Celebrities are charming
Nomination Jewellery
Written by HeBe   

The latest must have fashion accessory for the stars is a Nomination charm bracelet. Some of the celebreties who are hooked on Nomination include Britney Spears, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Charlotte Church, Serena Williams, Kelly Rowland - even the Beckhams have them now.

Beckham Charm Bracelets 

Victoria gave David a classic bracelet with titanium and stainless steel links just as a present. She handpicked some interesting charms including an enamel football (no suprises there), CZ initials DB, enamel football boot and the England flag. Of course the kids, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz each received one too. Once one person in your family has a Nomination bracelet, everyone else will want one too and the Beckhams are no exception!

You can create your own bracelet online at HeBe Jewellery. While we can't guarantee Nomination will make you play football like David Beckham, we can guarantee you'll look just as cool wearing one.

 
Unique Jewellery Boxes
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Written by Jess Scott   

When you have a jewellery collection, it quickly comes to mind that something you really need to own is a solid, trusty jewellery box.

What are some of the factors that make a good jewellery box?

  1. A one-of-a-kind flair
  2. Quality/Durability
  3. The box being a nice, aesthetically-pleasing display piece.

It's always nice to discover a special product/item that is "just right" -- something that's individualistic enough to fit in with your personal style, without being too contrasting or over-the-top.

NOVICA is a great place to look for out of the ordinary jewellery boxes. The site is in association with National Geographic, and features handmade creations from traditional artisans from all over the world.

Whether you're looking for a jewellery box made with marble inlay, the sublimity of a Kashmiri walnut wood, or the cool nature-inspired motifs of painted glass -- you're likely to find something that would suit your fancy in NOVICA's attractive selection.

Petit jewellery armoires with drawers and doors are always popular, as well as carved wooden jewelry boxes. Tooled leather is popular with men.


Mohena and leather jewelry box, 'Butterfly'

 

Marble inlay jewelry box, 'Floral Splendor'

Carved marble makes a regal home for personal treasures.

 

Celadon ceramic box, 'Little Jade Elephant'

A little jade elephant poses, cheerful and polite, atop thissquare ceramic box.

Baskets with lids, ceramic boxes, delicately hand-painted chests and beaded boxes can certainly be as pretty as the jewellery they contain.

 
Madonna and her new diamond ring
Gossip
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Madonna Diamond Bling 

Knuckle bling is back in a big way thanks to Madonna's latest splurg on a 258 'M-dolla' ring designed by Chopard. Featured on her new album, Hard Candy, the pop superstar shows she knows how to spend her money even after years at the top of celeb ladder. The Swiss jewellers are a favourite with Madonna - they designed a diamond necklace for her Confessions on a Dance Floor tour. It would be nice to see a celebrity choosing some other gemstone other than diamonds - has nobody heard of sapphires, rubies or emeralds? Mind you the sheer size of knuckle ring and the fact that it contains 258 hard diamonds makes it an ideal weapon for punching paparazzi. Fancy your own paparazzi punching ring, head on over to the Chopard website.

 
Victoire de Castellane for Dior
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The Coffret de Victoire Collection for Dior has some of the most unusual and original rings crafted from the finest gems, ores and materials. Created by designer Victoire de Castellane, the collection is a reflection of world travels and  exotic adventure with flavors from the ocean and the orient. Below are some of the rings from the collection:

 

These aren't just pieces of jewelry, they are pieces of art. To see the entire line of Coffret de Victoire for Dior as well as their other fine and couture jewelry, visit here.

 
iPhone with Diamond Bling
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Written by HeBe   

Do you have a spare $176,000 dollars? If the answer is yes and you want the most expensive iPhone ever made, Austrian luxury designer and jeweller Peter Aloission has created an extraordinary iPhone for the ultimate in mobile bling. The phone is called the Princess Plus iPhone thanks to the princess cuts used on 138 of the 318 diamonds on its surface. The total diamond weight is a whopping 17.75 carats set in 18ct white gold.

Don't even ask about insurance but our advice for those silly enough to buy one - stay away from hoodies!

Diamond iPhone 

 
Diamond Mouse and Ice Cream Cone
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Written by HeBe   

RAT figurines have been all the rage since the Year of the Rat was ushered in but an exclusive one – and probably the most expensive so far – was unveiled recently by Lazare Kaplan International Inc.
 
The diamond-encrusted figurine, named The Mouse, will be auctioned off in Malaysia at a starting price of US$20,000 (about RM66,000). The Mouse, a display piece that can also be a brooch, is constructed with 18k yellow gold while the base is in silver. The body and the face of the mouse consist of 563 commercial round diamonds produced by Lazare Kaplan, while the ears, feet and the end of the tail are set with commercial round pink diamonds. 

Diamond Mouse

The piece weighs 12.36 carats, making it the world's largest diamond mouse.
 
It was shown to the media last week at The Westin alongside two other Lazare Diamonds Novelties – the Million-Dollar Ice-Cream Cone and the Ideal Evening Bag.

Diamond Ice Cream Cone
 
Miss Malaysia World 2007 Deborah Henry was there to parade the items.

 
Tips on Not Over Accessorising
jewellery
Written by Jess Scott   
While accessories like chunky necklaces can be a fun, flamboyant look, it’s easy sometimes to end up with accessory overkill (with dangly earrings, supersize bauble rings, and clunky bracelets as part of your collection).

The key to coordinating is to remember this: Keep it simple.

 
Fergie looking chic on the left, and a tad over-accessorised on the right...

It doesn’t matter whether it's a branded name or not. Coordinating still requires some time, care, and thought.

For instance, you might want to pair a bold necklace with other jewellery. Accessories that won’t compete with such a necklace include:

  1. simple stud earrings (in a stone that suits the stones or beads in your necklace)
  2. small to medium-sized gold or silver hoops
  3. a simple ring
  4. a simple but complementary chain bracelet.
Another pointer is not to place items too close to each other on the body. Instead of big earrings AND a huge necklace, big earrings and a cocktail ring might work a lot better.

Alternatively, you could decide to skip the other jewellery pieces altogether. This way, the focus remains on your statement-making necklace.


Bollywood Queen Aishwarya Rai 

Jackson State University student/faculty administrative assistant Sheila Moody made a nice remark on accessories once. "Accessorizing is putting your personal signature on your clothing," she said. "Over-accessorizing is like talking loud -- everybody hears you, but you are confusing!"

 
Tips on Wearing Chunky Jewelry
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Written by Jess Scott   

Jewellery made a chunky statement onthe Fall Runways of 2008. In particular, the It accessory to have is a stand-out necklace, and/or bracelet (don’t combine the two at one go!). 

These are trendy pieces, and not what you'd wear for a couple of days in a row. This is due to their bold, attention-grabbing style.


Matthew Williamson: Right Angles / Photos from Style.com

Tips on Wearing Chunky Necklaces


Givenchy: Strung with Crosses

Chunky necklaces look best on women with long, slender necks. To give the illusion of a longer neck, wear an open-collar, button-down shirt, or an open scoop neck.

Avoid wearing a chunky necklace with acompeting neckline (such as plunging or v-necklines). These necklaces look good with a clean, simple neckline. 

Wearing Chunky Bangles

Thick metallic bangles add acontemporary touch of style and allure to an outfit. This kind of bangle can bring together a look that says you are urbane, daring, and individualistic. 


Louis Vuitton: A subtle twist to keep things interesting

Plastic or synthetic bangles come inall sorts of colours, including neon orange, limes or sugar pinks. These are good with funky street or beach wear. They suggest that the wearer is youthful, vibrant, and fun.


Marni: Beautiful, colorful florals