Archive for April, 2008

These days, everyone wants the red carpet look without the million dollar price tag. If this sounds too good to be true, think again. Thanks to celebrity inspired jewelry, it’s now possible for anyone to own the best on a budget.

The craze with celebrity inspired jewelry first began with the diamond engagement ring given by Ben Affleck to Jennifer Lopez. A large emerald-cut pink diamond takes center stage as the main focal point of this beauty.

One each side, white diamonds proudly accentuate the enormous center stone. Fans fell in love with this ring around the world, which lead to the demand for designers to recreate the ring in a look that anyone could afford. The result was a sterling silver creation featuring a large emerald-cut pink cubic zirconia center stone, which is accented by white cubic zirconia on each side.

It wasn’t long before the trend of wearing celebrity inspired engagement rings became the next big thing in fashion jewelry. When Nick Lachey proposed to Jessica Simpson, a beautiful pear-cut diamond ring came into style in a big way.

Not many can afford a million dollar ring or necklace, but most could afford that look if it were created in sterling silver and cubic zirconia. Thanks to celebrity designers, including Nolan Miller and Charles Winston, many of today’s most expensive looks can be worn by those who only watch the red carpet from afar as opposed to actually walking on it.

Do you have lots of body piercings? If so I have found the perfect website called Alluring Body Jewellery, it has everything from Nose studs to Belly rings.

All their peices are made with nickel free solid gold or pure platinum.

They are based in the US but offer free delievery, gift packaging and thirty days returns policy! So if your looking for a present or just fancy a treat yourself, check out their site it has a huge selection :-)

I was out shopping at the weekend as you do and I came across some beautiful rings in Topshop. I think they are all new for the summer lots of oversized ones which i love!!! Pretty, chic and the perfect bit of bling to add to an outfit! :-)

Check them out online and let me know what you think?!

Did you know that people in love often give jewellery to their loved ones more than anything else to show how much they care?!!

Freshwater pearl jewellery is very popular according to recent sales. It is designed with pearls that are grown from freshwater mussels in bays, lakes and river.

Women for centuries have been wearing pearl necklaces enhancing beauty and style!! Celebrities, models, professional an women of all walks of life adore pearls! So get out this weekend ladies and purchase some!!! Any excuse :-)


The world’s biggest diamond, believed to be twice the size of the Cullinan, has been discovered in the North-West Province of South Africa. The find has electrified the diamond community!!!

The Rock is expected to attract furious bidding from buyers worldwide and could fetch up to £15m.

A spokesman for the mining house which made the find, Brett Joli, said the diamond was being rushed to a bank vault in Johannesburg and would be kept there for a couple of weeks “until we calm down and decide what we are going to do”. A security company was being hired to protect the precious stone

The South Africa Broadcasting Corporation said the stone was said to be twice the size of the Cullinan diamond.

Fred Cuellar, the founder of Diamond Cutters International and author of How to Buy a Diamond, said he first heard about the find a few days ago. “I get a phone call when any rare stone around the world is found and when I heard about this one it was stunning news”.

Mr Cuellar said the most important information about the latest find was yet to be forthcoming, including whether it is colourless. “The reported size of the stone is accurate, but there are all these other factors we still don’t know and what matters now is how wide, how clear and how well cut it will be.

The Cullinan, also known as the Star of Africa, was thought by some to be part of a larger stone which still lies somewhere undiscovered.

Wow how exciting!!! :-)

Following my recent post about pearls being no longer being a trend for just your grannie! I have spotted a few photos of celebs out and about sporting the look (see below).

I especially love SJP in rope pearls with a black mini can this woman ever get it wrong??!!

PB x

Did anyone watch the Baftas last night? The actors were on in full force in stunning outfits and dripping in Jewels!!!

I particulary liked Joanna Lumley’s jewellery (see below) she always look so elegant!! Nothing like her AB FAB character Patsy! She must be cracking on sixty now?!

Do you ever struggle to find the perfect gift for a loved one? Anniversary, Birthday, Engagement it sometimes proves difficult!

Well i’ve just come across a great website called Farfallina which covers everything from designer to costume. All their jewellery is handmade with 18-24 karat silver and gold, freshwater pearls and purest stones!

Check it out they have some lush things! :-)

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Marks and Spencer have bought out a new jewellery range for the summer!

They have a huge selection of accessories you can even shop by colour online. There are some beautiful corals pieces and bangles, perfect for Spring/Summer!!!

Check out their website and let me know what you think?! :-)

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Jennifer Lopez has been treated to a iconic red diamond necklace by her husband Marc. It was a gift for the new mother who gave birth to twins Max and Emme last month.

The necklace is made up of 250 marquise diamonds and is worth a staggering £1 million!!!! Wow one lucky lady that Jenny from the block!

PB x

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