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Once again much of the world is set to celebrate the holiday season. We at Jewelry News Network are hoping that your holidays are bright and cheery and that everyone gets what they want and, more importantly, need.
Also, I hope you've all been good this year because Santa is watching.
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It’s the final week before Christmas and the folks at Jewelry News Network has put together a quick final guide to some last-minute jewels for the holidays. Jewels that is both beautiful and readily available, even online, with quick shipping. These seven exquisite items can change you from being a Christmas Scrooge to a holiday hero. There’s still time to order the following gifts online:
Alex Soldier Kisses 18k Gold Ring with Diamonds (top picture)
We are huge fans of Alex Soldier jewels and what better way to seal Christmas than with a kiss, especially if that kiss consists of a hand-made ring using 18k gold and pave diamonds. Available on the Neiman Marcus website for $2,820.
Leibish & Co. Fancy Purple Pink Pear Shape Diamond Ring, (1.84Ct TW)
The company specializes in colored diamonds such as this 0.90ct Fancy Purple Pink Pear shaped diamond ring mounted in platinum and rose gold. Surrounded by a halo of pink and white diamonds and set between two pear shape stones. For more information about this item (including price) and others go to the Leibish & Co. website.
Dannini Love Eternal Earrings
Jagged 19k white gold and white diamond earrings tailored made for the Christmas season. The versatile piece has removable extenders so it can be worn with the swirls alone. Available on the Dannini website for $19,990.
Mary Esses Wave Cut Earrings with Diamonds
18k rose gold small wave earrings set with 0.70 ct. of white diamonds. Available on the Mary Esses website for 3,200.
Gurhan 24k Gold Mango Link Necklace
The length of the 40-inch link necklace is adjustable. It comes with a handmade 22k lobster clasp. Pure gold is not only beautiful but is an investment. Available on the Gurhan website for $14,950.
Marco Bicego Five Strand Crossover Ring
18k yellow gold and diamonds, it is from the “Luce Collection,” which is in Italian is defined as "light" meaning lightness and luminous. Total diamond weight is 0.16 ct. Available on the Marco Bicego website for $2,790.
Paul Morelli Spiral Mesh Cuff Bracelet
This symmetrical 18k gold cuff is secured with a box clasp and double-latch. Available on the Paul Morelli website for $28,000.
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Jewelry News Network will be taking a few days off for the holidays. We wish you and your loved ones a holiday filled with warmth and good spirits and a new year filled with peace and prosperity.
A special thanks to Aneta-Monika Lidogoster for creating this wonderful holiday image.
Anthony DeMarco
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Online diamonds and fine jewelry retailer, Blue Nile, Inc., has launched a two-part online engagement contest. The winning couple will hold their proposal at NASDAQ headquarters in New York while serenaded by Josh Jenkins of Green River Ordinance and singer/actress Katharine McPhee.
The “Ring It. Sing It.” contest also will provide 11 winning couples with a one-of-a-kind song about their love written and performed by pop-rock band Green River Ordinance and an Infinity Love Knot Pendant from Blue Nile.
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The first part of the contest, “Ring It.,” launched Tuesday and will culminate with a live proposal at NASDAQ on November 29, known as Cyber Monday, the launch of the online holiday shopping season. Blue Nile, who is ringing the “Opening Bell” to mark the day, will provide the couple with an all-expenses-paid trip to New York and the groom-to-be with a custom diamond ring for the proposal. Green River Ordinance lead singer Josh Jenkins will serenade the couple in a live, acoustic performance of the band’s hit song “Endlessly,” and Katharine McPhee will perform “It's Not Christmas Without You” from her recently launched holiday album, Christmas is the Time To Say I Love You. The proposal will take place at 9:30 a.m. and will be broadcast live in Times Square.
Winners of the weekly “Sing It.” portion of the contest will have their love story put to music. Green River Ordinance will serenade the couple with a personalized song performed and recorded using ooVoo, a video communication service, to share with friends, family and the world via social media.
To learn more about the "Ring It. Sing It." contest and to register, visit http://www.facebook.com/BlueNile. The "Ring It. Sing It." contest is open to all U.S. residents ages 18 and older. "Ring It." entries will be accepted until November 15. Submissions for “Sing It.” began this week and must be received by Sunday of each competition week.