The Emmy Awards 2009 jewelry fashion was very unique. We see that Neil Lane dazzled the red carpet with it’s stunning jewelry.

The Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards (for film), Grammy Awards (for music) and Tony Awards (for stage).

They are presented in various sectors of the television industry, including entertainment programming, news and documentary shows, and sports programming. As such, the awards are presented in various area-specific ceremonies held annually throughout the year. The best known of these ceremonies are the Primetime Emmy Awards, honoring excellence in American primetime television programming (excluding sports), and the Daytime Emmy Awards, honoring excellence in American daytime television programming.

Three related but separate organizations present the Emmy Awards:
* the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) honors national prime time entertainment excluding sports;
* the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) recognizes daytime, sports, news and documentary programming, and;
* the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences honors all programming produced and originally aired outside the United States.

January Jones – $175,000 diamond leaf and platinum bracelet, 5 carat each, round diamond and platinum stud earrings, $250,000
Alicia Witt – Black onyx and platinum bracelets strung on platinum wrapped around her wrist,
platinum and diamond chandelier earrings and a black onyx bombay ring
Julia Louis-Dreyfus- Diamond and platinum chandelier earrings with 20 carats of diamonds and a diamond and platinum ring
Patricia Arquette – Rock Crystal and Diamond Bracelet, black diamond and platinum studs, big diamond and platinum cocktail ring
Lisa Edelstein –  Pearl, platinum and diamond earrings and pearl, diamond and platinum bracelets
John Krasinski – Diamond and platinum cufflinks
Kathy Griffin- Diamond and platinum earrings, bracelet and ring

The cryptogram of the Zodiac can give us vast insight into our day to day living, as well as the many aptitude and special qualities we posses. One can discern a great deal of relevant information about oneself through reading about your Zodiac sign.

Star Sign Compatibility is something which is perceived to exist between people born under the various star signs of the zodiac. It is believed that each person born under a specific star sign will display similar personality traits pertaining to that sign. For this reason people born under one star sign may get on better with people born under the same star sign or another star sign. The reverse may also be true and they may not get on at all.

It is important to distinguish the zodiacal signs from the constellations associated with them, not only because of their drifting apart due to the precession of equinoxes but also because the physical constellations by nature of their varying shapes and forms take up varying widths of the ecliptic. Thus, Virgo takes up fully five times as much ecliptic longitude as Scorpius. The zodiacal signs, on the other hand, are an abstraction from the physical constellations designed to represent exactly one twelfth of the full circle each, or the longitude traversed by the Sun in about 30.4 days.

There have always been a number of “parazodiacal” constellations which are also touched by the paths of the planets. The MUL.APIN lists Orion, Perseus, Auriga and Andromeda. Furthermore, there are a number of constellations mythologically associated with the zodiacal ones: Piscis Austrinus, The Southern Fish, is attached to Aquarius. In classical maps it swallows the stream poured out of Aquarius’ pitcher, but perhaps it formerly just swam in it. Aquila, The Eagle, was possibly associated with the zodiac by virtue of its main star, Altair. Hydra in the Early Bronze Age marked the celestial equator and was associated with Leo, which is shown standing on the serpent on the Dendera zodiac. Corvus is the Crow or Raven mysteriously perched on the tail of Hydra. The MUL.APIN glosses Hydra as “the Snake Ningizzida, lord of the Netherworld”. Ningizzida together with Dumuzi (Aries) and Pabilsag (Sagittarius) governed the household of the queen of the underworld.

Taking the current constellation boundaries as defined in 1930 by the International Astronomical Union, the ecliptic itself passes through an additional thirteenth constellation, Ophiuchus, situated between Scorpius and Sagittarius. This is already recognized in Ptolemy’s Almagest.

Having said that, Christmas is just around the corner. It is important to buy your loved ones gifts. Zodiac art makes the perfect gift. I recently chanced upon a website which seems to be the sole import of zodiac art on jewelry (solid 18 k gold!). Goldwatches.com has a vast selection of beautiful Italian made (Herzog) zodiac cufflinks in white, yellow, and pink gold. Don’t be skeptical, start making your orders because it just might not be there by the time you turn around!

Since the beginning of the 21st century, Gold Cufflinks a fashion accessory has taken on increasing importance for men who go all out for style when it comes to fashion. Cufflinks are again adorning elegant shirts at galas or everyday’s activities. Milus has underlined and encouraged this clearly flourishing tendency by enriching this category of men’s accessories with a marvelously extravagant creation.

They are entering a competitive market in which leading brand such as Herzog already manufacture Gold Cufflinks

It goes without saying that the exclusive Swiss watch company would create something exceptional – and once again express the idea of movement and playfulness that is so important for Milus: this time with cufflinks in the form of a mechanical watch movement showing attention to detail with the moving rotor as a special eye-catcher.

