Sparkle Like The Stars

I recently traveled to visit my mom for Mother’s Day - it’s next weekend, btw! Get it in GEAR. Anyway, I was visiting Mom and checked out her local paper online. Well, I about fell out of my chair when I saw an article on right hand rings. Now, those of you who read this blog regularly (thanks!) will know that I have been writing about right hand rings for years now. Our series bling finger is all about right hand rings! The right hand ring is a trend among successful women who buy their own jewelry to celebrate themselves. Soooooooo - if you’re not yet a mother or even never want to become one, this Mother’s Day is a prefect occasion to celebrate your womanhood with a right hand ring!!!

A perfect candidate for a bling finger ring or a right hand ring is this fabulous 8 1/2 Carat Green Quartz and Diamond Butterfly 14K Gold Ring for just $350. Sometimes called green amethyst, green quartz is from the same quartz family as the traditional purple amethyst, but its glorious mint green hue gives it a special radiant glow. It’s a wonderful look for any time of the year but is really well suited for spring and summer looks.

I think Faith Hill is one of the most beautiful women in entertainment today. She’s just a freakin’ Barbie. Tall. Blond. Perfect body. I SO have a HUGE resentment against Faith. Anyway, I get her desire to stand out from the crowd - but this Bat Girl outfit is just awful! It’s just a few steps away from a Hefty Cinch Sack. Here’s a word to the wise: unless you’re built like Faith (10 feet tall and slim slim slim) DO NOT attempt to wear tight, high cut slacks. Even on Faith, they make the upper part of her skinny legs seem larger than the bottom. They also make her legs appear shorter than they really are. Most women want the illusion to do the other way - they want their behinds to appear smaller and their legs longer.

But ladies check out Faith’s huge ring on her right hand. She’s working the Bling Finger trend by wearing this huge cocktail ring on the middle finger of her right hand. Buying a diamond that size would be too costly for most of us. This 4 3/4 Carat Rutilated Quartz and Diamond 14K Gold Ring is a wonderful way to make a grand statement like Faith’s ring and stay within your budget. This ring is just $195. Rutile is a mineral that forms in hair-like strands. Quartz crystal can form over any mineral as in this rutillated quartz. The result is an uncommon yet lovely gemstone. The large gem set in lustrous yellow gold and accented by dazzling diamonds makes for a very unique look.

Cameron Diaz is pretty in peach at a recent awards show. This lovely leading lady is showing us that she knows how to sparkle like a star with her right hand ring - on the bling finger! Right hand rings (sometimes called cocktail rings) are a jewelry version of making statement about independence for women. When women can buy bling for themselves, it proves that they really have made it!

If you want some of that Hollywood glamour that Cameron is flashing, then you should get this 1/2 carat openwork diamond ring in 14K white and yellow gold. Due to the bold openwork design, this ring packs a dramatic punch but it priced at an affordable $595.
Because of the use of two tone gold, you’ll be able to wear this ring no matter if you’re wearing white gold or yellow gold. That makes it a very versatile piece that you’ll find yourself wearing all of the time!

or are you just happy to see me?! This man is definitely ALL MAN - and look! He’s wearing an earring AND a right hand ring! So hot!

Get Diddy’s look with this men’s 1/2 carat diamond ring in 10K yellow and white gold. At just $495, this ring is totally affordable and would make a great gift - Father’s Day is just around the corner! This ring makes a statement. Six round brilliant diamonds (totaling half a carat) are channel set on the diagonal in this unique, stylish ring. The diamonds set in a two-tone ridged design that pairs 10k white and yellow gold for a distinctive, masculine look.

A lot of people seem to be watching “The Tudors.” For a long time, I wasn’t, because I read synopsis of the story and the history is just awful. A lot of those events didn’t really… happen, and it horrified my little associate’s degree in history mind. Then, one night, I caught it while nothing else was on, and I was reminded of one of the great universal truths of our time.

No one is, has been, or ever will be as beautiful as Johnathan Rhys Meyers.

