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Monica Rich Kosann Lockets: Monica Rich Kosann’s sterling silver and gold lockets are the perfect way for women to hold what’s near and dear to them close to their heart every day. This sterling silver Round Pocket Watch Locket features a faceted Mother of Pearl stone-faced locket or a floral patterned locket. Both…

Successful model, business woman, fashion designer, mother, and now jewelry designer–Ivanka Trump somehow does it all!  Her fine jewelry collection, which was released in September 2007, has experienced tremendous success.  In the latest issue of IMAGE magazine, Ivanka said that she always had a passion for jewelry and making women feel comfortable buying fine jewelry for themselves.

She has released a new collection, Noor, which incorporates intricate detailing,…

Happy Birthday October babies! Yes, this is your month and what a wonderful one to have with the start of the crisp fall air and Halloween! Even more importantly, your beautiful opal birthstone gets a spotlight. Known for its explosion of shimmering colors, the opal was worn in crowns and necklaces to ward off evil.

Each birthstone is said to have specific powers to guard their wearers. The opal stone is believed to strengthen eyesight and clear your brain to sharpen memory.…

One of the most well-known and recognizable symbols of joining couples through love is the wedding band. The wedding band originated in the deserts of North Africa where Ancient Egyptians made their rings from the plants growing out of the Nile River’s bank. The river brought fortune and life to the Pharaoh’s people, so the plants that grew on the river were said to also bring fortune and life to marriages. Today we may not use plants but wedding bands still show a couples devotion to one…

September is here and its time to celebrate one of our favorite times of the year – Fashion Week!   Besides all of the amazing clothes and trends that were on display on the runway, we were paying close attention to the beautiful and glamorous accessories.  This season, the stylish and classic pearl that has long been a fashionable accessory, took center stage.  Donna Karan designed her entire “Pearls of Wisdom” collection around the gem.   Fashionistas in the New Jersey area can get their…

With all of the hustle and bustle during wedding season, it can be quite difficult to pick out the perfect groomsmen gifts for your friends. Your wedding day is the most special day for you and picking the perfect meaningful gift for those guys that have been there for you through it all is important! In fact, according to an article that explained the origins of wedding tradition, the best man role was originally created to serve…

Although the summer may be coming to an end, you don’t have to give up the heat and bright sunny rays just yet.  Incorporating the color yellow is an easy and stylish way to bring a little piece of summer into your fall wardrobe, for those of us who aren’t quite ready to let go of summer just yet.

The New York Times recently featured an …

Wearing jewelry to the beach is an excellent and easy way to dress up your beach look! While jewelry may add some sparkle to your beach attire, after a day of sunscreen and sand it is likely that your jewelry will lose that sparkle.

The most effective way to clean your jewelry and get that sparkle back is to soak it in warm water and liquid dish…

All eyes were on the newlyweds as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made their first trip to the United States on July 8 – 10.  As always, Kate’s style was impeccable, with perfectly paired jewels for each outfit. Staying true to her classic and timeless style, the fashion icon selected understated jewelry pieces that enhanced each of her outfits.

Kate’s first outfit…

This summer, when you’re sporting fun and bright colored clothing that is currently seen in most runway shows, remember that a simple white accessory can take your typical and ordinary ensemble and make it extraordinary. White compliments any outfit or even a nice tan, so invest in some white jewelry today and take your summer style to a whole new level.

Rely on this…

This is the week where it’s okay to indulge in everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure: chocolate. Mix that with diamonds and you’ve just met your new obsession. The beautiful brown colored diamonds are hitting the scene from a lighter champagne hue to the very popular darker cognac color with tasteful names including cinnamon, caramel, and honey. Isn’t your mouth watering already?!

These diamonds are the new fashion trend in Hollywood. Stars like Cameron Diaz, Amanda Seyfried,…

Jewelry is about more than just accessorizing an outfit; it’s about expressing yourself through beautiful creations and sometimes true works of art.  Being avid jewelry fans (it is our trade!), we were excited to have recently visited the Van Cleef & Arpels “Set in Style” exhibition at Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York City.  What we saw there truly inspired us; beauty and innovation, all centered on one of our favorite thing- jewels!

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From Kate Middleton to Jessica Simpson, more and more people are falling in love with non-diamond engagement rings!  Diamonds have been the traditional engagement ring stone for years, and it’s no surprise why.  With magnificent sparkle and the beauty of diamonds, everyone wants to wear the stone on their ring finger!

But, in recent years, and especially today, there has been an increase in high-profile women opting for engagement rings of a different, more unique…

Last week brought a close to fashion in New York City.  We saw some amazing runway shows from designers like Anna Sui, Betsey Johnson and Max Azaria and got a chance to check out all of the latest and greatest fashion trends- but what we really had our eye on was the accessories! 

Bold jewelry ruled the Ralph Lauren runway show.  From drop earrings in reds and greens to statement necklaces inspired by “tribal designs” the jewelry added bursts of color to many of the shows…

It’s the time of year again to celebrate February’s birthstone- amethyst!  Amethyst is a stunning deep violet gem that radiates a sophisticated feeling of beauty. A versatile stone, the in-trend hue (purple fashion a must at the moment) can go with almost any outfit, and often gives simple style choices (like a classic black dress) a pop of color that draws in the eye. 

The gift of amethyst is symbolic of protection and the power to overcome…

If you got a chance to check out Monday’s episode of Oprah, you were able to see the entire Trump family come together.  We thought the talk was great, but the jewelry on the Trump ladies was even better!  Ivanka outfitted the ladies in her family with jewelry from her collection- even Oprah herself sported the Ivanka Trump Collection’s beautiful jewels!

Ivanka gave a glimpse into her Summer/Fall 2011 collection while showing off some of the collection’s signature goodies. …

For someone looking to put a unique spin on diamonds, a colored option is always a lovely choice.  One of the most sought-after types of diamonds is the canary or yellow diamond.  One of the rarest of colored diamonds, canary diamonds comprise less than one-tenth of all the natural diamonds mined. …