Classical, stylish, elegant. To sum up: the unique Milus cufflink ‘Joaillerie’ collection, newly launched this year, is consummate in form and urbane in character. This small, almost playful object and its direct connection with the overall personality of the company make it clear that Milus is not merely working the market but living by its philosophy – doing business and bringing new creations into being according to that philosophy. The familial connection between the famous Milus timepieces and these extravagant cufflinks is absolutely unmistakable.

The Milus cufflinks ‘Joaillerie’ are available in white gold and pink gold versions, with and without diamonds. According to preferences in fashion and taste these pieces of jewellery in 18-carat gold can be combined with any outfit and shirt. Milus uses casting – probably the oldest of shaping processes – to give this accessory a form based on that of a watch movement. The stainless steel and brass rhodium-plated or plated 3N cufflinks in the form of a real mechanical watch movement complete the collection in 18-carat pink gold and white gold.

Little fashion details like fine cufflinks are a sure sign of real style. Milus purposefully created an exceptional form of cufflinks with charismatic style that goes far beyond mere functionality. An accessory to be passionate about – and commitment to a theme: the Milus timepiece. The watch collector can now amusingly wear the heart of his watch – the movement – on his sleeves, giving this pulse beat a new setting.

Milus cufflinks ‘Joaillerie’ – Swiss Made

18-carat pink gold 4N

‘Milus’ on representation of rotor engraved with ‘Côtes de Genève’ pattern.
Milus logo engraved on the stud.
Available with 38 white diamonds inlaid (Top Wesselton, IF-VVS).

18-carat white gold

‘Milus’ on representation of rotor engraved with ‘Côtes de Genève’ pattern.
Milus logo engraved on the stud.
Available with 38 white diamonds inlaid (Top Wesselton, IF-VVS)

gold herzog cufflink

This 4th of July more Americans are turning to Jewelry to express their patriotism and love for their country. We have seen growing trends that Men are turning to patriotic symbols such as cufflinks and money clips to express their love for freedom and democracy. The trend has started last year and has only grown ever since. With the USA fighting two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Americans feel it’s important to express solidarity with our troops and our love for freedom.

Even with the current market trends more Americans are feeling patriotic and are reaching into their pockets for this symbol of freedom.

white star cufflink

In order to commemorate this years 4^th of July holiday Italian cufflink designer Herzog has stepped up to the plate and debuted two unique liberty star 18k designer cufflinks for this Fourth of July holiday. These stars symbolize the stars in star spangled banner the flag of freedom. These unique cufflinks are extremely exclusive and due to popular demand there is up to a 4 week delay in delivery.

Other cufflinks designers have created unique liberty coin cufflinks. These authentic coins enhance the standard gold cufflink and provide an ability to express our pride for our country. These cufflinks are also a prized collector’s item and a family heirloom.

In the next part of this series we will examine the libertarian trends in watch lore such as coin watches.

Luxury brands have always prided themselves with their rich history of exclusivity. However with the popularity of social networks such as Facebook and Twitter they are becoming accessible to all. While they are not abandoning the traditional methods of publicity and the air of exclusivity they are embracing the new Web 2.0 user with unusual interest.Companies like Cartier have over 32,000 fans on their Facebook pages and they are only growing. Even Über exclusive brand Patek Philippe has almost 8,000 followers.

This growing modernisation trend is quite exciting. Many of the watch companies have resisted the Internet for quite some time growing only in exclusive circles. However this year at BaselWorld Corum made a shocking announcement. They are to open an online boutique to sell their watches. They are now coming onto exclusive territory held by exclusive dealers such as GoldWatches.com and Amazon.com.

So next time you are on your favorite social network watch look out for luxury brands. You now don’t have to have a pocket full of cash to join the exclusive club.

Gold Cufflinks

In today’s ever changing world of fashion, high-end cufflink’s are making a reappearance as the “Well-Dressed Man’s Fashion Statement”. A finely tailored Italian designer suit is nice, but the finishing touch to the well-dressed man’s wardrobe is a pair of fine gold and diamond cufflinks” says Michael Stewart, Beverly Hills men’s Fashion Consultant to the Stars.

“Diamonds always add sparkle to a well-dressed woman, but instead of wearing them around your neck, men put them into a pair of fine gold cufflinks for that finishing touch wardrobe touch”.

The cufflink market has not been hit by the economic downturn as much as other jewelry due to its size and gem content. This makes them a very popular gift for the father’s day.

Many internet sites offer many exciting verities of cufflinks. However niche sites such as GoldWatches.com specialize in fine 14k & 18k solid gold cufflinks, in yellow, red or white gold, with or without diamonds. Additionally, they have a full array of gemstones set within these fine cufflinks to fit any budget with prices starting from $199. “For just a few dollars, you can dress and feel like a million dollars” Says Sam Marks, Internet sales Coordinator at GoldWatches.com.