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<rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://tumblr.superfeedr.com/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"/><description></description><title>Yael Designs Blog</title><generator>Tumblr (3.0; @yaeldesigns)</generator><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/</link><item><title>Introducing Lyra Collection: Gemstones of Cosmic Beauty</title><description>&lt;p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"&gt;We&amp;#8217;re very excited to introduce the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/collections/lyra" title="Gemstone jewelry Lyra Collection" target="_self"&gt;Lyra Collection&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; that showcases the beauty of natural gemstones wrapped in elegant diamond threads set in 18K white and rose gold. Inspired by cosmic beauty and blooming with colorful tourmalines, morganites, rubellites and opals, Lyra makes a bold statement of opulence featuring earrings, cocktail rings and pendants.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"&gt;“The colors and mystery of the cosmos are reflected in the gemstones we find in the depths of our planet,” said Yael Designs’ CEO Yehouda Saketkhou. “That is why we named this new collection after Lyra, a small constellation featuring one of the sky’s brightest stars.”&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"&gt;Many of the pieces in Lyra are set with custom-made narrow threads of diamonds that overlay the gemstones in the center, a difficult and unique technological feat that took Yael Designs years to perfect.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"&gt;To help select the best pieces for this collection, the jewelry designers worked closely with the brand’s fans to garner feedback and perfect the pieces.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"&gt;“This is an exciting time to be in design because social media allows us to interact directly with our fans and learn their opinions before the pieces are even cast,” said Yael Designs marketing director Stefan Patashvili. “Having received great feedback from our fans, it is no surprise the Lyra Collection is enjoying such great attention from our retailer customers.”&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Although making its first full appearance at 2012 JCK Las Vegas, the Lyra Collection has already received rave reviews for the singular beauty of its designs from retailers, fashion editors and celebrities alike.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Iceskating champion Kristi Yamaguchi wore the blue zircon cocktail ring and fire opal earrings from Lyra Collection.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Actress Kerry Washington wore a fire opal cocktail ring to Essence magazine&amp;#8217;s 2012 Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Two fire opal rings from the collection have already garnered the prestigious 2012 AGTA Spectrum and 2012 JCK Jewelers’ Choice awards.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;The price for &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/collections/lyra" title="Lyra Collection launches at JCK Las Vegas 2012" target="_self"&gt;Lyra Collection&lt;/a&gt; starts at $4,200. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/23108833759</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/23108833759</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 12:49:00 -0400</pubDate><category>jewelry</category><category>earrings</category><category>cocktail ring</category></item><item><title>Yael Designs on the Cover of Instore Magazine</title><description>&lt;p&gt;We&amp;#8217;re so excited to announce that our black diamond jewelry and model appear on the cover of prestigious &lt;a href="http://www.instoremag.com" title="Instore magazine May 2012" target="_blank"&gt;INSTORE&lt;/a&gt; Magazine May 2012 issue!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;We just love how our &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/earrings/06450" title="Yael black diamond earrings" target="_self"&gt;black diamond earrings&lt;/a&gt;, cocktail ring and bracelet sparkle on the model!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thank you to these amazing San Francisco fashion professionals for helping with creating this look:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="fbPhotoTagListTag tagItem"&gt;Photography by &lt;a href="http://www.ianmaxion.com/" title="Ian Maxion photography" target="_blank"&gt;Ian Maxion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="fbPhotoTagListTag tagItem"&gt;Model &lt;a href="http://www.modelmayhem.com/1607639" title="Jodi James Miller model" target="_blank"&gt;Jodi James Miller&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Makeup by &lt;span class="fbPhotoTagListTag tagItem"&gt;&lt;a href="http://facemebycarlen.blogspot.com/" title="FaceMe by Carlen MUA" target="_blank"&gt;FaceMe By Carlen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="fbPhotoTagListTag tagItem"&gt;Styling by &lt;span class="fbPhotoTagListTag tagItem"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.thatlookmodels.net/Resumes/ResumeKhrystynaUkushu.html" title="Ukushu Presents" target="_blank"&gt;Ukushu Khrystyna&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="fbPhotoTagListTag tagItem"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="fbPhotoTagListTag tagItem"&gt;&lt;span class="fbPhotoTagListTag tagItem"&gt;&lt;span class="fbPhotoTagListTag tagItem"&gt;Hair by&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="fbPhotoTagListTag tagItem"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/StyleByLana" title="Lana Orca" target="_blank"&gt;Lana Orca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/22743552264</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/22743552264</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 19:21:29 -0400</pubDate><category>press</category><category>black diamond jewelry</category><category>model</category></item><item><title>Brighten Your May with Emerald Jewelry</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;April showers bring May flowers, but we’d prefer some dazzling Emeralds instead!&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;This month’s birthstone is a natural beauty, coming in various shades of mesmerizing green.&lt;span&gt;  Did you know t&lt;/span&gt;he emerald has a long history, being mined even in Ancient Egypt?&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;We think Cleopatra would like to try some of our &lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/necklaces/04262" title="modern interpretations" target="_blank"&gt;modern interpretations&lt;/a&gt; of this gem. These emerald and diamond earrings have an organic, flowing form that bring out the inner Queen in all of us.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Huge emerald&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Meet the Gachala Emerald!&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;This stunner is one of the largest and most famous uncut emeralds in the world. Currently residing at the Smithsonian Institution in New York, the Gachala was discovered in 1967 in Colombia, where rare types of emeralds are often found.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Weighing a hefty 858 carats (172&amp;#160;g), the Gachala Emerald is an example of the pure beauty of uncut gems.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mom&amp;#8217;s wisdom&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Emeralds are not meant just for May babies. May is also the month we celebrate Mother’s Day and what mother wouldn’t love a vibrant emerald pendant?