Swarovski Forever Ring

The most glamorous ring available from the Autumn/Winter 2009 Swarovski collection Passages of Night is the Forever ring. Its name says it all as this extraordinary piece is the ultimate perfection of sparkle, style and timeless class which will last Forever. The clear all around crystal is decorated with a cross band detail of glittering Golden Shadow crystal pavé. The ring is Gold-plated and it is priced at CAD $390. Judging by its price, this ring has got to offer something spectacular and it truly does. The combination of gold and clear silver adds an irresistible appeal that is stunningly special especially for the coming Holidays as well as for any other unforgettable occasion. I love the crystal band detail as it reminds me a princess ring and because of its sparkle in color, you can wear this with both gold or silver accessories.

Swarovski Farfalla Gold

The Farfalla set from Swarovski’s Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection Passages of Night, is definitely a Holiday must have. Each of the Farfalla are Gold-plated and are decorated with two large Silk crystals; one in a clear crystal chaton and in Golden Shadow crystal pavé which forms the back wings. This gentle shimmering set consists of a butterfly shaped pendant (CAD $140,) pear-shaped earrings (CAD $95,) and a butterfly shaped ring (CAD $150.)

Louis Vuitton’s Diamond Flower Collection

Louis Vuitton have launched two patented diamond cuts based on their infamous monogram flowers; the round cut flower diamond and the pointed cut flower diamond. These stunning cuts took over three years to develop and have between 61 and 77 facets, which is absolutely amazing as a typical diamond has about 58 facets! The diamond beauties were mixed to create the collection Les Ardentes, which means “the blazing.” The sparkling collection features a bracelet, two brooches, a pair of earrings, a necklace and a ring. The collection is really beautiful and I especially love the bracelet which combines a diamond ribbon as well for the ultimate French romantic elegance.

Bulgari’s “Save the Children” Ring

As part of its impressive 125th Birthday in 2009, Bulgari is committed to raising €10 million for Save The Children’s “Rewrite the Future” campaign. The Italian jewellery brand designed a beautiful silver ring with the engraved Bulgari logo which will be available from February the 1st at the price of €290, with €50 from each sale being donated to the charity. Moreover, at the end of the year, 15 pieces of high jewellery and 8 high-end timepieces will be available at an auction in New York with all of the proceeds going towards Save The Children. A truly beautiful ring and birthday it would be!

Trend Spring 2009: Huge Earrings!

It is no secret that I love huge jewellery, anything from enormous necklaces, rings, bracelets and of course earrings! So, you can imagine how excited I was that huge earrings are the next major trend for Spring/Summer 2009. Also featured on the British Vogue Loves, these Zac Posen Spring 2009 earrings are a grand highlight! The chandelier style beauties are danggling, huge and a definite show stopper. Whether you chose silver styles, Swarovski sparling crystals or tribal colored stones, do not be afraid to experiment and let your imagination fly just as long as they are large. In fact, the larger, the better! Just remember to pull your hair back either in a French chic ponytail or styled into a quiff like in the Zac Posen fashion show. And of course, do not over-accessorize when you wear these beauties: chose simpler clothes and only one more accessory so that their magic appeal takes center stage.

Swarovski Pink Hope Crystals 2008

October is the international breast cancer awareness month and we can all join Swarovski in their fight against cancer by wearing pink! Swarovski Pink Hope 2008 features three special jewellery pieces that would contribute to this important cause; the lovable Nirvana ring in soft pink crystal, the elegant Evita sparkling bracelet in pink crystal mesh and the tender pink Love pendant covered in crystals. Swarovski will donate 20% of the proceeds from the sale of Pink Hope creations to the Krebsliga Switzerland (Swiss Breast Cancer Awareness Association). These three products are available in Switzerland only. Swarovski has dedicated the last five years in supporting the fight against breast cancer with its line “Pink Hope.”

Other products of Pink Hope from the past include the pink hope charm and the love faith hope pink heart mirror compact, both of which can be found on Ebay.

Caribbean Blue Beauty: Larimar

Larimar is one of the most unique and rare gemstones in the world as it can be found in only one location on our planet; the Dominican Republic. This Caribbean Island is a jewel on its own with its white, soft sandy beaches and unspoiled, rich nature but it is also the only home of the blue jewel beauty. The legend of Larimar has it that people on the island used to collect the blue gemstones on the beach until one day they could not find them anymore. Therefore, they started to explore upstream and came across a rock formation which was the source of the precious beauties. The natives called the stone “Blue Stone” as they believed that it came from the clear blue sea. But in 1974, the Dominican Miguel Méndez while walking on the Dominican beach saw a flash of the blue gemstone and called it Larimar, taking his daughter’s name Larissa and combining it with the Spanish word for sea “mar.”

Larimar is a variety of pectolite and it is thought that the stones may have formed as a result of volcanic eruptions. Although pectolites may be common, the unique blue color, also called the volcanic blue, is what makes Larimar so incredibly precious. The rare jewel is used in jewellery for necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets. It is usually combined with silver but higher grade stones can be also produced in gold. The colors of Larimar vary from white, light blue, green-blue and deep blue also known as volcanic blue. The quality grading is according to the color, with white being the lower grade and volcanic blue is the highest grade. Larimar is a true Caribbean beauty. Its blue charm and rare quality will make an everlasting impression on you and having this jewel will forever remind you of the turquoise waters of this far paradise.

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