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18k Gold

Marco Bicego 18K Gold Bead Bracelet: A Contradiction in Terms

Refined and understated. Bold and high-impact. Glance over your jewel box and you’ll see that most of your beads and baubles fall into one of those two categories, but I’m willing to bet, you won’t find many that fit into both. That’s what makes Marco Bicego‘s layered bracelet such an incredible piece. Out of the … Continue reading “Marco Bicego 18K Gold Bead Bracelet: A Contradiction in Terms”

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The Everlasting Pearl: Show Off Those Pearly Whites

Pearls are back in a big way! Not that they ever went away, if we’re talking about that certain Barbara Bush crowd, but now they are genuinely hip.

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Aurelie Bidermann Camden XL 18-karat gold-plated studded leather cuff: Lethal Leather

If Russell Crowe’s character in Gladiator had been a woman, she totally would have rocked this arm cuff. The Aurelie Bidermann Camden XL 18-karat gold-plated studded leather weapon of arm destruction is certainly a statement making piece. Obviously, the statement it makes is, “I wear weapons as accessories. Imagine what I’m packing elsewhere.” Or maybe … Continue reading “Aurelie Bidermann Camden XL 18-karat gold-plated studded leather cuff: Lethal Leather”

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Marco Bicego Mixed Semi-Precious Stones: Wanna Get Stoned?

What’s better than a semi-precious stone on yellow-gold? A whole bunch, of course. And few jewels feel more free-spirited than ones boasting a cornucopia of colors and gems. Marco Bicego gives us a treasure chest’s worth of dazzling stones his 18-karat yellow collection. Let’s start with the mixed semi-precious stone ring ($1,460) from his Jaipur … Continue reading “Marco Bicego Mixed Semi-Precious Stones: Wanna Get Stoned?”

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Lorraine Schwartz Rose-Cut Diamond Bangles: Eternal Flame

Any jewel shot by Irving Penn for Vogue is sure to be snob-worthy. Lorraine Schwartz‘s pair of bangles is of such rare heirloom quality it’s no wonder Penn turned his attention to them. They look as though they’ve already been passed down for generations – I know I’d be awaiting them eagerly. Layers of diamonds, … Continue reading “Lorraine Schwartz Rose-Cut Diamond Bangles: Eternal Flame”

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Melissa Joy Manning: Conflict Free Diamonds

ONE OF A KIND FREEFORM COLORLESS DIAMOND RING for $5,240. ONE-OF-A-KIND FREEFORM BLACK DIAMOND RING-18 KARAT GOLD for $3,565.

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