&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Said to be a symbol of hope, wisdom and tranquility, the emerald embodies all the values a mother possesses.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;These emerald earrings with colorful accents are the perfect representation of the balance and beauty a mother finds in her life every day.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rejuvenate with emeralds&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;The rich green color of an emerald is reminiscent of nature and inner beauty.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Said to be a source of positive and rejuvenating energy a brilliant emerald is sure to make its wearer smile.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Whether it is accented with yellow or white gold an emerald evokes a sense of peace and joy.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;We love experimenting with such a versatile gem.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Like these &lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/rings/05938" title="gorgeous rings" target="_blank"&gt;gorgeous rings&lt;/a&gt; we think the emerald is perfect for any occasion!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;For all our May Babies we wish you a Happy Birthday and hope your month shines as bright and radiant as an emerald!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/22391845463</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/22391845463</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 14:28:00 -0400</pubDate><category>emerald</category><category>jewelry</category><category>birthstone</category><category>Pendant</category><category>cocktail ring</category><category>earrings</category></item><item><title>Yael Engagement Rings Featured by Brides and Bridal Guide </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/press" title="Yael Designs bridal press" target="_self"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3egrh0fCy1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This spring bridal magazines are raving about our emerald-cut diamond &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/collections/novelique" title="Yael Designs engagement rings" target="_self"&gt;engagement rings&lt;/a&gt; and we&amp;#8217;re feeling grateful!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our emerald-cut engagement ring is prominently featured in the May issue of &lt;a href="http://www.bridalguide.com/" title="Bridal Guide May 2012" target="_blank"&gt;Bridal Guide magazine&lt;/a&gt; along with super brands like Tiffany &amp;amp; Co and A. Jaffe.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.brides.com/wedding-engagement/engagement-rings/2012/04/angelina-jolies-engagement-ring-get-the-look#slide=3" title="Brides story on Angelina Jolie engagement ring" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3eh1rASe11qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After the surprise announcement of Angelina Jolie&amp;#8217;s engagement to Brad Pitt, Brides featured another Yael emerald-cut diamond engagement ring in its story &amp;#8220;&lt;a href="http://www.brides.com/wedding-engagement/engagement-rings/2012/04/angelina-jolies-engagement-ring-get-the-look#slide=3" title="Angelina Jolie engagement ring look" target="_blank"&gt;Angelina Jolie&amp;#8217;s Engagement Ring: Get the Look&lt;/a&gt;&amp;#8221;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/22256414692</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/22256414692</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 10:51:22 -0400</pubDate><category>press</category><category>celebrity</category><category>engagement rings</category></item><item><title>Yael Supports The Junior League of San Francisco</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;As San Francisco&amp;#8217;s premier jewelry design house, we are dedicated not only to creating jewelry that speaks to our colorful, freedom-loving city, but also to working with the people and organizations that make it so beautiful and unique.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;For the last three years, Yael Designs has been supporting the work of &lt;a href="http://www.jlsf.org" title="Junior League of San Francisco" target="_blank"&gt;The Junior League of San Francisco&lt;/a&gt;, which has devoted millions of dollars and volunteer hours to improving the Bay Area since its founding in 1911.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;The Junior League of San Francisco held its &lt;a href="http://www.jlsf.org/?nd=fashion_show" title="JLSF fashion show 2012" target="_blank"&gt;86&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; Annual Fashion Show&lt;/a&gt; Fundraiser on April 13&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;, 2012 to celebrate the hard work of the women who have created a strong and enduring positive force for their community. In commemoration of the loyal service of the JLSF volunteers, Yael Designs donated a topaz necklace to this year&amp;#8217;s Silent Auction event.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/pendants" title="Yael Designs topaz pendant" target="_self"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2lf5mdJZr1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;“At last year’s centennial celebration, the stunning diamond necklace from Yael Designs was extremely well received at our Silent Auction and instrumental in helping us achieve our fundraising goals,” said JLSF’s&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Caitlin Fisher.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;We believe the beauty and vibrancy of this organization&amp;#8217;s passionate volunteers is reflected in this year&amp;#8217;s donation, a one-of-a-kind dazzling smoky topaz and diamond pendant.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Having partnered with the JLSF for the past 3 years, Yael Designs is proud to &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/aboutus" title="Yael Designs community service" target="_self"&gt;support&lt;/a&gt; the nationally and internationally recognized organization and their community programs.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Every day the League is making history and helping San Francisco become a wonderful place to live, work and play.  It is our honor to be a part of its inspirational advocacy work.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;You can learn more about the community impact of JLSF on &lt;a href="http://www.jlsf.org"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.jlsf.org"&gt;www.jlsf.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/21268599120</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/21268599120</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:42:00 -0400</pubDate><category>Junior League of San Francisco</category><category>topaz</category><category>pendant</category><category>community service</category></item><item><title>Grace Ormonde Wedding Style features Yael</title><description>&lt;p&gt;We&amp;#8217;re very excited to see our &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/collections/leone/06398" title="Yael seed pearl earrings" target="_self"&gt;Leone earrings&lt;/a&gt; with Japanese seed pearls and black diamonds featured by &lt;a href="http://graceormonde.com/daily-photos/editors-daily-pick-yael-designs-pearl-and-black-diamond-earrings/" title="Grace Ormonde Wedding Style" target="_blank"&gt;Grace Ormonde Wedding Style&lt;/a&gt; magazine!