Useful tips for buying wholesale body jewelry

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People have this unique tendency of expressing themselves in variety of ways to make a personal statement. Wholesale body jewelry is also one of such means to give a different impression of your personality. This type of jewelry refers to those ornaments that the people wear on their body by piercing the skin. Such jewelry sticks firmly to the skin or dangles from it. Clearly, these ornaments are used to make you stand out from others and are very impressive too. But to buy them at affordable prices you should take certain aspects into account.

These are special jewelries meant for piercing of your skin. It may be a ring or a needle and even a type of earring dangling from the skin. You can wear these ornaments on your navel button, nose, lips, and ears and on any other body part by piercing your skin. This may give a hippy look but you will express yourself in a louder way through wholesale body jewelry. Though these are usually smaller ornament and May not cost you much, but depending on the metal and the designs and craftsmanship going in the making, such pieces are unaffordable sometimes.

To purchase these items at lower prices, you should opt for buying wholesale body jewelry. This shopping method will substantially reduce your cost as the prices fall well within your budget. You can find such a seller in your locality. But first take the price lists of several such jewelers and compare them. Make sure that you choose the right seller who is known for fair business practices. But physical stores may still be costly for you.

To get attractive wholesale body jewelry at lower prices, opt for online wholesalers. They do not spend on overheads and are in a much better position to offer deductions. Browse several such jewelers on Internet. You will come across different price tags for the ornaments of your choice. Online jewelers can be suitable for individual buying of the body jewelry for personal use and for business purpose as well. Make sure that the jeweler is genuine and allows you to return the pieces if you receive some damaged ornaments.

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Kim Kardashian and Lea Michelle dazzle in Champagne diamonds at the 2010 Emmys!

Kim Kardashian and Lea Michelle

How do celebs celebrate on the biggest night in television?  With Champagne of course!

The Emmys are a time for actors and actresses to shine, and everyone wants to be nominated when it comes to the Best Dressed List. Young starlets Leah Michelle and Kim Kardashian were both strong contenders for number one, looking ravishing on the red carpet in Champagne Diamond jewelry.

Kim chose to wear a single statement piece to complement her white, Grecian-inspired gown.  She donned a large, modern, Platinum cuff sparkling with Champagne and white diamonds by Lorraine Schwartz.  Not only did the bracelet make Kim stand out amongst the rest of Hollywood, but it perfectly complemented the simplicity of her dress, bringing out the extra sparkle around her neckline.

Opting for a more dramatic look, Lea Michelle piled on the diamonds, adding pop through her accessories and accentuating the feminine ruffles of her dress.  Lea looked dazzling with a soft and romantic look, wearing a vintage-style Platinum and multi-colored Champagne Diamond necklace paired with two Platinum and Champagne Diamond bracelets, completing the ensemble with Platinum and Champagne Diamond stud earrings also by Lorraine Schwartz.

Take some style cues from these ladies and measure out your jewelry according to your outfit.  Use bold accessories to dress up a simple look or complement a daring one.  Just try not to go overboard; Though Lea managed to pull off her heavily-accessorized style, wearing head-to-toe diamonds is not recommended off of the red carpet.

With soft, radiant tones and exquisite shades from light champagne to rich cognac and brown, naturally colored champagne diamonds radiate warmth, sophistication and beauty that make them the perfect accompaniment to anyone’s fall wardrobe.

Whether you’re dripping in diamonds on a daily basis or prefer a smaller, more understated look, Champagne Diamonds are a unique AND affordable alternative to their colorless counterparts, adding that special sparkle to your style.

Check out some more champagne diamond jewelry below to translate these red-carpet looks into your every-day ensembles!

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Colored Diamonds Continue to Hold the Spotlight with the Black Diamond Cameo in “Sex and the City 2”

Black Diamonds - Sex & The City

Black Diamonds - Sex & The City

Undoubtedly donning the most fabulous clothing and jewelry imaginable, Carrie and the gang are back in full-fledged diamond-encrusted action! It could take hours to detail the gorgeous assortment of eye-popping jewelry that flaunts itself on the silver screen such as Charlotte’s pave white diamond disc pendant by Jennifer Fisher, Samantha’s Cleopatra 18k yellow gold earrings with 1.36 carats of diamonds by Wendy Brandes, or Miranda’s Alexis Bittar bracelets, but the MVP of jewelry in this film goes to the 5 carat black diamond ring from designer Itay Malkin that Big presents to Carrie, “because you are not like anyone else”.  Even now, I am still swooning.

This unique and magnificent fancy color diamond set in 18k white gold and surrounded by 80 round, white pave diamonds equaling 0.35k, is the only diamond engagement ring fitting for the ultimate New York City diva, Ms. Carrie Bradshaw.

