• 14Jul

    tori spellingIf you are any kind of reality TV junkie, then you are probably well aware that Tori Spelling has gone from 90210’s favorite virgin to the queen of TV movies to, finally, mother, wife, reality star, and … jewelry designer?  As it so happens, yes, she is designing jewelry these days, along with Mehran, one of her very closest friends (or so I gathered from her first book, thank you very much).

    The question is, is her jewelry any good?  Would you want to wear it?  Well, it has to be said that Ms. Spelling’s (also known as Mrs. McDermott’s) jewelry line, available primarily through the Home Shopping Network, is pretty cool.

    I really like this particular piece, the Simulated Pearl and Black Enamel Necklace. It features dangling accents of branches and petals with a gold toned chain and black satin ribbon.

    Want something trendy that you can actually afford? Well, Tori may actually be able to help you.

  • 01Oct

    Indeed you might not recognize the name Lorraine Schwartz but you certainly know the celebrities for whom she designs and you probably know the luxury jewelry pieces. Her most recent creation was the five million dollar engagement ring worn by Beyoncé at Fashion Rocks held at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. A massive eighteen carat diamond set in platinum, this was the first time she has worn the ring even though she was rumored to be married last April.

    Other sightings of stars drenched in Lorraine Schwartz:

    • For the Academy Awards, Jennifer Lopez adorned her Marchesa gown with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
    • Gwen Stefani wears a twelve carat diamond ring and fifteen carat stud earrings for the MTV Awards
    • Queen Latifah dons diamond hoops worth one hundred thousand dollars and a cuff worth two hundred thousand
    • Sarah Paulson wore close to two hundred thousand dollars worth of white jade, yellow gold, and diamonds to the Golden Globe Awards
    • Seal bought Heidi Klum a Diamond Monkey Collection necklace and earrings
    • Jessica Biel has been seen wearing chandelier earrings

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  • 11Sep

    London auctioneers, Bonhams, founded in 1793 and the oldest and largest auction house of fine arts and antiques, is selling a J-shaped brooch once owned by Elton John. They expect it to sell for in the neighborhood of £12,000. Elton wore the diamond and sapphire brooch in his “I Don’t Wanna Go on With You Like That” video. He then sold the brooch in 1993. Made up of five oval sapphires, a cluster of round sapphires and diamonds, the brooch was actually created in 1935.

    Elton John Brooch

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  • 02Sep

    TAG Heuer, known since 1890 for its timepieces that proudly boast precision and reliability, has recently announced its newest line of diamond-studded watches for women. An elegant, prestigious collection, the watch comes in four models with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, polished steel case, fixed bezel set with fifty-four Wesselton diamonds in choice of black Opalin or white Mother of Pearl dial. In addition to the exquisite workmanship and fine movement of the timepiece, the watch is finished off with a date marker.

    tag heuer carrera womens watch

    TAG Heuer and the CARRERA line have a long history with automobiles and racecar driving. As the official timekeeper for the INDY 500 and Team Ferrari from 1971 – 1979, the brands have also sponsored specific races, individual Formula One drivers, and been heavily involved with the Olympic Games from as early as 1920. Other sports events that include the brands are found in golfing, the America’s Cup, and skiing.

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