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://graceormonde.com/daily-photos/editors-daily-pick-yael-designs-pearl-and-black-diamond-earrings/" title="Yael Designs earrings in Grace Ormonde Wedding Style" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1c7xpkBFV1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/19780084649</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/19780084649</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:31:41 -0400</pubDate><category>press</category></item><item><title>Yael Designs Wins 2012 JCK Jewelers' Choice Awards!!</title><description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Renowned jeweler Yael Designs has been named both finalist and winner of the 2012 JCK Jewelers&amp;#8217; Choice Awards.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;This prestigious award honors the best jewelry designs of the year and the artists who create them.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;We are elated to be honored with other fabulous designers that won this year!&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/aria/06628" title="Yael Designs fire opal ring winner of 2012 JCK Jewelers' Choice Award" target="_self"&gt;&lt;img alt="JCK Jeweler's Choice Winner" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0u31s0Hrb1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;The 2012 winner of the Colored Stone Category $2,501-$10,000 is our hotter than lava 6.47&amp;#160;ct. Fire Opal Ring.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;This piece features 0.85&amp;#160;ct. t.w. of colorless diamonds set in 18k white gold.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Imaginative and whimsical, the flow of this design is certain to draw an endless stream of compliments!&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Retail $6,304.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;With its unique design and luminescent stone the Fire Opal Ring is an exquisite example of Yael Designs’ dedication to creating the utmost in luxurious fashion and bridal jewelry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/pacifica/06522" title="Yael Designs tanzanite ring finalist in 2012 JCK Jewelers' Choice Award" target="_self"&gt;&lt;img alt="JCK Jeweler's Choice Finalist" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0u31mZiDD1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Our Riptide Tanzanite Ring was also name a Finalist with its ethereal diamond ripples twirling and cradling a deep blue 8.20&amp;#160;ct. tanzanite.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;This dazzling ring was created with 0.98&amp;#160;ct. t.w. of colorless diamonds set in 18k white gold.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;A stunner like this is certain to draw attention!&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Retail $12,394.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The JCK awards follows the &lt;a href="http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/13635032086/yael-agta-spectrum-winner"&gt;AGTA Spectrum Manufacturing Honors Awards&lt;/a&gt; we received for the &lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/aria/06718" title="Yael Designs Spectrum Award-Winning Fire Opal Diamond Ring"&gt;Fire Opal Ring&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/pacifica/06671" title="Yael Designs AGTA Spectrum Award Winning Tanzanite Diamond Earrings"&gt;Tanzanite Earrings&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&amp;#8220;We&amp;#8217;re very honored that our jewelry creations have been recognized and appreciated by our esteemed colleagues in the industry,&amp;#8221; said Yael Designs CEO Yehouda Saketkhou. &amp;#8220;These awards serve as a great inspiration to continue innovating and growing.&amp;#8221;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Experience and passion work together to translate artistic inspiration into stunning pieces.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Masterful craftsmanship and sustainability set us apart from the competition and allow us to shape the world of jewelry design.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Awards like the JCK Jewelers&amp;#8217; Choice pave the way for more incredible designs by Yael.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/19353688703</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/19353688703</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:14:08 -0400</pubDate><category>2012 JCK Award</category><category>Rings</category><category>award</category><category>Mexican Fire Opal</category><category>Tanzanite Diamond Ring</category></item><item><title>Kerry Washington in Yael Jewelry at Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Actress Kerry Washington wore Yael jewelry to the &lt;a href="http://www.essence.com/2012/02/24/essence-black-women-in-hollywood-kerry-washingtons-acceptance-speech/" title="Kerry Washington Black Women in Hollywood 2012" target="_blank"&gt;2012 Black Women in Hollywood&lt;/a&gt; luncheon hosted by Essence Magazine!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.essence.com/2012/02/24/essences-black-women-in-hollywood-looks-we-love/" title="Fashion at Essence Black Women in Hollywood 2012" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0fkb6QAGm1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8220;Scandal&amp;#8221; actress Kerry Washington and &lt;em&gt;Essence&amp;#8217;s&lt;/em&gt; march cover girl wore a white structured peplum skirt suit by Cushnie et Ochs. She added color with crimson Brian Atwood pumps, &lt;a href="http://www.katespade.com/blog/blog-QA-the-story-of-our-magazine-clutch,default,pg.html" target="_hplink"&gt;Kate Spade&amp;#8217;s whimsical &amp;#8220;Magazine&amp;#8221; clutch&lt;/a&gt; and a &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/rings/06718" title="Fire opal cocktail ring" target="_self"&gt;fire opal ring&lt;/a&gt; by Yael.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/rings/06718" title="Fire opal ring" target="_self"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0fks68fUu1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And here&amp;#8217;s a close-up of Yael 3.19ct &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/earrings/04991" title="Diamond stud earrings" target="_self"&gt;diamond stud earrings&lt;/a&gt; that sparkled so beautifully on Kerry:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0fk9wksVa1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/18806282085</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/18806282085</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:26:50 -0500</pubDate><category>celebrity</category></item><item><title>Top Jewelry and Fashion Picks at 2012 Academy Awards</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;We could not tear our eyes away from the 84&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; Annual Academy Awards Sunday night.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;With &lt;em&gt;The Artist&lt;/em&gt; taking home the award for best picture, the glamour and style of old Hollywood was in the air.&lt;span&gt; B&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;ig cuffs, elegant necklaces, bold colors and flowing feminine gowns were trending on the red carpet and we hope this high glamour trend &lt;/span&gt;lasts a long time.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sparkling Cuffs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02c82geVG1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Continuing the trend from the Golden Globes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Penelope Ann Miller and Viola Davis all chose to accessorize their dresses with thick, glittering cuffs that had our jaws on the floor.