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Create a Piece of Jewelry That is Fit for a Celebrity

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Create Piece of Jewelry for Celebrity

We have all spent at least a few minutes here and there dreaming of owning a wedding ring like Angelina Jolie’s or a huge platinum choker with a slider like the one Kim Kardashian has been seen wearing in photos. Unfortunately, most of us do not have the luxury of having a budget like theirs. For us this means dreaming may be as close as we will ever get to having anything even remotely close to these things. However, there are ways we can have pieces created that look just as glamorous. While it may not always be made of the same fine materials, there is no reason we cannot have jewelry that is equal in appearance.

Get Ideas from Magazines and Online

As mentioned above, most of our daydreams involve owning jewelry like the pieces showcased in magazines and celebrity images. A great strategy for designing a nice piece of jewelry is to focus on one idea at a time. Find one piece you truly love and visualize how you would look wearing it. Research less expensive ways to duplicate the piece you want. For example, you may not be able to buy a platinum choker that weighs almost a pound, but you can probably find some money in your budget to make a sterling silver one. The same goes for diamonds, you can always use cubic zirconia instead. Is it the same? Of course it isn’t! Nevertheless, will it look beautiful? At the end of the day, that is the most important thing.

Consider Using Your Existing Jewelry

Many more people than you might imagine have loose jewelry lying around their homes. Some of this jewelry could be broken, or just out of date. In fact, maybe you have some gold that you have not even looked at for years. This gold is not worthless just because you do not wear it anymore. Gold prices fluctuate, this much is true, but it is always worth something. There are dozens of sites online that allow you to sell gold for cash. You have two options here; you can sell the gold and put the money away to save toward your new piece, or you can use that gold to create something else.

Have Existing Pieces Melted Down

If platinum is what you are going for then you can forget about changing your gold into platinum because it is not going to happen, they are two very different metals. However, yellow gold can be turned to white gold, which is considered the next best thing to platinum. Take your gold jewelry and have it melted down and mixed with a bit of nickel and viola! You have white gold! The price to have this done may be a bit hefty but if you are able to achieve your goal and get your dream piece then you will probably think it was worth your effort. According to the jeweller you choose, it could wind up costing less than buying a brand new piece which has been marked up to retail price.


Black Ruled the Red Carpet at Creative Arts Emmy Awards

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“Creative Arts Emmy Awards” was a forerunner to the Emmy awards to be held next Sunday and was held this Saturday. It had its share of glitterati gracing the red carpet. While fantasy series “Game of Thrones” was the big winner on Saturday it was black colored gowns that were most favored by the fashion divas and stars for this special evening.

 Emmy Awards 2012

Some of he stars who chose to black included Emily Deschanel, Malin Akerman, Lisa Kudrow and TV personality Padma Lakshmi. Even men look dapper in a black suit like Actor Michael J. Fox who along with his wife Tracy Pollan chose black outfits for the event. Even Actor Neil Patrick Harris chose a black suit. As for jewelry minimal was the key so most stars wore some rings or statement earrings. 

Tracy Pollan Wore Ring & Statement Earrings

But all these black outfits were unique in their own right though both Emily Deschanel and Malin Akerman wore ebony frocks; but Malin’s dress stood out for its plunging neckline, the Emily’s dress was more demure with a sheer panel vintage piece. Another common factor seen here was that everyone opted for long flowing gowns with the hem hitting the floor. So, former Friends star, Lisa Kudrow, also opted for a black full length gown that she accessorized with a sapphire pendant.

Emily Deschanel Wore Ebony FrocksMalin Akerman Wore Sheer Panel Vintage DressLisa Kudrow Wore Black Full Length Gown

As for TV personality Padma Lakshmi she again had a black colored sheer material that covered flesh colored layer and she looked really stunning in this interesting strapless number.

Padma Lakshmi Wore Black colored Sheer

But there were other colors also like the traditional blue and red as well as a latest in trend colors like pink, gray etc

Lake Bell  wore Blue DressJennifer Morrison Wore Black DressMorena Baccarin Wore Red Colored Dress

So Candice Cameron Bure opted for a blue, a gown design that is in fashion these days the fishtail style. Actress Lake Bell chose a purple frock for the evening, while Jennifer Morrison and Morena Baccarin wore red.

Gemstone Jewery

So this trailor shows that the Emmy’s next Sunday are gong to be a gala event with stars stepping out on the red carpet with some of best designs. Who according to you is the contender for the best dressed star for the evening. If you want to get the look Like a Red Carpet Diva at a reasonable pice log on to Angara.com for some of the most exclusive gemstone jewelry at fraction of the price.

Blakeley Shea Jones and Tony Pieper of Bachelor Pad 3: Engaged

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Bachelor Pad Sparkle!!!

