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Skull Studs From Minor Obsessions by Finn

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I know, I know, skulls are so played out as a design element but I couldn't help falling for these cute little 10K gold skull studs by Minor Obsessions by Finn, the kid sister line to Luxist fave's Finn Jewelry. Minor Obsessions sells the little skulls as earrings for $80 each, on a braided floss wrap bracelet ($60) or on a 16" gold chain ($250). Should the skulls not light your fire, Minor Obsessions also sells 10K gold angel wings, anchors and peace signs as single studs or pairs.

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Trade In Your Old Gold At H. Stern's Gold Rush Event

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If you don't wear your gold jewelry you can stop hoarding it, waiting for the apocalypse or the peak of the gold bubble, and trade it in at H. Stern this week through September 25. The jewelry boutique is holding a Gold Rush event at their New York City and Merrick Park, Florida boutiques. Trade in your old gold for something newly shiny from the latest collections at H. Stern and receive 20 percent over market value.

In October (alas not in time for this event) H. Stern launches a collection inspired by legendary architect Oscar Niemeyer. The pieces include a jewel designed by Niemeyer in a silk-screen print from the 1980s, and various others inspired by the female form, which he recorded in different designs. The collection was the initiative of Roberto Stern, president and creative director of H.Stern, who has always given special emphasis to organic and sinuous forms in the jewelry. "We do not find straight lines in Nature, therefore I like asymmetry and irregular contours, which are more human and natural", said Stern. It was this shared passion with the architect that led Stern to launch the collection.

The H.Stern Collection by Oscar Niemeyer includes jewelry in gold and diamonds, divided into eight different lines with the names of designs, works and some famous projects. They convey the simplicity of the outlines, which are summarized in a few, essential lines: loose, free and flowing.

Gallery: H.Stern Collection by Oscar Niemeyer

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Kristin Cavallari's Carrera y Carrera Jewelry

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These days jewelers are adorning celebrities for fashion week nearly as lavishly as they do for the red carpet. Case in point is reality star Kristin Cavallari, well-outfitted in jewels from Spanish jeweler Carrera Y Carrera while attending Reem Acra's Spring 2011 presentation on September 13th in New York. She's wearing the Carrera Y Carrera gold carved Snake pendant which sells for $35,000 and the Carrera Y Carrera red "Gardenia" ring set in yellow gold for $5,520. The rock crystal and enamel ring is part of the Azucar collection which was inspired by Cuban style.

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Kanye West's Egyptian Jewelry

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What was that large piece of jewelry around Kanye West's neck last Sunday at the BET awards? For his comeback performance West wore one of the biggest chains we've seen yet. The thick gold chain held up a huge enameled pendant of Horus, the god of the sky, war and protection in ancient Egyptian religion. The son of Isis and Osiris, Horus was usually depicted as a falcon-headed man as he is in Kanye's necklace. West also wore a four-finger pyramid ring, the total of which are rumored to have a $300,000 price tag. He posted large pictures of the pieces on his blog. Both pieces were created by Jacob the Jeweler. West is famous for his extravagant jewelry. He has worn a jeweled Jesus and another pyramid ring before.

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Kwiat's Birdies For Breast Cancer Jewelry

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Kwiat partnered with golfer Cristie Kerr to bring attention to her Birdies for Breast Cancer foundation and came up with a pinkified version of Kwiat's Signature Platinum Star Collection. The set includes delicate, diamond-drop earrings as well as a pendant of the same design set in 18-carat pink gold and with a pink sapphire and surrounding diamonds. Kerr will wear both pieces on tour throughout 2010 and 10 percent of all proceeds will go directly to benefit Birdies for Breast Cancer. The pieces are available at Kwiat retailers nationwide.

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More Jewelers Fall Victim To Gold-Selling Scams

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With gold's high prices more and more people have been selling off gold. In some ways that has been good for jewelers but it has also meant that gold-related frauds are on the rise. JCK Online reports on the findings of the Jewelers' Security Alliance which has received over 28 reports of gold-related frauds committed against retail jewelers in 2009. That number doesn't sound like a lot but last year saw just six scams.

There have been two major types of fraud, a bait and switch in which the seller shows the jeweler a gold item and then switches it with a lookalike fake, and a scenario in which the jeweler buys a piece that tests positive as gold but is instead a heavily plated item. Jewelers are advised to be aware of the proliferation of fake items and to test it as much as possible. Both buyers and sellers should be aware of the possibility that even if a piece is stamped as gold that does not mean it really is.

