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Black & Gold Jewels Shine Bright for the Holidays

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Black and gold is a striking combination. The contrasting colors and subtle golden shimmer produce a rocker's edge aesthetic with a dash of sexiness. The color palette allows for versatility and complements a wide array of outfits from casual to formal.

With the onslaught of upcoming holiday dinners and parties, it's the perfect time to showcase some of our favorite black and gold jewels that will complement your holiday attire.

First up is a gorgeous angular dark wooden ring ($2070) by Fern Freeman. This impressive statement ring has a large base and is adorned with a golden sun shaped overlay underneath rhodium silver and a sparkling pave diamond dome. Freeman's ring would be a head turning and dramatic finish to casual chic and formal outfits.

Browse below for additional jewels that will help you shine bright for the holidays. Have tips or suggestions? Contact me @marsha712

Gallery: Black & Gold Jewels Shine Bright for the Holidays

Gurham Gold and Diamond Multi-Oval Tuft Long Necklace

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Luxist Guest Post: Chris Del Gatto of CIRCA On The Real Value of Jewelry

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Filed under: Jewelry, Timepieces / Watches

Have you ever wondered what that diamond necklace that your grandmother left you would be worth if you ever wanted to sell it? We did, so we asked Chris Del Gatto, Chairman & CEO of CIRCA, the largest global buyer of fine jewelry from the public, to share some trade secrets on the true market value of jewelry.

As you can imagine, there's typically a disconnect between the public's perception of what jewelry is "worth", and the true market value of that item. True market value means the price that you would get if you were to sell the piece. This is very different from an appraisal value – what you would have to pay retail to replace an item if it were lost or stolen. What's important to realize is that when you're paying retail, you're paying for labor, marketing and the various profits made along the way.

For example, the generic yellow gold & diamond tennis bracelet that retails for $5,000, will typically cost a retailer an average of $1,800-$3,000, whereas the manufacturer's cost to make the piece would be more like $1,260 - $2,100. As someone who now owns that bracelet, and is selling it back into the marketplace, you're starting over again. You're not going to make back the profit that the manufacturer and retailer made. You also have to discount the labor that went into the piece. What you have left is the intrinsic value of the stones and the metal as your base. However, you can start adding value back if:

1) the piece is superbly designed and manufactured

2) the stone qualities are very high

3) it's a period piece, like Art Deco, Retro, etc.

4) the piece is signed by a famous maker such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co, etc.

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Pink Diamond Sells for $46 million, Setting a World Auction Record

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Sotheby's sells 24.78 carat pink diamond for $46 million, setting a world record

Sotheby's Geneva set a world auction record for any diamond and any jewel today when it sold an exceptionally rare and magnificent Fancy Intense Pink Emerald-cut Diamond. Weighing in at 24.78 Carats, the ring sold for for $46,158,674, well above the pre-sale estimate of $27 million to $38 million.

Four bidders competed for the gem, which is considered to be one of the most important and beautiful stones ever to come up for auction. The stone came to the market from a private collection, and has not appeared on the open market since it was purchased some 60 years ago from Mr. Harry Winston (who's namesake company won the Luxist Awards' Readers Choice Award for best jewelry line).

The diamond was bought by Patti Wong, Sotheby's Chairman in Asia, bidding on behalf of Laurence Graff, the British billionaire jeweler to the stars (and a Luxist Awards nominee for best jewelry line). Shortly after the sale, Laurence Graff named the diamond "The Graff Pink" and made the following statement: "It is the most fabulous diamond I've seen in the history of my career and I'm delighted to have bought it."

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Mark Davis Esther Ring

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Bring the geometric playfulness of mod style back into your wardrobe with the Esther Ring ($1700) by designer Mark Davis. These colorful Bakelite rings are highly polished offering a sheen that makes you take notice. The colorways offered are soft enough to be worn with any outfit throughout the year, but still posses a boldness that is eye catching and would add an interesting quality to your attire.

