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Yellow Gold Necklace Jewelry in Tulsa

Jordan Schlanger, is the famous New York designer known for pure organic form. He is well known for his many simple and compelling pieces. His work is recognize as lovers of fine sophisticated jewelry as sterling silver, yellow gold, white gold and diamonds

He is born in New York and has been making jewelry since he was four years old and attaining a degree in sculpture from the Cooper Union School of Art.

He incorporates his sculpting background into metal works, which has been featured in Style and Vogue magazines.


A number of celebrities - including Elizabeth Taylor, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson and Madonna - collect his work, which was also featured in the HBO television series Sex and the City.


He is set to take place a jewelry show at Aberson's to Tulsa World in Tulsa Oklahoma.

Tulsa is said to be the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 45th-largest in the United States which is famous in yellow gold jewelry collection.

According to gold.org , Items to be displayed include an 18-carat yellow gold necklace, as well as a grey necklace that combines South Sea pearls with white gold, which highlight his belief
that jewellery is a personal, tactile and permanent form of fashion design, the newspaper
reported.

for your information

Tulsa jeweler has achieved notoriety through the use of Precious Metal Clay, or PMC.
The clay is an alloy-filled, putty-like material that turns to metal after heating.

Crude Oil Jewelry

What is the price of gold? Today the price of gold rose in New York. I think it is almost the same with crude oil. What happens when crude oil increases and the other precious metals went down. And yes, crude oil did rise again.According to jewelry manufacturer, they fears the price of gold may increases just like in New York and need to buy additional gold from his supplier in six months. But crude oil is an alternative way to create a jewelry. Do you know that gold makes a partner for base-metal and oil traders happily rising and falling in line with the price of crude, copper and zinc?

Jewelry made of crude oil is quite different and through the famous online jeweler it is beautifully made into a stunning jewelry.

Design Glut's is a jewelry site that is famous with their line of Crude Oil Jewelry.A necklace, a bracelet, and a ring decorated with miniature oil barrels. The best thing about these pieces is that each barrel is engraved on the bottom with the date it was made and the cost of a barrel of crude oil on that day. That way some day you will have a memento of how cheap oil used to be. The pieces are are available in either gold-plated sterling silver or 14K gold.

[via trendhunter]

Here is another jewelry accessory that can be made into another form of gas like crude oil. It is the Carbonium, a positively charged organic ion such as CH₃ having one less electron than a corresponding free radical and behaving chemically as if the positive charge were localized on the carbon atom. Why not check this jewelry accessory?

Carbonium Cross Pendant On Rubber Necklace

This modern cross pendant is made of silver and carbonium. Includes rubber necklace (N066) .Pendant is 3 cm.

Black jewelry in style

Black could be the hottest trend this holiday season. According to fashion conscious, wearing black clothes can make you slim and wearing black jewelry is the most sleek. And even black jewelry can suit to any occasions. You can choose fashion accessory from rings to necklaces, bracelets, pendants, rings, glitzy add-ons , the darker, the simpler and more traditional accessories.

Going black is the holidays in style! Be ready to glitter your way through the holidays? And wearing Black is the trend in the fashion world!

Famous people has something to says about the black jewelry;

Acccording to UC Daily News,"Black has been used frequently in designs for the fashion world from everything from cell phones to black satin trench coats, boots and black on black attire,”

And according to Angela Neumann, a Vancouver-based designer, that you can wear black jewelry anytime; it's timeless; it's elegant and goes with everything. It helps you to dress up with a little black sparkle necklace.

Black bling is great in the form of black titanium or tungsten engagement ring with a big, fat carbonado. "Carbonado" or "black diamonds" is a luxury baubles and a hot commodity since their discovery in Brazil.

With the new craze of black being the color of choice among many people, jewelry designers have been featuring black diamonds and black titanium as latest trend of jewelry. Edward Mirell is the jewelry designer well known for the collection of black titanium with black diamonds jewelry.

Black does go with everything and as it would with a fancy New Years gown!

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Could this be the black jewelry that match black attire? Why not check this
Black Satin Necklace with Sterling Silver Star Pendant. A pretty sterling silver star with a twist on a soft black satin necklace.

Silver Cheerio Necklace, a jewelry made of "breakfast cereal"

Here is another necklace jewelry accessory that can be made into fashionable jewelry. It is quite different because it was added by a chain made of "breakfast cereal" and would you believe it is the famous breakfast cereal " Cheerios".

According to Perpetualkid website. The Silver Cheerio necklace, is a breakfast cereal and says that , It is "good to eat and better to wear! This necklace was made from solid sterling silver and cast from an actual Cheerio. It is the necklace that beautifully hung on a dainty 1.5mm sterling ball chain.

If the little ones see the real Cheerios hanging on your neck, maybe they try to eat that and taste like a real "foodie". But for moms if could be a symbol of motherhood and a fashion accessory that it is a "foodie" with a sense of humor and acts like a kids.

