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designer jewellery-how to accessorise a formal outfit

Accessorising with designer jewellery can be a rewarding experience if done correctly. Here are a few tips describing how to get it right for the festive season.

Designer Jewellery-You Shall Go to the Ball

Designer jewellery is one of the best accessories when it comes to formal occasions. We all like to splash out on a new outfit if there is a special event on the horizon. However, if you cannot afford something new, designer jewellery will come to the rescue. Buying a classic piece of designer jewellery is an investment and will stand you in good stead any time you need to dress to impress.

Designer Jewellery-Make a Statement

Designer jewellery can look classic, elegant, simple but always effective. You can use it to dress up a simple black dress or compliment any one of your existing outfits. A stunning piece of jewellery can transform an outfit and take centre stage when you need it to. Use designer jewellery to draw the attention away from your dress if you have worn it before and make it look different by using stylish accessories. Use dramatic jewellery with a simple dress or plain jewellery with a statement dress as jewellery can overpower an outfit if there is too much going on. If your dress already features a lot of beading or sequins keeping the accessories simple is a must for any occasion.

Designer Jewellery for all Occasions

Just as different occasions require different dress codes, accessorising with designer jewellery follows suite. You can dress an outfit up or down depending on your choice of jewellery. If you want to look elegant but don’t want to look like you have tried too hard a classic silver bracelet is the way to create understated glamour. If you are attending a ball or a dinner and dance a diamante necklace can look very effective with a simple gown. There is a piece of designer jewellery for every occasion.

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Steep vs Cheap: A stunning statement

Jewellery is making a statement this season!

Attention grabbing jewels have been seen strutting down a number of catwalks and are now steadily seeping into the high street. Perfect for adding a bit of interest to an otherwise bland outfit or to add a twist to a simple dress, jewellery is the ultimate accessory.

Whether it be in the form of those larger than life earrings or that gorgeous ring, picking those few statement pieces is a necessity.

Personally I don’t think you can go wrong if you opt for a necklace, ideal for both dresses and t-shirts alike. This stunning piece from Oscar de la renta would look even more amazing (yes it is possible) in the flesh than in the picture but it should do with a whopping price tag of £805.

Money beautifully spent if you can afford it, however if you would something with a smaller price tag then why not opt for this piece from Miss Selfridge. This necklace has the same wow factor and is priced moderately at £15.

Vintage Mikimoto 7.5-7.0 4 Strand Pearl Necklace W/ Box

Up for bidding is a magnificent quadruple strand of Akoya cultured pearls by Mikimoto. This strand is from Mikimoto’s top 3% harvest, and have the quality grade of “A.” The white pearls measure 7.5-7.0 mm in size, and have good luster. These 239 pearls are also beautifully matched and nicely round. The outer strand measures 20″ in length with 67 pearls, the two middle strands measure 19″ in length with 62 pearls and 18″ in length with 57 pearls, respectively, and the inner strand measures 16″ in length with 53 pearls. The necklace is ready to be worn as the pearls were restrung with silk thread by Mikimoto. The clasp, with a 5.5 mm pearl in the center, is sterling silver, and is fully hallmarked “S” with the Mikimoto logo “M” in a cartouche. The strand was appraised on October 30, 2008 by Mikimoto of New York at $13,600, and the Certificate of Valuation will be sent to the winning bidder. In addition, the necklace will come in a new grey-and-cement Mikimoto jacket with white outer box, so the winning bidder could present this as a very lovely gift. Overall, a truly wonderful Mikimoto necklace that is sure to please for generations to come. Please read the terms of the auction before you bid… *No international inquiries or bidders. *Only payment by Paypal will be accepted, no exception, and is expected within 12 hours from the end of the auction. *Winning bidder pays a flat shipping cost of $45 anywhere in the U.S. for USPS Express mail which includes insurance. *Item will only be shipped to a confirmed address. *Please ask questions prior to bidding as all sales are final. *And thank you for looking!

Platinum the pick among younger customers

Platinum adornment isn’t something retail jewelers ring up like mad at the register.

Sixty-three percent of panelists said platinum adornment accounts for a simple aught to 10 percent of their sales, and the all-inclusive majority of respondents–95 percent–report that the metal makes up 20 percent or beneath of their absolute sales.