The dome shaped Esther Rings are minimally accented with a small bezel set, off centered diamond adding just the right hint of glimmer. An advantage to this ring is its versatility. It can be worn casually and offer a dose of the unexpected or be worn with more formal outfits for a playful but elegant feel.

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Bailey, Banks & Biddle Plans Holiday Return

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Last year we wrote about the bankruptcy of jewelry retailer Finlay Enterprises which necessitated the closure of the Bailey Banks & Biddle jewelry chain. The intellectual property for Bailey Banks & Biddle was sold last November in a liquidation auction.

But the venerable retailer, which traced its roots back to 1832 in Philadelphia is being revived. Five stores have already opened in Austin, Houston and Plano, Texas as well as St. Louis and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. A new website for the company should be up in time for the holidays. The stores all opened in October in the same spots they were in before closure. BBB Group Inc. is the parent company of the new chain and former Bailey Banks & Biddle President Paul Leonard is the head of the company. National Jeweler reports that the new stores have a focus on bridal jewelry with a new in-store design studio where customers can test out sterling silver and cubic zirconia samples. Flat-screen televisions will allow customers to browse an online selection of loose diamonds. The company doesn't plan to open any more stores in 2010 but hopes to eventually expand.

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Endless.com Gets Into The Jewelry Business

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Just in time for the holidays, Endless.com has launched a new jewelry category. The online retailer, which was created by Amazon.com, now sells both fashion and fine jewelry from 68 brands. There are over 3,500 styles including bracelets, cuffs, rings, necklace, earrings and pendants. Designer names such as Alex Woo, Gurhan and Kenneth Jay Lane are represented as well as several celebrity lines. Shown at right is Nicky Hilton's "Chelsea" Sterling Silver and 18kt Gold Wash Cuff with Enamel and CZ which sells for $960.00.

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Wellendorff Opens First U.S. Boutique In San Francisco

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German jewelry brand Wellendorff boutique opened its first boutique in North America, a shop-in-shop located within retail jeweler Shreve & Co. in San Francisco, California on October 29. Wellendorff is a 115-year-old jeweler famous for its rings which feature detailed enameled designs and for its long gold "silkrope" necklaces.

National Jeweler reports that Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, cut the purple ribbon to the new boutique. The boutique has its own separate jewelry viewing areas and a coffee bar. Wellendorff has created a special "San Francisco Flower" ring that is only available at the boutique. The outside is a vibrant flower design. Inside there is an engraving of the Golden Gate Bridge and the words San Francisco. It is available in two color styles (the pink and purple shown here and a more neutral gold and beige) and can come with a diamond band. Wellendorff jewelry ranges in price from $3,600 to $100,000.

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Tiffany & Co. Releases Latest Blue Book

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Tiffany & Co. has released the 2010-2011 Blue Book Collection, the jeweler's annual presentation of special beautiful baubles up for sale. This year's collection includes the Tiffany Majestic necklace, shown above. It took more than a year to procure the more than 300 pear-shaped and round brilliant stones and over 700 hours to create the necklace itself. The smaller stones are set into diamond florets surrounding a 30.31-carat, E color, internally flawless detachable diamond drop. The platinum mountings were individually crafted and linked to create a flexible setting that sparkles with every movement.White diamonds are showcased in the Fringe necklace which features a 20.01-carat, D color, internally flawless diamond in a rectangular modified brilliant cut with 61 round, 33 cushion and 30 marquise diamonds in platinum.

The Blue Book Collection also includes colored diamonds. A necklace based on Art Deco jewels in the Tiffany & Co. archives has a triple-drop pendant with three extraordinarily rare fancy vivid yellow diamonds-- a rectangular-shaped 13.09-carat yellow diamond and two approximately 6-carat yellow diamonds surrounded with a total of 642 round brilliant white diamonds.

Besides the diamonds there are also other stones. A 28.01-carat unenhanced Kashmir sapphire sits in a necklace of round brilliant diamonds. Another interesting piece is a new version of the popular Jean Schlumberger Bird on a Rock design, featuring a diamond-encrusted bird of 18 karat gold. This year's bird sits on a 104.66-carat cushion-shaped kunzite distinguished by a deep purplish pink hue. Check out other pieces in the gallery below.

