Links of London Sweet On You

 

Links of London Sweetie watch, £6,000

We can think of worse ways to tell the time than having to look at 470 dazzling diamonds every time you check you watch. Links of London's dazzling Sweetie watch has just such a treat in store for those with who choose to manage their time in the prettiest way possible - with diamonds. Available from LINKSOF LONDO
N.COM for £6,000.

Yousefzada For You

Osman Yousefzada for Astley Clarke necklace, £3,975

Fashion designer Osman Yousefzada's desirability has trancended into the world of jewellery thanks to a collaboration with online jewellery store linkslondon4sale.COM. Of his new collection, the designer says: "I have remained true to my signature, focusing on the purity of line, keeping it clean, minimal and with an architectural quality." And architectural it is, with rock crystal, saphires and gold vermeil coming together in bold, graphic unison. Necklace, £3,975.

Fresh Hope

A sketch for the new setting of the Hope diamond

The world's most famous jewel - the Hope diamond - is to be given a makeover by Harry Winston to honour the 50th anniversary of its donation to the Smithsonian Institute. In 1958, the diamond was given to the Smithsonian as a "gift to the American people" by Harry Winston himself and now the American public is being invited to vote of a new design for the 45.52 carat blue diamond. The three designs, which symbolise hope in America, can be voted for at www.smithsonianchannel.com from August 19 to September 7 2009. The final setting will then be unveiled in Washington later this year before it is returned to its original setting at the end of 2011.

Barbed Bling

Burberry Barbed Wire ring, £95

There's no doubt that fashion has taken a turn for the tough this season; what with the number of biker boots, leather jackets, studs and rivets begging to be a part of our wardrobes. Burberry's Barbed Wire ring is the perfect addition to any jewellery box in need of a little subversion. It's sure to make your pearls feel duly nervous. £95 from http://www.us-burberry.com/.

Christian Dior Girl

Christian Dior earrings

Christian Dior has announced the appointment of Camille Miceli as artistic director of costume jewelry, she will also have an advisory role with several strips of leather. Born into an environment in public relations at Chanel and Louis Vuitton with Marc Jacobs, Miceli was invited to follow his creative bent Jacobs. She turns his creative eye on Dior - LVMH another brand - with John Galliano, Kris Van Assche at Dior Homme and fine jewelry, they Victoire de Castellane from late October 2009.

Harry Winston Slumdog Diamond

We know that Frieda Pinto is fashionable property hot here, but I think Slumdog Millionaire star style stock is rising across the pond, even after an evening reception at the glamorous Pinto Harry Winston store in Manhattan New brand launch gathering York. The collection, inspired by the silhouette of the city, parks and river characteristics emblematic sapphires, emeralds, and of course lots of diamonds. As a hostess, blinked Pinto in a pair of diamond earrings from the incredible collection of Harry Winston, which represents more than 50 carats and is valued at approximately $ 1,200,000.

Freida Pinto sparkles in Harry Winston earrings

The Vogue Connection

 

Cartier Panthère bracelet

As part of Fashion's Night Out on September 10, London's most prestigious jewellery quarter - Old Bond Street - will play host to Vogue's own jewellery expert Carol Woolton. Jewellery editor Woolton will be kept busy on the evening from 6pm, when she will be on hand at DeBeers to discuss its innovative use of diamonds and second-to-none craftsmanship. Then she will hotfoot it to Tiffany & Co. at 7pm, where she will be talking through the chicest ways to wear jewellery this season. Lastly, at 7.45pm, you can catch Woolton at Cartier talking about fashion and the brand's famous Panthère. Don't miss the biggest shopping event of the year, click here for more information.