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Madonna Wears Loree Rodkin Diamonds to Dinner with Stella McCartney and Sir Paul McCartney

Posted Jul 8th 2009 at 2:00PM by Bee-Shyuan Chang

Filed under: Accessories

Madonna wears Loree Rodkin diamonds to dine with the McCartneys in London last night. Photo: Martin Fraser, FilmMagic

Looks like diamonds are a (Material) girl's best friend.

And her Madgesty shares a love of jeweler-to-the-stars Loree Rodkin's rocks, in particular, with none other than the First Lady.

Madge opted for a white gold and black rhodium hamsa hand -- meant to keep away evil vibes (very Kabbalah) -- pendant encrusted with multicolored diamonds. She wore it on a white gold and black rhodium and gray diamond skull head chain. Both pieces are by Loree Rodkin.

Madonna left the statement-making to her jewels and houndstooth fedora, choosing neutral-hued, relaxed separates for dinner at Locanda Locatelli in London last night (July 7) with close friends Stella McCartney and Sir Paul McCartney.

Not a bad way to spend a night off from her "Sticky and Sweet" tour.

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

Posted Jul 7th 2009 at 6:20PM by Dana Oliver

Filed under: Interviews

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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Pharrell Williams and Takashi Murakami Dazzle Art World with Toothy Spaceship

Posted Jun 12th 2009 at 6:40PM by Bee-Shyuan Chang

Filed under: Style in the News

Worth $2 million dollars? Pharrell Williams and Takashi Murakami's art collaboration sells within 20 minutes at Art Basel. Photo courtesy of LaForce + Stevens

Amidst the serious collectors at Art Basel in Switzerland, musician-producer-designer Pharrell Williams and artist Takashi Murakami (of multicolored monogram Louis Vuitton fame) dazzled the art world with their version of artsy bling.

The duo's collaboration, titled "The Simple Things," features a Murakami cartoon-like "monster" sculpture whose mouth contains seven of Pharrell's favorite things.

These simple pleasures of life include a Pepsi can, bottle of ketchup, bag of Doritos and Magnolia Bakery -- yes, from "Sex and the City" -- cupcake, all cast by jeweler to the stars Jacob & Co. in 18K gold and bejeweled with more than 26,000 emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and of course, diamonds.

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Jennifer Hudson Proposes to Her Fiancé. You Heard Us!

Posted May 8th 2009 at 10:00PM by Susannah Cahn

Filed under: Style in the News

Jennifer Hudson's stunning Neil Lane engagement ring. Photos by Getty Images

Yes, Jennifer Hudson is already engaged. The "Dreamgirls" Oscar winner was proposed to by David Otunga (aka "Punk" from the reality show "I Love New York 2") on her 27th Birthday last September with a huge 5-carat round center stone surrounded by diamonds and set in platinum ring by jeweler to the stars, Neil Lane.

But in a Sadie Hawkins Day turn of events, Hudson proposed to her already fiancé on his Birthday. (Think "Pretty Woman" line, "she rescues him right back.")

And this was no subtle return-the-favor proposal, Jennifer surprised Otunga with an equally impressive 5-carat diamond and platinum engagement ring, also by Neil Lane.

Bling fit for a king. Photo courtesy of Neil Lane

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La Prairie Skin Caviar Crystalline Concentre - Are Diamonds Your Skin's Best Friend?

Posted Mar 27th 2009 at 6:00PM by Lisa Schweitzer

Filed under: Skin Care



Diamonds and caviar? Just add champagne to the list and you've got a day in the life of French First diva Carla Bruni Sarkozy.

Gratuitous jokes aside, La Prairie's latest anti-aging serum, La Prairie Skin Caviar Crystalline Concentre, is one bottle you do not want to break on the bathroom floor. It combines diamond dust with caviar for double dose decadence in the pursuit of eternal youth.

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Confiscated Diamonds on the Cheap - US Treasury Auction

Posted Mar 18th 2009 at 10:00AM by Josh Loposer

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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Accutron Diamond Watch - StyleList Gveaway

Posted Mar 16th 2009 at 8:10AM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Accessories, Contests & Giveaways

accutron ladies watchWe are finally getting through the darkest days of winter. Now that we've "sprung forward" what better way to spiff up your spring style than with a new watch?