While Nick Peterson walked away with $250,000 from the Bachelor Pad 3 finale on Monday, Tony Pieper was also a big winner.

The single father and contestant of Bachelor Pad 3 proposed his fellow contestant Blakeley Shea Jones with a custom made diamond engagement ring.

Tony Pieper proposing to Blakeley Shea Jones

Live in front of the entire team, studio audience and thousands of television viewers tony got on bended knee and popped the question with a 3.5 carat Neil Lane creation.

The details for the ring were shared by Wetpaint, according to which the proposal bling is worth approximately $100,000. Tony, before the finale, quietly flew to LA to pick the ring personally.

Tony Pieper to Blakeley Shea Jones 3.5 carat Diamond Proposal Ring

The ring is very substantial and gorgeous. ‘The main stone is square cut diamond with pave border and a double pave band. All in all, there’s about 3.5 carat of diamonds. Given its size and the fact that it’s a Neil Lane ring, I’d say it is worth at least $100,000. Maybe a little more.” told a diamond expert.

Tony Pieper & Blakeley Jones Engagement Ring

Tony had really taken the matter very seriously and his efforts paid off when during the Monday’s dramatic finale Blakeley said yes!

We even have the news that the newly engaged couple want to get married as soon as possible and she is moving in with Pieper and his son.

Platinum Jewelry Shined at the 64th Emmy Awards

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Hollywood’s biggest television night witnessed the spectacular red carpet arrivals. It was the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards when the stars celebrated their achievements wearing platinum jewelry. This naturally white rare metal was in every corner of Nokia Theatre. From Julianne Moore and Sofia Vergara’s intricate drop earrings to James VanDeer Beek and Jon Hamm’s diamond studded cufflinks, the leading stars of Hollywood showcased their celestial style wrapped in platinum to enhance the brilliance of their precious pieces.

Sofia Vergara’s Intricate Drop Earrings

Platinum is considered the highest quality metal because it is more durable and denser and is naturally white. It doesn’t cast any tint on gemstones and diamonds; therefore it is safe for the rocks as well as the wearer. The metal is hypoallergenic and doesn’t cause any reaction. All these properties make platinum an ideal choice for red carpet.

That is the reason why our tinsel town celebs have selected the metal for the Emmy Awards. So here we have the names of stars who celebrated the 64th Emmy Awards with platinum:

Julianne Moore  Platinum and diamond art deco bracelet

Julianne Moore– Platinum and diamond art deco bracelet from Fred Leighton

Sofia Vergara wore platinum and diamond drop earrings

Sofia Vergara– Neil Lane platinum and diamond drop earrings, platinum and diamond cuff and diamond ring with two center diamonds

Christina Hendricks Wore ruby and diamond briolette earrings

Christina Hendricks– Natural unheated ruby and diamond briolette earrings, platinum set diamond, ruby and lavender jade cuff and two platinum bangles featuring diamonds and lavender jade

Padma Lakshmi Wore platinum pendant earrings set

Padma Lakshmi– 1920’s platinum pendant earrings set with coral, onyx and diamonds, a 1920’s diamond and onyx platinum cocktail ring from Fred Leighton

Lucy Liu Wore platinum and diamond studs

Lucy Liu– Lorraine Schwartz platinum and diamond studs, rock crystal and diamond cocktail ring

Jessica Pare Wore Cocktail Cut Emerald & Saphire Ring

Jessica Pare– Cocktail cushion cut emerald and sapphire ring from Bvlgari

Jon Hamm platinum and diamond cufflinks

Jon Hamm and James Van Der Beek– platinum and diamond cufflinks from Neil Lane

Some Jewelry Details at Emmy 2012

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As the Sunday event draws to a close everyone started discussing the jewelry that sparkled on the red carpet. While Sophia Vergara impressed with her 175 carats jewelry but there were a few stars who opted for colored gemstones for this special occasion.

Sofia Vergara Wear 175 Jewelry at the Emmy Awards

One of the most impressive display was of model Heidi Klum who wore an Alexandre Vauthier frock with a daring low-cut and a thigh slash. When asked why she chose this dress she replied that she was drawn to this outfit for its 'sea foam' color. According to her stylist Oribe Canales the inspiration for having an intriguing mix of the Seventies and Nineties.

Heidi Klum Opted Alexandre Vauthier Frock

It reflects a unique combo of soft but severe and decadent but sweet. As for the jewelry she had a good selection of gemstones including black opal along with vivid natural pink diamond. But the real highlight of her jewelry ensemble was the Paraiba drop earrings. It is important to take note that The Paraiba tourmaline is among the rarest and most valuable gemstones in the world due to several combined reasons. This due to a few reasons like this type of tourmaline was found in two places on earth which have been mined out. So these mines produce very small yields making the mining processes were costly. Besides this she wore two rose-gold, diamond and Paraiba rings.

