from 18-karat gold balls in these earrings by Ray Griffiths ($3,730).<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://raygriffiths.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">raygriffiths.com</span></a> — Pearl tassels hang from 18-karat gold balls in these earrings by Ray Griffiths ($3,730).
raygriffiths.com

This multi-colored sapphire “Baby Malak” ring by Nada G is made in 18-karat gold ($4,830).<br />
<a href="http://www.nadag.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">nadag.com</span></a> — This multi-colored sapphire “Baby Malak” ring by Nada G is made in 18-karat gold ($4,830).
nadag.com

Diane Kordas 18-karat rose gold and white diamond “Atomic Pop Art” ring ($5,740)<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dianekordasjewellery.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">dianekordasjewellery.com</span></a> — Diane Kordas 18-karat rose gold and white diamond “Atomic Pop Art” ring ($5,740)
dianekordasjewellery.com

This column-shaped Breccia di Massa marble ring by Completedworks is surrounded by circular-cut diamonds and mounted in 18-karat gold ($6,945).<br />
<a href="http://www.completedworks.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">completedworks.com</span></a> — This column-shaped Breccia di Massa marble ring by Completedworks is surrounded by circular-cut diamonds and mounted in 18-karat gold ($6,945).
completedworks.com

Mortiz Glik’s 18-karat rose gold ring is set with diamonds, with more diamonds enclosed in double white sapphire ($7,260).<br />
<a href="http://www.moritzglik.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">moritzglik.com</span></a> — Mortiz Glik’s 18-karat rose gold ring is set with diamonds, with more diamonds enclosed in double white sapphire ($7,260).
moritzglik.com

Jorge Adeler’s 18-karat white gold earrings feature freshwater pearls and round brilliant diamonds set in a ribbon-like pattern accenting the pearls ($7,890).<br />
<a href="http://www.jorgeadeler.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">jorgeadeler.com</span></a> — Jorge Adeler’s 18-karat white gold earrings feature freshwater pearls and round brilliant diamonds set in a ribbon-like pattern accenting the pearls ($7,890).
jorgeadeler.com

These three sharpened claws, each studded with a ruby, makes up Karen Karch’s “Intrigue Crown” design, which offers a deep rose-cut three-sided black diamond studded with colorless diamonds in 18-karat rose gold ($8,500).<br />
<a href="https://www.karenkarch.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">karenkarch.com</span></a> — These three sharpened claws, each studded with a ruby, makes up Karen Karch’s “Intrigue Crown” design, which offers a deep rose-cut three-sided black diamond studded with colorless diamonds in 18-karat rose gold ($8,500).
karenkarch.com

Pamela Love’s 18-karat yellow gold “Arrow Head” ring with an opal center stone and full-cut white diamond pavé ($8,800).<br />
<a href="http://www.pamelalovenyc.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">pamelalove.com</span></a> — Pamela Love’s 18-karat yellow gold “Arrow Head” ring with an opal center stone and full-cut white diamond pavé ($8,800).
pamelalove.com

Nam Cho’s 2-inch baguette hoops with rubies, yellow, blue, white and pink sapphires, emeralds and black and white diamonds in 18-karat white and pink gold ($9,985 to $15,790) <br />
<a href="http://www.namcho.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">namcho.com</span></a> — Nam Cho’s 2-inch baguette hoops with rubies, yellow, blue, white and pink sapphires, emeralds and black and white diamonds in 18-karat white and pink gold ($9,985 to $15,790)
namcho.com

Jacqueline Cullen’s faceted Whitby jet cuff with panels of embedded black diamonds and an 18-karat gold catch ($10,370)<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://jacquelinecullen.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">jacquelinecullen.com</span></a> — Jacqueline Cullen’s faceted Whitby jet cuff with panels of embedded black diamonds and an 18-karat gold catch ($10,370)
jacquelinecullen.com

Colette’s hinged bracelet in 18-karat gold with diamond pavé ($14,500) <br />
<a target="_blank" href="https://colettejewelry.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">colettejewelry.com</span></a> — Colette’s hinged bracelet in 18-karat gold with diamond pavé ($14,500)
colettejewelry.com

Marc Alary’s 18-karat yellow and white gold “Double Monkey” necklace--a signature look--with white diamond pavé and yellow sapphire ($20,990)<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://marcalary.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">marcalary.com</span></a> — Marc Alary’s 18-karat yellow and white gold “Double Monkey” necklace--a signature look--with white diamond pavé and yellow sapphire ($20,990)
marcalary.com

Arman Sarkisyan’s “Eternal Star Locket” offers a rose-cut diamond center set in 22-karat gold with oxidized silver ($33,000).<br />
<a href="http://www.armansarkisyan.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">armansarkisyan.com</span></a> — Arman Sarkisyan’s “Eternal Star Locket” offers a rose-cut diamond center set in 22-karat gold with oxidized silver ($33,000).
armansarkisyan.com

