For week two of our alternative bridal trends, we’ve got even more unusual stones and unique settings.

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You knew it had to have a comeback soon . . . the Y-neck of the 1990s is back en vogue now and enough time has passed so that we’re actually enjoying it. 

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When it comes to fine jewelry, most designers revel in the gemmy rainbow of beauty mother nature provides. 

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All the cool kids are doing it--wearing different studs in each ear, or several in one ear that make a statement or make no sense at all. 

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Statement earrings swept the Emmy Awards this past Sunday and big earrings were the talk of the recent spring fashion runways. 

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Now that we’re focusing on bigger earrings again this season--spring fashion shows and this season’s award shows played up this trend--how can “chandelierings” be far behind?

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What could be better than getting some bling? How about jewels that offer a dose of feel-good, allowing the wearer to help others while also getting her dazzle on? 

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Choose jewels that are off-kilter, a little cockeyed and totally, charmingly asymmetrical.

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We love this week in the calendar. Everyone seems a bit frivolous, having fun with zombies and ghouls in the weeks leading up to Halloween

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Two weeks ago, we gave our readers the first peek at a new crop of naturalistic designs that have come to market recently, and now we have more bounty to share.

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When it comes to natural themes, twigs and sticks are a tough one--it takes a great sense of form and balance to make these pedantic bits of nature pretty. 

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Enameled jewels come in and out of vogue every few years and, thank goodness, right now is a great time to bring it all back.

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In light of recent attacks around the world, including in Paris and Beirut, there is only one trend to track this week: peace.

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Before the holiday season settles in, let’s celebrate the inner rebel and champion the rock ‘n’ roll spirit.

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Now that the holiday season has started, we can officially talk about parties, celebrations and gifts nonstop.

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The holiday season is a great engagement season and love is definitely in the air.

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The longtime jewelry industry consultant, entrepreneur, author and editor passed away unexpectedly Sunday. She was 51. 

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The family-owned fine jewelry brand said it has become the first in the industry to be certified under the initiative, which recognizes and celebrates New York City’s fashion sector by supporting brands and designers based there.  

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Though the company said the stone is not of high quality, its discovery underscores the potential for more big finds.

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The Gemological Institute of America’s Jewelry Design & Technology diploma program now is being offered in both Carlsbad, Calif. and New York City.  

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In his latest quiz, columnist Jan Brassem explores how developments in technology over the past year are impacting the fine jewelry sector.

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Among the prognostications: the price of platinum will remain lower than gold for the entire year, which is “unprecedented.”

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Diamond production fell by double-digit percentages in both the fourth quarter and full year for De Beers, as the company has scaled back operations due to muted demand worldwide.

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The diamond miner and marketer’s sales totaled $4.7 billion in 2015, down from $7.1 billion in 2014.

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The announcement comes as the e-tailer reports “disappointing” fourth quarter results, with U.S. engagement ring sales slipping nearly 8 percent.

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