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Mariella Pilato: rockstar jewelry made in Bali

Mariella Pilato is an Italian designer based in Bali who uses unusual gem material in unexpected ways, set in textured silver pieces, sometimes eye-catchingly large. Only a rock star can pull this jewelry off, so get out your inner rock star.
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What to do outside, during and after the Tucson Gem Show

Fortunately for snowbirds, there is plenty to do outside before, during and after the Tucson Gem Show. Many shows take place in the open air, within walking distance of the convention center. Here is my favorite part of The Strip shows and my recommendations for post-show adventures.
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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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Rock star: gem artist and diamond counterfeiter John Hatleberg

John Hatleberg has done just about everything imaginable with rare gems: pasting them on naked women, making vegetables out of...
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Shawn Warren: designer jewelry with a downtown edge

As a lifelong New Yorker, Shawn Warren’s jewelry embodies that cool, understated chic you find on the streets of Manhattan....
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