Gold sellers are also warned to be cautious. Check the daily prices and be aware that while any jeweler or gold dealer will also take a share of the profits it pays to shop around because the percentage may be different and different stores may offer varying prices for pieces. Depending on the value of the piece it may also be advisable to have it evaluated by an independent appraiser before shopping your jewelry around that way you know the range that it could fetch.

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Melissa McClure's Jewelry Alchemy

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Los Angeles-based goldsmith and jewelry designer Melissa McClure calls her line of organic jewelry Jewelry Alchemy and takes inspiration from nature's delicate yet strong shapes. Her pieces are made from 18K and 22K gold and painstakingly individually forged and hand hammered. Her most popular items have a twig motif and she recently designed a one-of-a-kind twig and hummingbird necklace for a Vanity Fair photo shoot starring Seth Rogen as Frida Kahlo. One of the most extravagant twig pieces she has created is is the double helix. More than a bracelet, it is an 18K sculpture meant to curve around the forearm. It is available in red or yellow gold and sells for $8,195.

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People Buying Gold In Bars, Not Bracelets

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People may be selling gold jewelry left and right but they aren't buying too much of it. The 'Gold Yearbook 2009' from CPM Group shows that while gold prices remain high, gold fabrication rates are expected to fall in 2009. Gold is used in jewelry but also for dental, medical, electronics and other uses. The fabrication demand fell 6.6 percent in 2008 and is expected to fall 7.9 percent in 2009. Jewelry demand is expected to drop by 7.1 percent in 2009.

Investment interest in gold remains high with investors. As reported in National Jeweler, investor buying is expected to hit a record high in 2009, 52.3 million ounces versus 43.3 million ounces purchased in 2008.

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Ana Cavalheiro Jewelry

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Jewelry designer Ana Cavalheiro has released her first collection. Cavalheiro, who grew up in Lisbon, Portugal, had a career in marketing before deciding to follow her passion for jewelry. She trained in Paris two years at the "École du Louvre (BJO Formation) " where she learnt to handcraft jewelry in the traditional European way. Although Cavalheiro lives in Southern California now her designs recall her Portuguese youth with bright colors and romantic and medieval motifs. The pieces are handcrafted in 18K and 14K gold and gemstones including large cocktail rings and earrings and necklaces whose designs are influenced by traditional European tile designs. Check out the gallery below for more looks at her romantic yet modern designs.

Gallery: Ana Cavalheiro Jewelry

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Diane's Precious Jewels Equestrian Jewelry

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Diane Griswold Johnston is a champion equestrienne as well as a jewelry designer. Naturally therefore she creates a range of equestrian jewelry for the horse-obsessed. The jewelry is set in 18K gold and includes a hand-carved onyx horse head pendant, silver horse coin earrings, horsehead earrings, an onyx horse head bracelet and a charm bracelet that features a gold horse and gold ribbon charms with tiny lapis centers. Her jewelry can be ordered online, through Saks or at selected horse shows.

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Mark Silverstein Tattoo Jewelry

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I like the look of these tattoo-inspired designs from Mark Silverstein Imagines. The designs, in gold and diamonds subtly evoke the look of flames on race car or motorcycle. Silverstein, who has been in the diamond and jewelry business for close to 30 years, also specializes in bridal designs that feature engraved platinum. The matching earrings and bracelet for this piece are after the jump.

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Guilt-Free Designer Diamonds

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Ok, we all saw the movie The Blood Diamond a while back and can no longer avoid contemplating the probability that the sparkly rocks on the market today were perhaps obtained by violence, human-rights abuses, child-labor, or environmental destruction. I practically swore-off buying diamonds all-together after seeing the movie -- for about a week. As conscientious consumers, we therefore must seek out alternative and ethical sources for our need to shine. Poom Fine Jewelry is one of these sources; not only does Poom use "conflict-free" diamonds, but she donates a portion from every sale to various local animal charities. Her designs are unique and current, yet simple and timeless. She has designed for important brides-to-be, movie stars, and has been featured in Elle Magazine numerous times. Her current collection includes very fashionable pieces such as cocktail rings, modern bangles, and circle-motif earrings meant for those of us who still value the elegant understatement in jewelry design. This creation, cleverly-named "Mr. Big" in 18K rose-gold, diamonds, and pink-sapphires, forecasts the hottest upcoming trend in diamond pendant forms: the circular disc. Stay envious and ahead of the rest all the while knowing that with your purchase, you may have saved a child from horrid working conditions and a goat from starvation. "Mr. Big" retails for $5,000.

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