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Make it a Versace Charm Bracelet for Valentine’s Day

February 6, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 12:00 pm | (2) Comments »

This year, go a little different for Valentine’s Day.  I’m thinking that a Versace Charm Bracelet is the perfect gift for that lady you love.

With three handbag charms from the Versace spring collection, two sandal charms from their spring collection & a crystal-encrusted logo charm with two pearls, you can’t go wrong.  Handmade in Italy, this charming charm bracelet is just the thing to win her over this year, especially since you’ve kinda been a bad boy. 

Cost, $450.

South Sea & Tahitian Multicolor Pearl Necklace

December 15, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Holiday Gift Ideas, Jewelry at 8:00 am | Comments »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Still looking for the perfect holiday gift for your loved one?  Well, why don’t you give a little bit more this year & spring for a beautiful Iridesse necklace?  She won’t say no, believe me.

This lovely 17″ cultured South Sea & Tahitian Multicolor Pearl Necklace features round pearls on an interchangeable clasp.  This 18kt golf piece is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.  Cost, $14,800.

Turntable Ring

September 20, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry, Just For Frivolous Fun at 10:00 am | Comments »

This rather remarkable ring designed by Jacob & Co Jewelers is certainly eye catching.

The Turntable Ring is decorated in black & white diamonds to make up a small, yet equally hilarious turntable.  Ready to propose to the DJ in your life?  Grab that spare $12,900 and you’re ready to rock.

Via:  Luxist

The Ugliest, The Loveliest, Most Expensive Watch Ever

February 20, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 2:29 pm | (5) Comments »

The Swiss company Chopard has created a monster of a timepiece.  Subtle, no.  A bit gaudy, yes.  Incredibly expensive, you better believe it.

Three heart-shaped diamonds rest gracefully on this “watch”.  The Pink heart Diamond weighs in at 15 carats, the Blue Heart Diamond at 12 carats and the White Heart Diamond at 11 carats. 

Now that might be enough for most of us, but wait!  The bracelet is encrusted with 163 carats of white & yellow fancy shaped diamonds which make delicately designed little flowers for a total of over 200 carats.

What is the damage you ask?  $25 million.  And it tells time too! 

 

Million Dollar Rocks

February 14, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 12:35 pm | (1) Comment »

You’ve worked hard this year, and 2005 was good to you.  Now that it’s that romantic time of year, why not treat the love in your life to a love all her own- diamonds.

Here are a few tips to help any of you prospective buyers- the Four C’s:  Cut, Clarity, Color & Carat weight.

1. Cut is the most important, but it does not refer to the shape (pear, princess, emerald) but its brilliance and proportions.
2. A stone with more clarity with have less flaws- you love her flawlessly, right?
3. Except for colored diamonds, the ideal is colorless- no yellowing, black flecks, etc.
4. The larger the diamond, the more carats it contains.

Now that you know more than you did, let’s get buying!

 

Harry Winston, Diamond Drop Earrings, $8.5 million

(Equivalent to 30,249 boxes Partagas Limited Reserve Robusto cigars)

Say, these will make her ears ring–and the cash register, too. The House of Winston really knows how to dress up the extremities, as these glittering Extraordinary Diamond Drop Earrings prove. As simple as icicles, yet a lot longer lasting, each will set her lobes glimmering with two pear-shaped diamonds in a platinum setting. That’s 60.1 carats all together, and all of it stunning.

 

Graff, Fancy Deep Blue Diamond Ring, $2 million

(Equivalent to 22 guided climbs up Mt. Everest, including extra oxygen and tips)

We could think up a lot better uses for Graff’s Fancy Deep Blue Diamond Ring than a mere Valentine’s Day gift–for instance, a proposal–but given the season, it’ll have to do. The blue hue is the key to the diamond’s cache and price, as fancy diamonds of such deep blue color are extraordinarily rare. Chiseled with a striking emerald cut, the 2.4-carat diamond is set in platinum amidst white diamond-tapered baguettes.

 

Chanel, D-Flawless Bracelet Watch, $1.9 million

(Equivalent to 93 ‘06 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glides)

There are two types of watches at the high end of the dial: those that intrigue with complications, and those that dazzle with jewels. For Valentine’s Day, we feature one of the latter just for her. Part of Chanel’s globe-hopping Collection Privee, the D-Flawless Bracelet Watch is arrayed in 18-karat white gold with 120 cultured pearls of 6 millimeters to 6.5mm diameter, and 133 diamonds for a total weight of 35.1 carats, including 32 brilliant-cut diamonds of 1 carat per. Oh, and it tells time, too.

Some beautiful jewels, for your own beautiful jewel.

 

Say ‘Forgive Me’ with Diamonds

February 6, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 2:29 pm | Comments »

 

Do you need a little forgiveness for any indiscretions over the weekend or any expectations not met? 

Skip getting on those knees and begging, wrap up a Tiffany Rose Drop Necklace and she will be eating out of your hands. 

This jewel of a necklace has a classic design with six diamond rosettes and three diamond swags; with 6.16 carats of color grade G and clarity VS, set in 16.5 inch platinum. 

Take Marilyn Monroe to heart and place this around her neck today.  Diamonds truly are a girl’s best friend, especially when they come from Tiffany & Co.  Cost, $28,500.