Heidi Klum Dangle Earrings Dangling Gemstone

Another star who opted for some colored gemstone is Jane Krakowski. She opted for an onyx and emerald gemstone ring for this event . Which she paired with a pair of platinum, diamond and emerald earrings. If Krakowski opted for emerald ring, Sarah Paulson picked out sapphire bangles. Paulson looked really chic at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in platinum gold, two-drop diamond earrings with over 50-carats of diamonds. Along with this she she had a white rose-cut diamond bangle which gave an excellent contrast to the two platinum gold, black diamond and blue sapphire bangles.

Jane Krakowski Wear Emerald RingSarah Paulson Wear Sapphire Bangles & Diamond Drop Earrings

If these stars opted for emeralds and sapphires can Ruby be left behind so here we have Sarah Hyland who wore a classic platinum, diamond and ruby earrings that she paired with platinum, diamond and natural ruby ring and a platinum and diamond bracelet.

Sarah Hyland Wear Diamond & Ruby Earring

Another star who opted for rubies was Christina Hendricks, she looked beautiful at the Emmy's in platinum diamond briolette and natural unheated ruby earrings set in platinum, along with a platinum, diamond, lavender floral Asian motif jade and ruby cuff which she wore along with two platinum, diamond and lavender jade bangles.

Christina Hendricks Wear Diamond Natural Ruby Earrings & Diamond Bangles

We will have more jewelry details in our next post, for now if you want to buy some authentic gemstone jewelry log on Angara.com.

Diamond ring for Faye McKeever

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What can be more exhilarating than when you your girlfriend for nine years finally says a “Yes”. That is why Shayne Ward was simply ecstatic. It seemed that he wanted the whole world to know that is why he took to Twitter to announce the big news.

Shayne Ward with Faye McKeever

So, it seems that former X Factor star is now all set to be married man. But what is amazing is that he does everything in style and that is why his proposal was cute and heartwarming. Living up to the expectation of a true pop star he proposed in style.

Shayne Ward and Faye McKeever

“Yes!” he got down on his knees in front of her lady love at the top of the OXO Tower with overlooksthe London city. We bet it is a sure way to make a way into the heart of your lady love. Another way to prompt her to say a ‘Yes’ is a vintage engagement ring that can really steal her heart away.

Two Ring Wedding Set Diamond Engagement Ring With Matching Wedding BandRound Diamond Flower Ring in 14k White Gold

When you have some good news you want the whole world to know. This seems to be the reason why Shayne Ward tweeted the Big news on her twitter account on Tuesday night only. Besides the Happy News, he also shared a photograph where he is kissing his fiancée just to say that they both are really happy.

Shayne Ward Kissing his Girl Friend Faye McKeever

It was interesting to note Faye McKeever was totally unaware of the surprise that her beau had planned for her. Only a couple of hours before the proposal she tweeted that that she is being treated to a beautiful meal at the @OXO_Tower with stunning views of the Thames. She even added @shayneTward thankyou.'

Twitter Ward

Also within couple of hours of this tweet she once again tweeted a picture with the couple cuddling and smiling which she accompanied with a message: 'OMG @shaynetward has just asked me to marry him and I said…….YES!!.'

While showing off her diamond engagement ring, Faye couldn’t hide the smile on her face. The couple has been dating since 2004, and Faye cheered Ward to victory on the X Factor in 2005. Their nine year relationship also had their share of tough times and aye has shown her love and dedication when she stood by him when he was dropped from his record label last year.

Our best wishes are with this happy couple.

Vintage Jewelry Trend

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Vintage jewelry is the hottest trend in fashion jewelry. All those lace work, enamel art, intricate patterns, floral motifs etc. are echoing in the style world. The old style jewelry becomes a rage in the fashion industry. The royal parades, red carpets, film premiers, fashion runways and even the black tie parties are finding vintage jewelry an essential part of them.

Alyssa Ring

Vintage term is generally used for Victorian era designs. But other art flourishing era are also considered a part of vintage time. Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, French Baroque and many small periods that flourished in Europe during or after Queen Victoria’s sovereignty are included in vintage era.

Mademoiselle Ring

It was known as the most prominent period when different schools of art and architecture emerged and persisted for a considerable time. Jewelry during that era became a mode of expression. Along with the beautification, jewelry became a mode to show off wealth and power. The designs were very ostentatious and exuberant.

Mantilla Sapphire RingAphrodite Ring

Due to the scarcity of gold, puffy designs were more common. The jewelry was light yet opulent. Symbolic motifs like floral and animal designs were very common in vintage designs.

Today the same styles are back and it has finer touch. With a bit of contemporary finish intricate vintage designs are available in the market.

So if you want to spoil yourself or want something significant for someone special, then try out a piece of vintage ring or hoops. You’ll surely love it.

