The star-studded 54^th Grammy Award Show was full of talent as well as beautiful jewelry and fabulous looks. With Adele taking home several, well deserved awards and the Foo Fighters cleaning up the rock music categories it was a night that celebrated hard work and amazing skill.  These ladies rocked the red carpet with beauty as stunning as their abilities.  We can’t help but be a little jealous!

The Deep V

Kelly Clarkson’s deep neckline and Grecian style dress is the perfect silhouette for her dazzling pendant.  Rihanna’s bold black gown shows off her figure and layers of long silver pendants.  Alicia Keys’ vibrant gold collar gives the illusion of a plunging neckline and adds an air of sophistication to her tailored black dress.  Here are some of our breathtaking pendants.

Dangling Earrings

Each of these lovely ladies chose jewelry that complemented their dress perfectly.  Carrie Underwood’s glittering diamond earrings play off her white gown and her dramatic eyes.  Kelly Rowland’s large, intricate earrings continue the vintage floral feel of her dress.  Kate Beckinsale’s jewelry drips with dark sparkle adding to her feminine, draping dress and high ponytail.  Check out our fabulous earrings.

Floral Prints

With Spring just around the corner flowing, floral prints make these beauties glow with grace.  Lily Aldrige, wife of Kings of Leon member Caleb Followill and soon-to-be-mother, looks radiant in this floral dress.  Michelle Trachtenberg’s plunging neck adds a sexy vibe to her feminine outfit.  Here are some of our floral inspired pieces.

Shimmering Nudes

Nothing speaks of feminine elegance more than a blushing nude dress. Miranda Lambert’s gown has a hint of sheen with its floral embroidery.  Kelly Osborne’s bright smile is the perfect addition to her glittering one-shouldered dress.  With an air of regal sophistication Taylor Swift’s gown sparkles with beauty and class.  We think some of our bracelets would be a great accessory for these amazing ladies.

Dazzling Evening Gowns

These glamorous ladies shine on the red carpet with daring, dark dresses and feminine poise.  Jessie J’s mermaid style gown shimmers with each step as she pulls out all the stops at the Grammys.  Julianne Hough’s dress is a mix of danger and beauty with slashes of glitter that show off her amazing figure. The night’s award winning diva Adele wears a gorgeous black dress that sparkles like a star.  The most beautiful accessories she wears are her ruby red smile and her proud air of confidence.  Take a look at some of our earrings, with just the right amount of smoldering mystery for these beauties. 

Whether it’s your first Valentine’s date with a new man or you want to surprise your honey for your 10th Valentine’s together, we know you’re already thinking about what to wear. For some inspiration, we’ve put together 5 flattering, flirty and fresh V-Day looks with jewelry to match.

We hope they inspire you to create your own. After all, isn’t that what we all want on Valentine’s Day? A little inspiration and a lot of sparkle!

Date 1: FREE SPIRIT

This light, comfortable look is perfect for an afternoon on the boardwalk or a day walking about town. Brunch at a café makes a wonderful meal with mimosas, croissants and lots of laughter. Bright colors are inspired by the canary and champagne diamonds in this one-of-a-kind ring and the joy of finding yourself in love with your best friend. Sparkling white diamonds curl across your finger with an effortless, joyful sense of lasting beauty.

Where to find this look: Top - Jeans - Shoes - Nail Polish - Shorts Story

Date 2: NATURALLY LOVELY

For the casual romantic date there is nothing more comfortable than jeans and this ruffled white top. Add a pair of neutral pumps and some luscious green polish for a look that’s natural and easy. Perfect for touring a vineyard and enjoying a glass of merlot this dazzling emerald pendant is truly breathtaking. The luxurious gem brightens the outfit and pulls together the understated elegance of this ensemble.

Where to find this look: Top - Jeans - Shoes - Nail Polish - Here Today…Aragon

Date 3: HOT MAMA

For the classic I’m-a-vixen Valentine’s date, this red dress is sure to keep his eyes glued on you. There is no such thing as over the top with a glamorous pair of heels and a clutch to match. Like roses and chocolates this romantic ruby necklace is a must. The deep crimson color and sparkling diamonds sing of passion and beauty. For a moonlit dinner and a night of dancing the pendant shines, celebrating what Valentine’s Day is all about, Love.