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;This is a great alternative to stacking bracelets that puts a burst of sparkle and completes a true Oscar look.&lt;span&gt; Some of our diamond cuffs and&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a title="Yael Diamond Bracelets" href="http://yaeldesigns.com/bracelets/05866" target="_blank"&gt;bracelets&lt;/a&gt; have been getting customers&amp;#8217; attention too.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Princess Necklace&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02c9nA1Sx1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Necklaces saw a come back on the red carpet after being completely absent for several years. And we&amp;#8217;re glad to see them back! Diamond, princess length necklaces go nicely with strapless gowns.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Ranging from Stephanie Sherk’s opulent piece to Cameron Diaz’s more conservative choice, we thought these necklaces were fabulous and just the right piece to complement their dresses.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Check out our dazzling &lt;a title="Yael Designs Necklaces" href="http://yaeldesigns.com/necklaces"&gt;necklaces&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wonderland of White&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02c9xYngw1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;We think Milla Jovovich deserves an award for her snowy Elie Saab Couture gown.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Rooney Mara has become a fashion trendsetter and she continues to wow in her Givenchy Couture ensemble.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Best Supporting Actress Octavia Spencer is a vision in white in her Tadashi Shoji dress.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Here are some of our white diamond &lt;a title="Yael Designs Diamond Earrings" href="http://yaeldesigns.com/earrings/06546"&gt;earrings&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bold Colors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02caeV8wn1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Taking fashion to a brighter level Michelle Williams is absolutely lovely in her coral Louis Vuitton dress.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Missi Pyle’s Valentina Delfino gown pops on the red carpet and her brooch is a burst of glitter in just the right spot.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Emma Stone rocks her red Giambattista Valli Couture dress.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Take a look at the bold pieces from our &lt;a title="Yael Designs Jewelry" href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/aria/06554"&gt;Lyra collection&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Flowing and Feminine &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02camyCbP1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;These talented beauties flow with grace and elegance in muted pastels.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Maria Menounos’ green Maria Lucia Hoha gown is flattering and effortless.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Stylish star Sarah Hyland makes this mauve Alberta Feretti dress look romantic and youthful.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Penelope Cruz’s Giorgio Armani ensemble is soft and beautiful with her delicate jewelry fit for a princess.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Here are some blushing earrings from our &lt;a title="Yael Designs Jewelry" href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/aurora/05326"&gt;Aurora collection&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/18404955446</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/18404955446</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:00:46 -0500</pubDate><category>jewelry</category><category>celebrity</category></item><item><title>Fashion and jewelry at the 2012 Grammys</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;The star-studded 54&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; 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.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;These ladies rocked the red carpet with beauty as stunning as their abilities.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;We can’t help but be a little jealous!&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p align="center" class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img align="middle" alt="The Deep V" height="236" src="http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb64/cotmm/Look.jpg" width="541"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Deep V&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Kelly Clarkson’s deep neckline and Grecian style dress is the perfect silhouette for her dazzling pendant.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Rihanna’s bold black gown shows off her figure and layers of long silver pendants.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Alicia Keys’ vibrant gold collar gives the illusion of a plunging neckline and adds an air of sophistication to her tailored black dress. &lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Here are some of our breathtaking &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/pendants/06501"&gt;pendants&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p align="center" class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img align="middle" alt="Dangling Earrings" height="219" src="http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb64/cotmm/1-1.jpg" width="531"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dangling Earrings &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Each of these lovely ladies chose jewelry that complemented their dress perfectly.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Carrie Underwood’s glittering diamond earrings play off her white gown and her dramatic eyes.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Kelly Rowland’s large, intricate earrings continue the vintage floral feel of her dress.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Kate Beckinsale’s jewelry drips with dark sparkle adding to her feminine, draping dress and high ponytail.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Check out our fabulous &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/earrings/06606"&gt;earrings&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p align="center" class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img align="middle" alt="Floral Prints" height="494" src="http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb64/cotmm/3.jpg" width="565"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Floral Prints&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;With Spring just around the corner flowing, floral prints make these beauties glow with grace.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Lily Aldrige, wife of Kings of Leon member Caleb Followill and soon-to-be-mother, looks radiant in this floral dress.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Michelle Trachtenberg’s plunging neck adds a sexy vibe to her feminine outfit.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Here are some of our floral inspired &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/collections/fairytale/03261"&gt;pieces&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img align="middle" alt="Shimmering Nudes" height="463" src="http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb64/cotmm/5.jpg" width="688"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shimmering Nudes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Nothing speaks of feminine elegance more than a blushing nude dress. Miranda Lambert’s gown has a hint of sheen with its floral embroidery.