This Silver Cheerio Necklace is the fashionable jewelry that can be kooky at all times . And can wear your " food" in style.

Or you could wear a necklace jewelry that are delightful for gingerbread people.

Sterling Silver Necklace with Boys and Girls Hanging Charms

This necklace is a great everyday piece of jewelry hanging joyfully from a .925 sterling silver beaded necklace are delightful gingerbread people. Each charm is made from sterling silver and polished to perfection.

[via trendhunder]

Eco-Creativity Jewelry , a jewelry by "nature"

Jewelry is now being part of our everyday life no matter expensive it is.
It is the way to adorn themselves and it is a personal ornaments made of every material and has been made to accessorize nearly or everybody part such as necklaces, rings, bracelets, and jewelry pendants made from gemstones or other substance.

The ring is a jewelry accessory which symbolize by nature and others take on added symbolism depending on the finger you wear them on. This is especially true of engagement and wedding rings, but may apply to other rings as well.

The ring was the origin of the today's jewelry.

A rings can be made in different types at all sizes and shapes and can be used at all occasions.
It might be a 3 Stone, Anniversary, Bridal Set, Claddagh ,Engagement, Mother's, Toe Wedding Band or a jewelry made from "nature".

Eco-Creativity Jewelry - Multiple Rings Form "Handscape" is a ring jewelry collection made from "nature" or a "hand-made" . It’s hip to add multiple rings for maximum effect, but these rings are designed to be mixed and worn on multiple fingers to form a “handscape.”

Each ring is a representation of a form of nature’s beauty.

Through this eco-creativity jewelry, them lets your creative side show through like this White Gold Multicolor Gemstone Flower shaped Ring

[via trendhunter]

18K White Gold Multicolor Gemstone Flower shaped Ring

Stunning flower shaped multicolor gemstone ring including five large blue topaz petals combined beautifully with marquise cut amethyst, citrine, garnet and peridot gemstones.

Chemistry Inspired Necklaces

Necklaces is the most beautiful way to accessorize your neck. It is a symbol of past and they still are. Since the ancient civilization , wearing necklaces is a long tradition and used as amulet for
protection. They used necklaces as a sign of their religion , cultural and as science purposes.

You know about Endorphines, right? Endorphines are chemicals produced naturally in the body primarily by the pituitary gland that bond to opiate receptors in the nervous system like morphine or any other strong pain killer. With this necklace, you can have a higher concentration of endorphins resulting in "runners high". And with this necklace you can accurately depicts the molecular structure of human beta-endorphin.

According to madewithmolecules, Chemistry Inspired Necklaces is a Molecular Structure Jewelry that is made from silver and will feel good opiod. This necklace was made with Molecules offers this hand made necklace for $640.

Dr. Raven Hanna, is the artist and a trained biochemist which created the chemistry inspired necklace and soon to feature other necklaces made of chocolate, caffeine, seratonin and many more.

"A necklaces inspired by science"! It is amazing, he is also an artist with great perception and creativity with jewelry.

[via trendhunter]


Why not check the Sterling Silver Gas Tube Necklace? This could be another "Chemistry Inspired Necklaces that is made in "science", just like a gas tube.

Sterling Silver Gas Tube Necklace is a necklaces crafted from magnificent, .925 sterling silver and can be worn with any outfit. The perfect piece for your jewelry wardrobe!.

Dolley Madison gold coins

The United States Mint is a bureau produced and distributed U.S. coins to the Federal Reserve banks and branches. They manufactured and sell platinum, gold, and silver bullion coins. According to United States Mint, the newest items in a series of gold coins was the Dolly Madison coin which commemorate Madison honor as women and most beloved US first ladies. According to USA News, First Lady Laura Bush paid tribute to "one of America's most beloved first ladies" First Lady . Mint Directory Edmund Moy unveiled the Madison's gold coins to honor women. A half-ounce gold proof coin in a presentation case costs $529.95 from the Mint. About Dolley Madison Dolley Madison born on Goochland County, Virginia and the first U.S. First Lady. She is the wife of the former US president, James Madison. She formally associate with a specific public project, a fundraiser, supporter , board member and helped to found a Washington, D.C. home for young orphaned girls. She aided her husband in the organization and preparation for public release of the papers he used in drafting the U.S. Constitution. US Mint's Don Everhart decided to crafted and designed the coin features a portrait of Dolley Madison which carved with the dates acted as US first lady and unveiling of a Madison gold collectible coin. But according to him, Don Everhart America's first ladies have guided, comforted and sustained our nation in times of trial and triumph. US Mint's other First Spouse coins include Martha Washington, Abigail Adams and a coin depicting the Statue of Liberty. And for released next year include Louisa Adams, Elizabeth Monroe and two more Lady Liberty pieces to signify the presidencies of Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. For your information... The Dolley Madison Commemorative Silver Dollar is the first coin to honor a First Lady, and is the first coin designed by Tiffany & Co. (whose hallmark, T&Co, appears as an artist mark on both sides of the coin. [via usmint | world gold council]

Gold Plated Wrench Set

Wrench is a mechanical tools on in applying torque to turn bolts, nuts or other hard-to-turn items. The most common shapes are called open-end wrench and box-end wrench.

