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Frugal Snob: Judith Ripka "Oprah" Earrings

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The car that she gave away may have drawn the most attention, but among the many things Oprah gave her audience in her two-part “Oprah’s Favorite Things” show were a pair of Judith Ripka earrings handpicked by the talk-show queen. The canary Eclipse Earrings retail for $525 and are appropriately now being referred to as the Judith Ripka “Oprah” Earrings. The yellow canary crystals are surround by white sapphires and sterling silver. $525 is an awesome price point for fine jewelery and you definitely will get a high-impact look no matter what you pair these with. I could see them going beautifully with a low cut or strapless black LBD or floor-length gown with hair pinned back. These are totally giving me the urge to dash to my closet and play dress up!

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3 comments

  1. Sorry, crystal and sterling silver does not make fine jewelry. I am getting more than a little annoyed at the prices of some pieces made from cheap materials. I can only imagine what the margin is on these pieces.

  2. True, but can you imagine the margins a brand like Tiffany sees!?? $500 sterling silver bracelets! Not to mention cheap-o brands that sell $.20 cent pieces that last one wear for $25… I was drawn to these earrings for the amount of high impact “look” you get..I actually think they look like what they cost and could totally see myself wearing them to a black tie wedding or event. I’m also partial to yellow gemstones…none of that blue sapphire Kate Middleton business for moi!