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Kelly Osborne’s bright smile is the perfect addition to her glittering one-shouldered dress.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;With an air of regal sophistication Taylor Swift’s gown sparkles with beauty and class.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;We think some of our &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/bracelets/02292"&gt;bracelets&lt;/a&gt; would be a great accessory for these amazing ladies.&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img alt="Dazzling Evening Gowns" height="402" src="http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb64/cotmm/4.jpg" width="643"/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dazzling Evening Gowns&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;These glamorous ladies shine on the red carpet with daring, dark dresses and feminine poise.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Jessie J’s mermaid style gown shimmers with each step as she pulls out all the stops at the Grammys.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;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.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;The most beautiful accessories she wears are her ruby red smile and her proud air of confidence.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Take a look at some of our &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/earrings/05960"&gt;earrings&lt;/a&gt;, with just the right amount of smoldering mystery for these beauties.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/17614409781</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/17614409781</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:40:24 -0500</pubDate><category>red carpet</category><category>fashion jewelry</category><category>style</category></item><item><title>5 Fashion Looks to Make Your Valentine’s Date Sizzle</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Whether it&amp;#8217;s your first Valentine&amp;#8217;s date with a new man or you want to surprise your honey for your 10th Valentine&amp;#8217;s together, we know you&amp;#8217;re already thinking about what to wear. For some inspiration, we&amp;#8217;ve put together 5 flattering, flirty and fresh V-Day looks with jewelry to match.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;We hope they inspire you to create your own. After all, isn’t that what we all want on Valentine’s Day?&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;A little inspiration and a lot of sparkle!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date 1: FREE SPIRIT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyznktMwX41qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;This light, comfortable look is perfect for an afternoon on the boardwalk or a day walking about town.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Brunch at a café makes a wonderful meal with mimosas, croissants and lots of laughter.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Bright colors are inspired by the canary and champagne diamonds in this &lt;a title="Champagne diamond cocktail ring" href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.71139559505.75580.29675804505&amp;amp;type=3#!/photo.php?fbid=10150364950249506&amp;amp;set=a.71139559505.75580.29675804505&amp;amp;type=3&amp;amp;theater" target="_blank"&gt;one-of-a-kind ring&lt;/a&gt; and the joy of finding yourself in love with your best friend.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Sparkling white diamonds curl across your finger with an effortless, joyful sense of lasting beauty.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;Where to find this look:&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a title="Ralph Lauren shirt" href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12402983&amp;amp;cp=1760782.2735224&amp;amp;ab=ln_women_cs1_shirts&amp;amp;pg=4&amp;amp;parentPage=family" target="_blank"&gt;Top&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a title="Express jeans" href="http://www.express.com/zelda-jean-legging-white-rinse-wash-28030-900/refine/size/4/control/page/8/show/3/index.pro?relatedItem=true&amp;amp;showBreadcrumb=true" target="_blank"&gt;Jeans&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a title="Aldo shoes" href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/sandals/wedges/88402601-bennick/65" target="_blank"&gt;Shoes&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a title="OPI nail polish" href="http://www.opi.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Nail Polish - Shorts Story&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date 2: NATURALLY LOVELY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyznl8WuB81qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;For the casual romantic date there is nothing more comfortable than jeans and this ruffled white top.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Add a pair of neutral pumps and some luscious green polish for a look that’s natural and easy.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Perfect for touring a vineyard and enjoying a glass of merlot this dazzling &lt;a title="Emerald pendant" href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.71139559505.75580.29675804505&amp;amp;type=3#!/photo.php?fbid=10150489150289506&amp;amp;set=a.71139559505.75580.29675804505&amp;amp;type=3&amp;amp;theater" target="_blank"&gt;emerald pendant&lt;/a&gt; is truly breathtaking.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;The luxurious gem brightens the outfit and pulls together the understated elegance of this ensemble.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;Where to find this look:&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a title="White ruffled shirt by Ralph Lauren" href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12214170&amp;amp;cp=1760782.2735228&amp;amp;ab=ln_women_cs1_knits&amp;amp;parentPage=family" target="_blank"&gt;Top&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a title="Express rerock jeans" href="http://www.express.com/rerock-boot-cut-jean-medium-wash-19822-904/control/show/3/index.pro" target="_blank"&gt;Jeans&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a title="Nude pumps Steve Madden" href="http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=60576&amp;amp;np=127_282-615_628" target="_blank"&gt;Shoes&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a title="Green nail polish OPI" href="http://www.opi.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Nail Polish - Here Today…Aragon &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date 3: HOT MAMA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyznlfHTHE1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;For the classic I&amp;#8217;m-a-vixen Valentine’s date, this red dress is sure to keep his eyes glued on you.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;There is no such thing as over the top with a glamorous pair of heels and a clutch to match.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Like roses and chocolates this romantic &lt;a title="Yael ruby necklace" href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/necklaces/04291" target="_self"&gt;ruby necklace&lt;/a&gt; is a must.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;The deep crimson color and sparkling diamonds sing of passion and beauty. &lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;For a moonlit dinner and a night of dancing the pendant shines, celebrating what Valentine’s Day is all about, Love.