Guys love the tools especially the auto mechanic who builds, repairs , gets wrenches and is kinda like getting more socks when he used it. Guys might be interested if he buy this tools that truly unique. These wrenches are set altogether and available from Sears. This is the Craftsman wrench set with full polish reversible ratcheting standard and is fully plated in 22 carat gold . Set comes in an engraved walnut display box and is adorned with the 80th anniversary logo. The cost is $119.99

A truly unique luxury gift for the guy who's got everything! Why not try it? And for sure the guy loves to own it.

[via luxist]

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Most expensive remote control made in pure gold

Here is another bling bling gadget on which you can used to your entertainment (TV) systems, this is called Gold RC1 , the new and the most expensive remote control made in pure gold.

Lantic Systems, is the Danish hi-tech manufacturer and well-known for producing high end integrated entertainment systems. It is probably the world’s most expensive remote control on the market at a price in excess of US $55000

The new remote control was shown at the METS 2007 Exhibition in Amsterdam, Holland, which is the world’s biggest marine equipment trade show. The Gold RC1 remote system touts the same sleek make and cool metallic finish and ease of use. The Gold RC1 offers control over TV/video/DVD, music/CD, internet, e-mail, CCTV, burglary alarm, lights, curtains, air-conditioning and surveillance of navigation systems etc.

The gold remote control have already been placed and they will start shipping the product from December 2007.

[via bornrich.org]

4GB Snow Drive flash drive made from diamonds and white gold

This is ideal for dizmo geeks for those who wants to keep and store those vital files to hand.

The 4GB Snow Snow Drive is the new gadget available from the Mii Store. Mii Store produces high end USB flash drives in precious metals with diamond inset. The 4GB Snow Drive is made out of 18 carat white gold with ""three strip of 1.44 carat white diamonds - 96 in total."


It is a USB drive that is actually just a Scandisk 4GB drive and it has a casing made from 18 carat white gold. The file storage isn't the main selling point here - it's all about the bling bling gadget. And there's a white gold chain too.

Do you know how much does white gold and 96 diamonds cost you? How about 9,950 ($19,018)?

If I had this USB drive, there's no way he would have let someone get it. Or at the very least, wearing it around my neck.

[via gizmodo] [ techdigest.tv]

Chocolate Brown Gold Jewelry

I don't know what is your reaction when you hear about "chocolate gold jewelry", this is a jewelry wrapped in gold tin foil. This kind of chocolate gold sounds even more delicious. Do you want to taste it? According to collegecandy.com, Don't eat this chocolate gold because it is a real jewelry.

According to fasshonburu.com, “Apparently there is a special process called PVD (for physical vaporization and deposition), during which rose gold is bombarded electronically, which makes the metal change color to a molten brown.”

The Chocolate Gold Jewelry, QVC is the manufacturer of this chocolate jewelry. It has a Chocolate Gold collection that is 14 carat gold coated with “chocolate brown coating.”
Would that make a brown diamond set in chocolate gold a double chocolate coated carrot cake?

The contrast between the dark gold and the sparkling diamonds is really unusual.

According to QVC , this jewelry item it’s not just for old ladies but for all! And snag yourself some earrings or a necklace! Most everything is under a hundred bucks and if jewelry isn’t your thing…well, go buy some coins.

[via trendhunter] [Collegecandy]

Gold necklaces and jewelry collection

Gold encased lipstick studded with diamonds

Gold is stunning and if you want that seductive feeling of luxury you're going to like the 18 carat gold collection by Guerlain . Guerlain is the oldest perfume house in the world. They are known for selling cosmetic and beauty products, beauty care for the body, face and the decollette.

Guerlain has new line of beauty products, this is the KissKiss Gold and Diamonds lipstick designed in France and decorated with solid yellow gold and has casing of 110 grams of 18 carat gold, studded with diamonds.

The KissKiss lipstick comes in 15 colours – six reds, six pinks and three neutral shades and price for $27.00 each and retails for $62,000.

The KissKiss lipstick presented in a gold case and you love now contains plenty of holiday sparkle. The gold case can be engraved with a customized name or message and can be filled.
The gloss of pink, rose, and beige shade bring subtle color to the lips, but provides a glistening sheen and the infusion of tiny gold particles to both the formula.