But if asked how the bazaar has afflicted in contempo years, it appears panelists accept achievement for the approaching acceptance of this adored metal, which carries accumulation margins of 40 percent or added for 69 percent of analysis respondents.

Youth movement

Consumer acquaintance of platinum has added in the accomplished 5 to 10 years, according to a amount of panelists.

This seemed to ring abnormally accurate a part of adolescent consumers, according to several panelists.

“Young girls wish assurance rings in platinum,” one panelist wrote, while addition predicted, “More adolescent couples adopt platinum than chicken gold, it looks [like the] approaching is acceptable for platinum jewelry, abnormally marriage rings.”

Pricing play

After ascent to about $2,300 an ounce in March 2008, according to Kitco.com, platinum prices hovered about $1,283 per ounce at columnist time.

Panelists were alloyed on the best action for administration the metal’s clashing price.

Several appear that they acclimatize the amount of appurtenances in the abundance to reflect the metal’s bazaar price, with one stating, “I do a lot added appropriate adjustment on platinum so I can acclimatize the amount accordingly.”

Others are just alienated the metal altogether.

“It has been like a roller-coaster ride and has acquired me to authority abiding and not buy until it stabilizes,” one panelist wrote.

Vintage Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Sterling – 15″

Vintage Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Up for auction is this exceptionally beautiful pearl necklace. This is a stunning piece that measures approximately 15″ long. Each pearl on average measures 6.0 mm – 6.14 mm in size and the first two on either side of the silver clasp are hand tied, the other pearls are not individually knotted. Each one is similar to the other in size, shape and color. They are creamy white in color and have a brilliant lustre. They are wonderfully brought together with the Mikimoto clam shell hallmark with a sterling silver clasp and an “S” at the bottom of the “M”. The clasp closes securely and this piece is in excellent vintage condition. This is a gorgeous vintage piece that would compliment any collection. Please email with any questions. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE. PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A U.S. MAILING ADDRESS. Buyer will pay $5.95 shipping/handling including insurance. We accept Paypal only. Buyer must contact us within 3 days with payment information. If you pay with an “echeck” through Paypal, your item will not be shipped until your check has cleared. After payment is received, we ship within 3 business days. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding. Lizzy’s Antiques & Jewelry, Inc. 1207 B Second Street Marysville, WA 98270 (360) 657-5276

18k White Gold Diamond “Flower” Set VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

This beautiful set including necklace and earrings. Necklace and matching earrings designed with flower motifs set all around with white diamonds, total weighing approximately 88.00 ct, mounted in 18kt white gold. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels. There is nothing which is could be look more perfect, than diamonds in perfect combination with gold. Become a part of Van Cleef & Arpels VIP clientele!

Mikimoto 6mm Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace W/box

You are bidding on a beautiful Mikimoto Akoya pearls silver necklace Elegant design and very high quality EXCELLENT CONDITION Removed For Display only Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearl silver necklace The pendant top is about 2.8cmX 1.4cm 1beautiful Akoya pearls measuring is 6mm In Very good condition. Marked with a “M”for MIKIMOTO and “S”for Silver in Pendant top Marked “M”and “SIL” on Clasp I did my best to picture it in the last 2 picture so you can know its authentic You will receive the original box/peper What you see is what you get Would make an excellent gift for that special someone or even yourself! Look at the pictures to get a better idea of what you bidding on Please take a moment to look at my other great auctions.Thanks!! We offer great Shipping discount for multiple purchase. for the shipping coat of any 1,2 or 3 item, buyers only pay for the one. All my Mikimoto items are authentic. If you take them to any of the Mikimoto store, you’ll get the recognition from them. SHIPPING COST & ABOUT SHIPMENT EMS USA, Canada, Oceania, Middle East USD 15.00 Europe USD 19.00 Asia USD 12.00 Africa, South America USD 23.00 *Ship to worldwide by EMS. Only 7 to 10 days to most destinations. The tracking number will be informed after shipment. *We offer great Shipping discount for multiple purchase. For the shipping cost of any 1, 2 or 3 items, buyers only pay for the one. Will ship to Worldwide. Contact the seller for additional shipping costs and services. We accept only Paypal payments If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us Thank you for looking! Please check out our store for other items!

