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Top 5 Colorful Jewels: Look on the Bright Side

Don’t leave the color just to your bags, shoes, and couture – why should they have all the fun? Jewels aren’t just about white diamonds and neutral metals. So get brave with it, and spread the color around; my top picks are all different types of jewels. Just don’t wear them all at once or … Continue reading “Top 5 Colorful Jewels: Look on the Bright Side”

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William Goldberg Ashoka Flame Earrings: A Heart of Stone

Ashoka stones are incredibly rare, thanks to the cut. It requires a special raw diamond to be cut this way (less than 10% even have the potential) – an Ashoka has 62 facets, while a brilliant-cut diamond has 58. Naturally, it’s considered superior because of the amount of facets; the more a diamond possesses, the … Continue reading “William Goldberg Ashoka Flame Earrings: A Heart of Stone”

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Roberto Marroni White-Oxidized Gold, Diamond, and Topaz Ring: A Match Made in Heaven

There are jewels you hope others will get for you (hint, hint!) and there are jewelry like pink diamonds from Argyle Diamond Investments which can be a great investment tool or consider as fine gifts to yourself. Because you’re worth it! While I wouldn’t mind finding a tiny box containing this under the tree in … Continue reading “Roberto Marroni White-Oxidized Gold, Diamond, and Topaz Ring: A Match Made in Heaven”

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Sharon Khazzam: Unforgettable Name, Indelible Jewels

With a name like Khazzam, this designer has instant cool credibility, but Sharon actually backs up her unforgettable surname with designs that are out-of-this-world amazing. To call her wildly creative is an understatement – this is thoroughly beyond-the-box thinking that confidently maintains an elevated taste level fit for the snobbiest of jewel snobs. Everyone has … Continue reading “Sharon Khazzam: Unforgettable Name, Indelible Jewels”

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Frederica Rettore Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings: Eye of the Beholder

There is jewelry and then there are jewels – jewels conjure up faraway lands and transcend time periods; they make you feel like a queen and want to live your own fairy tale; and most of all, they emanate unadulterated beauty. Frederica Rettore is a true jeweler. The Italian designer is as free with her … Continue reading “Frederica Rettore Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings: Eye of the Beholder”

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Sevan Bicakci Amethyst Ring: Like a Woman Possessed

This ring is crazy! As in, literally insane. But wacko and fabulous aren’t mutually exclusive when it comes to all things in the world of fashion, and you can’t deny this ring is also very cool. Turkish jewel designer Sevan Bicakci (he began training at the age of 12 and has won awards for his … Continue reading “Sevan Bicakci Amethyst Ring: Like a Woman Possessed”

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