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Lauren Klein, which is a popular name in the jewelry industry, has launched their new collection of bracelets, rings and necklaces. This online retailer which originated in New York, has been creating men and women's personalized jewelry for several years with much success.

The new pieces to the collection are hoped to be an everyday wear collection for both men and women to enjoy. It includes a whole range of designs and styles, one of which is the stunning rope diamond rings as well as the Yellow Key Necklace with a featured heart shaped diamond key.

The collection for the fall season will be released soon, where individuals can purchase the collection online at the official website.

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The JA New York Summer Show's New Designer Gallery starting on 25th July showcases the unique and beautiful upcoming designers for jewelry. The annual show selects 10 promising designers and pulls over 13,000 professionals in the jewelry market to come and view the new collections.

This gives the young designers opportunities to showcase their collection to the top of the business, in the hope to expand their collection. Young designers also have the opportunity to network and mingle with other like-minded individuals to build their career in the jewelry market.

The show will run for three days at Jacob K. Javits Center in New York. To view details of the designers and exclusive information about the show, go to National Jeweler Network.

It's spring and the world is exploding with color. Just yesterday I walked by an azalea bush bursting with the most beautiful, vibrant pink flowers you've ever seen.

I find myself reaching back into the recesses of my wardrobe to drag out my spring clothes and finding… well, finding that I wore them out last year, or they don't fit (too many bagels, too many rounds of dessert). I need color, vibrant color, and I need it fast.

When I have a craving like this, my quick fix is to do a little online shopping. And I always start in the easiest-to-fit category: jewelry.

Neiman Marcus can always be counted on to have a beautiful collection that's perfectly overpriced. I was rewarded immediately by finding a pair of XL Wonderland Teardrop Earrings on their site. Pictured above, they're an absolute knock-out.

Made of faceted blue rock crystal over mother-of-pearl, the stones (such as they are) are set in sterling silver. Ippolita Rostagno, who designed them, has incredible taste, and it is for this taste, evidently, that we are expected to pay $895.00.

After staring at this number for awhile, I grab my car keys and head out… to the grocery store, where I buy a fabulously beautiful spring bouquet. Total cost? $15.99.

My ears may be unadorned, but my kitchen table looks bright and cheerful. Spring is here at last.

Photo above is from NeimanMarcus.com.

Thank God for Daily Candy – they keep me informed about all the latest and greatest happenings in my hometown of Los Angeles. But they also keep me abreast of some pretty terrific styles and jewelry online.

Sometimes the things I find through their suggestions surprise me – or rather, I surprise myself. For example, a few pretty pictures led me to Vita Fede's website.

They make what I would describe as a cross between motorcycle jewelry and the kind of thing you'd find at an art fair. Not very attractive sounding, I know, and perhaps my description is unfair. Still, I really like their style.

The Vita Fede Dez Ring is made with 24K plated gold and "Italian orange natural stone." I love that. What is it – quartz? And if so, why not say so? At $215.00, who cares what it's made of: it looks great.

I'm delighted to have become acquainted with their designs. Hope you'll feel the same!

Photo above is from VitaFede.com.

Sometimes you just need basics. Big hoops, delicate necklaces, a little touch of gold to wear with a summer dress.

Zoë Chicco has the ticket. Take, for example, the circle necklace which has been popularized to the point of derision. Just about everyone has a chain with a circle on it – many of said circles are diamond encrusted. If you're unlucky like me, someone gave this object to you. Mine has two circles that refuse to lay flat and are constantly flipping over revealing the non-diamond side. Frustrating.

Zoë Chicco also has circles but hers are really cute. She's not really a gem dealer, so her circles are plain. Some are built into the chain, which is a look I really like. She has a lot of nice gold necklaces that add a certain something to an outfit.

She has a collection I particularly like called "tears" which features some lovely tear-shaped earrings. And did I mention that she has a solid collection of gold hoops?

