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In jewelry news, let’s explore the trends for 2008—shall we? Well there’s no better time than now to read up on such info. This year, hot jewelry includes gem-intensive, bold styles but simple rather than intricate.

Unique is fabulous, as always, so be on the lookout for something different. Even men will veer away from their sporadic diamond comfort zone and they’ll be joining in on the large colored stone trend in bracelets and rings.

The inspiration is the “Grace Kelly” look; the “less is more” notion. Unlike Grace Kelly, however, you’re going to want to bring color into the picture! Women will wear less fine jewelry, but what they will wear will be large, impressive and classic. Rather than layering on the bangles, go for one candy colored or diamond-studded cuff bracelet. Tone down on the number of rings you wear and pump up the chunky and unique cocktail ring.

Jump on the train, ladies. Get bright and bubbly for 2008!

Brigades of bracelets are taking center stage this season so you’d might as well give them the floor. ‘Pile-on’ is the description for how both necklaces and bracelets are being worn.

“Karl was cuckoo for bangles and cuffs at both his Fall RTW (right) and Cruise 2008 (left) collections. So if you’ve forever been jonesing for classic Chanel wristwear get ready for an influx. Pile on the drama like at Louis Vuitton (middle), where Marc Jacobs didn’t hold back and chose to twin his metallic bangles with an even more metallic clutch.”
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Now this can be nothing but fun to shop for. From the bare arms of summer to your thin sweaters and turtlenecks, your arm is now the focus as you change the whole mood of an outfit from everyday to “all eyes look this way.”

So have some fun collecting your “pile-on” jewelry styles in our online jewelry auction.

Keisha Whitaker plays with a rainbow of colors in this delightful combination of bangles, bag and earrings - all glittering in a wonderful palette of hot citrus hues.

There is no description given of what jewels she is wearing but if you visit our online jewelry auction you’ll find the same rainbow palette as you browse through our selections of citrines, garnets, turquoise, emeralds,tanzanite, rubies and aquamarine jewelry - to name a few. Mix and match and create your own festival of color. You will be noticed.
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If your heart is for Hello Kitty, than it will be about to burst when you discover this one is $66,115!!

“The centerpiece at the running event is a Hello Kitty doll made of 62,000 Swarovski crystals. Posed as a maneki neko (a good money fortune symbol in Japan), the dazzling doll is being showcased along with around 800 unique Hello Kitty products, including the crystal-studded Hello Kitty doghouse. But, this doll is going to beckon only those who have lots and pots of money as the price tag reads 8 million yen ($66,115).”
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On the other hand, if your heart is all about Swarovski crystals, then step on over to our online jewelry auction and feast to your hearts content. You’ll not only find plenty of Swarovski crystals to choose from but elegant diamond necklaces,sassy bling rings, and beautiful bangles and bracelets.

Now these are some beautiful “Dreamgirls” who know how to wear their jewelry with style and imagination. From Beyonce’s stack of bracelets and gorgeous teardrop dangling necklace to Jennifer Hudson’s regally purple ring to her splendid array of diamonds. (Image/About.com/click to enlarge)

If you are going to be making an appearance somewhere special soon, have fun with your jewelry,wearing combinations together that you’ve never tried before.
If your look is still lacking that special show time dazzle, bid on one of the many necklaces, rings, bangles, and earrings that you will find in abundance in our online jewelry auction.

That is a ring with attitude. Rings with movement are not all that common and it adds just the right extra touch to a sassy summertime look. Especially when coupled with an armful of brilliant bangles and bracelets.

“Designer Doori Chung has teamed up with jewelry line BYLU to create some unique pieces… One such piece is this 24 karat gold vermeil ring with amethyst stones.”
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Put together your look in rings and bangles by shopping in our online jewelry auction where your imagination can run wild accessorizing for your newest summer outfit.

This MK Wind unisex, pierced diamond link, sterling silver arm wear distinguishes the wearer with it’s polished blunt lines and sculpted abstract design.

“The journey of MK Wind began with a passion for distinctive body adornment by designer Shelley Koscielniak. Her designs are bold and graphic thriving on the juxtaposition of materials, mixing recycled resin and glass with precious metals, cultured pearls and semi-precious stones. Embracing her many art influences, her colour palettes are inspired by the spontaneity and mysticism of Abstract Expressionism. Meticulously crafted sculptures reflect the aesthetic of Minimalism, modern architecture and Asian calligraphy.”
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Arm wear, cuffs,bangles and bracelets are especially the fashion craze, with multiple stacks circling up the arm. Browse through our online auction for the unique combinations that express your distinct fashion touch.

All that glitters is not necessarily all gold.

“The Lucite gold Deco Revival Bangle is a simple bracelet made of plastic, but what puts this bracelet into a class of its own is the triangular studs made in 24-Karat gold.

The decorative bracelet features a metallic closure to give you a feeling of security as you flaunt it proudly and make heads turn to your direction.”
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If you look at any fashion spread or check out all of the celebrities, you will notice bangles, bangles, bangles. You could wear bangles and bracelets from wrist to elbow and get away with it.Add some bangle bling to your summertime wardrobe by shopping in our online auction and choosing the latest styles.

Bangles, bracelets and cuffs! Why not go a little bit nuts with these fun jewelry pieces. And since a gecko can sell insurance, we imagine that they can hitch a ride on your wrist, too. Jewelry designer Robert Cavalli thinks so. His whimsical reptile mounted on a wooden bangle is armored with crystals instead of scales, another addition to the animal parade dominating the casual, natural jewelry fashion trend.

Have you collected all the animals for your menagerie yet? Take a safari through our online jewelry auction and find our latest offerings in casual or delectably elegant jewelry for men and women.

Saluting nature in a most colorful and sun sizzling manner, United Bamboo has married wood with lucite, yielding a preservation of wood in a bling-less but gorgeous bracelet.

“…these bangles are made by Brooklyn-based furniture studio Perfido Design. The chunky, brightly colored bracelets made their debut as part of New York-based fashion label United Bamboo’s Spring/Summer 2006 line, fitting well with that collection’s Modern Art-influenced looks.”
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As nature worship escalates, expect more and more jewelry designs that employ “natural” materials. And as usual, you can find the latest fashion statements in jewelry by browsing through our daily changing, 24/7 online jewelry auction.