[via National Jeweler]

Gallery: Highlights From The Tiffany Blue Book 2010

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Le Vian's 2011 Jewelry Trend Forecast

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The fashion industry is all about predicting trends before they happen and Le Vian jewelers, perhaps best known for their chocolate diamonds, is sharing predictions for next year in their 2011 Jewelry Trend Forecast. The list includes predictable staples like earth tones and sheer metallics along with snakes, equestrian, and wild animal themes. They also predict that shades of blue, pink and purple will be popular gemstone colors over the next year as well as blackened silver and carved gems (two of my favorites). What do you think? Browse the trends and then let us know if you think they're on target.

Gallery: Le Vian 2011 Jewelry Trend Forecast

Wildlife inspired looks including Tiger, Panther, and Panda

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16 Fabulous Fall Finds from J. Crew

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Filed under: Apparel, Handbags, Jewelry, Timepieces / Watches, Shoes

While I can't speak for the entire Luxist team, I have a pretty good feeling that we all love the fashion offered at J. Crew. They offer well made and long lasting basics mixed with bold statement pieces presented in such a way that you'll wear them forever. Both my husband and I have sweaters and pants that we've purchased over 4 years ago and given their timeless appeal, we're still wearing them today.

J Crew's lookbook and catalog showcase trendsetting and super fashionable ensembles, but I thoroughly enjoy putting my own personal twist to what I wear and the clothing at J. Crew allows me to do just that. After a long hot and at times unbearable summer scorcher, fall's arrival is a welcomed change. It feels relaxing to be at a comfortable body temperature and have a cool breeze pass through the air. Your daily attire can have more depth and substance rather than succumbing to heat and wearing a tank top, shorts and flip flops.

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Piaget Limelight 'True' Cocktail Rings

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I am not a woman, nor do I wear rings, but I will be the first to admit these are very cool. They are so cool, I think most people will almost forget these are high-end luxury goods. From the Limelight collection by Piaget, these are a new line of cocktail rings that actually look like real cocktail drinks. And I've always wondered why they were called cocktail rings... These rings are very fun and well designed. Piaget did an excellent job replicating the look of popular cocktail drinks in jewelry.

There are six rings in this particular Limelight collection, each has a name of a drink. Seen here is the Piaget Limelight Cocktail Mojito ring. It is in 18k white gold with 182 diamonds (1.52 carats). The "drink" itself is a 24 carat cushion-cut green tourmaline, with a 3 carat citrine stone cut to look like a lime - covered with a white gold and tsavorite "peel.' The "mint leaves" are emeralds. Stunning and so creative!

Other rings in the collection are equally nice and use stones and gold applicable to the look of the drink. In addition the Limelight Cocktail Mojito, there is also the Whiskey on the Rocks, Cosmopolitan, White Tonic, Blue Ocean, and Blueberry Daiquiri. Truly charming - and will not be cheap.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

Gallery: Piaget Limelight Cocktail Rings

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Piaget Finds A Spot On Bond Street With New Boutique Store

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Filed under: Jewelry, Timepieces / Watches, Luxury Shopping

Piaget luxury watches and jewelry finds a new home for one of its uncommon boutique stores on Bond Street in London. "Go to luxury shopping streets" around the world are filling up with not just watch stores, but brand boutique watch stores (as opposed to multi-brand stores). Richemont Group, who is the parent company of Piaget, is responsible for the majority of these locations in what can be seen as part of a new marketing and sales strategy. For consumers, it helps showcase the brands as a destination versus just one product out of many in a store.