Not everything she has is inexpensive. In fact, her collection isn't what I'd call cheap, but her designs are tasteful and, well… basic.

The photo above is from Zoë Chicco.

When I was twelve, my proudest purchase was a Gucci watch. It was a knock-off, and I doubt a very good one. At that age, growing up in the Midwest, I didn't know what a knock-off was – all I knew was that it looked like the real thing and I loved it.

I have since harbored a passionate, zealous and bizarre love for anything Gucci. I once owned one of their belts. But let's face it – I'm not hiding some huge collection of Gucci in my closet. I am not thin enough to fit into their clothes, and their prices aren't friendly to my pocketbook.

But now they have this amazing jewelry. And they even have an affordable (for them) line in silver. I loathe silver – I hate cleaning it, I hate the way it tarnishes – but for Gucci… need I say it?

Check out this fantastic ring from their horsebit collection. Or this fabulous bracelet. Or this super-cool ring in silver. The brand may be as old as the hills, but their designs are shiny and new.

That's a far cry from a knock-off!

Designer Fashion Jewelry

Juicy Couture is a contemporary line of casual apparel and jewelry based in Arleta, California, founded by Gela Nash-Taylor and Pamela Skaist-Levy. Now owned by the Liz Claiborne fashion company, Juicy is known for their terrycloth and velour tracksuits as well as leather and terrycloth handbags. The line is sold in upscale department stores and specialty stores. Juicy clothes and accessories are often worn by celebrities. The Juicy founders met at a mutual friend's clothing store in Los Angeles in 1989. Taylor was a struggling actress; Skaist-Levy, a fashion school grad, was designing hats.

Juicy Couture Petal Drop Bangle Set
Set of 3 bangles with flower, heart, and rhinestone charms. 1 smooth bangle, 1 etched bangle, and 1 twisted bangle. 2.5" diameter.
$88

Juicy Couture Filigree Ring
Befitting fashion royalty, this filigree ring features leaf detail, a resin cabochon, and rhinestones. Size adjuster inset. 1.75" wide.
$98

Juicy Couture Pave Peace Sign Wish Bangle
Juicy ensures all our glam wishes come true. Adjustable bangle with pavé detail at peace sign charm. 2.5" diameter.
$48

Inspired by their love of shopping, Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Taylor founded Juicy Couture, a brand set on fostering a belief in fairytales and knights in shining armor. In short: Juicy allows girls to be girly. The ultra-girlie collection is for that part of every girl that allows her to still believe in knights in shining armor and fairy godmothers. The pair designed their collection around their own love for shopping, and they knew their line had to reflect that.

Designer Fashion Jewelry

In 1993, kate Spade launched her brand with the vision of creating simple, sophisticated, and sensible handbags and accessories. With the notion of combining unique materials with refreshing styles, Kate Spade engendered a new concept of design in the jewelry market: the modern classic. While growing up in Kansas City, Missouri, Katherine Noel Brosnahan was both the epitome and antithesis of the All-American girl.

Kate Spade Lace Cuff Bracelet
Intricate floral cutouts are inspired by lace on a romantic, gold-plated cuff.
$195

Kate Spade Deco Lace Hoop Earrings
Wide, snap-post hoops are detailed with elegant cutouts reminiscent of lace.
White metal/rose gold/14k gold fill.
$65

Kate Spade Cube Charm Bracelet
Brightly colored cubes and baubles make lively charms on a goldtone chain-link bracelet.
• Approx. cube dimensions: 5/8"W x 5/8"H.
• 12k gold-plated base metal/plastic.
• Approx. sphere diameter: 5/8".
• Lobster clasp closure.
• Approx. length: 8".
$95

In 1996, the Council of Fashion Designers of America honored Kate's classic designs by awarding her America's New Fashion Talent in accessories. Kate was honored once again by the CFDA in 1998, as Best Accessory Designer of the Year. In 1999, Kate was honored when her handbags were exhibited at the Cooper Hewitt Museum for the First National Design Triennial, celebrating American design excellence. And for her new home collection, Kate was presented with three prestigious design awards in 2004: House Beautiful's Giants of Design Award for tastemaker, Bon Appetit's American Food & Entertaining Award for Designer of the Year, and Elle Decor's International Design Award for bedding.