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Jennifer Lopez Pockets $50k of Diamonds

Posted Mar 4th 2009 at 3:33PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Style in the News, Celebrities with Style

Jennifer Lopez at InaugurationMaybe if we were as rich as Jennifer Lopez we wouldn't think twice about deciding to keep $50,000 worth of "lent" diamonds. Sort of like not bothering to return Tupperware to a neighbor.

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Give Him a "Hint" With RingTutor

Posted Feb 24th 2009 at 7:00PM by Boydie Beener

Filed under: Stores We Love, Accessories

victoria beckhamLove and marriage go together like a horse and carriage. Okay, sure, Frank Sinatra. But you're missing one crucial part -- the driver -- which in our play on words equals a diamond. Even if it's just love without the marriage, it almost always comes to a point in a relationship when buying a diamond is necessary. And when it comes to diamonds, women always know exactly what they want but men never seem to get it quite right. Our solution? RingTutor's free "Hint, Hint" service.

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Valentine's Bling That Won't Break the Budget

Posted Feb 12th 2009 at 6:30PM by Ben Widdicombe

Filed under: Accessories

Tiffany Lock charmBeyonce is every man's worst recession nightmare.

Unemployment is skyrocketing, everyone's broke, and here she is stalking through popular culture in six-inch heels the week before Valentine's Day threatening: "If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it."

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Valentine's Day Giveaway: SuperJeweler Diamond Heart Necklace

Posted Feb 11th 2009 at 9:00AM by Annie Scott

Filed under: Stores We Love, Accessories, Contests & Giveaways, Must Haves

Diamond Heart Pendant on a White Gold Chain from SuperJewelerOur Six Big Valentine's Day Giveaways are heating up! Make sure you've already entered to win our pink and white sapphire Hello Kitty necklace, the batch of heavenly lip balms and tints from C.O. Bigelow, and our huge basket of hair and makeup products from P&G. Now for our #4: What's Valentine's Day without diamonds? Whether you need to give someone a special gift or just want a pickmeup for yourself, StyleList is delighted to be giving one of our lucky readers a 1/2ct Prong Set Diamond Heart Pendant in 10k White Gold from SuperJeweler, regularly worth $299 and currently on sale for $127! Read on to enter.

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SpongeBob SquarePants Brings on the Bling

Posted Jan 28th 2009 at 10:29AM by Michael Buckner

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Accessories

Michael Buckner is a fashion and celebrity photographer who travels around the world taking pictures on the red carpet. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the hottest entertainment industry events.


At Sundance, we see it all. From pink Ugg boots to giant fur hats, Park City, Utah has a reputation for large and luxurious. Paris Hilton walks out with 30 bags of goodies, for example.

Enter Spongebob Squarepants, who celebrated his 10th anniversary with a Happy Squared gift lounge. Celebrities picked up yellow Apple iPods, pajama pants, and a $80,000 Diamond pendant with 12 carats of diamonds to form Spongebob's face!

The diamond encrusted SpongeBob by Simmons Jewelry Co. pendant containing a total of 12 carats of white diamonds as well as color enhanced yellow, red and blue diamonds set in 18KT yellow and white gold--made its debut display in Park City, Utah, during the 2009 Film Festival. This piece will be auctioned off to benefit the Diamond Empowerment Fund, founded by Russell Simmons in 2006.

Check out the celebrities wearing this bling!

Gallery: Spongebob Squarepants

Nick CannonJill HennesseyChristopher MeloniBrittany SnowBuckner and Christopher Meloni


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Golden Globes Earrings - Get the Look!

Posted Jan 13th 2009 at 11:27AM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Accessories, Get the Look

Tina Fey at the 2009 Golden Globe AwardsOur favorite part about the days following a big awards show is putting together the best looks from the red carpet, but for a fraction of the cost.

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Alex & Chloe Debut Exclusive Wedding Rings at Revolve

Posted Jan 9th 2009 at 8:01PM by Lindsay Miller

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Accessories

Alex & Chloe Wedding RingsAttention all fashion-forward Angelenos in love: hightail it over to Revolve on Melrose this Saturday to check out their exclusive launch party for Alex & Chloe's "Holding You Forever" wedding rings.

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Dawes Design Eco-Friendly Jewelry

Posted Jan 6th 2009 at 5:15PM by Kyle Hepp

Filed under: Accessories

Dawes Design eco-friendly diamond ringAre you searching for a gift for an elegant socially-responsible woman -- or for yourself? Look no further, Dawes Design is a one stop shop for fashionistas that are interested in jewelry that's beautiful but doesn't come at a cost to our planet. Read on to learn more.

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