$250,000 just for a manicure!! Crazy isn’t it?

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The trendy nail art is taking the Hollywood by storm, the mani-cam by E! News is the hot shot for this.

During the Emmys red carpet coverage, E! News introduced a red carpet miniature – mini cam where celebs could make their fingers walk to show off the edgy, pretty and crazy manicure they have had for the flashy night.

Zooey Deschanel Nail Art at Primetime Emmy 2012

And while Zooey Deschannel and Sarah Hyland walked their nail art, it was Kelly Osbourne who spotted the craziest nail work.

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No, No, we are not talking about the simple black nail paint she flaunted with her burgundy look. But we are pointing on the fact which she revealed. Her black shinny nail polish was actually a special nail paint created by Azature, a high-end jewelry brand. And the 0.5 oz bottle has 267 carats of black diamond which costs $250,000.

Kelly Osbourne's $250,000 manicure!

Yes, you got that right, just half an ounce of liquid for a quarter of million dollars!!

Now, isn’t that the craziest and the costliest of manicures you’ve ever heard about.

While Kelly apologized for wearing what is called the most expensive of manicures ever, she admitted that it was ‘a once in a lifetime experience’ and ‘it made her feel like a queen’.

Though Kelly hasn’t had to pay anything for the nail paint nor does she bought it. We’ve just come up with few more worth spending things.

Checkout the list, you might get something more beautiful and queen-like.

A lavish wedding (if a thought to walk down the aisle is under consideration)

Some timeless vintage jewelry pieces (Government auction is starting very soon)

Romantic holidays at an isolated private island (most coveted vacation)

An extremely pleasing engagement ring (the proposal would certainly become brighter and better)


Best Celebrity Wedding Gowns of 2012

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Wedding is the most important time in every girl’s life. From her engagement ring to wedding band and wedding dress, everything is special for her.

So today I concluded the most desirable celebrity wedding gowns of 2012.

Beautiful Wedding Gown

It’s a known fact that our celebrities have a special privilege in getting the best. They are the trend setters and hardly go wrong if it’s their wedding fashion.

We might not have access to Vera Wang, Valentino, Gucci, Monique Lhuiller, J’Aton, etc. but we have celebrity style to get inspiration for our big day look.

So if you desire to add some shades like ivory, champagne, pink and silver to the traditional white shade, check out these best of 2012 celebrity gowns.

Holly Valance

Holly Valance marries Nick Candy in Beverly Hills

The Australian actress has recently tied the knot with business tycoon Nick Candy in Beverly Hills. And her selection of the bridal ensemble proved that the fairytale gowns are back on aisle. The J’Aton Couture had a heavy lace bodice with a rag-tangle skirt and a 15 feet embroidered tulle veil.

Camila Alves

Camila Alves’ Wedding Gown

The model went traditional in a trendy way. Her silver sequin net gown was designed by a team of Brazilian designers. The lace work on veil was perfect in line with the headband.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway marries Adam Shulman in Valentino

The Valentino custom-made bridal ensemble served as a royal treat for Anne. It was a soft pink floor sweeping off-shoulder gown with long veil and a laced headband.

Martha Patterson

Jared Followill marries Martha Patterson

Model Martha was elegant and adorable in Monique Lhuillier bridal number. The off shoulder lace embellished bodice gave a way to flowing feathered skirt.

Fall Colors in Jewelry

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Fall is already here and it is spreading the glory in every corner. While the nature is changing its shades, we can’t overlook the changing fashion. You know that Pantone always releases a color report for each season and so it did for fall.

The report states the following colors as the trendiest in this season

Colored Fashion styel

The palette states that the fall demands bright yet soft shades. The colors for autumn are generally very soothing and jewel-inspired. They are the shades that work for everyone. And they always shine amidst the season’s warmth.

As we said they are jewel-inspired then how can we stop ourselves from associating them to the wonderfully beaming beauties? Here is a small selection of jewels you’d surely like for the upcoming season. And the amazing thing about the jewels is that they are timeless and trendy.

Bright Chartreuse

Cushion Peridot and Round Diamond Border Ring

This Crown Ring holding a bold cushion peridot in a diamond halo is a perfect representation of the Chartreuse shade. You can choose this ring or any piece of pendant, earrings etc. in similar shade of peridot to be in line with the fall fashion.

Honey Gold

Cushion Citrine Dangle Earrings

Aren’t the citrine earrings an exact metaphor of the maple forest? The honey gold tone of these is a mega hit in the fall.

Pink Flambé

Round Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Pendant

This pink sapphire and diamond heart pendant has the shades of pink flambé to go pink this October.

Ultramarine Green

Oval Emerald and Diamond Vintage Ring

If a proposal is in line for the coming season, this emerald engagement ring is perfect for it.