Fancy colored diamonds have been popping up more and more in the last few years and their prices have hit new highs, with their value never decreasing on the wholesale level in the last 30 years.  This makes buying a colored diamond not only the latest fashion but also a smart investment.  Assouline has recently published a 231 page coffee-table-esk book titled “The Fancy Color Diamond Book”, by Eden Rachminov. Taking two and a half years to research, design, and produce, this book provides a wealth of information (both commercial and technical) about fancy color diamonds and diamonds in general. Meant for professionals and interested consumers alike, it delves into the important issues of grading, clarity, and the role of florescence in determining the value of fancy color diamonds while also clearing up a number of misconceptions regarding the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) diamond report.  The book is written in a user-friendly format and is filled with beautiful photographs. Rachminov said of the book, “It is especially useful for the experienced diamantaire but no doubt would be of interest to the private diamond high-end consumer”.

The rise of fancy colored diamonds as a hot trend was made clear at the 2010 Oscars where they appeared all over the red carpet.  Amanda Seyfried wore a brown diamond ball ring by Lorraine Schwartz, Rachel McAdams, also wearing Lorraine Schwartz, showed off natural multi-colored diamond earrings, and Mo’Nique accessorized with yellow diamond jewels from Chopard. From their appearance at the Oscars in March to their stunning cameo in “Sex and the City 2” you can be sure that fancy color diamonds are on the scene! J4E5BZXMCC82

Nicole Richie Designs Her Own Diamond Engagement Ring with Neil Lane

Nicole Richie Joel Madden

Nicole Richie Joel Madden

Well, it’s official! After four years together, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are finally tying the knot in diamond encrusted Hollywood style! The famous celebutante socialite, who is the adopted daughter of singer Lionel Richie, became officially affianced to her musician beau (and father of their two young children – Harlow Winter Kate Madden and Sparrow James Midnight Madden) when Madden gave Richie a gorgeous 4 carat diamond engagement ring made by jewelry designer, and celebrity favorite, Neil Lane. Nicole Richie actually designed the engagement ring together with the famous designer, and debuted the stunning piece of jewelry to the world on a taping of the Late Show with David Letterman.

Nicole Richie, whose semi-autobiographical novel is entitled The Truth About Diamonds, has always been a gemstone obsessed girl! With that Hollywood upbringing, she has been lucky enough to be able to afford the accessories necessary to make her even more famous for her glam style, and we’ve seen her with plenty of fancy jewelry pieces over the years. If you’re having trouble coming up with a memory of Nicole Richie’s other gemstone exploits, the most famous may have been her pink sapphire ring, which was such a shocking shade of bright pink that it has since spawned numerous gemstone ring imitations.

Before she designed her own diamond engagement ring, Nicole Richie created a vintage inspired jewelry collection named after her daughter with fiancé Joel Madden. The collection, called House of Harlow, features affordable precious metal pieces of jewelry using less decadent “gems” such as abalone (mother of pearl) and semi-precious gemstones. In light of her unique sense of style and easy creativity, it’s no wonder that the mother of two and recently engaged Richie would want to design her own diamond engagement ring.

Neil Lane stated that he enjoyed working with Nicole Richie, and that she was “lovely”. When asked about what kind of input she had from her fiancé, Lane explained that Joel Madden only wanted her to have the perfect diamond engagement ring, and didn’t mind not being directly involved in the jewelry design process. “Joel just wanted her to have her dream ring.” Neil Lane was also quoted as saying that “The 4 carat, circular beauty definitely showcases a unique diamond engagement ring design which we are quite likely to see repeated by fans in the near future”. According to Neil Lane’s prediction, an imitation of Nicole Richie’s engagement ring should be available at affordable prices any day now…

Eye-catching Diamond Bracelets Strike Gold at the 2010 Oscars

Diamond Bracelets 2010 Academy Awards

Diamond Bracelets 2010 Academy Awards

It looks like this year’s award for most popular accessory goes to the diamond bracelet, sported by countless red carpet starlets at the 2010 Academy Awards. The diamond bracelet has always been a classic accessory among celebrities, adding subtle sparkle that’s fun, yet refined. This year we’ve seen stacked bangle bracelets and vintage cuffs taking the cake at the 2010 Oscars. The five spectacular starlets below donned the most deliciously decadent diamond bracelets of all.

Always the fashionista, Sarah Jessica Parker stacked on some seriously stylish bling at this year’s Academy Awards. On her left wrist, she wore an assortment of at least eight dazzling diamond bracelets from Fred Leighton, including a 1950′s Diamond Swirl Bracelet, a cognac diamond flexible bracelet, a rose-cut platinum diamond bracelet, and a sapphire and diamond wave-shaped bangle. Adding an interesting twist to her bangles, she sported a temporary Chanel diamond bracelet tattoo. It’ll be interesting to see if this tattoo jewelry catches on.

