Diamonds: Still a Girl's Best Friend
Perennially classic, diamonds never fall from fashion, but current trends have given them some eye-popping new looks. Recent discoveries of rich sources of larger diamonds have made diamonds of a half carat or more available in both greater quantity and quality - assuring these dazzlers and attention-grabbing place in the oversize jewelry movement.
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Versatile Must-Have In Every Jewelry Wardrobe: The Omega Necklace
If you're looking for a versatile, sophisticated yet modern jewelry accessory, the popular Omega necklace fits the bill. This chic, elegant style has become a modern classic and a must-have item for every woman's jewelry collection.
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Longer is Better: Dramatic, Dangling Earrings Become the Style of Choice
If you're scouting out the latest earring and necklace styles, "longer is better" this year.
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Space-Age Metals: New Alternatives for Jewelry
Most people know that the platinum family of precious metals has taken center stage in fine jewelry stores in recent years, as savvy consumers have come to appreciate platinum and its cool, white platinum-family cousins, such as iridium and ruthenium, as top-quality materials for creating intricate,...
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In the Black
Color trends may come and go, but black is back, bigger than ever.
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Runways Sizzle With Flirty, Sexy Fashions; Playful Jewelry to Carry Fashion Message
If designers have their way for spring, the look will be feminine, flirty and sexy. And who can argue with that?
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The Buzz on Earring Trends: Longer, Dramatic Styles Are In!
Did you know that, according to industry studies, earrings are the single largest category of jewelry that women purchase - both as gifts for others and for themselves?
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Initial Pendants, Hoops are All the Rage
With the big push this season toward unique, personalized jewelry, the perfect accessory to accentuate decolletage is a diamond initial pendant hanging from diamond-encrusted chain.
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The Colors of Spring
After a long winter of white wonders, spring bursts forth with new life, warm breezes and wonderful colors. The skies are bluer, the grass buds green and flowers of all sorts stand vigil in gardens everywhere.
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Spring Fashion Demands Bold, Playful Jewelry
If fashion designers have their way, the spring season will be awash with airy, ruffled and beribboned clothes, as femininity becomes the look of the day.
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Think Pink: Tucson Gem Show Reveals Best Bets
If you want to know what kind of gemstones will be fashion "must haves" this year, think pink. That was the word from the Tucson (Arizona) Gem Show in February, the world's largest showcase for gemstones, beads, minerals and gemstone jewelry.
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They Go From Work to ‘Wow’ Effortlessly: Ear Studs
It’s only a short hop from the romance of Valentine’s Day to the sunshine of spring, and the newest ear jewelry is a great way to celebrate spring’s freshness and new beginnings. One major trend for spring this year is elegant ear studs with pearls or diamonds. They are chic, lovely, and go from work to wow effortlessly.
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When it Comes to Earrings, Women Agree, ‘We Can’t Get Enough
Earrings are an essential part of every woman’s wardrobe. They draw attention to her face, complement her attire and often reveal a hint of her personality. They can add a hint of sexiness at the beach, an air of sophistication in the boardroom, or a dash of Hollywood glamour to a formal affair.
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Classics: Here are the Building Blocks of a Jewelry Wardrobe
Fashion mavens say every stylish woman’s wardrobe should include a Chanel (or Chanel-like) suit, a little black dress and a good wool coat for winter. It is smarter, say the fashionistas, to splurge on a few top-of-the line classics than to fill a closet with lesser-quality items. So too, are there jewelry “must haves” – versatile, always-in-style pieces that constitute a strong starting point for a well-considered jewelry collection. Here are some suggestions:
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Spring Fling: New Looks are Feminine, Flirty and Colorful
After many seasons of black, brown and neutrals, designers have finally boarded the color bandwagon – and in a very big way. The top colors for spring 2008 include many shades of pink, green, blue and violet. And despite Valentino’s retirement, his signature red was a recurring favorite on his – and everyone else’s – runway.