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Where to find this look: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a title="Red dress Sears" href="http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_007VA47088901P?prdNo=26&amp;amp;blockNo=26&amp;amp;blockType=G26" target="_blank"&gt;Dress&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a title="Dillards silver shoes" href="http://www.dillards.com/product/Gianni-Bini-Glamazon-Platform-Sandals_301_-1_301_502996324?splashlink=shoe_tile4_SpecialOccasion_112211" target="_blank"&gt;Shoes&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a title="Dillards silver clutch" href="http://www.dillards.com/product/Nina-Lenis-Clutch_301_-1_301_503040865?splashlink=hb_tile8_evening_clutches_011012" target="_blank"&gt;Clutch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date 4: PINK PEONIES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyznltdFNa1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Nothing makes a girl feel prettier than pink lace and rosy earrings dripping with loveliness.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Two tones of dreamy pink rest in a silhouette of diamonds for a look that is classically romantic.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Blush peep-toe heels and magenta polish play up the vintage beauty of the &lt;a title="Yael morganite earrings" href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/earrings/05355" target="_self"&gt;morganite and rubelite earrings&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Where to find this look: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a title="ModCloth pink dress" href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/strawberry-iced-tea-dress" target="_blank"&gt;Dress&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a title="Zappos shoes" href="http://www.zappos.com/betsey-johnson-cammie-blush-satin" target="_blank"&gt;Shoes&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a title="Magenta nail polish OPI" href="http://www.opi.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Nail Polish - Ladies and Magenta-men&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date 5: BEACH BEAUTY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyznm02H381qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;This &lt;a title="Yael opal heart ring" href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.71139559505.75580.29675804505&amp;amp;type=3#!/media/set/?set=a.71139559505.75580.29675804505&amp;amp;type=1&amp;amp;aft=10150156954504506" target="_self"&gt;opal and diamond ring&lt;/a&gt; twisting into a heart mixes decadence with tenderness and inspires the whole look.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Pastel hues of turquoise and pink blossom forth from the opal and inspire an outfit of lighthearted fun.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;A one-shouldered top is flowing and feminine while still staying comfortable.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Light pants, flirty nail polish and bright sandals let one’s inner beauty shine through.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;This outfit is perfect for a day on a yacht, enjoying bubbly champagne and holding hands.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;Where to find this look: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a title="Turquoise Ralph Lauren shirt" href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12347372&amp;amp;cp=1760782.2735224&amp;amp;ab=ln_women_cs1_shirts&amp;amp;pg=3&amp;amp;parentPage=family" target="_blank"&gt;Top&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a title="Pastel pink skinny jeans Express" href="http://www.express.com/zelda-jean-legging-41204-900/control/show/3/index.pro?relatedItem=true&amp;amp;showBreadcrumb=true" target="_blank"&gt;Pants&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a title="Zigi Soho sandal" href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/zigi+soho+precious+sandal?prodId=214852&amp;amp;productRef=SEARCH" target="_blank"&gt;Shoes&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a title="Pastel pink nail polish OPI" href="http://www.opi.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Nail Polish - Kiss on the Chic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/17166344934</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/17166344934</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate><category>style</category></item><item><title>Glamour features advice from Yael CEO Yehouda Saketkhou</title><description>&lt;p&gt;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&amp;#8217;s ring, soldering rings together and choosing the right settings, but also showcased 6&amp;#160;&lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/collections/affinity" title="Yael wedding bands" target="_self"&gt;wedding bands&lt;/a&gt; by Yael!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Check out the original article on &lt;a href="http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2012/01/the-dos-and-donts-for-choosing.html" title="Glamour tips on choosing perfect wedding band" target="_blank"&gt;Glamour.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2012/01/the-dos-and-donts-for-choosing.html" title="Glamour tips on choosing perfect wedding band" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyqazafe5U1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/16874937397</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/16874937397</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:45:48 -0500</pubDate><category>wedding bands</category><category>press</category></item><item><title>Drew Barrymore gets engaged and our ring appears on Brides.com</title><description>&lt;script language="JavaScript" src="http://pix04.revsci.net/K10981/b3/0/3/1008211/176072565.js?D=DM_LOC%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tumblr.com%252Fblog%252Fyaeldesigns%252Fnew%252Ftext%253Fpost%255Bstate%255D%253D1%2526redirect_to%253D%25252Fblog%25252Fyaeldesigns%25252Fdrafts%2526_rsiL%253D0%26DM_REF%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tumblr.com%252Fblog%252Fyaeldesigns%252Fdrafts%26DM_EOM%3D1&amp;amp;C=K10981%2CK10981" type="text/javascript"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;&lt;script language="JavaScript" src="http://ads.revsci.net/adserver/ako?activate&amp;amp;csid=K10981" type="text/javascript"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;&lt;script language="JavaScript" src="http://pix04.revsci.net/K10981/b3/0/3/1008211/221077166.js?D=DM_LOC%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tumblr.com%252Fblog%252Fyaeldesigns%252Fnew%252Ftext%253Fpost%255Bstate%255D%253D1%2526redirect_to%253D%25252Fblog%25252Fyaeldesigns%25252Fdrafts%2526_rsiL%253D0%26DM_REF%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tumblr.com%252Fblog%252Fyaeldesigns%252Fdrafts%26DM_EOM%3D1&amp;amp;C=K10981" type="text/javascript"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;&lt;script language="JavaScript" src="http://ads.revsci.net/adserver/ako?activate&amp;amp;csid=K10981" type="text/javascript"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly4fooTImJ1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Brides magazine featured our radiant-cut engagement ring in the story &lt;a href="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2012/01/drew-barrymores-engagement-ring-replicas.html" title="Drew Barrymore's Engagement Ring Lookalike" target="_blank"&gt;Drew Barrymore&amp;#8217;s Engagement