Singer Estelle rocked the vintage glam with her bold cuff bracelet:

Model Marisa Miller went for the faceted jewelry with her amber-toned necklace:

E! host Giuliana DePandi sported a chunky, metallic gray cocktail ring:

Founding member of Destiny’s Child,  LeToya Luckett went all out with several crystal bangle bracelets and a bold cocktail ring for Russel Simmon’s post-Grammys party:

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Fred Leighton is of course, famous for their spectacular collection of antique and vintage fine jewelry, as well as their annual collections of jewelry.  Most award shows will have at least one celebrity sporting an amazing piece of jewelry on loan from Fred Leighton – and that should tell you how much the jewelry is worth when a celebrity can only have it on loan!

The Fred Leighton website it worth a browse – even if you can’t afford to buy!  Check out some of these amazing pieces of jewelry from recent exhibitions:

Edwardian Fan Brooch, Tiffany & Co, created from diamonds, gold, platinum and a natural black pearl.  From the “American Beauty” exhibition, Fall 2006.

Ribbon Bracelet, pink diamonds and pink gold.  Part of the “A Diamond Affair” exhibition from February 2007

14.23 carat emerald-cut Pink diamond ring, pink gold.  7.03 carat Canary diamond emerald-cut diamond ring, canary diamonds, yellow gold.  Both rings are from the “A Diamond Affair” exhibition from February 2007

jewelry images: Fred Leighton

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Glittering diamonds from Fred Leighton

How do you get the sale?  Just enter the code “JEWELRY20” at the checkout

Which means that you can save 20% off this stunning 20K purple gold chips enclosed in double white sapphires in 18K white gold cocktail ring by Glik:

Or 20% off the unique sterling silver “Sea Urchin” bangle bracelet by Lauren Wolf:

And yes, you can even get 20% off the stunning turquoise, gold & pearl chain earrings from J. Han Design:

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She has just released her “Snowflake” collection in time for Christmas parties and holiday events.  The earrings are part of the “Philanthropy Is Beautiful” campaign:

“100% of the profits from the dazzling sparklers benefit the UNICEF Snowflake Campaign which raises millions of dollars in support of health, education and protection of children in developing countries.”

The earrings have been created with white gold, diamonds and topaz and are available exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman.

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Snowflakes for Unicef

Christmas jewelry can be a great way to capture some of the sparkle and elegance of the season – but it’s also easy to go overboard and end up looking like you were attacked by one of Santa’s elves!  So how does a fashionista celebrate the holidays in style?

Go with jewelry that has Christmas colors – like the indie jewelry  “Peppermint Twist” earrings by Red Heart 13.  Lucite and crackle glass beads topped with silver leaf caps:

image: Red Heart 13

Can’t live without your Juicy Couture charms?   Don’t go overboard with a ton of Christmas charms – how about wearing just one special one, like this Christmas tree:

image: Sak’s 5th Avenue

Bring the sparkle of holidays everywhere you go with this “Star Charms” necklace from Forever 21:

image: Forever 21

You’ll be singing “let it snow, let it snow, let it snow” with this lovely diamond & 14kt white gold Snowflake pendant from Heavenly Treasures:

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How to wear Christmas jewelry – without looking tacky!

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GoodShop allows you to do just that!  Visit their website, pick the charity you want to support and go shopping.  A percentage of your purchase will be donated directly to the charity – automatically!

So for instance, if you wanted to buy a pair of Guess earrings:

Black and Gold-tone Flower earrings- image: Guess

Or maybe a Juicy Couture limited edition Snowflake charm:

image: Bloomingdales

Or even this spectacular sterling silver and 14kt gold “Wheat Chain” necklace from David Yurman:

image: Saks 5th Avenue

And a percentage of your purchase will go towards supporting the cause of your choice.  Now that’s what I call guilt-free shopping!

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Christmas is my favorite time of year – the lights, the decorations, wonderful music and the fantastic food!  Christmas and the holidays are a lovely time of year to share your love of jewelry with people on your gift list.

I’ve put together a jewelry shopping guide with suggestions for your mom all the way to your co-worker.  Have fun and keep your shopping stresses down by shopping online this year!

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Invite fabulous celebrities like Lipstick Jungle’s Lindsey Price:

Add cocktails and limited edition rings by Tiffany & Co and you’ve got a party!

Tiffany & Co created the celebration ring from platinum, diamonds and pink sapphires especially for the opening of the Mohegan Sun Casino.

Want your own “Windfall” cocktail?  It’s available at the Leffingwells Martini Bar and Todd English’s Tuscany at Mohegan Sun Casino but only through October 31, 2008.

Just make sure you don’t swallow the ring with your cocktail…

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$6200 for a cocktail? When it comes with diamonds…

In no particular order, here are my picks for the jewelry I think every fashionista should own – here you go….

• Diamond stud earrings
• Plain & simple chain necklace
• A pearl necklace – either fresh-water, cultivated or natural is your choice
• Small hoop earrings – silver or gold
• Last but not least, I think every fashionista should have a set of “showstopper” jewelry, whether it’s splurge or save.

Got something you’d like to see on the list?  Add it in the comments!

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Drool worthy, yes?

John Hardy round chandelier earrings $595:

image: Nordstrom 

Pave diamond “Twisted” cuff bracelet by John Hardy, $3595:

image: Nordstrom 

Concentric Circles pave diamond necklace, $4300:

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