According to Designer Herve Van Der Stracten, that the lipstick represents simplicity and mystery. And said that "This element of surprise creates curiosity and longing, which is what I hope each woman experiences when she clutches KissKiss Gold and Diamonds in the heart of her hand,"

The KissKiss lipstick will be available though Guerlain Boutiques at four select retailers in the US from November 7th by appointment only.

What do you think about this color for your lips? Do you prefer lip colors close to your natural lip color of more dramatic colors?

Gold, Diamond, Silver Necklaces

[via world gold council | neimanmarcus]

Gold bottled vodka, the award-winning high quality spirits

Do you want to taste the spirits of gold bottled Vodka?

It will launch in Russia at the Millionaire's Fair of Moscow on November 22, 2007, featured by the world's most exclusive luxury items. One of the luxury items on displayed is the , luxury bottled Vodka , made of 24-carat gold . According to Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd., it is made of highest quality ingredients and one of the world's largest markets for high quality spirits.

It is marketed through a partnership between Drinks Americas and Donald Trump . Drink Americas is a leading expert in beverage sales and marketing. They develops, owns, markets, and nationally distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic premium beverages associated with icon celebrities. While Donald Trump is the CEO of Trump Organization and an American-based real estate developer which operates several casinos


As part of the launch of the product, over 25,000 luxury market consumers are expected to attend the annual event in Moscow featuring products from the luxury segment like the magnificent 24-carat Trump gold bottle and sample the taste of the award-winning spirit which recently gave a four stars by Spirit Journal.

It has been available on the market since earlier this year, when 1,000 cases of drink were pre-sold to distributors for luxury accounts and premium clubs.

The 24 carat Trump gold bottle marketed under the catchphrase "Success Distilled", the vodka is made in Holland.

[via marketwire world gold council]

2007 Beijing International Jewelry Expo

According to BJReview and China News in BEIJING, CHINA . The 2007 Beijing International Jewelry Expo has been held last November 1, 2007 at the Beijing International Exhibition Center.

A visitor is fascinated by jewelry on display at Beijing International Exhibition Center. It has attracted some 500 jewelry companies home and abroad to attend the Jewelry Expo that features a widest collection of jewelry accessories including a 24K gold-plated model of the Chang'e 1 lunar orbiter, a pair of gold slippers, a set of gold chess, jade dumplings, etc., were put on display.

Million-dollar dress made of Gold coins

We have discovered the latest bling bling accessories and expensive clothes like jewel-studded outfits, most expensive wedding gowns, Victoria's secret million dollar bra and a Cinderella bra.

Here is another expensive clothes that you would like to know.

At the Bunka Fashion college in Tokyo , student models ramp the outfits with gold coins. The coins is made of 1,5000 Australian gold coins and valued at more than $1.2 million. The dresses were three pieces of garb, a full-length dress weighing 10kg and two jackets weighing up to 21 kg. The dresses were so heavy so as the models promptly taken off the load of his weighed down in a 15kg jacket.

If you wore gold coined dresses on the the streets, thieves are going to have good time, stealing the coins one by one. Can you see yourself wearing this million dollar dress that is too heavy because of the gold coin?

via Bornrich | Reuters

Wacky cabochon necklace , as Halloween jewelry

Can you believe that this is the start of November ? November 2 is the day to commemorate the departed love one. But in the Western country, Halloween is a holiday celebrated on the night of October 31 . And Halloween costume and jewelry is a fashionable accessories that we always haunted on. The traditional activities include trick-or-treating, Halloween festivals, bonfires, costume parties, visiting haunted houses, carving jack-o-lanterns, and viewing horror films.



The term Halloween is shortened from All-hallow-even, as it is the eve of "All Hallows' Day", also which is now known as All Saints' Day.

According to Jewelry-weblog site. If you are in the mood for some creepy Halloween jewelry. Metal Chik website features a freaky stuff which is called as wacky cabochon necklace. The cabochon necklace looks like a bunch of wires tossed around a rock, but when you see it better, it does finally look like a necklace, or at least I think it does.

Enjoy your candy and scary day tomorrow! And be a gypsy for the day. At the very least, I guess I can wore a Halloween necklaces, Halloween bracelets, Halloween pins and pendants and Halloween earings. Halloween themes including, pumpkins, witches, spider webs, black cats and skulls hoop

Mary Queen of Scots Skull Watch

We are celebrating the Halloween with a variety of spooky timepieces and jewelry item! Watchismo has a nice little feature on Mary Queen of Scots' skull-shaped silver watch which had her own head chopped off, she had this bone silver skull watch made.

