| Often when we think of luxury jewelry | | | | always set in a precious metal but she |
| and the latest trends, we think of only | | | | plays with stones and turns them into |
| the most precious of stones. We think | | | | gems. She uses mint green quartz |
| of ocean blue sapphires, fire red | | | | stones, crystal stones of various |
| rubies, star-like diamonds and forest | | | | colors, and madiera citrus stones to |
| green emeralds. However, though these | | | | name only a few. These exquisite and |
| stones are valuable and therefore | | | | uncommon stones found their way into her |
| equated with glamor and luxury, they can | | | | collections years ago and have wowed the |
| and have been overplayed. Sometimes we | | | | fashion community ever since. Yes, she |
| see them way too much in a single | | | | uses traditional precious and |
| fashion season. Why settle for the | | | | semi-precious stones as well. You can |
| usual suspects? Today we see many more | | | | find rings and Judith Ripka earrings as |
| artistic and dazzling pieces of jewelry | | | | well as Judith Ripka bracelets with |
| using semi-precious and unknown stones. | | | | white and colored diamonds in them. |
| Their artistry and uniqueness make them | | | | They, too, are works of art. |
| precious as well. | | | | The challenge is to find luxurious and |
| What are these "other" stones, you may | | | | truly special creations in any of the |
| wonder? Well, you may want to | | | | stones that you want in your collection. |
| immediately run to garnets and | | | | It is especially exclusive to procure |
| turquoise, topazes and amber. However, | | | | jewelry with semi-precious stones that |
| there are many more stones out there | | | | are extraordinary. The use of these |
| that catch the eye and sparkle with all | | | | stones is becoming more and more common. |
| the allure of the more commonly know | | | | However, not every designer has the |
| stones. They, too, can make the fashion | | | | ability to pull it off in the |
| headlines and compete with the trendiest | | | | ever-changing fashion industry and |
| of trends. | | | | create pieces like a Judith Ripka bangle |
| It should be noted that not just any | | | | using green tourmaline stones or yellow |
| jewelry designer is able work with these | | | | beryl stones. It takes someone with |
| stones and take them to the highest | | | | their finger on the pulse of the fashion |
| echelons of glamor. It is truly painful | | | | and jewelry industry to create such |
| to find what was a gorgeous stone and | | | | valuable and precious pieces. |
| see it in a cheap looking piece | | | | This year explore the jewelry fashion |
| resembling more to a child's dress-up | | | | scene and discover that the "usual |
| accessory. One must look for artists in | | | | suspects" have taken a hiatus and more |
| jewelry making when seeking pieces with | | | | colorful and exceptional stones are |
| semi-precious and precious stones alike. | | | | taking center stage. You will find |
| Take a Judith Ripka ring, for example, | | | | great delight in uncovering this |
| and see what a true artist can do. In | | | | exciting reality. Add pieces to your |
| her work you find trendsetting and | | | | jewelry boxes that will delight you for |
| classic pieces alike that will wow your | | | | years to come. |
| wardrobe for a lifetime. Her rings are | | | | |