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Just checked gorgeous jewelry created by Valerie Ostenak. Her work is an on going dialogue between her blacksmith forging techniques, her silversmith craftsmanship and her design skills in art jewelry is superb.

Romance in Metal - Valerie Ostenak Jewelry

Her collections celebrate the contours and shapes suggested by all sorts of complex forms found in nature. Her Elemental Collection features silver, argentium silver, 14k gold, freshwater pearls, gemstones and Swarovski crystals in myriad curvilinear designs. Also, one can see Art Nouveau influences in her work.

Romance in Metal - Valerie Ostenak Jewelry

But most of all, this artist infuses her work with the essence of romance. And you can’t go wrong with Romance. To check out more of her jewelry you can visit her website.

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Canadian singing sensation Justin Beiber was wearing two gold chains, one with a gold skull Pendant dangling at its centre. He completes his outfit with an Yves Saint Laurent Brooch. He looked great with these accessories at the MTV video Awards in Los Angeles.

Justin Beiber Jewellery

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Rio Tinto Diamonds announced the winners of Global Design Competition, awarded by an elite panel of eight judges from the fashion and jewelry industries. According to judges and style editor Mr Michael O’Connor, “I was extremely impressed with how each of the designers interpreted the challenge and came up with unique and beautiful jewelry pieces that highlight the use of Rio Tinto’s diverse diamonds portfolio.” One Of The Winning Design:

Rio Tinto Diamonds Announces Winners of Global Design Competition

The judging panel, at an event at the Kristin Hanson Gallery, selected nine winners from a record number of entries from the US, Canada, Australia, India, China and Hong Kong, across four categories of jewelry design: Champagne, Silvermist, Canadian Diamonds and Sustainable Jewelry.As a result of their efforts, the nine winning designers will have many opportunities for significant exposure to the US jewelry industry, including their designs being showcased at a suite at the 2012 Academy Awards.

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Platinum is popular on the red carpet since it holds diamonds and colored gemstones most securely, and makes them sparkle. stunning platinum 60 carats bracelet in the free-form diamond shapes which increase its beauty more.

Platinum and diamond cuff bracelet (60 carats)

Actress Freida Pinto sparkled in Chopard at the London premiere of “Trishna” on 22nd October

www.preciousplatinum.com/designgallery

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Breguet's exclusive ruby-set watch for Harrods; £99,000.

TODAY Harrods launched its new Fine Watch room, now Europe’s largest watch collection.Five exclusive watches have been created in celebration of the launch – from Breguet’s ruby-set bracelet watch to an elegant rose gold and crocodile design by Corum – providing the perfect pieces to put on the most ambitious of Christmas wish lists.Thirteen own-brand boutiques launched across the 18,000 square feet of retail space this morning, as well as a further 22 brands, ranging from Montblanc and TAG Heuer to new additions such as Bremont and Philip Stein.

www.harrods.com

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