About Mary Queen of Scots
Mary I is popular known as Mary Queen of Scots and was also known as queen scots of France. And best-known Scottish monarchs. She was put on trial for treason by a court of about 40 noblemen and being implicated in the Babington Plot and sanctioned the attempted assassination of Elizabeth. Mary denied the accusation and was spirited in her defense.One of her more memorable comments from her trial was "Remember Gentlemen the Theatre of history is wider than the Realm of England"


According to watchismo site. It is believed Mary gave this watch as a gift to Mary Seaton, one of her maids of honor. The skull is of silver gilt and is engraved with lines of Horace, figures of Death with his scythe and hourglass, Adam and Eve, and the Crucifixion. The lower part of the skull is pierced to emit the sound when it strikes, being cut in the form of emblems of the Crucifixion. The works occupy the brain's position in the skull fitting into a silver bell which fills the entire hollow of the skull The hours are struck on this bell by a small hammer on a separate train..

[via watchismo]

Halloween couture jewelry

In the American country, Halloween (November 2) is celebrated every year by millions of Americans. People stock their shelves with costumes, candy, Halloween decorations and allow their children to dress as ghosts, witches, pirates, and a myriad of other costumes too numerous to list. Children are taught to go around and beg for candy. Haunted Houses are everywhere, searching for children to scare senseless. Deviant people take this opportunity to slip poison and razor blades into children’s candy. Witches use this holiday to offer sacrifices to Satan. from

If you're looking to score the hottest in haunted fashions, check out the Halloween couture jewelry from Luxist.com, including the

Iridesse Spider Web Brooch

If you want show your Halloween spirit, why not try the Iridesse Spider Web Brooch as an alternative. It was made of 18 carat gold and accented with cultured freshwater pearl and a diamond, celebrate Halloween in style. Who knew a spider web could look so good?

via luxuist | Iridesse

Nicole Landaw Gold Spiders

Nicole Landaw discovered the ultimate cure for arachnophobia just place one of the gorgeous gold and pearl spiders on your table or desk.Nicole Landaw Gold Spiders was inspired by the delicate glass spiders she saw in Venice and it is not something scary because it is a representation of wisdom,industriousness and self-reliance. The gold spiders are all hand fabricated in yellow and white gold, custom built to match the natural pearl bodies.
[via luxuist]

Interesting information about November 1&2
In Western Christianity, All Soul's Day commemorates the faithful departed of our love one. The Western celebration falls on November 2 and follows All Saints Day, which commemorates the departed who have attained the beatific vision. Through out the year, the Eastern church celebrates the All Saints Day , most falling on Saturdays, because of Jesus' resting in the tomb In time the entire month of November, most of the countries in all religions celebrated the November in different ways and in different traditions. And it became associated with prayer for the departed in the Western Catholic tradition. Nonetheless the 2 November retained a special status as a day set apart for that purpose. from wikipedia

Victoria's Secret Million Bra decorated worth of diamonds, rubies and emeralds

Have you heard the "golden bra" that are made of gold and diamonds that could give much attention you had get in the bedroom. This is the Golden Bra worth a $108,000. But there is another one that could give another attention and man will likes to see it. It is the "Million Bikini" worn by sexy model Molly Sims and was created by Susan Rosen with Steinmetz diamonds. The bikini features over 150 carat of Flawless diamonds and worth a $30 million.

Here is another information about diamond bra that you should know.

It is a fantasy bra by Victoria’s Secret and their secret experience. The $4.5 million bra is a fashionable clothing accessorizing to offer a gift set of bra, thong, garter, cuff bracelet and matching barrette. The million bra is decorated with $4.5 million worth of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and yellow sapphires on a push up bra.

According to Selita Ebanks and a great model said, it was a little on the heavy side, but so comfortable now that designer got rid of the wires and raw diamonds sitting on her body.

[via trendhunter]

Electronic Sensing Jewelry that detects feeling

It is a new genre of product that are made of wireless, stick on body sensors that re-define traditional body adornment. According to Philipps, it explores a range of functionalities in new product forms that are playful, sensual, mood affected, bio activity stimulated, and arousal enhancing.

clipped from diamonds-iceforever-jewelry.blogspot.com Skintile, Electronic Sensing Jewelry is the new accessory that was designed by Philipps with the help of European project. It is an electric jewelry that is partly affected by the mood of the wearer. It happens many times that we can't express our feelings, and want our emotion to be out in the open. Why not try , the new sensing jewelry that further explores emotional and physiological sensing. It is a new genre of product that are made of wireless, stick on body sensors that re-define traditional body adornment. According to Philipps, it explores a range of functionalities in new product forms that are playful, sensual, mood affected, bio activity stimulated, and arousal enhancing. It is a semi disposable, bio compatible, non-allergenic, breathable, mass customizable, self contained body worn accessory.

Electronic Sensing Jewelry that detects feeling

Skintile, Electronic Sensing

Jewelry

is the new accessory that was designed by Philipps with the help of European project. It is an electric jewelry that is partly affected by the mood of the wearer.