Ring: Get the Look&lt;/a&gt;! While the actresses&amp;#8217; engagement ring was made by Graff Diamonds, our option sparkles just as bright :)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/collections/novelique" title="Radiant-cut engagement ring" target="_self"&gt;&lt;img alt="drew-barrymore-engagement-ring-replica-yael" class="mt-image-none" height="396" src="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/drew-barrymore-engagement-ring-replica-yael.jpg" width="350"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="bst_pAtt_name"&gt;Photo: Courtesy of Yael Designs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Style 05548, white gold engagement ring with radiant-cut diamond center stone, $3,540 (not including centerstone), &lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/" target="blank"&gt;Yael Designs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/16349589402</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/16349589402</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:00:05 -0500</pubDate><category>celebrity</category><category>engagement rings</category></item><item><title>Our Favorite Dresses and Jewelry from 2012 Golden Globes</title><description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Our favorite jewelry trends&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;No one could deny that there wasn&amp;#8217;t a pattern with the jewelry scene this year. Here are our favorite trends for the sparkles. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Emerald Jewelry&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxyoksQ9001qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;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 emerald&lt;span&gt;s. Emily Deschanel complimented her blue sapphire dress with these brilliant shade of green earrings. Debrah Messing&amp;#8217;s purple and emerald earrings brought a major punch of color to her outfit.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Interestingly, Angelina Jolie who started the bold green earring trend two years ago, opted for diamond studs instead. Check out our &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/earrings/06065" title="Green citrine earrings" target="_blank"&gt;green earrings&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Chandelier Earrings&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxyom5bvoO1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Kate Beckinsale&amp;#8217;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&amp;#8217;s set of gorgeous diamond drop earrings graciously complimented her lavender dress. Check out our &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/earrings" title="Diamond earrings" target="_blank"&gt;diamond earrings&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Big, Bold and Stackable Diamond Bracelets&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxyondiaN91qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;We loved these glam-tastic stackable bracelets worn by Madonna, Paula Patton, Sofia Vergara and many other actresses. Check out our &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/bracelets" title="Bracelets" target="_blank"&gt;bracelets&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Our favorite dresses&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;There were so many gorgeous dresses on the red carpet, it was so hard to choose our favorites! &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ladies in Red&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxyqm6ayOo1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Reese Witherspoon: Zac Posen&lt;br/&gt;Angelina Jolie: Versace&lt;br/&gt;Diana Argon: Giles&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dark and Bold&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxyqp0mXfk1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Zooey Deschanel: Prada&lt;br/&gt;Helen Mirren: Badgley Mischka&lt;br/&gt;Claire Danes: J. Mendel &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gorgeous Nudes and Blushes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxyqpdrj7C1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sarah Hyland: Dolce and Gabbana&lt;br/&gt;Julie Bowen:  Reem Acra&lt;br/&gt;Charlize Theron: Dior&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/16027257855</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/16027257855</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:51:00 -0500</pubDate><category>celebrity</category><category>Golden Globes</category></item><item><title>How to Choose Your Wedding Band</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Choosing a wedding band is not easy because you have to consider style, significance (you&amp;#8217;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;As many couples around the world got engaged over the holidays, here are some tips on choosing a wedding band from our &lt;strong&gt;chief designer Yehouda Saketkhou&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s a good tip for a bride choosing a band to fit her engagement ring?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;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. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/novelique" title="Engagement ring and band" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxlqon6C6W1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How do you pick something if you want a mismatched, but coordinated look?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do you have to match your rings to your husband’s? Do most people?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 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. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/affinity" title="Matching wedding bands" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxlqwftsuR1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s a question you hear a lot from brides concerning wedding bands?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anything else with buying bands you think a lot of brides don’t realize?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/leone/05955" title="Black diamond wedding band" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img height="558" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxlqta6ARL1qidf8p.jpg" width="463"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/15678237953</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/15678237953</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:37:00 -0500</pubDate><category>wedding bands</category></item><item><title>Bridal Guide features Yael Designs</title><description>&lt;p&gt;We&amp;#8217;re loving the All That Glitters section in the newest edition of &lt;a href="http://www.bridalguide.com/"&gt;Bridal Guide&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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, &amp;#8220;Let your personality pop&amp;#8221; with a gorgeous colored stone for your engagement ring! &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvhzh7EfCU1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvhzhklkJB1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Here&amp;#8217;s a closer look at the &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/rings" title="Pink engagement ring" target="_self"&gt;Morganite and diamond ring&lt;/a&gt;, gorgeous isn&amp;#8217;t she? &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/rings" title="Morganite ring" target="_self"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvhzyyZu6q1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/15632468973</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/15632468973</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:03:32 -0500</pubDate><category>press</category><category>engagement rings</category></item><item><title>Get the Look: Britney Spears Engagement Ring</title><description>&lt;p&gt;First of all, congratulations to Britney Spears who got engaged during the holidays with a Neil Lane sparkler!