Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have a new project! They couple collaborated with the renowned jewelry maker Asprey in creating the gold and silver accessories which they call “The Protector.”

Angelina chose the snake design for the pieces. When asked why she chose snakes, Angie said that while she was pregnant with her eldest biological daughter Shiloh, a snake ring was given to her and from then on she considered it to be the protector of her family.

Aside from gorgeous dresses, this year’s VMA is also filled with great sparkling jewelry. Whose jewelry did you notice most? Anyway, it was a night for Lorrain Schwartz jewelry pieces to shine! If you didn’t notice, all the famous ladies had Lorraine Schwartz jewelry dangling on their ears and arms! I liked Taylor Swift’s Lorraine Schwartz earrings which seemed to gracefully cascade down her dainty ears! Her mesh earrings are made up of oxidized gold and diamond. It has oxidized gold cuff with 40 carats of diamonds.

Have you ever considered having paper as your jewelry? Frankly, I haven’t because I didn’t think there was any way it could be considered as such. But, I have been proven wrong! Paper can be a great material to use in making jewelry as Sarah Louise Kelly found out.

Do you know that you can now also accessorize your crowning glory?
Headpieces are becoming a trend again today. I’ve seen pictures of celebrities wearing really chic headpieces, just like Nicole Richie. She was photographed at a certain event wearing her very own creation. And really, it’s a very elegant headpiece that will add some zing into your blond, black, red, or brown tresses.

When one says 'Necklace', you would naturally think of gold, silver, pearls or diamonds! But you'd never think of hanging little plants on your neck, would you?
Well, if you'd like to go boldly where no one has gone before, and you'd carry a bit of nature with you, you'll have to get yourself the latest 'Living Necklace' by Paula Hayes!

No one can dispute that most women are romantics. They relish special days like birthdays, anniversaries, and the special day in the love month, Valentine’s Day. Though everyday is a special for two people who are in love, the vibes or the mood is still different if it’s Valentine’s Day. So, husbands and boyfriends, this is the perfect time to reaffirm your love and devotion… and what better way to say it than with diamonds? Diamonds are forever so, make her a gift of the Tiffany Hearts’ pendant ($950) made with round brilliant diamonds set on platinum with 16” chain.

Be bold. Be beautiful. I can’t recall where I’ve read this slogan but, this is applicable I think to anyone who wants to wear Versace’s Resin Link Bracelet. It’s a very beautiful accessory that will not be missed out by anyone. This is the perfectly bold accessory for sleeveless tops and dresses. Emphasis will only be given to its beautiful workmanship when worn in the bare length of the wrist. And speaking of workmanship, this Resin Link Bracelet is composed of resin-coated oval links. The attractive center piece is the round, multifaceted stone which seem to blink when light strikes its surface.

Do you hate insects? If you find insects repugnant then you probably won’t be able to appreciate this wonderful jewelry collection by Cartier. Yes, this jewelry-maker has made insects a true work of art! The Jeweled Insects Collection is the latest jewelry line from Cartier. All insects that you had no time to appreciate before will surely credit your appreciation in this collection as they are carved in yellow and white gold embellished with different precious stones. The collection is also very artful because the insects are placed in a certain type of setting which will allow you to appreciate them more.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are turning into jewelers. Yes, these fab twins are adding a jewelry line to their Elizabeth and James fashion line. These two have teamed up with jewelry designer Robert Lee Morris for the jewelry pieces that will surely make their successful fashion line even more successful. The collection is already finished and what they came up with is 80 amazingly-designed pieces. Clearly it is targeted for teens who love one-of-a-kind and edgy accessories. Just take a look at the antique-looking gold snake ring and the dagger charm necklace. So far the pieces revealed also revealed a price range from $125 to $525.

Are you a regular customer at Asprey? If you are, you are probably well aware of the recent changes happening in this British label. The company is shifting its focus and is concentrating more on fine jewelry and leather goods. Hmmm, looks like it is goodbye to clothes and footwear line from Asprey. Things don’t look all that bleak; since the company will be concentrating on jewelry, all of us can look forward to more unique and really world-class jewelry made from silver, gold, and various precious stones.

Morocco and Tunisia will have more selection of jewelry in the near future with the expansion that Damas International is planning. This UAE-based jeweler is planning to open new stores in these two countries by the end of 2008. Morocco and Tunisia are big consumer markets that Damas hopes to be a part of. What they have in mind is two or three stores per country complete with a small manufacturing unit. These upcoming stores will be another big addition to an already vast empire. Overall, Damas already has 438 stores that can be found in different countries of Asia, Middle East, Europe, and North Africa.

It's Haute Couture season once again in Paris. All wealthy women can have new additions to their wardrobe, not only in terms of clothes but accessories especially. Plenty of jewelery houses including The House of Boucheron unveiled some of their most regal jewelry pieces for people with the most fastidious of tastes. In time with Haute Couture season, Boucheron also celebrates its 150th anniversary. The company unveiled five superb necklaces namely – Magic, Gourmand, Voluptuousness, Curiosity, and Danger. All of these are really of superb workmanship and are composed of colorful gems.

When it comes to jewelry, cute and dainty are the main characteristics i look for!
Flowers and butterflies are the most delicate of creations and in jewelry, they're as dainty as they get!
I came across this sterling silver Daisy set -at JCPenney- that's bound to capture your heart.
You can have your choice of earrings, either a hoop earring or a stud earring and a playful link-together daisy bracelet.
They are made from Platinum and sterling silver and are two-toned, silver and gold.
This is a fun set to own, it's fragile, cute and fun to wear!

What do you think? Would you wear these daisies this summer?

Fashion jewelry like a long freshwater pearl necklace is a great way to accessorize this summer. You can also make do with beads. But if you want to look sophisticated, pearls are the way to go. When it comes to pearls accessory, my suggestion is this Brown Freshwater Pearl 72” Necklace.
The necklace is 72” long and its entire length contains 5-8.5mm cultured freshwater pearls. The pearls look really shiny and radiant that anyone who sees you wearing it would surely admire your taste.