It happens many times that we can't express our feelings, and want our emotion to be out in the open. Why not try , the new sensing jewelry that further explores emotional and physiological sensing. It is a new genre of product that are made of wireless, stick on body sensors that re-define traditional body adornment. According to Philipps, it explores a range of functionalities in new product forms that are playful, sensual, mood affected, bio activity stimulated, and arousal enhancing. It is a semi disposable, bio compatible, non-allergenic, breathable, mass customizable, self contained body worn accessory.

[via trendhunter]

Hortense de Beauharnais’s Diamond-gold encrusted Hunter Watch

Hortense Eugénie Cécile de Beauharnais, Princesse Française is the Queen of Holland and the Grand Duchess of Berg and Cleves, Duchess of Saint-Leu . She was the wife of Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland and the mother of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French.

Christie will featured the pocket watch next month in Geneva and put up for sale.According to the auction house, and is estimated to fetch $169,945-$340,000

Included in the auction are the historical 18K gold, enamel and diamond-set hunter case 'petite souscription à tact watch. The hunter watch was made for Josephine Bonaparte, Empres of France and given Hortense de Beauharnais Signed Breguet, No. 611, made for Madame Bonaparte and sold to her in 1800.

[via elite choice]

Another in her collection is the Hortense Diamond. This peach colored stone was named after Hortense de Beauharnais, Queen of Holland, who was Josephine's daughter and the stepdaughter of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Hortensia had been part of the French Crown Jewels since Louis XIV bought it. You can see the Hortensia on display in the Louvre, Paris.

[jewelry.com]

Jewelry in the National Breast Cancer Awareness month

October is the National Breast Cancer Awareness month , so it's time to get up in style and show your support. Every woman should be concerned with breast cancer every day of the year and woman should be aware of this so as not to affect their lives. Breast Cancer is a disease that affects us all, as we have seen from celebrity survivors like Sheryl Crow , Melissa Ethridge and Kylie Ann Minogue.

Protect yourself by giving yourself regular examinations and seeing a doctor for regular checkups.

You can also support the survivor in quest for a cure

By making purchases of silver jewelry that benefit cancer research foundations, these is the sterling silver breast cancer awareness cz earrings or this breast cancer awareness cz pendant.
EvesAddiction.com will donate the proceed to American Breast Cancer Foundation and will make a bold statement of your support for special cause.



Jewelry Television honor the wonderful women in your life that have been affected by this disease with special Hope Filigree Pendant and Angel of Hope Pendant.








It is October pink in style for National Breast Cancer Awareness month .Le-fashionista honor a survivor and surprise them with a pink luxe gifts from from Urbane Couture, fancy earrings from D Celestine that are made of freshwater coin pearls and Swavorski crystal . Another is the edgy cuffs from Caserta Italia are the perfect way to show you care.

"Star of Charlize", a gem named after Charlize Theron and her jewelry collection

Charlize Theron has been named the sexiest woman alive by the US magazine Esquire. Read this

About Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron is a South African, American actress and a fashion model . She is well known in portraying her role in the film 'The Monster' . According to The Hollywood Reporter's 2006, she one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood and ranked 7th.

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At the age of 16, she traveled to Milan Italy for one year modelling contract and continued her modeling career in May 1999 where she was published in the Playboy magazine.

She also followed a larger role in Hollywood film such as The Devil's Advocate, The Cider House Rules, Mighty Joe Young, The Life and Death of Peter Sellers , as she portrayed the role of RitaMichael Bluth's as love interest of Jason Bateman . Because of her performance, she won a numerous awards in Golden Glove Award and Film Academy Award.

She signed a deal with John Galliano in 2004 , J'ADORE advertisements by Christian Dior and she is the current spokeswoman for Dior perfume. From October 2005 to December 2006 Theron endorsed Raymond Weil watches where she was sued by them for breach of contract.

Charlize Theron unique piece of jewelry

Because of exposure to Hollywood, Charlize Theron is the first African actress who put the South African on the map and well known for African gemstones. She is the first South African to win an Oscar for best actress and discovered gem, a variety of amazonite, which named after her. The gem named " Star of Charlize" which found in Mozambique and to be featured in a unique piece of jewelry that will presented to the actress in recognition of her "Monster" performance.

Another South African Hollywood actress is Nicole Kidman which received some publicity at the Oscar Award wearing a stunning necklace made up of forty two natural green diamonds, all mined in Botswana. Reflecting the stunning beauty of its wearer, the 195 carat necklace was designed especially for the sparkling Kidman. from Thai Gem

More on Charlize jewelry accessories.....

Charlize Theron at the 78th Annual Academy Awards

At the 78th Annual Academy Awards ,Charlize Theron wearing chandelier earrings and stacked gold bracelets.