Is it the Wedding Ring that we see on Maria Shriver’s Finger

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Every time we see a ring on Maria Shiver’s wedding ring finger speculations run wild that she is reconciling with her husband. Recently she was spotted with a large bauble on her ring finger while leaving a restaurant along with her eldest daughter Katherine. This again gave rise to reconciliation rumors and some critics feel that this time it may be true as probably Shiver is having a change of heart.

Maria Shiver’s Wedding Ring Finger

The reason for this change could be the statement of her apologetic ex-husband Arnold Schwarzenegger on lastTuesday where he had said that she was his one true love. Only a couple of days later on Sunday, the Peabody-winning brunette seemed to be in good spirits as she was seen having a good time during Malibu outing with her two daughters.

Maria Shiver’s Wedding RingOval Tanzanite and Diamond Border Ring

It has been a little over a year since Maria filed for divorce in July 2011. She had been the wife of former Governor of California for 25 years but decided to end the marriage when her 65-year-old husband admitted he had fathered a love-child with their longtime housekeeper, Mildred Baena.

Maria Shiver Is a House Keeper

These days Schwarzenegger is busy promoting his new memoir, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story. This book lists out his various indiscretions while he was still married to Shiver. But in this book the Austrian-born actor has also written that onecan call this denial, but that is the way his mind works and that he is still in love with Maria.

Arnold Schwarzenegger & His Ex-Wife Maria Shiver

The muscle-man, shares four children with Shriver and though the divorce proceedings are still on but he is hopeful that Maria and he can come back together as husband and wife and as a family with their children.

Maria Shiver & Arnold Schwarzenegger With Their Childrens

The bauble on Maria Shriver’s finger is really big and impressive and if you want something bold and impressive for your engagement check out the The Hilton Ring at Angara.com. This emerald cut aquamarine and diamond ring is really out of this word and if the reviews of this ring are to be believed it will definitely win you many compliments.

Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Ring

Please share your views about this ring and also what do you think Shriver should forgive her husband or not.

Jennifer Aniston’s Engagement Ring

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Jennifer Aniston’s engagement ring is the latest topic of town since we got the first glimpse of it.

Jennifer Aniston Engagement Ring

And did we mention it is a huge diamond piece, a real HUGE diamond.

It was almost two months when Justin Theroux proposed Jennifer after a year of dating. And though paparazzi have tried a lot to get the glimpse of the ring, they were unsuccessful until Saturday when the actress and her man were spotted in Santa Fe, New Mexico. While they were sharing some sweet moments, the shutterbugs got the first glimpse of the ring. And in few minutes it went everywhere like a viral.

Jennifer Aniston’s Engagement Ring Cost $500,000Emerald Cut Sapphire and Round Diamond Ring

After viewing the bling we could say that the wait was worth. According to the assumptions made by Peter Meksian, CEO and designer at Michael M for E! Online, the ring is an 8-9 carats radiant cut diamond ring with an estimated price tag of $500,000.

In an another guess by Chris Capri of Capri Jewelry Inc. the ring is a ‘classic looking yellow gold custom solitaire ring in 12 to 18 carat range.’

Brad Pitt Give Engagement Ring For  His Previous Ex-Wife Jennifer Aniston its Cost is $500,000Oval Emerald and Diamond Vintage Ring

Certainly Jen has a special liking for large rings for her previous engagement ring from Brad Pitt was also big and beautiful. Also the spiral custom designed diamond ring tagged $500,000.

Check out both the rings and tell us which one is a better proposal bauble.

Ribbon of hope....: Elizabeth Hurley continues Breast Cancer Awareness campaign

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Elizabeth Hurley has started actively campaigning for the Breast Cancer Awareness this month, and is showing her full dedication to this great cause. Even her fiancé Shane Warne has accompanied her to several events though now he has returned to Australia. It is wonderful to see that she is getting in the spirit of things and even adhering to the pink dress code.

Legendary Beauty Liz Hurley at her Breast Cancer Awareness campaign

If you want to show your solidarity with this great cause Angara.com has a unique jewelry collection specially designed for this. Known as the Ribbon of Hope this assortment has some really exclusive pieces that are made of gold (even rose gold if you want to adhere to the pink color code).

Round Pink Sapphire Ribbon of Hope Pendant in 14k White GoldRound Emerald Ribbon of Hope Pendant in 14k White Gold

Getting back to the news Elizabeth Hurley was at the Trafford Centre in Manchester on Thursday while continuing her campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness.She looked remarkable in a fuchsia dress which showed her beautiful form.

Liz Hurley at Breast Cancer Awareness campaign

As she wanted to reach out to more people besides those who were at the event she made sure to document her meet and greet session on twitter. She gave regular update starting with the tweet where she wished a Good Morning and mentioned that it is the first time for her in this city. Later she tweeted her gratitude towards all who came to see her in Selfridges. She even added that it was a great signing &that they have managed to collect a good amount for @BCRFcure.

