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Celebrity Jewelry Gawk™
Always curious to see what those in the spotlight are accessorizing with, I wanted to share the best of celebrity jewelry that’s made its way to my desk over the past week. There doesn’t seem to be much necklace-action, as...
Always curious to see what those in the spotlight are accessorizing with, I wanted to share the best of celebrity jewelry that’s made its way to my desk over the past week.
There doesn’t seem to be much necklace-action, as stars instead are opting to decorate their ears, fingers and wrists with styles ranging from simple to elegant.
Country singer Carrie Underwood (below) accessorized with a Kabana ring (approx. $1,200), earrings (approx. $1,000) and bangles (approx. $2,500), made with white mother of pearl and onyx.
Singer and current judge on NBC’s TV show The Voice, Christina Aguilera (below) donned a Hellmuth “Croco” pattern ring on the show, retailing for $7,326.
Paris Hilton’s (below) Katerina Maxine diamond earrings retail for $13,900.
To celebrate the couple’s fifth wedding anniversary, Dean McDermott presented wife Tori Spelling with an Art Nouveau ring (below) by Neil Lane.
Singer Rihanna (below) sported Lana’s “Blake” earrings to the debut of her new perfume, Reb’l Fleur, in New York.
Kim Kardashian’s (below) Arunashi diamond slices with diamond earrings retail for $28,500.
Actress and singer Jennifer Hudson (below) accessorized with Amrapali diamond earrings and bracelets by M.C.L. by Matthew Campbell Laurenza, made with enamel, pave sapphires and semi-precious stones.
Singer and TV show singing judge Cee Lo Green was spotted purchasing DeLatori jewelry in Las Vegas in April, there on location to sheet the music video for his song, “I Want You.”
Green’s purchases included an 18-karat and sterling silver ring with yellow quartz and white topaz (below), retailing for $325.
Young starlet Selena Gomez (below) was spotted wearing Tresor earrings and an Aranashi ring.
Also donning Tresor earrings was actress Rose McGowan (below).
To an Operation Smile event, Brooke Burke wore Christian Tse 18-karat white gold earrings with pink sapphires and diamonds, retailing for $25,000.
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