Celebrity Jewelry

The thing I love about Celebrity Gawk is you get the chance to see a celebrity’s jewelry up-close. Some of these summer jewelry trend pieces are just breath-taking, especially the first ring below…just wow.

Julianne Hough (below) wore Le Vian’s 14-karat white gold ring with Vanilla and Blackberry diamonds ($15,098) to the Rock of Ages screening in New York City on June 6.

Cameron Diaz wore Kimberly McDonald’s Botswana agate and diamond earrings set in 18-karat white gold (below) to the Los Angeles premiere of What to Expect When You’re Expecting.

The Bachelor’s Ali Fedotowsky (below) wore Amrapali’s 18-karat gold necklace with diamonds ($18,910) to the 2012 Miss USA Pageant in Las Vegas on June 3.

Happy Endings actress Eliza Coupe wore Baccarat’s Les Sous Bois Collection crystal earrings (below, $350) to the Disney Media Networks International Upfronts in Burbank, Calif. May 20.

Nicole Scherzinger (below) wore Vanessa Leu’s Marquise earrings with smoky quartz and silver diamonds ($12,000) to the London premiere of Men in Black III.

Salma Hayek wore Gucci’s 18-karat pink gold Horsebit earrings with light brown diamonds and morganite (below) to the 65th Cannes Film Festival.

The Office’s Angela Kinsey wore a sterling silver ring with pear-shaped faceted raw sapphires and diamonds (below, $930) to the 37th Annual Gracie Awards in Los Angeles.

Check out all the amazing shots here.

Of course, jewelry abounds at every red carpet affair. But we decided to highlight one celebrity in particular who wore enough jewelry to make our hearts stop just a bit.

Victoria Secret model and Russian beauty Irina Shayk donned quite a fortune in sparkling gems at the Cannes Film Festival, to the tune of about 6 million dollars…wowsa.

Jewelry designer de GRISOGONO .

200 white diamonds, 60 briolette diamonds and 198 yellow diamonds worth nearly $1m.

45-carat yellow diamond ring with 407 emeralds worth $5 mil.   de GRISOGONO “ANELLI” earrings in pink gold set with 1128 white diamonds   de GRISOGONO flower braceletin in pink gold set with 2 white diamonds of 2.60 cts and 2663 white diamonds

Source: JewelryInsider.com

We’re only a few months into 2012, but we like looking back at trends already defining our new year. Thanks to 10x for gathering up some great shots of celebrities and their baubles.

And remember, if any piece appeals to you, contact us. We’re happy to create jewelry influenced by these great designers but crafted specifically for you!

Here is a hot pick of gemstone jewelry seen on celebrities since the start of 2012.

Grammy winner Adele wore a pair of Van Cleef & Arpels “Manhattan Flower” earrings (below, $205,000), featuring diamonds, moonstone and onyx cabochons set in 18-karat white gold, to the Brit Awards.

Maggie Grace (below), who has appeared in the Lost series and the movie Taken, wore Tresor’s 18-karat yellow gold and lapis “Fin” earrings ($600) to the premiere of The Grey in Los Angeles.

Soulful singer Alicia Keys (below) wore Amrapali’s 14-karat gold, citrine and diamond cuff ($9,650) to the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute to Paul McCartney in Los Angeles.

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Sandra Bullock's duet of gold rings—including a serpentine design—played off of her gown's winding gold embroidered detail perfectly.

The Artist's Berenice Bejo set off her mint gown with pop-of-color emerald Chopard danglers.

Michelle Williams's Brooch - Fred Leighton's 19th Century diamond bow pin was the perfect finishing touch to the My Week with Marilyn actress's intricate peplum gown.

Gwyneth Paltrow's Cuff - Looking sleek and modern in her white design, the actress added extra eye appeal with a wide Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie diamond bracelet.

Source: InStyle.com

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara was quite the hit of the Golden Globes this week, with her stunning navy blue Vera Wang gown and her purported 5 million dollars worth of jewelry. Our only question? Where? The Harry Winston earrings are worth that much?

Ahh….the bracelets and a ring too…now we’re adding up.

They say that three times the charm and let’s hope this holds true for Drew. If the ring is any indicator, they should do pretty darn well. Drew’s art-consultant fiance, Will Kopelman, put a dazzling colorless, 4-carat, radiant-cut stunner on the 36-year-old actress over the holidays, according to USWeekly.com.

Remember, we can re-create the magic of a ring like this for a fraction of the cost. Not are we only top-notch, 3rd generation jewelers who pride ourselves in detailed artistry, we also make sure the ring of your dreams fits your budget. By choosing moissanite, an eco-friendly and increasingly popular diamond simulant, you could have a ring like this at a price you can afford.

If you’ve visited our blog before, you’ve heard us praise moissanite in countless ways. And apparently, we’re not the only ones touting this eco-friendly diamond alternative. Check out these stars, who are making a statement and a difference!

Tali Lennox is daughter of famed singer Annie Lennox, as well as an up and coming model. In this interview, Tali goes through her jewelry box, showcasing some of her favorite pieces as well as a dramatic necklace her mother gave her.

Her mother, donning a glamorous look with an eye-catching necklace:

After the craziness that was Kim Kardashian’s brief and wild media-hyped marriage, many questions arose as to who can legally keep the ring after an engagement (or marriage) gone wrong? Well, it varies from state to state and pre-nup to pre-nup. Interestingly, in Kardashian’s case, without a special clause in the prenup, Kim would have been the owner outright – once they became man and wife, the ring would have been Kim’s.

Engagement rings fall under property, contract or family law, and how they are treated varies by state.

In California, it depends on who broke the engagement. For example, if the person who received the ring is the one who is reneging on the engagement, then that person must relinquish the jewelry. In New York, North Carolina, Minnesota, Tennessee and other states, appellate courts say engagement rings are conditional gifts that must be returned to the gift giver if the condition — namely, the marriage — does not take place, regardless of who broke off the engagement. Kansas and Montana say a gift, once given, cannot be taken back.

Source: CNNLiving

Some of have been good, some have been bad, but one thing for sure, celebrities love putting their names on jewelry lines. It’s sort of a Hollywood rite of passage. And Jessica Simpson is no exception. Let’s see how the public takes to recent foray into the diamond jewelry world.

JCK reported yesterday about the launch of the Jessica Simpson Diamond Jewelry Collection at Zales, and today, we have a first look at the designs (photos weren’t available until now). The motifs aren’t anything we haven’t seen before, but with the pop star/actress’ name attached, I’m sure they’ll do okay at retail.

A cross with 0.06 ct. t.w. diamonds is available in sterling or 10k white, yellow, or rose gold; $79.99 in silver and $149.99 in gold.

A heart with 0.05 ct–0.50 ct. diamonds is available in sterling or 10k white, yellow, or rose gold; starting prices are $79.99 in silver and $199.99 in gold.

A butterfly with 0.05 ct–0.50 ct. diamonds is available in sterling or 10k white, yellow, or rose gold; starting prices are $79.99 in silver and $199.99 in gold.