The Piaget boutique on Bond street for example is able to tell the whole story of the brand's current collection - which ranges from sophisticated to sporty men's pieces, as well as extremely artistic high-end jewelry watches for women. From a distribution perspective, such boutiques serve another potential purpose. As Richemont gears up more brands for online sales, boutique stores double as fulfillment centers for shipping product. This way, Piaget has a local distribution center for online sales made in the UK. This would not be possible or as simple with the traditional model that includes selling product to independent third-party retailers. As far as I know, Piaget is not yet a brand that is available for sale online, but given the direction sister Richemont brands are taking - it could very well be a reality sooner than later.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

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Cheryl Cole Launches Capsule Collection With Promise Ring

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British singer Cheryl Cole has a unique tie-in with her new single, "Promise This." Last week was at the launch party for "Promise", a design collaboration with jeweler, Fawaz Gruosi, the founder of de Grisogono. The first piece from her new capsule collection is a rose gold and blackened silver ring that spells out the word "Promise" with a heart-like "m." The ring is designed to be worn on the pinky finger. It sells for 920 euros (approximately $1,270). At the Cannes Film Festival this summer, the company paid Cole £250,000 for a 30-minute performance. Several of Cole's Girls Aloud bandmates showed up to support her at the event which was the first appearance she made in several months after suffering a bout of malaria.

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Luxist Giveaway: Tacori Smoky Quartz and Prasiolite Earrings

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Since1910.com is a family owned couture jewelry business that's been selling engagement rings, fine diamonds and other precious gems since, well, 1910. Although headquarters have moved to Long Island the original store, called H.L. Gross & Bro. Jewelers, was founded in downtown Brooklyn and is still in business today. Built over 5 generations and currently run by 3 generations of family all working together, Since1910.com prides itself on selling stellar jewelry pieces along with providing stellar service, an effort that has paid off in a reputation for excellence built over many decades.

And now Since1910.com is proving to have stellar generosity as well, as they're giving away this beautiful pair of Tacori Smoky Quartz and Prasiolite Earrings to one of our lucky readers. Valued at $880 retail, the earrings (shown above) are from Since1910.com's Tacori collection and are inspired by putting a modern twist on iconic Hollywood glamour to create a look that's classic, sexy and sweet. They feature sterling silver and 18k gold set with dual round gemstones, minty green Prasiolite on top and dark chocolate Smoky Quartz on the bottom, totaling approximately 18.50ct. A truly versatile and timeless addition to your fine jewelry collection.

THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED.

To enter follow the rules below and you just might be wearing these sparkling beauties to your next big event. Good luck!

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed by 5:00pm Eastern Time on October 4, 2010.
* You may only enter once (multiple entries will be deleted).
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive one pair of Tacori Smoky Quartz and Prasiolite Earrings valued at $880.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older.

See full giveaway rules here.

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David Webb Estate Jewelry Up For Auction

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The beautiful gold and diamond David Webb necklace above is just one of the pieces being sold an an auction of estate jewelry on September 29 at Doyle New York. The necklace is part of the estate of the Honoroable Florence P. Shientag, a very accomplished woman with some lovely taste in jewelry. During her 101 years, Judge Shientag led the way for women in law, mentoring women lawyers, and protecting the rights of filmmakers and artists. She was the first female federal prosecutor in New York State and one of the first in the country. She was also a patron of the arts and a woman with a strong sense of personal style as is shown through her exquisite taste in jewels.

The piece shown above is gold, platinum and diamond bib necklace with diamond-set platinum leaves, rope-twist stylized acorns tipped with diamonds and gold leaves that is estimated to fetch $20,000 to $30,000. It's just one of Judge Shientag's David Webb pieces. Also up for auction is a rose diamond flower clip-brooch (estimated at $30,000 to $40,000); a gold, platinum, turquoise and ruby chain necklace (estimated at $12,000-18,000) and matching clip brooch (estimated at $6,000-8,000); a pair of diamond flower earclips (estimated at $6,000-8,000); and a gold, platinum and diamond bracelet fashioned as textured branches (estimated at $5,000-7,000).

The top lot in the sale is a platinum ring with a rectangular step-cut diamond of approximately 16.74 carats, L color, VS1 clarity, formerly Property of the Scripps Estate and estimated at $125,000-175,000.

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