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Frugal Snob: Suzanne Wilson Designs

Seed Pearl Drop Earring $600 Jewelry Designer Suzanne Wilson has recently created a line of fine statement jewelry for absurdly affordable prices. The materials are real and the design is first-rate, but at a time when plastic and ribbon necklaces are going for thousands at Barney’s, the prices on these pieces are almost too good … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: Suzanne Wilson Designs”

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Diane von Furstenberg by H. Stern: Karma Sutra

The Diane von Furstenberg by H. Stern fine jewelry collection is part of an ongoing collaboration between the Belgian-American designer and Brazilian-German jewelry house, which has already included watches and the popular “Sutra” chain-link bracelet. Highly personal, pieces are inspired by Diane’s memories and lifestyle and engraved with mantras (a.k.a. sutras) based on Diane’s own … Continue reading “Diane von Furstenberg by H. Stern: Karma Sutra”

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Oscar de la Renta Embellished Beaded Drop Earrings: The New Statement Earring

Natalie Portman’s Tiffany beaded tassel earrings are Oscar night’s most memorable accessories (oh, could it be because she won?). They offset her radiant skin and complimented her monochrome plum ensemble. This Oscar de la Renta pair translates to us regular folk, as black beads are more versatile than rubies and the pair is actually priced … Continue reading “Oscar de la Renta Embellished Beaded Drop Earrings: The New Statement Earring”

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Tiffany at the Oscars: She Made the Stars Sparkle

Natalie Portman might have been the princess of the night, with Anne Hathaway as the court queen, but it was Tiffany & Co. that ruled the Oscars. At least, as far as jewels are concerned. Hathaway – and moreover, her stylist, Rachel Zoe – opted for a traditional look with an astronomical price tag: her … Continue reading “Tiffany at the Oscars: She Made the Stars Sparkle”

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Harry Winston Lily Cluster Collection

Last week I headed over to the Harry Winston flagship to get a sneak peak at their Lily Cluster collection, which will launch in May. Walking into the Fifth Avenue boutique is a serious bling-fest and come on, who doesn’t love that, but there isn’t much in the way of every day jewelry. The Lily … Continue reading “Harry Winston Lily Cluster Collection”

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Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels

One of the most buzzed about events to take place during New York Fashion Week was the opening of “Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels” at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum (2 East 91st St., NYC). No surprise there…I mean who wouldn’t want to spend an afternoon looking at some serious … Continue reading “Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels”

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