Where to find this look: Dress, Shoes, Clutch

Date 4: PINK PEONIES

Nothing makes a girl feel prettier than pink lace and rosy earrings dripping with loveliness. Two tones of dreamy pink rest in a silhouette of diamonds for a look that is classically romantic. Blush peep-toe heels and magenta polish play up the vintage beauty of the morganite and rubelite earrings. The subtle, feminine colors have a youthful feel for an evening at the theater followed by eating tapas and sipping wine late into the night.

Where to find this look: Dress, Shoes, Nail Polish - Ladies and Magenta-men

Date 5: BEACH BEAUTY

This opal and diamond ring twisting into a heart mixes decadence with tenderness and inspires the whole look. Pastel hues of turquoise and pink blossom forth from the opal and inspire an outfit of lighthearted fun. A one-shouldered top is flowing and feminine while still staying comfortable. Light pants, flirty nail polish and bright sandals let one’s inner beauty shine through. This outfit is perfect for a day on a yacht, enjoying bubbly champagne and holding hands.

Where to find this look: Top, Pants, Shoes, Nail Polish - Kiss on the Chic

Glamour magazine featured tips on how to choose your wedding band by Yael Designs CEO Yehouda Saketkhou. The article featured not only useful advice on matching the band to engagement rings and to spouse’s ring, soldering rings together and choosing the right settings, but also showcased 6 wedding bands by Yael!

Check out the original article on Glamour.com.

Brides magazine featured our radiant-cut engagement ring in the story Drew Barrymore’s Engagement Ring: Get the Look! While the actresses’ engagement ring was made by Graff Diamonds, our option sparkles just as bright :)

Photo: Courtesy of Yael Designs

Style 05548, white gold engagement ring with radiant-cut diamond center stone, $3,540 (not including centerstone), Yael Designs

The 69th Golden Globes’ red carpet attire had our jaws on the floor with all the gorgeous dresses and jewelry adorned on all our favorite celebs.  With George Clooney and Meryl Streep scoring Best Actor and Actress in a Drama, not to mention all of our gaga-ing all over everyone’s outfits, our Sunday evening entertainment couldn’t have been better. 

Our favorite jewelry trends

No one could deny that there wasn’t a pattern with the jewelry scene this year. Here are our favorite trends for the sparkles. 

The Emerald Jewelry

Green earrings were definitely a hit this year! Julianna Margulies wore gorgeous jade earrings by Lorraine Schwartz. Julianne Moore punctuated her black dress with bright Fred Leighton emeralds. Emily Deschanel complimented her blue sapphire dress with these brilliant shade of green earrings. Debrah Messing’s purple and emerald earrings brought a major punch of color to her outfit.

Interestingly, Angelina Jolie who started the bold green earring trend two years ago, opted for diamond studs instead. Check out our green earrings.

The Chandelier Earrings

Kate Beckinsale’s Lorraine Schwartz oversized chandelier earrings brought major sparkle to the red carpet. Selma Hayek never disappoints with her radiant vintage gold earrings. Jessica Alba’s set of gorgeous diamond drop earrings graciously complimented her lavender dress. Check out our diamond earrings.

Big, Bold and Stackable Diamond Bracelets

We loved these glam-tastic stackable bracelets worn by Madonna, Paula Patton, Sofia Vergara and many other actresses. Check out our bracelets.

Our favorite dresses

There were so many gorgeous dresses on the red carpet, it was so hard to choose our favorites! 

Ladies in Red

Reese Witherspoon: Zac Posen
Angelina Jolie: Versace
Diana Argon: Giles

Dark and Bold

Zooey Deschanel: Prada
Helen Mirren: Badgley Mischka
Claire Danes: J. Mendel 

Gorgeous Nudes and Blushes

Sarah Hyland: Dolce and Gabbana
Julie Bowen:  Reem Acra
Charlize Theron: Dior

Choosing a wedding band is not easy because you have to consider style, significance (you’ll be wearing this forever, after all!), how it will work with your engagement ring as well as if and how it will match the ring of your spouse.

As many couples around the world got engaged over the holidays, here are some tips on choosing a wedding band from our chief designer Yehouda Saketkhou:

What’s a good tip for a bride choosing a band to fit her engagement ring?

Don’t pick a band that overpowers the engagement ring – it looks best when the rings are close in thickness. Because metals like platinum and white gold wear off differently, it’s important to keep the primary metal of the band the same as the engagement ring.

The band should have what’s called “comfort fit” or at least be rounded on the inside since you want for 2 rings to sit comfortably on your finger. It’s best if the band does not have diamonds all around because it cannot be resized – so if you’re ever going to get pregnant and gain a little weight, you may have to leave the ring at home.

