Judith Ripka Earrings – Silver and Gold Topaz Diamond Earrings

Looking at the upcoming Spring 2008 fashions, it’s all about COLOR! … and all kinds of color too!

Check out these Judith Ripka earrings in sterling silver and gold with blue topaz stones and small diamonds.  These earrings would really complement your rainbow fashions. 

Everything from the classic blues and pinks to the electric yellow, vibrant oranges, candy apple greens, mystical purples as well as the traditional white and black will be on the color palette.  If you love color, then this Spring is for you.  And if you have been somewhat timid when it comes to color, then this could the spring you venture out and try a new color.

With such a huge color explosion coming our way, it’s important to get ready and think of your jewelry accessories too!

Judith Ripka creates many earrings and necklaces all available in a variety of colors of stones. 

Like all Judith Ripka jewelry, each piece is coated with rhodium to give it the rich look of white gold and to prevent tarnishing of the silver.

Chopard Ring – Happy Diamonds Ring

As a fan of gold rings, this Chopard ring brings a huge smile to my face!

Of course, I love the lustrous gold and the thin shank.  I especially like the round design holding the three floating diamonds with a diamond bezel.  When I see this round ring, I think of neverending love and eternity.

Also, less noticeable but still very important, I really appreciate the proportions of this Chopard ring.  Everything from the diameter of the circle to the size of the floating diamonds inside the case to the thinness of the shank, speaks of the impeccable design and attention to detail for which Chopard is famously known.

There are 29 diamonds totaling 0.39 carats.  This Chopard ring is part of the Happy Diamonds collection – one of Chopard’s traditional and most famous diamond jewelry collections.

Natalie Portman Favored Kwiat Diamonds at the 79th Academy Awards

Who doesn’t love Natalie Portman ?

She is a real darling of the Silver Screen.  Some have even called her “the next Audrey Hepburn.”

Her acting career started with her debut role in the film Leon (1994) (aka “The Professional”).  She starred in three other movies before landing her role as Queen/Senator Amidala in the huge blockbuster film Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace.

Natalie Portman continues to be in the spotlight when she strolls the red carpet.  Her first nomination was in 2005 for best actress in a supporting role for “Closer.” She wore chic Kwiat earrings of diamonds and onyx at the 2007 post-Oscar Vanity Fair party. 

Without a nomination last year, she enjoyed the view from her seat and the party afterwards.  However, there are many roles for which Natalie could have scored a nomination including her roles in the Star Wars films and V for Vendetta. 

For those fans of the mega-talented actresses awaiting her future movies, she has made it public that she will be taking on limited acting roles for the next four years as she attends Harvard to become a psychologist.  What a lady !!

Will Natalie Portman be at the 2008 80th Annual Academy Awards this Sunday ? 

If she does attend, will she chose Kwiat again ?

Kwiat Diamonds on Portia de Rossi on the Red Carpet of the 79th Academy Awards

At the 2007 79th Annual Academy Awards, Kwiat Diamonds made a big statement on the red carpet. Worn by the talented Portia de Rossi, the Kwiat bracelet and Kwiat diamond earrings dazzled as she walked the red carpet and gently tossed her hair.

Probably bext known for her role as lawyer Nell Porter on Ally McBeal back in the late 90s and early 2000s, she went on star in Arrested Develpment as Lindsay Bluth Funke from 2003 – 2006 and then as Olivia Lord in Nip/Tuck in 2007.

Wearing a navy blue, satin, halter-top style dress and her hair pulled back in a low pony tail, she showed off radiant face with small, drop diamond earrings at the 2007 Awards. She was accompanied by her partner stand-up-comedienne-turned-casual-talk-show-host Ellen DeGeneres. Ellen donned a trendy velvet ladies suit also in navy with a light blue shirt topped with a navy handkerchief and a large watch.

With the 2008 Annual Academy Awards coming up this Sunday, will we see more Kwiat Diamonds on Portia de Rossi … or other actresses ?

David Yurman 18K Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring – Go for purple!

We’re HUGE Yurman fans here, and this David Yurman 18K Gold Amethyst Ring is right up our alley. Purple has been a hot color this past season and it’s only going to get bigger for spring. So this fashion pick is a great investment in your spring’s future, plus it comes with a bezel of 0.43 karats of diamonds. And with the timelessness of all David Yurman pieces, his 18K Gold Amethyst Ring will definitely be in fashion for more than just this spring. Go get em!

Christina Aguilera Inspires and Fronts New Stephen Webster Silver Collection

Christina Aguilera has had much more than singing on her mind recently.

London jeweler Stephen Webster announced his new sterling silver collection, which is not only inspired by his sultry and intense friend, Miss Christina Aguilera, but also funded by her as well.

 The Silver Colection is made from sterling silver and 18k gold and adorned with various gemstones such as jade, chalcedony, goldstone, hematite and white agate.  The collection will be introduced at Baselworld in Switzerland in April and Neiman Marcus has the exclusive availablity of the line for spring.  Afterwards, the Stephen Webster Silver Collection will be avilable at 15 retailers including Bergdorf Goodman and critical department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue as well as at independant stores. 

The first line called Shatteredwill offer about 50 styles of rings, cuffs, pendant sand earrings with the gemstones inlaid into the sterling silver – a technique that resembles enameling in appearance.  The inspiration for the design of this collection come from the pieces of stained glass of Gothic church windows.

The second line is called Superstud.  Its punk style features many biker studs; about 40 styles will be available.

Stephen Webster describes the line as between fahsion and fine jewelry with price points ranging from $343  for small earrings and $3,528 for a silver collar necklace.

Advertising for the launch of this collection will fist appear in the April issue of W featuring, you guessed it – Christina Aguilera.

“She was a real coup for us.  She’s our longest-term regular client and the right age for the brand,” said Webster of the 27-year-old pop singer. “We think she’s in the most glamourous period of her life right now, and she is the main source of inspiration behind the collection.”

The Christina ads were inspired by Alfred Hitchcock films having been shot in black-and-white by photographer Vincent Peters in a LA studio.  “I have always loved Hitchcock’s film, and to be able to transport Christina and my jewelry into that classic setting was an amazing experience,” Webster said.

Photo Courtesy of Pacific Coast News

Diamond Divas Exhibition in Antwerp, Belgium

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (ADWC) will open a new exhibition called Diamond Divas on April 11 in Antwerp, Belgium.

The exhibition will run through June 8.

The exhibition will showcase diamond jewelry worn by royals, high society, stars of stage and screen.

The exhibition was assembled with the help from high end jewelers, auction houses and private collections from around the world.

Diamond Divas will be held under the patronage of HRH Princes Mathilde.

Some of the eye candy you can see  at the exhibition include:

• “Art de Cartier” collection owned by Gloria Swanson, a star from Hollywood’s silent movie era, famous for her extravagant life style
• A Doris Duke tiara, the billionaire taobacco heiress who died under mysterious circumstances at the age of 80 in 1993
• The “snake” necklace owend by Maria Felix, a leading lady from Mexico’s silver screen
• The famous “Moon of Baroda” necklace, which has as its centerpiece a 24.04 carat canary yellow pear-shaped diamond, worn by Marilyn Monroe at the premiere of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.”