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Diamonds 101 - Tips for Buying Bling-Bling on a Budget

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Diamond ring sales weather the economic climate. Photo: Corbis

In an economic downturn, fashionistas are on the hunt for ways to cut back without sacrificing style. Sadly, this means that a girl's best friend -- hello, diamonds! -- become more fair-weather than BFF.

Today the New York Times ran an article stating that there is a ripple effect among pinched consumers and the jewelry stores that supply them.

"The new frugality has forced diamond mines to curtail production, led to deep discounting at jewelry chains, spurred hundreds of store closings and resulted in job cuts at boutiques and department stores," writes Times reporter Stephanie Rosenbloom.

But don't breathe a sigh of relief just yet fellas, there's more to this story than you think! While the jewelery industry is suffering, Rosenbloom notes that, "the sales of diamond rings and wedding bands seem to be holding up."

Cue the wedding bells!

In order to investigate this notion further, we reached out to diamond trend expert Francesca Ferrante of the Diamond Information Center who gave StyleList a crash course on buying bling-bling on a budget.

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Confiscated Diamonds on the Cheap - US Treasury Auction

Filed under: Accessories, Steals and Deals

loose diamonds on black velvetWow, we knew the US Treasury was hurting for cash after all those bailouts rescue loan package things ... but who'd have thought that they'd start hocking all their jewelry just to make payments on the national debt? After sending all of their gold jewelry to Cash4Gold, it looks like the Treasury will be selling off over 600 of their favorite diamonds in a two-day auction Wednesday and Thursday. BTW, we're kidding about that Cash4Gold thing. We think.

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Ridiculously Awesome But Hard to Read Watches from Tokyoflash

Filed under: Accessories

Tokyoflash's Kisai Keisan aluminum watchesIf you've never heard of Tokyoflash, it's definitely time for you to get acquainted -- because they consistently churn out some of the most cutting-edge watch designs that we've seen. Their latest contribution to world of geek chic timepieces, the Kisai Keisan, is yet another striking piece of futuristic wrist bling. Only a watch so amazingly cool-looking could ask its wearer to actually do math just to find out what time it is.

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Fergie's Wedding Invitations Were "Wacky"

Filed under: Celebrities with Style

Fergie Ferg is a little crazy. She rose from the ranks of Disney Mouseketeers, only to pee herself onstage at the height of her fame. So when someone mentions the word, "wacky" in regards to her wedding details, we can't say we're shocked.

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Lagerfeld and the Death of Bling

Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News, Celebrities with Style



Uncle Karl is putting the world on a diamond diet. No, he's not forbidding us from eating diamonds (he doesn't eat anyway, right?) just from wearing them on the red carpet.

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Bone Thugs Rapper Mugged for His Jewelry - Fashion Crime

Filed under: Style in the News

The cover of Bizzy Bone's album RuthlessSouth LA can be a dangerous place for those of us with a discriminating taste in jewelry, even if you're a famous has-been gangsta rapper -- and a founding member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony at that. According to police reports, Byron McCane (aka Bizzy Bone) was returning to his room at the Universal Hilton after dinner when he was confronted by a group of people who beat and choked him, stealing his jewelry. Wait, there's a twist -- one of the assailants was an anti-gang outreach worker.

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Why Aren't You Wearing This? Ruby Pear Cut Cocktail Ring

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves

ruby cocktail ringOne supremely simple way to take your outfit from fine to festively fab is with jewelry -- we're sure you know this already. And, as you also know, we don't think all jewelry has to be "real." If it sparkles and it's on us, it's real enough.

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Must Have Bling of the Day: Moschino Cheap & Chic's All That Glitters is Not Gold Bracelet

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves

Moschino Cheap & Chic All That Glitters is Not Gold BraceletIn middle school, Moschino Cheap & Chic seemed to promise an affordable alternative to regular, not-so-cheap Moschino from the pages of its quirky magazine ads. Youth! Oversized heart prints! Miniskirts!

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Must Have Bling of the Day: La Pisette Medium Amethyst Ring

Filed under: Accessories, Steals and Deals, Must Haves

La Pisette amythest ringStacy Saunders -- founder of Los Angeles jewelry line La Pisette -- offers two kinds of designs. One is her stark, silver, industrial-inspired Form collection. The other is her soft, pretty and natural Gemstone creations.

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Being a Recessionista is In!

bling at spike tv's video game awardsLuxe is out, poor is in. Ok, maybe not so much -- but still, why the big spenders aren't necessarily cutting back because of the recession, they are less likely to flaunt their wealth. It's no longer fashionable to be flashy.

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Must Have Bling of the Day: Johanne Mills Brass and Stone Hoop Earrings

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves

If you're looking for a pair of day-to-night, work-to-play earrings, may we suggest this captivating pair by Johanne Mills?

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Louis Vuitton patented diamonds - over the top luxury

Filed under: Runway Trends, Handbags, Accessories

Buying designer diamonds is pretty low on our list of things to do these days -- paying rent, buying groceries and caulking our windows against high heating bills all rank higher. Obviously, we are not the target market for the new Louis Vuitton branded diamonds.

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Must have bling of the day: Ambush's Beeeeethoven ring

Filed under: Must Haves


Japanese line Ambush doesn't take itself too seriously, as evidenced by their highly amusing Bheeeeetoven collection (yes, spelled like that) currently available at Frution in Las Vegas and online. Sure, it features the bust of the famed composer, but it's not exactly made for the classical radio set.

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Why aren't you wearing this? Black Widow Spider Ring

Filed under: Holiday Style, Accessories, Must Haves


Back in the day, you were all about the plastic spider rings -- admit it. It's okay -- we were, too. Because, hey, jewelry is jewelry, right? And we love jewelry, especially when it's fun and festive.

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Beyonce's ring is serious bling!

Filed under: Celebrities with Style

While the couple has done a great job keeping first their relationship and then their marriage under wraps and totally off limits to the press, they are flashy about one thing -- their jewelry. For Beyonce's engagement to Jay-Z he gave her an 18 carat flawless diamond ring worth over $4 million dollars!

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How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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