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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 &lt;a href="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2011/12/britney-spears-engagement-ring-replicas.html" title="Britney Spears engagement ring similar" target="_blank"&gt;Get the Look: Britney Spears&amp;#8217; Engagement Ring&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2011/12/britney-spears-engagement-ring-replicas.html" title="Brides story on Britney Spears look alike engagement rin" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx8jvh3Kl31qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Here&amp;#8217;s the close-up of our engagement ring, set with 0.19&amp;#160;ct of white diamonds in a sturdy platinum band:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/collections/novelique/04775" title="Britney Spears engagement ring similar" target="_self"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx8k6s0pTu1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/15248931953</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/15248931953</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:50:00 -0500</pubDate><category>press</category><category>engagement rings</category></item><item><title>December babies, celebrate with youngest birthstone, Tanzanite!</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;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.  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvrcfod5IX1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Queen&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Please, make way for the Queen of Kilimanjaro. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/67994-just-got-da-16-50mm.html" title="The Queen of Kilimanjaro "&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvr7limiUI1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;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?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Although we can&amp;#8217;t own that gorgeous hunk of jewelry, why not try out this &lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/pacifica/04327"&gt;tanzanite ring&lt;/a&gt; from our &lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/pacifica"&gt;Pacifica collection&lt;/a&gt;? &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/pacifica/04327" title="Tanzanite cocktail ring"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvrckvMnwO1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mothers wear Tanzanite for baby&amp;#8217;s health&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;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!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;I think this &lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/pacifica/04565"&gt;2.72 carat tanzanite and white diamond drop necklace&lt;/a&gt; would make a great gift for any mother! &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/pacifica/04565" title="Tanzanite and white diamond necklace"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvr7judtiH1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stressed out before the holidays? Relax with Tanzanite!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;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  &lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/pacifica/04401"&gt;drop earrings&lt;/a&gt; on my ears all the time!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/pacifica/04401" title="Tanzanite and white diamond drop earrings"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvr7k3SOKz1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Now, December babies, wear your stone proudly and make everyone in the room jealous of you at those upcoming holiday parties!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/13806616264</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/13806616264</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:00:02 -0500</pubDate><category>birthstone</category></item><item><title>Yael Designs Wins Multiple AGTA Spectrum Awards!</title><description>&lt;p&gt;We&amp;#8217;re very proud to be the recipients of multiple &lt;a href="http://www.agta.org/awards/index.html" title="AGTA Spectrum Awards 2012"&gt;AGTA Spectrum Awards&lt;/a&gt; this year for two beautiful creations showcasing color-rich gemstones.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our Lava &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/rings/06718" title="Lava fire opal ring"&gt;fire opal ring&lt;/a&gt; featuring a deep orange 5.49ct Mexican opal has been recognized with AGTA Spectrum Manufacturing Honors in Evening wear.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/rings/06718" title="Fire Opal Yael Spectrum award"&gt;&lt;img height="393" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lud6ob6cIy1qidf8p.jpg" width="300"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Our &lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/collections/pacifica/06671" title="Baroness earrings"&gt;Baroness earrings&lt;/a&gt; featuring tanzanite centerstones nestled in a delicate spiderweb of diamonds received the Honorable Mention in Bridal Wear category.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.yaeldesigns.com/collections/pacifica/06671" title="Baroness earrings AGTA Spectrum award"&gt;&lt;img height="347" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lud6oiLxcg1qidf8p.jpg" width="300"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/13635032086</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/13635032086</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:08:00 -0500</pubDate><category>award</category></item><item><title>7x7 Features Yael Designs and Ashley Morgan Engagement Ring</title><description>&lt;p&gt;We are very excited about our most recent press love on &lt;a href="http://www.7x7.com/" target="_blank"&gt;7x7&lt;/a&gt;&amp;#8217;s online &lt;a href="http://www.7x7.com/wedding-resource" target="_blank"&gt;Wedding Resource Guide&lt;/a&gt;! They featured the gorgeous &lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/rings/06060" target="_blank"&gt;black and white diamond ring&lt;/a&gt; designed by yours truly and &lt;a href="http://www.ashleymorgandesigns.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Ashley Morgan&lt;/a&gt; in an article about San Francisco&amp;#8217;s local Wedding Ring Designers. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvhnupuLQW1qidf8p.png"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We loved the uniqueness of all the different rings featured in the article. But here&amp;#8217;s an even closer look at the wedding ring from our &lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/collections/leone" target="_blank"&gt;Leone Collection&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://yaeldesigns.com/rings/06060" title="Ashley Morgan and Yael Designs black and white diamond ring" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvho34bo6m1qidf8p.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/13554771364</link><guid>http://blog.yaeldesigns.com/post/13554771364</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:51:00 -0500</pubDate><category>Engagement Rings</category><category>Wedding Rings</category><category>press</category></item></channel></rss>