Liz Hurley writing a message at Breast Cancer Awareness campaign

During the event the model/actress even spoke to promote the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign and later she followed it with a post stating that she met some fabulous people and that she wishes to especially thank the women who shared their breast cancer stories with her and that they are all very brave.

Liz Hurley and Shane Warne's Breast Cancer Awareness campaign

Hurley explains that she is so passionate about this cause as she lost her maternal grandmother because of breast cancer just before she started working with Evelyn and Estee Lauder. As we all know Evelyn Lauder was a philanthropist & American socialite who is looked upon as the person who created and popularized the pink ribbon as a symbol of awareness of breast cancer.

Please share your views about this exclusive collection, because your comments will help us serve you better.

Are You Ready to Explore This Bridal Week?

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As its Bridal Week in New York City, it’s time to look up on the bridal fashion. We’ll bring you the latest and the best in wedding fashion, trends and all-around fun. Join us this weekend and explore all that is best in bridal term.

Round Diamond Wedding Ring

Catch the brilliant engagement rings, wedding jewelry, gorgeous gowns, nail arts and hairstyles and many do-it-yourself ideas.

Let’s start with the trends.

Celebritied Wedding DressRound Diamond Engagement Ring With Matching Wedding Band(2)

The wind is moving to bygone time and bringing to vintage glamour to the aisle. As you must have noticed from few of the recent celebrity weddings the old school of fashion is here to take the class. The latest is Vintage! Everything from engagement rings to wedding dress, jewelry and hair dos are inspired by vintage style.

Anne Hathaway Long Traditional Wedding Gown

Lace work of Victorian era with illusion neckline, sleeves, long veils, raffle skirts could be seen on runways and aisles. Also the old style of headbands is back. Check out the lacked headband of Anna Hathaway and the long traditional laced veil of Holy Valance.

Long Celebrity Wedding Dress

Similarly, the engagement and wedding rings are very much inspired by the bygone period. Colored rocks like sapphire, ruby and emerald are more in fashion. Colored gemstone engagement rings with diamond add-ons are popular these days.

Halle Berry Emerald RingKate Middleton Sapphire Engagement RingMiley Cyrus Diamond Ring

Diamond rings with intricate filigree, lace work and engraving in yellow gold are the newest trend in the bling world. You must have not forgotten Halle Berry, Kate Middleton and Miley Cyrus’s rings.

Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Vintage RingOval Sapphire and Round Diamond Vintage Ring(1)Round Diamond Designer Ring

In the coming week, we’ll talk more about bling, dresses and various wedding related things. So be there with us and don’t miss the glitter.

Bridal Gown Style for 2013

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New York Bridal Week which took between 13 to 15 October brought a variety of designer bridal wear. Many designers went with short dresses and extra long headpieces. The traditional white was more on ramp and even Vera Wang, unlike last year, chosen white for her bridal collection. While there were traces of yesteryear fashion, the new waves have surely established newer trends.

Kate Middleton’s bridal charm

Though it has been more than a year, Kate Middleton’s iconic bridal gown is hard to forget. Like the Duchess’s gown, the wedding dresses in the coming season will also have laces and long sleeves. The bridal week has significantly showcased laces. Long sleeves were a bit surprising yet they were a pleasant surprise.

Illusion Necklines

The runways have showed some illusion. The intricate lacework on neckline has given an edge to the bridal trend. And this year it was more adorned in illusion neckline form.

Oversized Headpieces

Gone are the days of long veils. It is the time to cherish the oversized headpieces like Anna Hathaway did for her wedding. Most runway looks showed floral patterns.

Little Hued

Although designers kept it traditional in color preference, many of them picked the soft tones. Shades like olive green, blush pink and baby blue are the colored options for bridal wear.

So if you have any plans for wedding in the next season, you know what will be in fashion. You can choose from the selection of these ready to wear bridal gown or get the inspiration for a customized couture.


Join Angara’s Autumn Love Photo Contest

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Share love this fall with us!

“I take out the ring holding it up to your eyes
I ask you a question you look in surprise.

The moment was perfect you were without words
silence around us except from the birds.

I've lowered my armor my ego and pride
I ask you wholeheartedly will you be my bride?”

Anonymous

Did it also happen with you when you proposed your intended one? Of course the author was deeply in love and would have probably chosen autumn to express his sentimental side.

Autumn, believed the most beautiful season of the year, has something mysterious about it. It is when the world turns into a big canvas where nature spread all the colors of rainbow. That blanket of multi-colored leaves underneath a tree-lined street is simply enchanting and romantic.

We know it is the season of love and so Angara has chosen the fall to help you share your love with us.