They could do anything to the history. Henry VIII wins World War Two with the help of Pam Grier? Fine. Eighteen wives instead of six? Sure. Six wives, but all at once. Whatever. I don’t care. Anything that keeps him on television is not only fine with me, but essential to my future health and well-being. Look at this picture. Isn’t he cute, even when startled? I like to think that he’s suddenly realized that the love of his live is from a small town in Louisiana and writes a celebrity jewelry blog.

Speaking of jewelry, while I don’t ordinarily approve of Johnathan Rhys Meyers putting things on, I like his ring here, and not just because it’s on him, although that doesn’t hurt. Johnathan Rhys Meyers doesn’t wear much jewelry, ordinarily, but here this helps jazz up an outfit on the casual side of formal. I feel like it can be considered almost a man’s cocktail ring. You can get a similar look (to the ring; if you find a way to look like him in general, tell me) with this polished and brushed 14-carat white gold and diamond ring. The contrast of polished and brushed metal is always a suave look, and diamonds always add a touch of class. Wear it to your next awards gala for $350.

Kimora Lee Simmons, head of the Baby Phat clothing line, really sparkles like a star with that huge diamond ring on her finger! Her style mixes street fashion with high style. Check out that Louis Vuitton case beside her chair! Kimora says that she has at least 35 custom-made Hermes Birkin bags! Whew!

If you want to get Kimora’s bling finger look without a huge cash outlay, you should definitely check out this 1/4 Carat Diamond 14K White Gold Ring. For just $395, you can own this beautiful, elegant and timeless diamond ring which makes a lovely everyday piece or is perfect as an engagement ring. The brilliant round cut diamond is surrounded by smaller diamonds and set in a whimsical band of 14k white gold. It’s feminine without being too much - it keeps it classy.

Wesley Snipes and Spike Lee recently walked the red carpet and they made a dashing duo! From Spike Lee’s dapper classic black and white to Wesley Snipe’s elegant purple suit, they made a creative pair!

Check out the bling that Wesley Snipes is wearing. He practically gives his arm a workout every time he lifts his hand. I appreciate a guy with enough personality to pull off a bold ring. Younger men often look like they’re trying to show off with bling but Wesley Snipes shows us how it’s done!

If’ you’d like to try your, um, hand with a men’s ring, this 3/8 carat diamond band in white gold for just $1095 is a great piece to get you started. It’s sold as a wedding band, however I think it makes a great everyday ring. This is a simple ring that abounds with elegance. A minimalist band of white gold is the perfect showcase for the row of dazzling diamonds that sparkle from it. It’s high style for sure!

Those of you who wondered who I cropped out of yesterday’s picture of Wilmer’s Wonderful Watch need wonder no more. It was K-Fed. I just… couldn’t handle K-Fed yesterday, but I’ve had a few and feel strong enough now. I’m not even going to talk about the pink shirt, faux-hawk, or barely focused eyes, except to mention how awful they are. I merely plan to point out that K-Fed, recent husband of Britney the Mad, alleged father of the Britlets, is apparently in a major crime family. I can tell because he has put on a gold pinky ring. Look at it. A gold pinky ring. A gold ring, on his pinky. On his pinky, there is a gold ring. He sports a gold ring on the smallest, furthest-out finger of his hand. There is a band of yellow metal on his digit. No way you phrase it is it anything other than just absolutely amazingly horrible. He is those children’s role model! They can be like him or Brit-Brit, and if I had to choose whether to have a gold pinky ring or scream and carry on all over Los Angeles, I’d try to get adopted by the most polite, observant Mormons in the world. I would watch only Veggie-Tales until I was thirty. Such is the horror of the pinky ring. It is only for Liberace on feast days.

If K-Fed needs a ring, he could try for something a little less ugly. This is a good example of a ring a civilized man would wear on his RING FINGER. The agate, silver, and diamond together will match almost anything, it can dress up or down (always important if you’re a rapper with kids, I’d guess,) and it’s not a gold pinky ring. For $295, you can be, in all ways, entirely better be-ringed than K-Fed. It is a small price to pay.