Charlize Theron Breil Milano Spokesmodel

Charlize Theron has been selected spokesmodel for Italian luxury jewelry watch and jewelry brand Breil Milano. Charlize’s ads will appear in fashion magazines, TV commercials and billboards at the beginning of November. from

At the Golden Globe Awards
Charlize Theron to show that large classic diamond studs, when done right also fall into this category, even though generally drop earrings say “hey mr. camera boy, take a photo of me!” all the more. from

Jennifer Lopez as the most powerful actress with fine jewelry collection

Jennifer Lopez is named J.Lo, is an American actress , successful dancer, singer and entrepreneur. She is cited as one of the world beautiful woman in fashion magazine and most influential Hispanic entertainer in America. Lopez is one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood and appeared in the 2007 Guinness World Records as the most powerful actress.
According to some celebrity magazines, Lopez is pregnant with her first child and due to give birth in the spring.



Business
In 2005 she launched a clothing line called Sweetface, whose brand has been licensed for a term by Warnaco Group which include different type of clothing for young woman. She is planning to launch a jewelry line and accessory line. In the mid of 2007 she launch a new juniors line called Justsweet. The ad campaign featured in major magazines such as Glamour Vogue. In 2002, she opened an elegant Cuban restaurant ,ventured in the perfume industry and some appearances in product television commercials.

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J.Lo Jewelry Collection

Diamond Engagement Ring

Jennifer Lopez have relationship with actor Ben Affleck in 1999 and was highly publicized, with the media . And later on she announced her engagement to Ben Affleck in November 2002. Affleck gave her a six-carat pink diamond ring worth a reported $1.2 million.

At the 2007 Golden Globe Award

Jennifer Lopez chose gold and black gold chandelier earrings, coil bracelets and rings by Lorraine Schwartz. She wore Lorraine Schwartz including a 10 carat yellow and white diamond earrings set in yellow and black gold and a huge yellow diamond ring.
from diamond news, Modernjeweler






Montblanc Etoile jewelry in Febraury 2007

The Montblanc Diamond Jewelry Collection features more than 65 models of 18-carat gold enriched with the sparkling radiance of diamonds.

Jennifer Lopez wore the Montblanc Etoile Diamond Earrings and Necklace to the Berlinade ‘Bordertown’ Photocall last February 15, 2007. from Fashionwindows Blog


Champagne CZ Earrings inspired by best designer jewelry, David Yurman Albion

Dashing diva Jennifer Lopez are one of Hollywood’s most fashionable actress, her special mix of urban glamor and classic style has always set her apart from other actress. She confirmed that she attended designer Lorraine Schwartz’s launch for her Diamond Monkey collection in New York in a pair of eye-catching stud earrings.

From Overstockjeweler

Jennifer Lopez as Style Icon of The Year
Jennifer Lopez has been named the “Style Icon of The Year” by US magazine . The actress/singer will pick up her prize at a ceremony in Hollywood.

Jennifer Lopez at the Lorraine Schwartz’s Diamond Monkey Collection
Jennifer Lopez attended the launch of Lorraine Schwartz’s Diamond Monkey Collection at the Monkey Bar in New York City.

From Style Popcrunch

Diamond pacifier as luxury baby toys

Do you know that pacifier can help baby to stop crying and easily relieved their craving for foods?
As parent, we like our children to be spoil with pacifier, with the new diamond encrusted pacifier, our children will surely like it. Why not try it for your baby? The cost is $17,000.

According to ItsmyBinky.com, are pleased to introduce the new line of diamond custom pacifier that feature over 278 pave cut white diamonds totaling 3 carats with a 14K European nickel-free white gold base. An exact replica of a real pacifier, Diamond Pacifiers features a genuine silicone nipple and a real moving handle. Pacifiers can be customized with colored diamonds and engraved with baby’s name or initial, birth date or birth weight.

According to ITSMYBINKY company, this diamond pacifier is a unique, practical product which is adorable, inexpensive and solves the problem of knowing which pacifier is yours.

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A tribute to the life of Grace Kelly as Princess of Monaco and her jewelry collection

Grace, Princess of Monaco: A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Grace Kelly will be free and open daily to the public at Sotheby’s New York from October 15 - 26, 2007. from visit Monaco website

Bibliography - Grace Kelly as Princess of Monaco

Grace Kelly was an award winning stage actress and upon marriage to Rainier III, Prince of Monaco1956, became Her Serene Highness The Princess of Monaco, but was generally known as Princess Grace of Monaco. The American Film Institute ranked Kelly #13 amongst the Greatest Female Stars of All Time.

Grace Kelly was the object of tabloid gossip throughout her life. Her love life was a particular focus of speculation. Stories of affairs circulated from her first major role in motion pictures and eventually included the names of almost every major actor at the time.