How do you pick something if you want a mismatched, but coordinated look?
If you pick something that has the same setting method as your engagement ring, whether it’s channel setting or micropave, you can play around with the rest - perhaps have a band with neutral or pastel stones that complement the vibrant stones in your engagement ring.

Do you have to match your rings to your husband’s? Do most people?
There is no rule that says your bands should match, so don’t do it unless you both really want to. It’s ok if you have different expressions of style or different needs - I know of an electrical engineer who got a non-metal band because of work safety (metals conduct electricity), while his wife ordered a 18k white gold band.

At Yael, we often put the spouse’s birthstones inside the shank of the band, which is a great hidden way to personalize your jewelry.

What’s a question you hear a lot from brides concerning wedding bands?
The main questions brides ask is if they should get a band with diamonds and if the diamonds should be all the way around and if the ring should align with the setting. They also ask if they should solder the two rings together and I always recommend that they do not so that they have the freedom to wear them separately in case, for example, they’re traveling.

Anything else with buying bands you think a lot of brides don’t realize?
Remember, you will be wearing this ring every day, so durability and comfort are extremely important. While diamonds are said to last forever, that doesn’t mean they can’t fall out – so if you’re getting a band with diamonds, check the setting workmanship to make sure you don’t end up with a missing tooth scenario down the road.

We’re loving the All That Glitters section in the newest edition of Bridal Guide!

Bridal Guide featured our morganite ring in their article about engagement rings with color gemstones. Were you born to stand out? Just like BG said, “Let your personality pop” with a gorgeous colored stone for your engagement ring! 

Here’s a closer look at the Morganite and diamond ring, gorgeous isn’t she? 

First of all, congratulations to Britney Spears who got engaged during the holidays with a Neil Lane sparkler!

We are excited for her good news, but perhaps even more excited that Brides magazine chose our round-cut diamond engagement ring as a beautiful alternative in its story Get the Look: Britney Spears’ Engagement Ring!

Here’s the close-up of our engagement ring, set with 0.19 ct of white diamonds in a sturdy platinum band:

December babies, you sure know how to make your entrance!  With Tanzanite as your stone, how could you not?  Your birthstone is the newest and one of the most rare gems in the world! It can only be found in Tanzania in a small region between Mt. Kilimanjaro and Olduvai Gorge.  

The actual discovery of Tanzanite is still widely debated, but Maasai legend says that the land was set on fire by the “magic fire from the sky,” which then transformed the ground into gorgeous shimmering blue-violet gems. The Maasai tribesmen filled their pouches with these gems knowing that the stones would bring them a better life.

The Queen

Please, make way for the Queen of Kilimanjaro. 

She is a hefty 242 carat piece of tanzanite, accented with 803 brilliant cut tsavorite garnets and 913 brilliant cut diamonds.  The Queen is one of the only tanzanites, not to mention the largest, to ever be put in a tiara. Gorgeous, isn’t she?

Although we can’t own that gorgeous hunk of jewelry, why not try out this tanzanite ring from our Pacifica collection? 

Mothers wear Tanzanite for baby’s health

This gorgeous blue and purple stone isn’t used just for its dashing good looks – although, it is definitely a great reason to wear it – it has a lot of properties that better your life too!

Tanzanite represents transformation and good fortune, it elevates one’s mood and frees the bearer from negative habits and energy. According to the Maasai, if given as a gift to a mother after the birth of their baby, their child will live a healthy, positive and successful life.

I think this 2.72 carat tanzanite and white diamond drop necklace would make a great gift for any mother! 

Stressed out before the holidays? Relax with Tanzanite!

This stone is a natural stress reliever. It relaxes and brings you back to a slower, more manageable pace if you deal with high pressure lifestyle.  It also wakens the mind and heart, and lowers blood pressure. It even clears the body of toxins that cause skin disorders!

So put it close to your skin and see the stress just melt away. I would be infinitely less stressed out if I could have these  drop earrings on my ears all the time!

Now, December babies, wear your stone proudly and make everyone in the room jealous of you at those upcoming holiday parties!

We’re very proud to be the recipients of multiple AGTA Spectrum Awards this year for two beautiful creations showcasing color-rich gemstones.

Our Lava fire opal ring featuring a deep orange 5.49ct Mexican opal has been recognized with AGTA Spectrum Manufacturing Honors in Evening wear.

Our Baroness earrings featuring tanzanite centerstones nestled in a delicate spiderweb of diamonds received the Honorable Mention in Bridal Wear category.