Lauren Harper infuses a new freshness into the natural look of geodes and agates in this new blue and white rose-cut sapphire statement necklace set in 18-karat gold ($37,400).<br />
<a href="http://www.laurenharpercollection.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">laurenharpercollection.com</span></a> — Lauren Harper infuses a new freshness into the natural look of geodes and agates in this new blue and white rose-cut sapphire statement necklace set in 18-karat gold ($37,400).
laurenharpercollection.com

Erica Courtney’s 18-karat yellow gold “Dia De Los Gorgeous” carved coin pendant features an Isle of Man coin surrounded by round and pear-shaped diamonds, with diamond accents added to the crown and necklace on the face of the coin ($45,000). <br />
<a href="http://www.ericacourtney.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ericacourtney.com</span></a> — Erica Courtney’s 18-karat yellow gold “Dia De Los Gorgeous” carved coin pendant features an Isle of Man coin surrounded by round and pear-shaped diamonds, with diamond accents added to the crown and necklace on the face of the coin ($45,000).
ericacourtney.com

Wendy Yue’s 18-karat gold necklace with rubellite, ruby, white sapphire, opal, pink sapphire, tsavorite, champagne diamonds and white diamonds ($49,200)<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.wendyyue.com/index.php"><span style="color: #ff0000;">wendyyue.com</span></a> — Wendy Yue’s 18-karat gold necklace with rubellite, ruby, white sapphire, opal, pink sapphire, tsavorite, champagne diamonds and white diamonds ($49,200)
wendyyue.com

Coomi’s one-of-a-kind pendant is made in 20-karat gold with a horse sculpture with diamonds and mother-of-pearl ($64,000).<br />
<a href="http://www.coomi.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">coomi.com</span></a> — Coomi’s one-of-a-kind pendant is made in 20-karat gold with a horse sculpture with diamonds and mother-of-pearl ($64,000).
coomi.com

This dramatic druzy agate brooch has amethyst cut in a signature “Munsteiner” cut by Atelier Munsteiner (price upon request). <br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.munsteiner-cut.de/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">munsteiner-cut.de</span></a> — This dramatic druzy agate brooch has amethyst cut in a signature “Munsteiner” cut by Atelier Munsteiner (price upon request).
munsteiner-cut.de

This tourmaline cuff designed by Peter Schmid for Atelier Zobel is set with green and champagne brilliant-cut diamonds (price upon request).<br />
<a href="http://www.atelierzobel.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">atelierzobel.com</span></a> — This tourmaline cuff designed by Peter Schmid for Atelier Zobel is set with green and champagne brilliant-cut diamonds (price upon request).
atelierzobel.com

Irene Neuwirth’s one-of-a-kind 18-karat yellow and white gold necklace features Colombian emeralds, multi-color tourmaline, tanzanite, aquamarine, rose of France, Lightning Ridge opal and fire opal (price upon request). <br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://ireneneuwirth.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">ireneneuwirth.com</span></a> — Irene Neuwirth’s one-of-a-kind 18-karat yellow and white gold necklace features Colombian emeralds, multi-color tourmaline, tanzanite, aquamarine, rose of France, Lightning Ridge opal and fire opal (price upon request).
ireneneuwirth.com

From the new new Colored Gemstone collection, Steven Kretchmer’s platinum tension-set ring offers a 24-karat crystalized gold inlay with a vivid orange pear-shape sapphire (price upon request). <br />
<a href="http://www.stevenkretchmer.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">stevenkretchmer.biz</span></a> — From the new new Colored Gemstone collection, Steven Kretchmer’s platinum tension-set ring offers a 24-karat crystalized gold inlay with a vivid orange pear-shape sapphire (price upon request).
stevenkretchmer.biz

Jordan Alexander’s 18-karat gold chain necklace boasts a round golden South Sea pearl slice framed in one row of white diamond pavé and one row of 18 multi-size, multi-shape cognac, champagne and white diamonds (price upon request).<br />
<a href="http://jordanalexanderjewelry.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">jordanalexanderjewelry.com</span></a> — Jordan Alexander’s 18-karat gold chain necklace boasts a round golden South Sea pearl slice framed in one row of white diamond pavé and one row of 18 multi-size, multi-shape cognac, champagne and white diamonds (price upon request).
jordanalexanderjewelry.com

Gurhan’s 24-karat gold “Mango” necklace<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.gurhan.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">gurhan.com</span></a> — Gurhan’s 24-karat gold “Mango” necklace
gurhan.com

Lisa Nik’s 18-karat yellow gold citrine oval earrings with blue sapphire accents<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.lisanik.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">lisanik.com</span></a> — Lisa Nik’s 18-karat yellow gold citrine oval earrings with blue sapphire accents
lisanik.com

Heston Designs’ sterling silver and black diamond bracelet<br />
<a href="http://www.hestondesigns.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">hestondesigns.com</span></a> — Heston Designs’ sterling silver and black diamond bracelet
hestondesigns.com

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