Designer Fashion Jewelry

Known as one of the most prestigious jewelry designers in the U.S., R.J. Graziano brings you a distinguished collection of fashion jewelry with timeless creations captured in extraordinary detail. Each piece is finely crafted from hand-fabricated metals and embellished with exquisite Austrian crystals, beads, stones, simulated gems, resin, enamel, metals, and more. His designs are perfect for casual or evening wear.

Mykonos 2-Tiered Coin Drop Earrings
Rich with romantic flair, these earrings highlight your features with vintage-like elegance. The drops boast a textured button-style station at the ear. A small openwork circle at the top features dangling bead accents. Boasting swirl-design details, a larger circle at the bottom showcases a cutout at the top with a dangling coin with a profile design. Below, the larger circle dances with dangling bead accents and coins with profile designs.
$38

Ice It Clear Stone Stretch Bracelet
The interlocking, silvertone oval links give it a rich texture while faceted clear bead charms add fun and personality. Polished finish. Rhodium-plated.
Drop approx. 1-1/2"L
Approx. 6"L x 1/2"W
$40

Golden Splendor Textured Drop 36" Necklace
Fashioned from interlocking rolo links, this necklace showcases a central 3-tier drop of crescent-shaped stations. The stations tout raised and textured swirls and Moroccan-inspired designs. Five coin-like charms dangle at the bottom, graduating in size toward the center of the drop. Measures approx. 36"L x 2-1/2"W with 3-1/2" extender.
$43

R.J. is synonymous with style. He is a veteran designer with more than 30 years of experience while perfecting his craft. Graziano is recognized as an industry trendsetter, and his work has appeared on celebrity clients and has been featured in national fashion magazines, popular TV programs, and fine stores nationwide. R.J. experiments with materials and techniques, with beautiful and unique results. Rather than a signature look, he is known for trendsetting styles and high-quality standards.

Fashion Jewelry

Los Angeles fashion industry. He started Bongo Jeans with partner Michael Caruso and helped run the Bongo brand for 15 years. In 1990, Gene left Bongo to launch his dream, Lucky Brand, and asked Barry to become his business partner again. The company has since expanded to include Lucky Brand handbags, clothing, jewelry, and other accessories.

Lucky Brand Peace Sign Bracelet
Make a peaceful and very cute statement with vintage silver-plated link bracelet featuring wood beads and semi-precious stones. Length measures 7-1/2 inches.
$32

Lucky Brand Multi Charm Necklace
Add intrigue to every look with a multitude of charms that are always in style. This trendy silvertone mixed metal charm necklace by Lucky Brand features a leather cord and a variety of charms including an OM token, faceted crystal accents, flowers and a crystal cross. Approximate length: 20 inches. Approximate drop: 4 inches.
$38

Lucky Brand Blue Stone Bracelet
A beautiful boho-chic bracelet from Lucky Brand featuring five blue stones with vintage-inspired silvertone details. Peace sign and flower design on back. Toggle clasp. Length measures 7-1/2 inches.
$35

Over the years Lucky Brand has garnered a strong celebrity following. Fans include Ben Affleck, Halle Berry, Brad Pitt, Salma Hayek, Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Mandy Moore, Jessica Simpson, Gwyneth Paltrow, kelly preston, and Hilary Swank. Lucky Brand works with the wardrobe departments of Hollywood movie studios and has been featured on numerous TV shows including Ugly Betty, How I Met Your Mother, Criminal Minds, The Unit, Scrubs, Medium, Ghost Whisperer, Without a Trace, and CSI.