In celebration of the classic Christmas song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, I’ve decide to bring you five fabulous gold rings. In the next few posts, I’ll show you a variety of rings that will all make perfect holiday gifts! I am just amazed at how creative jewelry designers are! Their creativity shines through in this 14K yellow gold diamond ring for just $195. That’s a price Santa will love for this ring that features a dazzling solitaire diamond that is encircled by a sleek, modern halo of gleaming, polished 14k yellow gold. The diamond is set on a ridged band in this tailored ring. This beauty is a wonderfully subtle yet distinctive look for everyday.

Big bracelets and bangles are the “must have” this this fall. This new status symbol really pushes celebrities into a different level with their jewelry. I mean, just check out Beyonce. She’s wearing not just one big bracelet - but SIX! She’s got more gold on her arm than Fort Knox! Never mind the huge rock on her bling finger!

You can get a bit of Beyonce’s blig without going bankrupt this Christmas with this 2 5/8 carat diamond bracelet in 18K white gold. It’s not cheap at $3,795 but it’s an instant heirloom! Grace and glamour abound in this gorgeous diamond bracelet of almost three carats. The classic design of gleaming 18K white gold and dazzling diamonds is stylish, classy and has timeless appeal.

They say that Mandy Moore is going out with Matthew Perry. Whoever she’s going out with, Mandy is stepping out and looking good. Check out the bling she’s wearing on her left hand. It’s a powerful cocktail ring with diamonds and black gems. Mandy knows that black and white is a classic combination that will always be in style.

You can a similar look to Mandy’s with this 2 1/5 carat black and white diamond dome ring in 14K white gold. The hottest look in jewelry, Moonlight (black) diamonds get their deep beauty from a special irradiation process. In this pretty ring, dramatic Moonlights are paired with dazzling white diamonds to form a dome design in a lustrous white gold band. It’s a great look for a night out!

Like so many other stars I’ve featured on the bling finger series, Lindsay Lohan has taken rings that you’d traditionally think of as engagement or wedding rings and made them strictly fashion accessories. It’s a new twist on feminism for sure. In this photo, Lindsay is donning a lovely ring set. There is a center ring with a huge diamond solitaire and it’s iced up with two side bands loaded with diamonds. Of course, Lindsay doesn’t wear it on her ring finger. Instead she gets a ring sized to fit her middle finger - just for all those bad girl paparazzi shots!!

You can get a similar look with this 2 carat diamond 14K white gold bridal engagement ring that features a 1 carat princess cut center diamond. This huge rock of a ring and truck load of white gold doesn’t come cheap. It’s quality! The sale price is $4,995 but they’ll break the payments up over five months at just $999 a month. Just think of all the points or miles you’ll get on your credit card! Here are the details: this ring features a beautiful 1 carat, princess-cut diamond that is perfectly prong set in an exquisite white gold setting encrusted with three rows of twinkling accent stones.

Of course, this ring makes a perfect wedding or engagement ring for all you guys thinking of proposals this holiday season!

The other day I wrote about Jessica Simpson all decked out in blue sapphires. I have received so many emails about sapphires due to that post, I thought I’d show you a great matching ring. Now, this 1 carat sapphire and diamond criss cross ring in white 14K gold isn’t in the same classic style as the pendant, but when you match colored gems the style matters less. I mean, if you mix and match appropriately, anything looks good!

This blue sapphire ring features slender circles of twinkling precious stones that intersect for a beautiful effect. Dazzling white diamonds and deep rich azure sapphires are exquisitely set in delicate criss-crossing white gold bands. It’s an elegant look that can be dressed up or down to fit the occasion. Plus this ring is a great bargain at just $275! That makes it a perfect bling finger ring!

A couple of days ago, I wrote about all the fun the Ms. Britney was having down in Miami. She’s not just having fun in the summer sun, she’s doing it with bling! Britney was spotted with a huge diamond ring on her right hand - on her bling finger!