WORKCHIC TREASURE: MIKIMOTO PEARLS

A fiber of chaplet can add a archetypal blow to any plan outfit. If you wish to accomplish a adornment investment this season, accede affairs chaplet that you will accept in your apparel for a lifetime. Whether it is a fair necklace, earrings, or bracelet- these are items that will never go out of style. You can see the hottest trend apparent on celebrities this division are the continued strands of chaplet which adds burning workchic to a atramentous dress or business suit. Images address of Google images.

The name Mikimoto has become synonymous with the highest quality of pearls. Only 3-5% of all cultured pearls will carry the Mikimoto name.  We couldn’t help but salivate over the pearls found at JR Dunn. Here are our favorites that will never go out of style no matter what outfit you may be wearing.

SOTHEBY’S DECEMBER MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AUCTION TO OFFER $3.3M RARE, OVAL DIAMOND

Sotheby’s accessible bargain of Magnificent Jewels in New York on December 9th will action a alternative of adored stones of capricious colors, shapes, sizes and estimates, as able-bodied as an arrangement of black adored stones and one-of-a-kind active pieces by adept jewelers.

Among the highlights of the bargain are a Magnificent and Rare Oval Diamond, belief 30.48 carats, D-color, Absolute and Blazon IIa, estimated to advertise for added than $3.3 million; a seminal section from Cartier’s a lot of artistic aeon in the 1920’s – a Jeweled Scarab Belt-Buckle created in 1926 (est. $250/350,000); and jewels from the accumulating of aloft Brazilian archetypal and philanthropist Lúcia Moreira Salles, including three important gem stones army by JAR and abundant accustomed fair jewels, addendum Sotheby’s.

The all-embracing bargain house’s contempo abatement bargain of Important Jewels in New York on October 19th fetched a absolute of $13,843,100, beyond pre-sale expectations of $9.3-12.3 million. Adored stones bedeviled the top ten prices becoming at the auction, which awash 90.6 percent by amount and 83.5 percent by lot. Nearly 65 percent of the awash lots accomplished prices aloft their top estimates.

Following the success of Sotheby’s contempo Hong Kong sale, the achievement of the Important Jewels bargain in New York showed that appeal for important adored stones and active adornment is able not alone in across markets but aswell in the United States, acclaimed Sotheby’s, which said that applicant accord was all-around with new buyers from Asia, Europe and the US as able-bodied as accustomed clandestine collectors.

Lisa Hubbard, Chairman, North and South America, of Sotheby’s All-embracing Adornment Department, and Gary Schuler, Director of New York Jewelry, commented, “We are actual encouraged by the prices accomplished on abounding of the adored stones in today’s sale, including over $118,000 per carat for the pear-shaped 29.53 carat D-color, potentially flawless, blazon IIa, design ring, which brought a absolute amount of $3,498,500 adjoin a presale appraisal of $1.8/2.2 million. Ten all-embracing bidders, both clandestine collectors and trade, competed aggressively for this top-selling lot. The amazing design was the centerpiece of a New York Estate accumulating that included active jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, and Bulgari and far exceeded expectations acumen $4.7 actor (presale appraisal $2.3/3 million). A Fancy Intense Yellow Design Ring of 14.24 carats performed well, bringing $386,500 (est. $250/300,000) as did the beautifully army 8.01-carat F-color J.E. Caldwell Marquise-Shaped Design Ring, which accomplished $344,500 (est. $225,275,000).”

Ms. Hubbard and Mr. Schuler continued, “Sotheby’s bargain today offered what buyers are searching for in this market, which is interesting, alluringly estimated adored stones and active and aeon jewels from clandestine collections. We saw active antagonism for active jewels including the Tiffany & Co. Fancy Vivid Yellow Design Ring, 9.55 carats, which brought $446,500 or $47,000 per carat (est. $250/350,000), and the Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold, Design and Amethyst ‘Botticelli’ Necklace, which awash for $194,500 (est. $50/70,000). Active jewels, whether of archetypal or abreast style, are not alone affairs able-bodied but are alluring new adornment buyers to the salesroom every season.”

Take Care Of Your Beautiful Ornaments

Please Note : Pure Silver will never cause  contact dermatitis.So, Be sure You have choosen the Real Tiffany Jewellery.

