A new pricey skin cream, Amatokin, is coming to the U.S. and making those who are always on the prowl for the next great anti-aging treatment reach for their wallets. The product is on sale at Bloomingdales for $173 for a one month supply. That’s far from the kits we have seen that sell for several thousand dollars but certainly expensive enough to make me wonder what it is made of. So what’s the secret? The product uses stem-cell technology harnessing the regenerative …

Breathtaking is what comes to mind when you look at Mizuki’s Donut Necklace. Strange is what comes to mind when you are told the name. Crystal Donut Necklace is not the most flattering of descriptions for a bold and gorgeous piece of jewelry. Hanging from a gold necklace the crystal donut is wrapped with gold silk and subtly accented with 14K yellow gold beads. An unusual piece that would look stunning with a monochromatic outfit …

Along with ice cream, flip flops, and picnics, anything turquoise reminds me of the summer. Last year it seemed to be all the rage and I expect that we will more it this summer. I find the subtle and minimal pieces have more of a bold and lasting effect than a piece that is overly decorated and busy looking. Mallary Marks Turquoise Drop Earrings would be a welcomed accessory to any outfit. They are unassuming yet very polished and …

Harry Winston calls this necklace Attraction for obvious reason, it’s practically large enough to have its own gravitational pull (or at least it seems that way). This dazzler has a 31.19 carat D color, internally flawless diamond which on its own is a rare and spectacular gem. But at Harry Winston they are all about gilding the lily and so this stone is set within a frame of pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds and hangs from a chain of pears and brilliants that is over 72 carats. The pendant can also be worn as a …

A couple of years ago we saw the creation of diamond-covered chess and backgammon sets by Bernard Maquin. The sets have surfaced again, this time they are part of a Tzoffey’s 1818 Auction House sale, to be held during the International Colored Stone Association (ICA) Congress on May 9 in Dubai. The Magnificent Jewels auction features diamond and colored stone jewelry as well as unmounted stones such as a rough ruby, necklace-ready sets of matched emeralds and sapphires and large loose stones such as a 22.23-carat tsavorite …