Grace and the Shah of Iran became acquainted near the end of 1949 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

The Shah besieged Kelly with vast amounts of jewelery including: a gold birdcage housing a diamond sapphire bird, a gold vanity case with a clasp set with thirty-two diamonds, and a gold bracelet with an intricate pearls and diamonds face. Grace, however, had no intentions of marrying the Shah, and immediately sent the gifts back. She decided to keep the jewels and later presented the pieces to her bridesmaids as keepsakes on the eve of her wedding. Despite the alleged brutality of the Shah's regime, Grace fiercely defended him until his death

Princess Kelly is remain a legacy when Princess Grace Foundation founded in 1964
In 1993, Princess Grace became the first U.S. actress to appear on a U.S. postage stamp

In the Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Grace Kelly of Monaco, it will feature items spanning Her remarkable life — from Hollywood sweetheart to style icon, Princess of Monaco, wife and mother and humanitarian — and will include clothing, jewelry and accessories, photographs, video clips and home movies and other personal belongings.

resources : wikipedia | visitmonaco

Britney Spears Loves Jewelry

Bibliography of Britney Spears


"Toxic","Gimme Britney Spears is a 25 years old American pop music singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and author.Spears has sold over 83 million records worldwide and has sold over 75 million albums worldwide. Spears is best known for her studio albums, music videos, and songs, such as "...Baby One More Time", "Oops!... I Did It Again", "I'm a Slave 4 U",More"and her fifth album entitled Blackout is scheduled to be released worldwide in November 2007.

In 2006, She announced her engagement To Kevin Federline and have the two children. And later on, she file divorce and asking for the custody of her two children. On July 30, 2007 , their marriage was officially over and they are divorced.

In 2007, she experience a personal struggle in her life. She stayed in drug rehabilitation facility in Antigua and she went to haircutting studio and shaved her off with clippers. Throughout early 2007, she embarked on a series of controversial behavior that received much attention to the media. In September 2007 , she was ordered to undergo random drug and alcohol testing conducted by the court and parental counseling. A day later , she was charged with hit-run and driving without license. And because this behaviour, she temporarily lost custody of her children and was given to Federline. Spears granted 'conditional visitation' but must be monitored during those visit.

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Fine Jewelry Collection of Britney Spears

Last month at the music TV music awards, she danced unenthusiastically around the stage and Jive defended her , saying she faces huge challenges in her life. She is a grown woman who make her own choices and we respect that. Speaking of jewelry that she wore..........

" Britney Spears performs at the 2007 MTV Video Awards.
A minimalist jewelry -- a wide bracelet around her wrist, a few rings, and belly button decor."


Britney Spears wore Turquoise jewelry


Britney wore chandelier earrings and summery blouse, but what do I know? The necklace is caught up in the neckline of Britney’s shirt. You’ve gotta know when to stop.

Turquoise and 1/10 Carat Diamonds 14K White Gold Earrings
A different choice would have been these turquoise and 1/10 carat diamond earrings in 14K white gold. In these stunning floral earrings, petals of polished turquoise are beautifully enhanced by diamonds in exquisitely crafted white gold settings. It’s a lighter look than the chandelier earrings that Britney’s wearing and more appropriate for the beach.

[via Spark Like the Stars]


7/8 Carat Diamond and 11mm Golden South Sea Pearl 18K Tri Color Gold
Earrings

Now that she has a shaved head, the only think she needs more than some sun screen for her noggin is beautiful earrings

This beautiful earrings have a decent sized sparkles will look great with her buzz cut. These 7/8 carat diamond and 11mm golden South Sea pearl earrings in 18K tri-color gold are fabulous! At $3,795 they are an investment but compared to Rodeo Drive prices, they are a total bargain. They are romantic, classy - and well, just perfect!

[via Spark Like the Stars]

Desperate Housewives Teri Hatcher sparks with Di Madolo jewelry

Do you watch Desperate Housewives? And are you familiar with the concept of the television shows. It is an American Drama television series who produced by ABC Studios starring Teri Hatcher. It follows the group of women as they work through domestic struggles and family life, while facing the secrets, crimes and mysteries hidden behind the doors of their beautiful neighbourhood.

They have much jewelry and sometimes used fine jewelry to make it really popular just like Susan Mayer who wore amethyst necklace in the episode where she moves her clothes into her boyfriend's late wife's bureau.


Do you like to know Susan Mayer played by Teri Hatcher?

Teri Hatcher star in the US TV show, ' Desperate Housewives' and plays the graceless Susan Mayer, appears in ads for the trade publication Variety, owned by Reed Elsevier. She wears the magazine, a startled look. Nicollette Sheridan, who portrays the vixenish Edie Britt, is featured in magazine ads for Di Modolo, a brand of luxury jewelry. She wears Di Modolo, and with all smiles as she shines in strands of Di Modolo jewelry! Not looking' desperate' at all.

Teri is sagged in amazing necklaces from ' triadra' collection by Di Modolo, the hot new jewelry brand taking Hollywood by storm

As Susan Mayer on Desperate Housewives, she won a Golden Globe at last year’s ceremony. Now in its second season, the series continues to be a runaway hit and Hatcher is nominated yet again.

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