Click a Photo of it and Join Angara’s Autumn Love Photo Contest

A piece of jewelry is precious and could express a thing that thousand words can’t. So this time let your most beloved piece of jewelry be your speaker. Choose your favorite jewelry, click a photo of it and join Angara’s Autumn Love Photo Contest to share your sweet story with us. And while you join this amazing contest you could win really brilliant prizes.

Isn’t it thrilling? Let’s check out what the contest is all about.

Angara’s Autumn Love Photo Contest on Facebook is actually a way to share emotions through a piece of jewelry. The contest is very simple and asks you to complete a three-step process that ends at prizes of more than $500. All you have to do is to –

· Click a photo of your favorite personal jewelry and upload it.

· Share it with a caption.

· Ask your friends to vote the photo.

It will be your votes that would give you a chance to win Gemstone jewelry! Now that really sounds interesting.

The contest has something special for every participant and as soon as you join the contest you are a winner of a special Angara Gift. To know more about the contest log on to http://www.facebook.com/Angaradotcom.

So be with Angara and add a sparkle to the hues of autumn this year. Hurry the last date for submission is 10th November 2012.

Timberlake Proves Again He is Fearless in Choices & Has an Eye for Design!

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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel finally tied the knot at a very private ceremony in Italy. If reports are to be believed it was a $6.5million wedding which had some celebrity VIPs including , Jimmy Fallon host of the late - night show, Comic of “Saturday Night Live” Andy Samberg, Timbaland the rapper and Beverly Mitchell who played on screen sister of Biel in “7th Heaven”.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Finally Tied the Knot at Private Ceremony in Italy

The couple has been together for five years and got engaged last year. In fact Timberlake proposed with a very exquisite and custom-designed ring while on a holiday getaway in December 2011 at Jackson Hole, Wyo. Even their wedding ceremony this Friday was in Fasano a southern Italian city at a posh seaside resort.

Justin Timberlake Propose Jessica Biel With Custom-Designed RingSquare Aquamarine and Round Diamond Ring

But to they were very secretive and had kept the details of their ceremony as well as the location closely guarded. Most of the guests were told about the place only shortly before they arrived at this really intimate spot cozily settled between ancient green olive tree groves and the blue Adriatic sea. Later the couple told People magazine that it is great to be married. They were really pleased with the ceremony which took place in front of their family and friends. Sources tell us that they exchanged their vows in the church of Borgo Egnazia resort’s ground before around 80 loved.

Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake Wedding Ceremony

We have mentioned that Timberlake has once again showed that he is fearless with his choices and has an eye for design. The reason for saying so is his choices have always been grand and mesmerizing like his massive engagement ring. He got his fiancée (now wife)Biel a engagement ring that was really beautiful customized in vintage-style. It featured a square-cut diamond at the center and was first seen when the couple was enjoying Lakers game at a Los Angeles last spring.

Justin Timberlake Give Square-Cut Diamond Ring with His Fiance Jessica BielSquare Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring

At that time Biel also said that she is impressed by her beau’s fearless choices and eye for design. It is the first marriage for both Timberlake and Biel however, Timberlake has dated some big names including Cameron Diaz and singer Britney Spears.

Timberlake Has Dated Some Big Names Including Cameron Diaz and Singer Britney Spears

Bobbi Kristina & Her 'Engagement Ring' at the Premiere of Her Reality Show

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Sometime the engagement rings create quite an uproar. We all may wonder why to pay so much attention to a piece of this small piece of jewelry. But trust us everyone notices the small sparkler in the finger that speak a lot about our taste and class. If you don’t believe us here is a recent incident where the ring on the Bobbi Kristina’s finger is creating quite a hullabaloo.

Bobbi Kristina’s Engagement Ring Wear Her Ring FingerOval Sapphire and Round Diamond Border Ring

Though, the reason for all the chaos about this ring is not because there is any fault with the ring. Rather it is a really beautiful sapphire engagement ring and resembles the royal engagement ring that adorns the finger of Duchess Kate Middleton. But it is the romance between Bobbi Kristina Brown and fiancé Nick Gordon that has been condemned by her upset family as 'unacceptable'.

Bobbi Kristina Brown and Fiancé Nick GordonOval Sapphire and Round Diamond Vintage Ring(1)

However, the daughter of Whitney Houston did not seem to be affected by these criticisms she happily posed with her fiancé at the premiere of new reality show. This show called ‘Houstons: On Our Own’ will be showing her family is coping with the untimely demise of her mother and its aftermath.

Bobbi Kristina Brown Her New Reality Show 'Houstons:On Our Own'

Another question surrounding this beautiful gemstone ring is that if it really a bought by her beau Nick or it is just a part of her mother’s jewelry collection. One reason why the whole family is against this match is that both Bobbi Kristina and Nick grew up as brother and sister at her mother’s house though Whitney never officially adopted Nick.