A few days ago, Miss Wang bought a pair of unique earrings in a street stall. Not long after she put them on , her ears got itching, swelling, and pierced parts of her ears outflow pus. Hospital dermatologist diagnosed that she had contact dermatitis.

According to dermatologist introduction, contact dermatitis caused by wearing metal ornaments is usually called the “jewelry disease.” This is because susceptible contacts ornaments containing some metals, such as nickel and chromium��which induce allergic reactions. Chromium and nickel are the most common allergic sources of contact dermatitis in recent years, and the ratio of chromium and nickel allergic females to males is about 10 to 1. About 9.3% of China dermatology patients are caused by wearing ornaments. Common jewelry, such as rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, watches, spectacle frames, underwear clasp and metal lines contained scarf, all contains chromium and nickel and makes directly contacted skin get inflammation. Its main symptoms are a sense of itching and burning sensation, but it can also appear erythema, papules, erosion and so on, the worst may manifest ulcers, asthma or urticaria, and systemic disease. Some people’s allergic symptoms only manifest in the jewelry contacted skin, such as ears, neck, wrists, fingers, etc.; there may be systemic allergic reactions to some others. First, skin becomes inflamed and then small papules and hydroa come, making the whole body extremely uncomfortable. Under normal circumstances, jewelry caused allergic reactions can be cured by the use of some drugs on the outer skin. However, if the skin is stimualted repeatedly by the inflammation, it may induce malignant lesions and even cancers.

Bacteria’s Seedbed

The skin covered by rings are not easy to clean and will become a breeding bed for bacteria. Hoffman,a  microbiologists of the UK Central Public Health Laboratory, did a five months’ survey to 50 females who had long-term wearing of gold rings. It is said that bacteria’s quantity in the place coverd by rings is 9 times higher than no rings places. In addition, if the ring wears too tight, it will impact finger blood circulation, resulting in finger deformity.

Doctors piont out that not all jewelry has allergic reactions to susceptible. Pure gold and silver jewelry or high-grade jade jewelry rarely cause allergy, while some low-grade decorative jewelry or chemical treated jade ornaments were easily lead to allergic reactions. Therefore, susceptible  population should avoid wearing gold-plated, silver-plated, chromium, nickel or other easily triggering dermatitis ornaments. Nickel silver and chrome alloy ornaments should not be worn often. Susceptible, especially children, should not wear metal ornaments. Jewelry  should not be worn often in summer because of sweating. Rings should not wear too tight, not to use wool wound ring. To avoid wearing jewelry all day and night, devloping the habit of taking jewelry off at night. No ornaments night can not only rest the skin but also reduce harmful radioactive sources by half. Some people are too lazy to remove earing accessories when they are sleeping, which will inevitably cause post-auricular skin injuries. Also some others like to sleep with their watches put on. On one hand, it is not conducive to the arm blood circulation, on the other hand, if the watch is luminous, the fluorescent radiation will cause injury to the body.

Tips: Jewellery should be washed often and worn regularly as well as Tiffanys.

No matter how beautiful the jewelry is, it can not be worn all the time, otherwise it may be harmful to your health. For example, some people wear rings in their hands all the year round, as a result, the fingers skin is tight hooped by rings; muscles and bones sunken into a ring malformation, affecting blood circulation. The fingers will become numb, acid swelling, pain, or even partial necrosis. So one should not wear rings too tight, and should take them off his fingers often and do some add-activities. Some girls do not take off their earrings when they sleep. Cheeks would be easily hurt by the metal hook on the earringsor a hard object in that way. It’s not advantage in maintaining Tiffany earrings.

Moreover, long-term wearing jewelry, the skin around it is difficult to clean. Especially in summer when there will be a large number of human perspiration. If one does not pay much attention to sanitation, pathogenic microorganisms are easy to reproduce in this breed, or intrusion into the skin, affecting his health.

Experts warn that the often-worn jewelry must be took off often and cleaned. This can not only maintain the jewelry itself bright and clean as new, but also very useful to the health of the keepers. It is worth noting that jewelry cleaning has many taboos, it may damage jewelry itself if it is treated incorrectly. It’d better invite professional cleaning staff to carry out the maintenance.