| | Huge necklaces seem to be a trend in the front rows at New York Fashion Week -- some good, some not-so. | | Jewelry Around New York Fashion Week A look at jewelry trends in the audience and on the runways at New York Fashion Week. Lady Gaga wore creamy whites (including pearls on and around her face) to kick off the week at amFAR's event to honor Elton John and raise money for AIDS research.Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images | Lush Diamonds for People and Pets Most of these diamonds aren't set into jewelry that you or I will buy the next time we go shopping. In fact, pieces with the most diamonds aren't jewelry at all, like the platinum and diamond encrusted skull, cast from the skull of a real, live human being who lived three centuries ago. | Alexander McQueen in Paris, 2009 I was saddened when I heard about the death of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen. His fashion shows were always events to follow, like "Everything and the Kitchen Sink," last year's show during Paris Fashion Week, where a pile of stuff was piled onto the runway -- all props from past events, including a kitchen sink of course. Milliner Philip Treacy came up with some unusual "hats" for the show, blending them with the circus-like atmosphere that accompanied the theme. | Evaluate Diamond Color Understanding all of the Four Cs, including diamond color, can help you select a diamond that suits your tastes and your pocketbook. | | | | Jewelry / Accessories Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Jewelry newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com | | | | More About Jewelry | | Advertisement | |
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