If you want to get a similar look, try this 1 carat diamond and 14K white gold ring. In this ring, a dazzling large, round diamond is beautifully framed by a halo of smaller diamonds in an exquisite white gold setting encrusted with twinkling, pave-set accent stones. It’s an instant heirloom that is very similar to the ring Britney was flashing in Miami!

Mary-Kate Olsen was spotted making out with her boyfriend Max Snow at a hockey game. It’s weird for me to see her making out with him. To me, Mary-Kate looks like a character from The Lord of the Rings - some sort of elf and hobbit mix. OH! I know - she reminds me of E.T.! You know the part where they dress him up in a wig and put red, red lipstick on him. Goodness!

Anyway, the girl knows her bling! Check out the big gem on her finger! It’s a huge vintage stone that looks like it once belonged to the King of Spain or something. You can get some green bling too with this 4 1/2 carat green amethyst and diamond ring in 14K white gold. Bold and dramatic, this stunning ring features the delicate hue of sparkling green amethyst. A large, round, dazzling green amethyst is gorgeously prong set amid diamonds in an elegantly minimalist setting of gleaming white gold.

Little Miss Thang, Rinko Kikuchi, hit the red carpet at the Oscars in style. I have no complaints about her outfit! Lovely! Her sparkling black gown is elegant and glamorous. Rinko accessorized it with a stunning bracelet - good! And she donned a show-stopping ring too! Bring on the bling!

For your bling finger you should definitely try out this perfect 1/4 carat diamond 14K white gold ring. At just $205, this ring fits any budget. You’ll love the classic combination of diamonds and cool white gold that is on beautiful display in this elegant ring. An overlapping band-style design is exquisitely crafted from white gold and studded with a galaxy of sparkling diamonds. It’s a unique and stylish look.

Drew Barrymore is chatting it up with her friends Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony while Eva Longoria passes by. They were hanging out at the presentation of this year’s Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award.

It’s hard to see in this photo but Drew is wearing a huge yellow gemstone ring. Yellow has really been the “it” color in Hollywood jewelry lately. You can get you own bling ring with this truly elegant 5 1/3 carat lemon quartz and diamond ring in 14K yellow gold. For only $295, you can get movie star glamor with this vibrant and sunny ring. It’s dramatic for sure but still tasteful and classy.

Apparently Brooke Shields and Tom Cruise have buried the hatchet as far as their public argument regarding depression. Brooke showed up in Italy to attend the wedding for Tom and Katie Holmes. She was just one of the many stars that made an appearance in the small lakeside town of Bracciano, Italy.

Brooke is sporting a sparkly multi-stone diamond ring that has a light and lacy feeling - perfect for a wedding! It’s a great way to make a bold statement without having to wear a truck load of expensive stones.

You can get a similar look with this dramatic and graceful 4-stone diamond 14K white gold ring. For just $125 this ring gives you the light and airy look that Brooke enjoys. The artistic and flowing design allows you to pair this ring with fun and funky clothes, while the classic diamonds suit even more conservative attire.

Teri Hatcher, star of Deperate Housewives, flaunts a fabulous and huge amethyst ring. This lady knows the meaning of bling. It’s the second time I’ve featured her in the Bling Finger series.

The beauty of amethyst is perfect for a bling ring. This gem is very reasonably priced and is appropriate for year-round wear. It’s regal, classy and at lot of fun bling-sized!

You can get a similar look with this beautiful 13 carat Rose de France and diamond ring in 14K white gold for just $495. A member of the amethyst family, Rose de France is known for its pale lilac color and exquisite clarity. This ring is a stunning piece and will one of your favorites!

Cate Blanchett knows how to accept an award in style. It doesn’t matter if you’re taking your bows as Teacher of the Year or World’s Best Mom, a beautiful ring is perfect for any occasion. Cate is wearing a gorgeous square diamond ring with yellow diamonds in the center. It’s a great match to her gown but would look good with any ensemble.

You can get Cate’s wonderful look with this dazzling 6 5/8 carat lemon quartz and diamond sterling silver ring for just $125. The large emerald cut lemon quartz will definitely turn heads. Its silver setting is adorned with 16 sparkling diamonds!