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Stackable Jewelry Delivers Variety, Style
Stretch your jewelry wardrobe with the newest innovations in stackable designs, the perfect solution to versatility and wearing pleasure.
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New Necklace Looks Add Flair to Any Jewelry Wardrobe
Necklaces are coming to the fore once again as a timeless and chic fashion statement, with new styles adding flair and sparkle to any jewelry wardrobe. The necklace itself has never been out of style since the dawn of history.
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Charming Gifts
Did you know that gemstone charms have been used for amuletic and talismanic purposes since the beginnings of human history? Many ancient civilizations used specific gemstone charms to ward off evil, protect from illness, attract prosperity and romance, or to cure human conditions.
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Big Looks Add Sparkle and Pizzazz to Your Life
This season, there’s a definite trend toward big looks in jewelry that add sparkle and pizzazz to every part of life. The new styles make thoughtful holiday or birthday gifts, providing a wide range of alternatives to suit every taste.
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Bold and Beautiful
If you’ve been watching the runways and red carpets, you know that fabulous gowns are nearly taking a back seat to big, bold jewelry designs. Colorful cocktail rings, cuff bracelets and long earrings that skim bare shoulders make dramatic statements that have become the focal points of photo-worthy ensembles. But even beyond the realm of the paparazzi, women are choosing statement pieces that reflect their growing confidence and comfort with themselves.
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Beyond Basic Black
Since Coco Chanel introduced the little black dress to Every Woman’s wardrobe in the 1920s, it has never fallen out of favor. Ubiquitous enough to have it’s own acronym, the LBD is the go-to garment for the bistro lunch, the black tie gala, and everything in between. Making it a one-dress-fits-all-occasions is a simple matter of accessories.
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Dazzle Mom With Color
This year’s installment of the famous Tucson gem shows was all about affordable color. These February shows, which traditionally set the colored gemstone trends for the upcoming year, emphasized the fact that you can still get some dazzling gemstone jewelry for mom this Mother’s Day without breaking the bank – and in this tough economy that’s welcome news, indeed!
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Echo Boomers and the Jewelry They Love
Young, smart and sassy, Echo Boomers are making their mark as trendsetters in pop culture. Also known as Generation Y, these confident young consumers – ages 12 to 26 – love fun and fabulous jewelry that reflects their individual style.
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Indulge Yourself! You Deserve It!
If you're like most women, jewelry is one of your favorite fashion/accessory items. But you don't have to wait for Valentine's Day, Christmas, Mother's Day, your birthday, your anniversary or another important occasion to get jewelry as a gift. Treat yourself - you're worth it!
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Making It Personal: Engraved and Symbolic Jewelry Carry a Me
The true sentiment behind a gift of fine jewelry is often symbolic and at other times quite literal. But whether the jewelry boldly declares “I Love You” or more subtly celebrates a couple’s Diamond Journey, it always does a brilliant job of reflecting your heartfelt emotions.
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Palladium: The 'New" White Jewelry Metal
There’s a “new” white precious metal making waves in the jewelry industry. Palladium has become the “Now Metal” for those looking for something unique, high-quality and “green,” yet without the hefty price tag of platinum or white gold.
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Reinventing the Medallion
Think “medallion” and you might get a flashback to the ‘70s, when groovy bell-bottoms, platform shoes and hot pants were all the rage. Today’s medallion borrows the familiar shape and adds a decorative twist. The modern update is one of this year’s most coveted accessories, sure to become a staple among trendsetters from coast to coast.
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The Temptation of Chocolate
For many years, the color brown has taken a backseat to black, from the world of fashion to home décor to jewelry. Not anymore.
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When Color Meets Color
The allure of bright colors in designer fashions has translated into the next big thing: large, bold, get-noticed colored gemstone jewelry accented with complementary colored side stones and diamonds. Oversized gemstone rings in rich candy colors are dominating the fashion scene and add panache to any woman’s wardrobe.
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