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Alicia Keys - From Songstress to Jewelry Maven

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:02:29 -0800

Alicia Keys can belt out a mean tune, and now she's about to show her talent in jewelry design. The singer, along with Gisèle Theriault, has launched a sterling silver and gemstone line called The Barber's Daughters. What makes it special is each piece is inscribed with author Masaru Emoto's poetry and prayers. The goal is "to give people beautiful, unique pieces with messages that ignite them to find the best within," Alicia said. Retail prices start at $85 and go up to $2,500 - peruse the extensive collection.

To see a few pieces from The Barber's Daughters, read more

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Get Vampy With Demitasse's Chronicles Collection

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:50:22 -0800

New Moon comes out Friday – you ready? I'm sure you've already laid out your opening night 'fit, but don't forget the fine details. Check out these vampy jewels by Demitasse for a fun way to accessorize your ensemble. The collection, ranging from $30 to $100, includes silver bullet necklaces, rosaries, and fang pendants made out of gold, silver, or brass. Not a bad price for all you vampire wannabes. However, one burning question remains: Team Edward or Team Jacob? You know which one I'm rooting for . . .

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Gift Guide: Jewelry Stands For Your Girlfriends

CasaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:07 -0800

Some of my girlfriends are pearl girls, while others favor pairs of bold '80s earrings. Some wear a few wide cuffs at a time, and for others, a delicate tennis bracelet will do. But regardless of what they wear, every girl has a bit of jewelry.

So this year, why not save your pals from the dreaded entanglements of an unorganized jewelry collection, and give them a jewelry stand worthy of display? Not only will a jewelry stand keep earrings in pairs and necklaces out of knots, but I've collected a few that are as elegant as the treasures you drape on them.

Trend Alert: Mixed Material Bangles

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:22 -0800

We can all agree Bosworth's ray print Proenza Schouler dress is epic. But have you ever realized Kate rarely wears jewelry? When she does, I notice. Her mixed metal bangles add extended cool to her black and ice sheath. She opted for a silver medley, but mixed metals work just as well. The key is to stack 'em and play around with textures and widths. In this case, more is more.

FabSugar Exclusive: Alexis Bittar Is Gossip Girl's Favorite Accessory Designer

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:00:22 -0800

We caught up with Alexis Bittar at his Neiman Marcus trunk show recently. He's super dreamy, as you can tell from his photo (center). And so friendly, it was comfortable, like we'd met before. Read what he had to say about his biggest fans - Fab fave Cameron Diaz and the Gossip Girl stylists - as well as how he got his start.

What sparked your interest in jewelry?

I sold antique jewelry on the street [at the 26th Street flea market in Manhattan] for 15 years. I started working with Lucite, I just pounded it, started carving it. I actually don’t know how I put it all together in my brain, but I liked that you could sculpt it. It’s pretty cheap - in the beginning I had no money. It seemed like an experimental medium. And I like working with mediums that aren’t typical. When I first saw it, I loved it and I still love it. Guys like it, too; they’re into the science of it, they’re trying to figure it out. It took a long time - the beginning was a bit difficult, then certain key people used it, and it slowly took off. When the millennium happened there was thing of perceiving everything differently and it became the new.

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Fab Exclusive: Alexis Bittar Talks Jewelry as Weapons and Multiple Bling Personalities

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:22 -0800

I've always wanted to meet the man behind my favorite Alexis Bittar jewels - I finally had the pleasure to do so at his recent Neiman Marcus trunk show. Alexis filled us in on what's going on in his world right now. He's one busy bee; his San Francisco stay was for a mere 10 hours because he had to fly to Vancouver for an appearance at Holt Renfrew. He revealed his jewelry philosophy and discussed the dope spiked bracelet Alicia Keys wore recently . . .

What’s the latest and greatest goings on?

I just finished Spring, we showed at Paris Fashion Week. We showed at Tranoi, which is a show there. I designed three collections under Alexis Bittar, and three other collections for other designers. I did Alexis Bittar for Michael Kors, we did glass, it’s all clear. And I did Michael Angel, he’s kind of a younger designer. I met him through the girls at Vogue. In a week, doing Victoria’s Secret.

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Ready-to-Wear Designers Delve Into Jewelry

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:30:22 -0800

It's raining baubles: Thakoon, Alice + Olivia, and Milly have announced expansions into jewelry.

Thakoon Panichgul has been swooped up by Japanese fine jewelry brand, Tasaki, to serve as its creative director. “My goal is to approach jewelry design in the same manner that I approach clothing: always move forward but respect the past,” said Panichgul.

Alice + Olivia received some help from jewelry extraordinaire, Karen Erickson, to design a limited-edition jewelry collection set to debut in Spring. The line, ranging from $278 to $393, is funky and modern - check out this rad leather floral bangle.

Milly designer, Michelle Smith, took inspiration from her Spring line to create Lucite necklaces, gold-plated bracelets, and colorful enamel cuffs. “From the time I was a girl, I was always into vintage jewelry. It is a passion of mine, so I thought it would be a great addition to the Milly collection,” said Smith. Her collection retails from $75 to $325, and will also launch in Spring. Bring on the bling!

To see Milly's new baubles, read more.

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Glitterati: Paige Novick

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:50:22 -0800

Paige Novick is my new jewelry hero. In fact, her colorful baubles excite me in ways I didn't know jewels could. The NYC dweller, whose past stints including working in Paris at Chanel with Karl Lagerfeld, creates imaginative, organic-inspired adornments. I'm utterly smitten with her masculine-meets-feminine aesthetic and bright pops of purple, green, orange, and blue. If color's not your thing, Paige also has a couple of ferosh silver pieces that will surely tickle your fancy. Her collection is a little pricey - cuffs, rings, and necklaces range from $100 to $800 - but well worth the splurge. Eye candy, at the least.

To see more from Paige, read more.

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All That Glitters in the FabSugar Fashion Community

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:30:22 -0800

Never one to shy away from glitz and glam, I have always been a jewelry advocate, especially during the holidays. If you share my love for all things sparkly, you may want to join these jewelry-appreciation groups in the the FabSugar Fashion Community. Shine on you pretty diamonds . . .

Fab Jewelry Finds	Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend	Girls Just Wanna Be Frosted
Sequin Lovers	The Jewelry Box	Help Identifying Jewelry Pieces

Check out all the groups you can join and explore, and please - start some new ones! Here's GeekSugar's helpful guide to creating in case you need some clarification.

10 Ways to Display Your Jewelry

CasaSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:40 -0800

Have you outgrown your dancing ballerina jewelry box? Looking for a bolder, brighter way to show off all of your pretty baubles? See my favorite ideas for showcasing your bling.

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Amrita Singh Kimberly Bangle - $80.00	Silver Bangle Bracelet 50-Pack - $20.00
Mixed Textured Bangle Set - $14.00	Silvertone Crystal Chain Bangle - $48.00
Mixed Textured Bangle Set - $5.80	Gold Black and Silver Textured Bangle Bracelet 20-Pack - $10.00
Gretchen Bracelet - $34.00	Lauren by Ralph Lauren Bangles (Set of 7) - $68.00
AE Silver Ornate Bangles - $15.50	Precedent Bangle Set - $6.80