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Gilt Without the Guilt? Yes!

Starting today, Dana Rebecca Designs, a collection of fine jewelry, will be on sale via the Gilt Group. Pieces including these Lori Paige earrings are available at half off. Originally $5,500, these stunners featuring 9 carats of pink amethyst and 1.90 carats of ever-irresistible diamonds, are now just $2,750. Click on this link to see … Continue reading “Gilt Without the Guilt? Yes!”

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Ippolita Sale!

Starting today, Ippolita is launching a half-price sale for select jewels on their website. There are some phenomenal pieces including these 18k Onyx and Smoky Topaz Earrings for $447.50. They were originally $895, and they will be again as of August 4th, so if you’re looking for some classic accessories, get ’em while you can.

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The Statement Necklace is Here to Stay… and Givenchy's Beaded Floral Version is a Welcome One

Evidently, bold necklaces and bold accessories in general are here with us through 2010 folks, so if you’re into demure, quiet, subtle jewels, the next few seasons probably aren’t for you. Sorry. I, on the other hand, LOVE bold accessories, so over the next year or so, I’m going to have many happy field days. … Continue reading “The Statement Necklace is Here to Stay… and Givenchy's Beaded Floral Version is a Welcome One”

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Padma Lakshmi and her Freakish Array of Talents – Including the Padma Collection of Jewels

As we all know, some things in life just aren’t fair. Take for example the freakishly beautiful and talented Padma Lakshmi. Not only is she drop-dead gorgeous, but she’s smart as a whip and has held a successful career as an award-winning author and television host for programs including the Emmy-nominated Top Chef series on … Continue reading “Padma Lakshmi and her Freakish Array of Talents – Including the Padma Collection of Jewels”

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Marc Jacobs Skull Watch Necklace

What happened to Marc Jacobs? I’m starting to think that he might have experienced some type of trauma that has reverted him back to childhood, or at least the uncomfortable teenage years of trying too hard to find an identity – and has thus created a line of jewelry intended to infect us all with … Continue reading “Marc Jacobs Skull Watch Necklace”

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Judith Ripka's Monaco Ring

My lack of a post yesterday can be attributed to a multitude of things, including fodder for an upcoming post which I am quite excited about. I was at the brand new Judith Leiber boutique at Two Rodeo yesterday, and was absolutely blown away, but more on that later. In the meantime, enjoy this breathtaking … Continue reading “Judith Ripka's Monaco Ring”

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