This set of three watches from Montblanc represents a unique collection each with emphasis on using diamonds in different aesthetic manners - showcasing three of the ways that diamonds are frequently used on women's watches to make them (and the wearer) more beautiful. The collection is the Star Eternal Lady line of watches and includes an automatic three hand model, an automatic with a moon phase indication complication, and a quartz movement based model.

What each model shares in common is the highly decorated 18k white gold case set with diamonds all over the case including 42 on the bezel, as well as a mother of pearl dial. The Star Lady Diamonds Automatic model features a clustered dial look. In addition to the 'galaxy' of diamonds, there is a special array of diamonds that shapes the iconic Montblanc emblem. Next, the Star Eternal Lady Moonphase Diamonds automatic features a more traditional use of diamonds used for hour indicators as well and for rings around the various dials. The third model, being the Star Eternal Lady Diamonds with the quartz movement represents use of diamonds to create organic patterns on the bezel - a particularly common use of diamonds, but difficult to pull-off well. In total, the three watches have over 1,500 Wesselton diamonds total which amount to over 10 carats. The watches come together in a box set.

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The selling point for the Suede 'Star' Bag by Malo is its unique shape - and it's a good one. The tote bag is made of brown suede with leather trim. It has a firm, square bottom, from which soft sides extend upwards. The bag comes together at the top opening, which has no specific closure, in the shape of a four-pointed star. It has two shoulder straps with a generous drop, but the tote just looks like it should be carried casually, dangling from one hand while you stroll around a busy shopping district. It has two interior pockets so your mobile phone and car keys don't get lost at the bottom of the 12" x 12" x 12" tote. Price: $1,525.

There is no better way to add a bit of bling to your tree than with some of the elegant crystal ornaments from Swarovski. Diamonds, in fairness, would be better but to get ones of this size to cover the tree would be cost prohibitive, to say the least. Unlike the rest of Swarovski's ornament line, these three are only produced for 2006 and have the year engraved on them. The Angel ($95) was designed by Mario Dilitz and has matte skin with a crystal body. The Santa Kris Bear ($95) has a rhodium-plated trim on its hat and scarf and the signature Christmas Ornament ($65), designed by Anton Hirzinger, sparkles in multi-faced brilliance.

Since it seems that people are more likely to buy artificial or pre-decorated trees for Christmas than to decorate their own, a tree-topper is not the holiday staple that it once was. Perhaps one as beautiful as the Swarovski Shining Star topper will be enough to put a little tradition back into the holiday, though. The Star was designed by Martin Zendron and is fully faceted clear crystal with rhodium-plated details. It comes with an insertable "foot" that acts as a stand if you want to display the 10-inch Star without the tree. Price: $295.

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