Recently, hip hop artist Lil Jon made the Guinness Book of World Records with his purchase of the largest diamond pendant ever. Set in 18-karat yellow and white gold, the "ginormous" piece weighs as much as a small newborn (5.11...
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I'm a celebrity junkie as much as anyone. I devour Us Weekly and People each week when they arrive in the office, and I have been known to prefer Access Hollywood to World News Tonight. Nonetheless, even I have overdosed...
Warning: The UV protection in the average pair of sunglasses may not save you from the blinding bling of diamond-encrusted frames now being worn by accessory-loving fashionistas. In the must-have accessories race, sunglasses are coming up the rear fast, gaining...
Yael Sonia "Curve" ring in 18-karat yellow gold with 9 mm Tahitian pearls and diamonds totaling 0.47 carats. I love the way this ring has such bold lines and fluidity, and looks like a tiny sculpture for your hand. The...
My mom's birthday is around the corner, and I need an extra-special gift—one that'll raise my status from neglectful long-distance daughter to doting daughter who's just a heartbeat away. A friend suggested pearls, and my mind immediately went to June...
By Teresa Novellino I think a certain dog in Maryland is entitled to a trip to the pet spa and a whole lot of dog biscuits. Jewelry artist Debbie Parkhurst says she was eating an apple last Friday when she...
Better keep your pop tunes handy, you never know who might walk through the door of your store. John Mayer, 29, was spotted Friday for the third time in as many months, jewelry shopping for himself and gal pal Jessica...
At least one jeweler should probably do more than just buy jewelry at Las Vegas Market Week this year. New York jeweler Danny Yousefzadeh, 40, won first place and almost a half million dollars in a World Series of Poker...
Sarah Graham Metalsmithing, (800) 670-0917 Bamboo Hoop Earrings in 18-karat white gold and diamonds. These earrings measure about 3/4-inch in diameter and perfectly illustrate two hot jewelry trends of the moment: non-traditional hoops and organic inspiration. Suggested retail price is...
The jewelry industry loves billionaires. After all, how many regular old millionaires can plunk down $250,000 for a new necklace or a fancy ring? Apparently, the jewelry industry breeds billionaires, too. A good chunk of the people on Forbes' recently...
It was FREEZING in New York City last week, but the stores are already showing spring and summer clothes, so that's where my fashion focus has wandered. Of course, no spring outfit would be complete without a little bit of...
For those who’ve been struggling over the age-old question “What shall I indulge in, diamonds or a flat-screen TV?” A. Link and Philips Electronic now have the perfect answer: An Ambilight Flat TV featuring 225 carats of diamonds. The set,...
If I had been strutting the red carpet on Oscar night, here's what I would have worn along with my purple, backless Versace gown. (Hey, a girl can dream, right?) Vacheron Constantin The Lady Kala Duchesse watch gives a whole...
The biggest names in Hollywood played it safe stylewise at the Oscars for the most part, with diamond-laden bangles, cuffs and earrings appearing almost as often as strapless gowns and poker-straight hair. A few A-listers stood apart from the crowd,...
Alexandra Van Dell, (617) 335-2863 This simple yet stunning necklace comes in 18-karat white gold with diamonds and 4 mm pearls. Like all Van Dell pieces, this necklace is versatile, working well alone or with any of the designer's mix-and-match...
Paula Crevoshay I can just see these earrings adding the finishing touch to a fabulous cocktail dress and heels. A fine-jewelry collector's dream, these breathtaking one-of-a-kind earrings by Paula Crevoshay feature her signature fleur-de-lis design set in 18-karat gold and...
My fiancé hates Valentine's Day. He thinks it's a made-up holiday invented by greeting-card companies, florists and jewelers to guilt men into spending money on romantic gifts. So we compromise by going to a nice dinner on Feb. 14, instead...
Voila Watches The aptly named "Lost in Time" watches may not be the easiest to read, but they are definitely fun to look at. The timepieces have an artistic and contemporary look, expressing a woman's individuality. The watches come with...
I have to be honest. The trend toward "grills" (basically bling for the mouth) totally grosses me out. The pieces have been popular in hip-hop communities for several years now, but they have recently sprung to mainstream prominence following last...
I know Valentine's Day is two weeks away, but I am already in the mood... M Pearl, (401) 295-6565 Double-row, 17-inch necklace with cranberry-colored keshi pearls, sage-colored freshwater coin pearls and smokey quartz briolettes. I love the bold colors and...
In the months leading up to the release of Blood Diamond, industry seminars on the issue of conflict diamonds played to packed rooms. But on Monday at the JA New York Winter Show, just a few retailers took the time...
Having just returned to the office after covering two trade shows (Vicenzaoro and JA New York) in two weeks, I have never been happier to sit down in my cubicle. Lucky for me, I get a few weeks downtime, but...
The Italian's set the bar high as they kicked off a new year of jewelry design in Vicenza last week. But I have faith that the rest of the world's designers can meet the challenge. Roberto Coin, (800) 853-5958 One-of-a-kind...
Just saw a piece of jewelry-related gossip I couldn't help but pass on: The New York Post is reporting that crooners Jessica Simpson and John Mayer, who have been linked in the tabloids but have denied romantic involvement with each...
Jewelry designers have started the new year off with a bang. Here are my picks for the year's best so far: Vestal, (949) 631-7036 "The Destroyer" comes with a black face and steel band and has a modern, edgy feel....