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Shine Bright in the Hottest Accessories For Summer

It's prime time to show off the hottest accessories for Summer, so to help kick off your search for the perfect accoutrements, feast your eyes on the ultimate breakdown.

It's prime time to show off the hottest accessories for Summer, so to help kick off your search for the perfect accoutrements, feast your eyes on the ultimate breakdown. The must haves? Nicholas Kirkwood's jaw-dropping printed heels, tassel necklaces from Rachel Zoe, and a chic sunhat from Acne Studios. Vionnet's structural origami clutch is sure to turn heads at your next formal affair, and House of Lavande's art deco earrings are simply irresistible. Get your shopping fix with all of our picks below.

— Additional reporting by Danny Feekes

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Summer Jewelry That'll Lighten Your Load — 14 Pieces We're Loving

As the weather heats up, we're ditching our clunky baubles for lighter, airy fare.

As the weather heats up, we're ditching our clunky baubles for lighter, airy fare. This Summer, we're honing in on delicate layering necklaces, diminutive statement bracelets, and whisper-thin hoop earrings (yes, they're back). Additionally, we're coveting transparent details that give off a diaphanous, modern feel, and tassel details for a little bohemian flair. See and shop our editors' top 14 picks in the slideshow now.

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Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer's MSP Collection Is Awesomely Wearable Art

If you're an NYC resident, you may have already spied the bright ropes snaking around Madison Square Park, turning the public hangout into a work of art.
Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer Jewelry

If you're an NYC resident, you may have already spied the bright ropes snaking around Madison Square Park, turning the public hangout into a work of art. That's artist Orly Genger's commissioned project "Red, Yellow and Blue," a monumental (read: 1.4 million feet of rope and more than 3,000 gallons of paint) take on his renowned work with intricate hand-knotted and painted rope. But, if your Summer itinerary doesn't include a trip to NY to see the project firsthand, you can still get your hands on a piece of the art, thanks to Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer's MSP collection.

Drawing from the installation's bold palette and materials, this lineup fuses the artist's work with a minimalist feel — think rope bracelets, anchored with gold-plated hardware and knotted and geometric necklaces in bold primary hues. In short, just the color-rich jewels we need to liven up even our most basic looks. Available online for $125 to $396, it's a small price to pay for a work of art, no? Click through to see each piece, then click over to Grey Area to shop it all.

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Pretty, Shiny Things: Shop Miansai's First Full Women's Collection

Miansai, the much-acclaimed men's accessories line created by Michael Andrew Saiger, has finally added a few styles created specifically with women in mind.

Miansai, the much-acclaimed men's accessories line created by Michael Andrew Saiger, has finally added a few styles created specifically with women in mind.

"Miansai is a brand that men are proud to wear, but is equally liked by women," Saiger wrote in a post announcing the new product category. "With this new collection, the metals and colorways skew more feminine, but it wouldn't surprise me if some men choose to wear the pieces as well."

The new wares include an offering of the brand's bestsellers in rose gold, plus a new necklace and ring-size versions of its Fish Hook and Screw Cuff bracelets.

A look at all the new additions — and their prices — here in the gallery.

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A Sneak Peek at the Lulu Frost For J.Crew Summer '13 Collection

Lulu Frost's sixth collaboration for J.Crew is quickly topping the charts of must-have collaborations to shop this season (and there are a lot to contend with).
Lulu Frost For J.Crew Summer Collection 2013

Lulu Frost's sixth collaboration for J.Crew is quickly topping the charts of must-have collaborations to shop this season (and there are a lot to contend with). True to the Lulu Frost label, brilliant pops of color, sharply cut pendants, and intricate details are in ample supply for the Summer '13 collection — the stuff that would not only be a welcome addition to any jewelry box, but the kind that could impact whole wardrobes, too. Neon-tinged statement necklaces could breathe new life into your white tees and tanks; jeweled and tortoiseshell earrings could refresh your cocktail dress lineup; and gold and embellished bracelets would be a welcome bit of arm candy to dress up your work-to-weekend look. Like the collaborations that came before it, this one is stocked with unique, vintage-feeling finds that don't come at the hefty cost of actual vintage baubles. Instead, these retail between $98-$278, and they hit select J.Crew stores and online May 20. Click through for a complete sneak peek — and mark your calendars to shop!

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Up Close and Personal With the Coolest Coachella Accessories

We're going macro on you with close-ups of the prettiest festival jewels, coolest bags and shoes, and the most inspired headwear from Coachella.

We're going macro on you with close-ups of the prettiest festival jewels, coolest bags and shoes, and the most inspired headwear from Coachella. The annual two-weekend music festival in Indio, CA, is a feast for our ears — and our eyes. It's worth obsessing about the little things, because they make all the difference, right? We are getting up close and personal with the best accessories that Coachella has to offer, so click through to be inspired — and maybe just a little bit jealous.

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Protect Your Assets: Buyer's Guide to Ring Insurance

Your commitment is what matters, but you'd still be pretty upset if you lost your engagement ring, right?

Your commitment is what matters, but you'd still be pretty upset if you lost your engagement ring, right? Before you get too caught up in showing off your bling like Carrie Underwood, make sure to protect your prized possession with jewelry insurance.

A good personal-article insurance policy will cover your engagement ring, wedding ring, or other jewelry — up to whatever amount you choose — in the case of theft, loss, fire, or something crazy, like the diamond falling out during a water-ski excursion. Policies vary depending on your coverage and the value of your ring, but there are some general rules. Now that you've found the perfect ring, here's what you need to know about ring insurance.

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It's All in the Details — Shop the Wedding Accessories Guide

Now that you've found the perfect dress, it's time to complete the look with the right accessories.


Now that you've found the perfect dress, it's time to complete the look with the right accessories. Think vintage-inspired veils by Jenny Packham, blue satin Manolo Blahnik pumps, and beaded Marchesa clutches for the bride, and sparkly rhinestone necklaces from Tom Binns, statement Jason Wu bags, and floral-embellished sandals for the wedding guest. See and shop our top jewelry, shoes, and bag picks for the Spring wedding season right now.

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Spring Bling: 11 Statement Necklaces You Need Now

Out of all the accoutrements to choose from, we always turn to the quintessential statement necklace to instantly uplift any look.

Out of all the accoutrements to choose from, we always turn to the quintessential statement necklace to instantly uplift any look. Rife with bold colors and embellishments, the season's latest offer up irresistible high-low options from the likes of Isabel Marant, Zara, Pomellato 67, and BaubleBar. These pieces aren't just for your fancier looks; while we love styling statement necklaces with a chic little white dress or an ethereal Spring gown, these stunners would look just as good with a plain white tee and jeans. We found 11 sensational options — some even priced under $10 — for you to shop now.

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Zoë Kravitz Teams Up With Swarovski Crystallized — Shop the Jewels Now

Zoë Kravitz has added to her growing list of talents with today's launch of her jewelry collaboration with Swarovski Crystallized.

Zoë Kravitz has added to her growing list of talents with today's launch of her jewelry collaboration with Swarovski Crystallized. The collection culls from Kravitz's personal travels and affinity to tribal influences, with attention paid to turquoise accents (fun fact: it's her birthstone), leaf shapes, as well as feather and crystal detailing. At last night's NYC launch party, Kravitz wore one of her collaboration pieces, and styled it with a Spring '13 Alexander Wang dress. Now click on to zoom in on her look, and more importantly, shop the complete collection here.

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