Penelope Cruz followed in similar suit, decking out in Chopard jewelry only and draping a total of 85 carats of diamonds on her darling self to accent her strapless, deep red Donna Karen Couture gown. She adorned her wrists with a total of three stacked diamond bracelets: a 23-carat Asscher cut diamond platinum bracelet, a 28 carat emerald cut diamond gradual bracelet, and a diamond line bracelet. Penelope looked absolutely ravishing at the Oscars!

Blonde beauty, Amanda Seyfried, accessorized her ethereal silvery-white ball gown with 250-carat brown, champagne, and mint diamond geometric bracelets as well as a brown diamond ball ring, all by Lorraine Schwartz. The effect was so celestial and angelic that she forewent a necklace and opted for non-dangly art-deco style diamond earrings at the 2010 Academy Awards.

A woman of alternative yet impeccable taste, Maggie Gylenhaal decorated her left wrist with an 18k yellow gold Fred Leighton vintage bracelet set with waves of diamonds, and her right wrist with a platinum Fred Leighton vintage diamond bracelet that she accented with an emerald and sapphire brooch. I never would have thought to place a brooch on a bracelet, but this match-up was pure Oscar eye-candy.

Finally, Texan superstar, Miley Cyrus, rocked an absolutely breathtaking Lorraine Schwartz 200-carat bronzed diamond corset cuff bracelet that went beautifully with her champagne colored gown and gave her a soft warm glow. The diamond bracelet was luxuriously ornate with an almost Victorian flair. Her overall look was charmingly romantic if not dramatically glamorous, proving once again that Miley Cyrus knows how to dress to impress on the red carpet.

The Daring Fashion Jewelry of Young Hollywood Celebrities

celebrity fashion jewelry

Celebrity Fashion Jewelry

When it comes to red carpet events, most seasoned actresses like to make safe and classic jewelry choices that won’t hit the dreaded Worst Dressed List. With the industry’s appreciation of young Hollywood talent, we are now beginning to see more playful and daring fashion jewelry choices that keep us on our toes. Like a breath of fresh air, young Hollywood actresses are really starting to show us how fashion jewelry should be done!

We were delighted with Twilight star, Kristen Stewart’s fabulous appearance at the 2010 Oscar Awards. Her elegant Monique Lhuillier black silk organza gown was beautifully accentuated in her surprisingly mature jewelry choice. Instead of overpowering it with over-the-top earrings or necklaces, like so many established actresses tend to do, she alternatively chose to pair it with a simple, yet stunning diamond bangle. This no-fuss nude-like appearance just goes to show that these young women are certainly capable of making tasteful and elegant jewelry choices.

Miley Cyrus, the fresh-faced singer superstar, certainly captures the epitome of teen spirit in her daring jewelry choices. She oozes personality and originality when it comes to jewelry accessories, going for multi-layered extra long necklace chains and stacked bangles that give off that ‘rock-chick’ flair. She is not afraid to breezily mix real diamond stunners with faux gems, like adorning a luxurious H. Stern black diamond ring together with multiple plastic bangles, as she did in her Hanna Montana premier. Speaking of Hanna Montana, we could also learn a thing or two from Miley Cyrus’s famous alter-ego, who is always seen with multicolored bangle bracelets and cute heart shaped pendants that create a splash of color and vividness.

Another young actress who is super styled and fashionable is the lovely Vanessa Hudgens. She is always spotted wearing incredibly trendy outfits accessorized with original jewelry pieces, whether she’s at a red carpet event or just out and about. She makes elegant, yet daring jewelry choices by mixing classic items together that would normally be worn apart. Take for example her 2009 MTV Awards appearance where she was seen wearing a stunning oversized H. Stern gold Buddhist love knot necklace together with a dramatic Melinda Maria round gold pendant, complete with a stack of gold bangles on her wrist. But don’t let her wild mix and match jewelry tactics fool you – Vanessa Hudgens knows how to take it down a notch and still look super trendy, just as she did that same year when she wore a stunning pair of dangle white gemstone earrings together with an oversized ring to match, looking marvelously elegant and chic.

It seems like young Hollywood actresses, likes of Kristen Stewart, Miley Syrus, and Vanessa Hudgens are becoming a fashion force to be reckoned with. Hollywood has seen enough of tamed risk-less jewelry accessorizing and is now beginning to appreciate the surprisingly fresh and daring jewelry attitude of these young fashionistas.