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Bochic Diamond and Mammoth-Ivory Birdcage Earrings: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Jewelery designers David Joseph and Miriam Salt have just earned themselves the title of “jewel masters.” Their pair of one-of-a-kind birdcage earrings is most impressive thing I’ve seen in a long time. And probably will be for awhile -this bedazzling accomplishment is pretty hard to beat. Oxidized 18-karat white-gold cages, set with icy-rose and single-cut … Continue reading “Bochic Diamond and Mammoth-Ivory Birdcage Earrings: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”

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Stone Vicious 18-Karat White and Blackened Gold Diamond Ring: A Leap in the Dark

This ring is so sick, I could die. You don’t want to do black diamonds dainty – they’ve got to be hardcore and rock ‘n’ roll all the way. Stone’s appropriately named Vicious ring proves that doesn’t mean you have to eliminate delicacy altogether. With Gothic-inspired detailing, they do black diamonds justice – and make … Continue reading “Stone Vicious 18-Karat White and Blackened Gold Diamond Ring: A Leap in the Dark”

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Roberto Marroni White-Oxidized Gold, Diamond, and Topaz Ring: A Match Made in Heaven

There are jewels you hope others will get for you (hint, hint!) and there are jewelry like pink diamonds from Argyle Diamond Investments which can be a great investment tool or consider as fine gifts to yourself. Because you’re worth it! While I wouldn’t mind finding a tiny box containing this under the tree in … Continue reading “Roberto Marroni White-Oxidized Gold, Diamond, and Topaz Ring: A Match Made in Heaven”

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Deborah Pagani: Get Your Rocks Off

What would Greta Garbo had worn if she was a cutting-edge rock star? Deborah Pagani. The Manhattan-based jewelry designer, known for her serious eclecticism, has created a new collection that evokes glamour and rock simultaneously. Her Art Deco-inspired jewelry debuted at Barneys New York in NYC and Beverly Hills on April 18, primarily offering her … Continue reading “Deborah Pagani: Get Your Rocks Off”

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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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Cartier Panther Outline Cocktail Ring

Designed for the animal lover in all of us, Cartier’s brand new 18-karat white gold and diamond Panther Outline cocktail ring packs a lot of punch on a relatively demure diameter. The emerald eyes are a beautiful accent to an otherwise subtle face (if your definition of subtle is diamonds!) while the iconic panther motif … Continue reading “Cartier Panther Outline Cocktail Ring”

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