Coral jewelry lovers- give this a thought

Coral jewelry is loved by zillions of jewelry lovers all across the world because of its rich color and ethereal appeal. It enwraps within it the mysticism of the ocean world, which makes it even more appealing. But very few of us know that corals, the calcified skeletons of sea creatures, from which this jewelry type is made, is fast disappearing from the nature, especially the red and the pink varieties.

It was expected by nature lovers and conservationists all over the world that the United Nations would mark these marine species as protected. But in the recently ended Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the proposal was turned down - a consequence thought be led by the lobbying from different countries with flourishing coral industries. Now, it is only up to jewelry, fashion and home-decor designers to pledge to not use real coral in their work. There are many alternatives of this natural ingredient. Use them to show your conscientious self, because one who wears fake is a REAL human being.

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It's makeover time for vintage jewelry

There goes a saying- a woman's old missing earring is another woman's new and fabulous necklace. This turned into reality when members of San Francisco State's Fashion Network Association (FNA) took up the job of revamping more than fifteen pounds of vintage jewelry pieces that were otherwise taken for scrap (from the usage point of view of course). These include tangled necklaces, unpaired earrings and other unwanted jewelry that FNA members have been collecting from students and staff members, as well as thrift stores and local boutiques for the past three weeks. Now they have come up with a fascinating collection of modern and avant-garde pieces, which is going to be showcased in their Re-Designed Jewelry Show meant for benefiting the Apparel Design and Merchandising's (ADM) annual spring fashion show, Runway 2010: Nouvelle.

Here are some equally enchanting re-worked vintage jewelry pieces that you would love to add to your collection.

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Alice in Jewel Land

I know it's already been quite a while that the jewelry fashion trend inspired by Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland has been making news, but I was just looking for a comprehensive site for you to look at for these jewelry before making any post. And now I have found it. Log in here to explore the startlingly beautiful world of Alice and her jewelries.

And yes, how can I forget about Swarovski. The iconic crystal company has too gotten in the game of making jewelry inspired by the flick. The collection is said to be inspired by the characters in the film, including the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, and the flower garden

It seems, Alice, the beloved and sometimes forgotten Disney princess, has been brought back to life with all these recent happenings. Now, no longer do Alice fans have to wait until Halloween to dress up as their favorite character, because designers in the fashion and jewelry world are all geared up to create Alice-inspired looks for the grown-up Alice on-the-go. So, do watch out for your favorites before they fly off the shelves.

Jewelry, Fashion and Oscars

The Oscars are over, but the jewels that the stars kept flashing on the red carpet are still shining bright in our minds. This year, it was all about diamonds galore and statement bracelets. They were stacked and shiny and gave new meaning to arm candy. Earrings, necklaces, and rings also played supporting roles.

Here are few snippets from the Big Event:

As predicted on StyleList, Kathryn Bigelow took home the golden statue for Best Director -- and Best Picture for "The Hurt Locker," sparkling in a Edition Soir Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati titanium gown.
[Refer Stylist for more details.]

Kate Winslet was spotted sporting a stunning, bold necklace comprised of white and yellow diamonds. The image left us daydreaming about another spectacular piece of jewelry that rested upon her collarbone years ago: The Heart of the Ocean from Titanic.

[Find out more about the Academy-Award winning actor at Sparkle like the Stars]

The Sex and the City 2 star Sarah Jessica Parker paired her beautiful, butter-yellow Chanel dress with a slew of beautiful diamond bangle bracelets that added texture and interest to the couture gown.

Sandra Bullock who walked away with an Oscar for her acclaimed performance in The Blind Side, apparently, had no qualms mixing silver and gold! She wore a slinky silver and gold dress that she paired with pitch-perfect diamond stud earrings and a delicate diamond bracelet.

Maggie Gyllenhaal wore vintage Fred Leighton.

Helen Mirren wore quite the classy bling: Chopard’s oval shape diamond necklace, pear shape diamond drop earrings, and a fancy, rose cut diamond cuff.

Olivia Wilde wore a diamond bracelet set in 18k yellow gold and platinum by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

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Laura Parker has more to tell you about the stars and their styles. Find out what she has to say about the jewelry show on the Big Awards Night at Jewelry Insider.

Cadmium in children's' jewelry – Can you beat it?!

Now this is simply not done! Carcinogen, known to exacerbate cancer in humans, now found in jewelry! - And that too in precious little things meant for the apple of your eye! Yes, even I was disgusted when I came across this news piece, which said that the Center for Environmental Health, California, has detected alarmingly high levels of cadmium in jewelry pieces (some containing as much as 75 per cent cadmium by weight) made by Chinese manufacturers.



The environmental group revealed that though the tests were found to give positive results in necklaces and bracelets for adults, children's jewelry has been of particular concern because kids bite and suck on jewelry — something far less common among adults. This comes in the wake of recent whistle-blowing by the Federal and state bodies in the U.S. who barred manufacturers from using lead in children's jewelry because of its toxicity. But cadmium, which is more of a hazard as a poison than as a carcinogen, is known to hinder brain development in the very young in a way similar to that done by lead.

So, how can you save your little one from jewelry cadmium poising? Here you go: http://tinyurl.com/y9uax8f

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