Exclusive: Erdem, Philip Treacy, Richard Chai and More Reflect on Their Favorite Swarovksi Looks

Exclusive: Erdem, Philip Treacy, Richard Chai and More Reflect on Their Favorite Swarovksi LooksSwarovski just announced their spring 2012 Swarovski Collective group. The lucky New York-based designers benefitting from Swarovski’s generous sponsorship and sparkly crystals this year include: Bibhu Mohapatra, Jason Wu, Juan Carlos Obando, Rebecca Minkoff, Richard Chai, and Rodarte. They’ll also be supporting Giles, J.W. Anderson, Mary Katrantzou, Craig Lawrence, Erdem, Marios Schwab, Viktor & Rolf, and Thierry Mugler at London and Paris Fashion Weeks.In honor of Swarovski’s new spring class, the brand has put together a lovely film featuring...

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Pearl Jewelry Buyers Guide #3 : HOW TO BUY PEARL JEWELRY

PEARL JEWELRY BUYERS GUIDE #3HOW TO BUY PEARL JEWELRY How to Buy Pearl JewelrySince the vast majority of modern pearl jewelry uses cultured pearls, a solid understanding of how they are valued will come in handy when shopping for a set of pearl earrings, a pearl bracelet or some other form of jewelry that uses pearls. Here are some guidelines that will be helpful when selecting pearl jewelry:Pearl Luster: This is the most important feature of a pearl and should be your primary concern. Luster is the sharpness and intensity of reflections on the pearl's surface; to recognize a finer luster, look at the clarity of images that are reflected in the...

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Pearl Jewelry Buyers Guide #2 : CLASSIC PEARL JEWELRY - NECKLACES

PEARL JEWELRY BUYERS GUIDE #2CLASSIC PEARL JEWELRY - NECKLACESUnderstandably, pearls are popular with jewelry fans across the world, but no piece of pearl jewelry has captured the imagination of women more than the traditional pearl necklace. Having always possessed a reputation for elegance, pearl necklaces captured the world's imagination with the release of 1961's Breakfast at Tiffany's. In that movie, star Audrey Hepburn defined style with a stunning pearl necklace that would squarely place this piece of jewelry in American pop culture history. Ever since, the necklace has been the favorite piece of pearl jewelry.Even though necklaces are...

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Pearl Jewelry Buyers Guide #1 : PEARL JEWELRY BASICS

Pearl Jewelry Buyers GuideA symbol of purity, virtue and modesty, pearls are a sought-after natural material which makes pearl jewelry exceptionally popular. Technically known as "organic gems", pearls are harvested from shellfish just as they have been for over 4,000 years. That said, much has changed in the millennia since the discovery of this natural treasure including the way pearls are harvested, how they are used in pearl jewelry and how that jewelry is worn. To get a strong understanding of what to look for when shopping for jewelry like pearl earrings, bracelets and earrings, let's consider: the basics of pearls, followed by the most...

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SWAROVSKI GEMS™ Lifestyle Electronics Design Competition 2011

WINNERS ANNOUNCED: Congratulations to all winners of SWAROVSKI GEMS’™ Lifestyle Electronics Design Competition 2011! The competition has been a great success, with more than 600 freely created and nearly 2.000 configured designs! Langhua Xie (China) has been awarded the prize for the overall best design for her “Lotus” design, an innovative luxury MP3-player with speakers and earphones. Check out all winners on http://lifestyle-electronics-competition.swarovski-gems.com/index.phpSWAROVSKI GEMS™ Lifestyle Electronics Design Competition 2011Daily Business – 1st Prize 'LED induction push pins' by Herng Fuu Richard YehDaily Business – 2nd Prize 'Splitter'...

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SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS promotion in German VOGUE

Crystal Magic - magnificently exquisite and versatile! The stunning brilliance and luminosity of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS inspires designer creations of fascinating beauty. Take a look at the latest SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS promotion in German VOGUE!SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS promotion in German VOGUEConcealment and revelation. Along with the mask from Boutique Bizarre, she sports a stunning creation; both are beautified with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Around her neck, ornamental headdress by Alberto Rodriguez, embellished with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and a chain (unique) SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS design. Bracelets from the current SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™ collection (http://www.swarovski-crystallized.com/).Like...

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The world's most expensive purse by Mouawad

Gemma Haines of Reuters talks with Fred & Pascal Mouawad about the Guinness award-winning 1001 Nights Diamond Purse at The Dubai Mall unveiling.image credit: http://www.luxuo.com/World's Most Expensive Handbag by Mouawad - This Handbag made by House of Mouawad breaks the world's records as the most luxurious and most expensive handbags valued at a whopping $3.8 million. If you love the bling bling stuff like this so you would also love this Peacock Dress. You can see many of luxurious things on our previous post.This Handbags was Called “The Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse,” the luxurious handbag was unveiled by Fred and Pascal Mouawad,...

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