The collection goes back to its equestrian roots, featuring jewels in the shape of horse hooves and other shapes and dimensions. About the collection, Pierre Hardy says:

“I simply went back to its roots and to the horse’s hoof, taking the roughest, strongest, almost radical element and giving it the most feminine, the most modern interpretation.”

The collection is super chic and sophisticated! But slow down, this is not something you will walk down the street and see anyone in– the price starts at $23,000 for clip-on earrings and $880,000 for the Fouet necklace (above). But you will get your money’s worth with the Fouet, which is a platinum “whip” set with 3,669 diamonds and 36.16 carats. The packaging also ups the stock, with custom-made boxes with alligator leather, and inside? A mat made of real Zebra skin. Oh don’t plan to wear it any time soon, because the wait time is anywhere from 5 to 7 months. Might as well get a Birkin bag for all of that! WHOA-NESS! *puts on “only in your dreams” list*

“All she do is shop until she drop, like there ain’t no floor…” The First Lady, Michelle-O, definitely has an all over appeal as it pertains to fashion and style. From J. Crew to Jason Wu, her versatility is evident and her ability to transition from the more affordable to the extremely high-end has allowed for her to be a favorite among designers and considered as an icon:

She turned heads at the White Houses first State Dinner since Obama took office in a Naeem Khan gown, but while she usually plays down her accessories, she decided to go for a  rose-cut, pear-shaped amber and tourmaline earrings by Bochic. The earrings, which was handmade over three weeks by 40 people in India, were picked out by her stylist several weeks ago as part of a group of jewelry. While the good folks over at Bochic won’t say how much the earrings were, they definitely cost a grip! A pair of Bochic earrings starts at $5,000. But no worries about the spending limit of the usually cost conscious First Lady, because when you’re married to the most powerful guy in the country, who’s really paying for anything?

Before there was the sky-rocket rise of Kim Kardashian, there was only one other young lady that rose to the top of the socialite food chain that quickly: Genevieve Jones. Dubbed as the ‘black’ Paris Hilton, Genevieve frequents the front row at shows like Zac Posen, Marc Jacobs, and Proenza Schouler, and struts the red carpet for events that some of Hollywood’s featherweight’s can’t even get an invite to:

The only difference between her and the over-exposed Hilton sister? She actually works for her money, designing a line of intricate and attention grabbing accessories that has been featured in magazines such as Elle & Vogue, and worn by celebs like Penelope Cruz, Kate Moss & Kim Kardashian:

Marc Jacobs is wearing the “Wishing Safety Pin” earring

Grace Silver Fringe Bag

Kate Fringe Bag [Kate Moss' namesake and favorite bag]

Shagreen Envelope Clutch

Tree Bucket Bag

Bird Bracelet

Mount Cristo Rey Charm Rings

Wishing Safety Pin Earrings

Vertebrae Cuffs

Genevieve’s great eye to detail, and visionary approach to design is making her an accessories force to be reckoned with. This it girl has proven she’s more than just a socialite turned designer, exploiting the title in an effort to stay relevant and stave of questions “what does she do?”. She is a designer– a real one. And a damn good one I might add! You can check out the Genevieve Jones site for more details about the line.

Turns out, an album isn’t the only thing Alicia Keys will be dropping soon! The 12-time Grammy winner will be teaming up with The Barber’s Daughters jewelry designer, Gisele Theriault, to launch a line of jewelry inscribed with inspirational messages:

Alicia first learned of the line while touring in Toronto through her band mates, who were backstage buying the jewelry:

“I fell in love with the individuality of the pieces, but more than that, the words that were written on them really resonated with the songwriter in me,” she said of the jewelry, which are already inscribed with inspirational messages. “I knew at that moment, for the first time, that through a whole other medium I would be able to spread inspiration, and that’s what got me started.”

Alicia’s collection of necklaces for The Barber’s Daughters will range  from $85 to $2,500 and be made of precious metals and gems inscribed with inspirational messages. And while the collection won’t be available until next year (Fall 2010), there will be a two-day preview and chance to purchase next week at a temporary shop at Collette Blanchard Gallery at 26 Clinton Street in New York.

You can check out more about the line on The Barber’s Daughters site.

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Which would you prefer, simplicity or extravagance? There are some who chooses simplicity over extravagance but the reason really depends on the characteristics possessed by the thing we are comparing.

With regards to engagement rings, there are those who would choose simple ones while others will choose those with added embellishments. Diamond engagement rings are unique and elegant. There are also different types and styles of these rings. One of which is the solitaire diamond engagement ring.

A solitaire diamond engagement ring is a simple and classic design. It is unique in its own way and yet it is still very elegant with its single diamond ring setting. It is popular because of its clarity, thus, enhancing the beauty of anyone who wears it.

Just like any other engagement ring, this symbolizes a mans love to the woman he is planning to marry. They are very timeless and beautiful. They can come in different shapes and sizes. The choice will just depend on the one buying the item. It is his will to choose a design and size that he feels is fit for the woman he loves.

Aside from the size of the diamond stone you chose, its shape can make it more unique than the others. The most common cuts are round but there are also wide varieties you can choose from, like, oval, pear, marquise, emerald. These shapes elongate the diamond and make it appear larger than its actual size.

There are also the princess solitaire or square cut, pear or tear-drop shape, radiant shape and archer shape. While the heart-shape makes it eye-catching because of the shape.

Because of the fact that the solitaire diamond engagement ring has only one diamond and has a very simple setting, this means that it is cheaper than those other type of diamond rings. But the price can also vary because the stone has a higher and better quality and/or larger size.

There are many other styles that are getting more popular these days but many women still prefer the timeless and classic beauty of solitaire rings. Because for them this type not only symbolizes love but also of the life and hope that the couple will share for their future.

When it is time to buy fashion jewelry, there are many individuals who wonder what is the best way to go about researching fashion jewelry, to be precise the “hottest,” jewelry trends at the moment. In all honesty, you have many options about doing so. Let us look at them one by one.

You can more or less rely on the world wide web for quality information on fashion and fashion jewelry. There are many online fashion web sites. Majority of these sites offer fashion tips, as well as cover some of the latest fashion trends in jewelry, as well as other fashion accessories. If you want to make a fashion statement and not just buy fashion jewelry, you can rely on online fashion magazines to get going.

In keeping with fashion magazines, you can get updates about the latest in fashion jewelry from offline fashion magazines. Many individual, possibly just like you, prefer buying printed fashion magazines, as opposed to reading online fashion magazines. It is hard to explain, but some people just prefer seeing things in print. The only downsides to buying fashion magazines to learn more about fashion jewelry is the cost of doing so. Even though you may feel the price tag is reasonable,but, fashion magazines can get expensive overtime and they may not necessarily cover fashion jewelry; therefore, you may want to skim through any magazines that you want to buy.

Shopping would be a great and useful option to get a feel of latest trends in fashion jewelry. Window shopping is a great way to learn about current hot items of fashion jewelry or fashion jewelry sets. If you are shopping in a storefront retail location, you will likely find the popular fashion pieces, including fashion jewelry, displayed in the window of a fashion store or positioned on an elaborate display.

As an added measure, you may as well surf a few reputed online fashion jewelry stores. You may want to visit the online website of a popular fashion store or a well known jewelry store. You can safely presume that items displayed on the front page of such sites is likely to be the latest buzz. This is a great way to quickly find information on what is hot and what may not be so hot in the world of fashion jewelry.

Whether you are interested in complimenting your new wardrobe with fashion jewelry or if you just want to experiment with it, you can use many different fashion jewelry research methods.