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Fernando Jorge 18K Oxidized Gold & Black Diamond Rings

Fernando Jorge 18K Oxidized Gold & Black Diamond Rings: Black and Blue

With a Master’s degree in Jewelry Design from Central St. Martins, Brazilian born Fernando Jorge’s pedigree and training are indisputable. His sense of edge is what separates him from the rest of the fine jewelry pack, though. Just one quick look at this Crown ring, and you know the man has vision.

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Bochic Diamond Openwork Earrings

Bochic Diamond Openwork Earrings: Web of the Dreamweaver

Marissa Collections always has the best selection of unique fine jewelry, which is the kind of fine jewelry I tend to seek out. If you’re going to invest big, doesn’t it just make sense for the piece to be one-of-a-kind? Bochic is a go-to brand for these standout jewels, namely because it was inspired by a standout woman…

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Federica Rettore Double Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring

Federica Rettore Double Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring: Two If By Sea

Perfection is not only overrated, it’s boring, which is why I gravitate towards unique pieces like Federica Rettore’s double baroque (a.k.a. non-spherical) pearl diamond ring. In fact, unique is not the right word – this is one-of-a-kind. The Italian jeweler uses rare gems like Paraiba tourmaline to create her masterpieces, and I love this deep sea beauty best of all.

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Nikos Koulis White Diamond, Black Diamond and Rhodium Ring

Nikos Koulis White Diamond, Black Diamond and Rhodium Ring: Hand It Over

Now this is hot. From multi-finger pieces to minis worn by the dozen, it seems our ring game has really elevated this year. In fact, I wouldn’t even call this a ring – it’s a hand jewel. The three-finger accessory comes from Greek designer Nikos Koulis, a man known to tackle fine jewelry with a touch of shockingly elegant whimsy (Bejeweled pineapples? Why not?!).

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Top 5 Party Rings

Top 5 Party Rings: Cocktail Mix

It’s that time of year again – party season! Get those cocktail rings out and on display. This is not the time to be shy. The bigger and brighter, the better! From chains to fringe, here are the jewels I can’t wait to show off…

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Fernando Jorge Black Diamond, Sapphire & Gold Lobe Earrings

Fernando Jorge Black Diamond, Sapphire & Gold Lobe Earrings: Lightning Strikes

With the slew of holiday parties coming up, we’re on the lookout for conversation pieces that will draw all revelers’ eyes to you. A take on one of the year’s biggest jewelry trends, the ear cuff, more than fits the bill, especially Brazilian designer Fernando Jorge’s luxe black diamond and sapphire beauty. After all, why should exquisite gems be relegated to merely one point on the ear?

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