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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..

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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.
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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.

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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.
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 - Skintile Detects Feelings
Electronic Sensing Jewelry - Skintile Detects Feelings
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Electronic Sensing Jewelry that detects feeling

Electronic Sensing Jewelry - Skintile Detects Feelings Electronic Sensing Jewelry - Skintile Detects Feelings

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.

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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.


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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.

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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 u
p 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.

From : Wickipedia

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.

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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.

If you want to read news about Britney Spears , click IMDB

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!

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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.

Resources : Wikipedia | Gold Inspiration| Instyle


The Jewels of the Marahini of Kapurthala that are made of emerald, diamond and crystal


The Fabulous Art of Deco will have a London auction house and one of the famous collection is the diamonds, emeralds and cystal belong with Maharaja of Kapurthala.

Christie's the famous auctioneer disclosed about the jewel of Maharaja of Kapurthala. This jewelry pieces are belong with Anita Delgado, was a Spanish flamengo dancer and singer from Andalusia. During the festival for the marriage of King Alfonso XIII in 1906, Maharaja Sir watched her performance in a cafe concert . Maharaja sir attempted to court her and later persuaded him to be married on January 1908. After marriage, she her name to Maharani Prem Kumari and also gave a son Maharajkumar Ajit Singh . They separated and Anita stayed in Paris with her son. The couple divorced in 1925. Anita Delgado is also the fifth wife of Maharaja of Kapurthala.

He gave Anita a necklace as her gift for 19th birthday that are made of crescent-shaped emerald surrounded by diamonds that were previously used as a decoration for Jagatjit Singh’s favourite elephant. Jagatjit Singh, son of Anita Delgado was a very rich Maharaja of India and the jeweleries were passed on to Anita as a legacy.

Christie distinguished the eight pieces of jewelry to have the unique art deco style of 1920s. The auction is expected to extract a total of £200,000. Experts reveal that one of these jewels adorned with emerald, diamond and rock crystal can get a sum of nearly £100,000.

Christie’s international director of Asian art Amin Jaffer said: “These jewels are a symbol of cross-cultural love and taste, bringing together Indian princely patronage with the finest European craftsmanship and design.”

Resources: luxuist | wikipedia

Cinderella Bra that is made of swarovski crystals

Do you remember that Cinderella wore an expensive gown and a glass slippers? Although it's called the "Cinderella Bra", don't expect Price Charming to come knocking on your door to try it out for size.

During the Fashion Week in Singapore, one of the famous collection is the ' Cinderella Bra. It is made of 'swarovski crystals, a glass and a hand finished by skilled crafts persons. The beads are sewn on the sides, center panel and straps and angel patterns were also etched onto the cups. If you want to check-this one out then you can go to Robinsons at Raffles City to have a closer look. Also on display is the $207,000 Pearl bra specially flown in from Japan that features 3,000 quality pearls.

Do you want to wear it?

If you did not know where is Raffles City? Raffles City is a large complex located in the Civic District within the Downtown Core of the city-state of Singapore

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