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Oscar jewelry: what I would wear on the red carpet

Young actresses and red carpet stylists should use their 15 minutes wisely. Make a statement with that statement jewelry! Consider less-familiar talent, one-of-a-kind designs, unusual colored stones. Here's what I would wear.
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Elizabeth Taylor: jewels of a lifetime

With the death of Elizabeth Taylor today, we lost not only a Hollywood icon and often-amazing actress, but one of...
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Women of Mad Men: inspired by mid-century movie stars (Joan)

Many have speculated that Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant based certain female characters on famous celebrities of the period....
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Valentine’s Day gifts on a budget

Holly and Paul had only $10 to spend on a love token in Breakfast at Tiffany's. What does that buy today? At Tiffany's, nothing. But there are still ways for low-budget lovers to give jewelry from the heart, without losing much from the pocket.
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Martin Katz: journey to the red carpet

Martin Katz came to Los Angeles three decades ago, fresh out of Indiana University, thinking he’d have an adventure before...
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Movie classics: three jewel heist films worth watching

Whether it's fifties Hitchcock or seventies caper movies, jewels (especially diamonds) always make for the best Hollywood-style heist. Three classics that pack glamour, suspense and a nice payoff: To Catch a Thief, Le Cercle Rouge and Flawless.
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