The Celeste Ring

However, it was heartwarming to see that on Monday the family had put their disagreements aside and attended the launch as a family. Even Whitney's mother Cissy was seen smiling as she posed with her granddaughter at the event.

You can watch this family drama on Lifetime as The Houstons premiere son October 24.

Beyonce Showed Her Support For Obama In A Glittery Way

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Badges, T-shirts, mugs, buttons and caps are just a few examples of merchandise you can buy to show your support for Obama 2012.

But Beyonce went a step ahead by wearing a pair of earrings spelling the President’s second name.

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The large dangling hoops were designed by Puerto Rican Jewelry designer, Erika Pena who told TMZ that she has sold over 1,300 pairs since the songstress was snapped with them.

Like many others if you also think that the key letter of the democratic leader’s name is missing, then we would like to bring your attention towards the circular shape of the hoop which here stands for the first letter – O BAMA.

The Grammy awards winner is a vocal supporter of the President and she never missed a chance to show that. She has often attended and performed at dinners and benefits the President has put on. And not to mention but the Dream Girls actress always use her fashionista senses to show her support.

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Earlier she painted letters of Mr. Obama’s second name on each nail and now the glamorous earrings are a step further in promoting the first black president of American history.

Pantone Spring2013 Color Forecast for Jewelry

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Pantone Color Institute has released its color report for Spring2013. While its fall and the next spring is a little far to come, we couldn’t wait to see the expected jewelry in style. After all it is good to be prepared for the upcoming season’s fashion.

Pantone Color Institute Has Released its Color Report For Spring2013

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute, explained the balancing power as the inspiration behind the latest forecast. The novel neutral shades are the focus of the new list where it shows the balance between light and bright. Colors are a means of self expression and as colors to explain balance have never been in thoughts earlier, sense of balance is a theme of Spring2013 colors prediction.

So here we go with the Pantone 2013 spring colors in jewelry:

Monaco Blue:

Pantone 2013 Spring Colors in Monaco BlueRound Sapphire Bezel-Set Pendant

A hybrid of cobalt and dull navy, this anchoring color is loved by Tommy Hilfiger, Lela Rose, Herve Leger and Tia Cibani for its wear ability. Leatrice describes Monaco blue as ‘classic shade offering stability and depth to the entire palatte.’

Dusk Blue:

Pantone 2013 Spring Colors in Dusk BlueHeart Aquamarine and Diamond Dangling Pendant

It is a neutral color to bring calm and serenity. Blue is a neutral color of nature and this shade reminds of the early morning sky when everything is quite and relaxed.

Emerald:

Pantone 2013 Spring Colors in EmeraldOval, Round Emerald and Diamond Earrings

Emerald is a little more vivid of the palette. This brighter color has a sense of clarity and an emerald sparkle attached to it. It is one of the favorite red carpet shades in jewelry and often donned by celebrities. Also being the signature color of spring, it has every reason to get embedded in your mind with a great effect.

Grayed Jade:

Pantone 2013 Spring Colors in Grayed JadeOval Cabochon Opal and Diamond Vintage Earrings

Another neutral shade for spring 2013 Grayed Jade as the name sounds has the color of Jade with a strong grey undertone. A sophisticated touch with a calming influence is what this member of green family can relate to.

Linen:

Pantone 2013 Spring Colors in LinenRound Diamond Art Deco Designer Pendant

Linen is another version of the kind of nude shade that gives a very light and airy feel. It’s a neutral color that is a must have for spring.

African Violet:

Pantone 2013 Spring Colors in African VioletRound and Trillion Amethyst Three Stone Ring

It is a floral color with an exotic touch. It’s not a bright purple but the one with a little kick for spring.

Nectarine:

Pantone 2013 Spring Colors in NectarineRound Diamond Twin Heart Pendant

This could be called a less-closer cousin of tangerine. The color has a strong presence with warm coral touch. It’s a lovely skin flattering shade that suits to different complexions.

Tender Shoots:

Pantone 2013 Spring Colors in Tender ShootsOval Peridot Dangle Earrings

Another exuberant, fun color from the green lineage, Tender Shoots with its yellow-green tint will beautifully represent spring.

Poppy Red:

Pantone 2013 Spring Colors in Poppy RedEmerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Vintage Pendant

Like green, red is a standby color for the season. But this time it is popping out at us. Poppy Red is a wonderful color for combining and its gaining popularity in the sparkling world.

Lemon Zest:

Pantone 2013 Spring Colors in Lemon ZestRound Citrine and Diamond Pendant

It’s a wonderful balancing color in the palette. With a zesty component that makes you smile and take a moment to cheer, the color is a strong attention-getter.

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