Swarovski Runway Rocks 2008 London

Stay tuned as next week is the opening of the Swarovski Runway Rocks 2008 London.

Swarovski RUNWAY ROCKS celebrates jewellery design and innovation showcasing the internationally acclaimed couture collection of spectacular catwalk jewels, specially commissioned by Swarovski from the most directional designers around the world!

This spectacular couture show with jewels from leading international designers including Manish Arora, Erickson Beamon, Francesca Bristol, Alexandra Byrne, Hussein Chalayan, Ana de Costa, Ligia Dias, Naomi Filmer, Elizabeth Galton, Collada Garcia, Zaha Hadid, Kirt Holmes, Christopher Kane, Farah Khan, Shaun Leane, Julien Macdonald, Hannah Martin, Corto Moltedo, Nusch, Mr Pearl, Johnny Rocket, Marios Schwab, Pippa Small and Rodrigo Otazu Jewellery!

Otazu has been commissioned to create a series of couture pieces for this event ranging from wild necklaces, bracelets and earrings done in the glamorous Otazu style.

In the meantime have a look on our collection of sparkling Otazu Jewelry here at farfallina.net.

As Seen in Tatler Magazine - July Issue

We are all excited as the new July issue of Tatler magazine just came out. See us in pages 131 + 132, were sexy Susan Sangster, one of Britain's well known High - Society celebrity, is been photographed wearing Herve Van Der Straeten pieces from the Farfallina.net Jewellery collection.

It's a Fair Deal!

Well we are not going to use the same marketing blurbs..."If you find it cheaper..will give you X".

We start out offering to you highly competitive prices before even our competition has the same products in store! (Yes we also proud ourselves of bringing you Trends before the others!)

Great example the Kenneth Jay Lane Own necklace and Kenneth Jay Elephant Bracelet! Our competitors offer them for £101 & £92 vr. our prices of £92 & £77!!! And not to mention our prices in Jessica Cushman Bracelets!

Well i guess, you can do the math!

Jewellery Trend: Colourful Gemstones

Classic designs in gemstone jewellery will be the hot trend for summer 2008. The bright colors in fashions also translate to colorful jewellery. A large cocktail ring in a bright candy color, whether real or costume, is an evening-out staple MUST HAVE. And if large jewellery don't suit your personal style, perhaps a more delicate design might be exactly what you need to give your flirty dress some sparkle.

Have a look in our collections of Designer jewellery to find your favourite pieces here at Farfallina.net!

Great Review for Farfallina.net at TheGoodWebGuide

Here at Farfallina.net we are all excited today with the great review we have just received by the thegoodwebguide.co.uk. Have look and read what they wrote about us and our Exlusive Designer & Costume Jewellery lines!

Angelo De Soto Semi Precious Jewellery at Farfalina.net

Introducing a new line by Angelo De Soto semi-precious jewellery exclusively at Farfallina.net, Designer & Costume jewellery boutique. All the pieces by Angelo De Soto are handcrafted, using the finest gemstones and Gold vermeil (18k gold over sterling silver).

His bold, colourful pieces are a wonderful way to update your wardrobe, adding a bit of colour, Glamour and classic elegance! To view the collection just visit his page Angelo De Soto Semi Precious Jewellery

Chou Jewellery at Farfallina.net

Chou Jewellery is a Uk based team of designers who have created an exclusive range of designer necklaces, bracelets and earrings for Farfallina.

Using a wide range of material they combine semi-precious Gemstones, in a variety of cuts and colours with freshwater pearls and sterling silver, bringing a touch of Rock'n'Roll attitude to your every day. Playful, fun with a bit of a Boho-Chic, Chou jewellery are available exclusively at Farfallina.net.

View the collection by Chou Jewellery

FAKE Tiffany jewellery Melt down

Ever heard the expression "If it's too good to be true..".

This week FAKE Tiffany jewellery with a street value of half a million pounds has been melted down as a warning was flashed to unsuspecting consumers. 9,000 items, including necklaces, earrings and bracelets, were seized in high-profile raids in Thornaby by Cleveland Police and Stockton Trading Standards officers..

The jewellery, along with other high value items such as Chanel handbags and Hermes scarves, were part of a haul seized from two Chinese nationals operating from an address in Teesdale in 2006.

Large volumes of counterfeit goods were being sold on a UK-based internet site. The couple, in their 20s, believed to be behind the operation did not answer bail and are believed to have fled back to China. The investigation led to a number of bank accounts held by them being frozen by the Government’s Assets Recovery Agency in November last year.

Trading standards chiefs issued a warning to consumers to avoid buying cheap counterfeit jewellery from online auction sites.

David Kitching, Stockton trading standards and licensing manager, said: “This type of jewellery is often manufactured from cheap materials. In this case it contained high levels of aluminium and zinc which can cause skin problems for wearers who have a sensitivity.�

So next time you think you got a Bargain..Think Again!!
Do your homework, look around and make an educated decision. Things have a certain price for a Reason!

7 Things You should Know before Buying Gold Jewelry

Gold jewellery have been in vogue for centuries and they never go out of style for a good reason. Pure gold is as wearer-friendly and rather beautiful and doesn't react with other elements to create tarnish. However, buying gold jewellery can sometimes also be confusing. Whether you're considering a gift of jewellery for someone special or as a treat for yourself, here is a list of things you should know in order to get the best quality gold jewelry for your money, whether you're shopping for pure gold jewellery or Designer and Costume gold jewellery in a traditional brick and mortar store, by catalog or online.

1. How Pure Is Your Gold Jewelry?

When shopping for Gold jewellery you might find different markings on gold accompanied by a different range in pricing. Gold can be marked 18K, 14K, or 10K and in some countries even down to 9K.

But what does this means?

K is standing for karat, the system used to describe the proportion of gold is mixed with the other metals. The higher the karat number, the higher the percentage of gold in your gold jewellery and of course the higher the price. Most gold jewelry is marked with its karat quality, although marking is not required by law.

• 24K gold is pure gold. Because 24K gold is soft, it's usually mixed with other metals to increase its hardness and durability.

• 18K gold contains 18 parts gold and 6 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 75% gold.

• 14K gold contains 14 parts gold and 10 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 58.3% gold.

• 12K gold contains 12 parts gold and 12 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 50% gold.

• 10K gold contains 10 parts gold and 14 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 41.7% gold. In the United States, 10K gold is the minimum karat that can be called "gold".

• Solid gold refers to an item made of any karat gold, if the inside of the item is not hollow. The proportion of gold in the piece of jewelry still is determined by the karat mark.

2. European Markings:

European gold jewellery is marked with numbers that indicate their percentage of gold, such as:

• 18K gold is marked 750 to indicate 75% gold
• 14K gold is marked 585 for 58.5%
• 10K gold is marked 417 for 41.7%

In Italy and Greece gold jewelry are mainly produced in 18K & 14K gold, with 18K gold being the most popular.

3. Why Gold Is Mixed With Other Metals?

Pure gold is soft and isn't practical for daily wear. In order to make gold jewellery more durable and lower its cost, other metals are mixed with it.

Adding other metals to the mix also allows metallurgists to change the color of gold.
• Palladium or nickel can be added to create White gold.
• Copper produces a rose or pink tint, while silver gives gold a greenish cast.

When metals are added to the gold the result is an alloy, a blended mixture.

4. When Gold Is Used as a Coating

There are many ways to mechanically apply a coating of gold onto a much less expensive metal, reducing the item's cost. The thicker the layer of gold, the less likely it is to wear away easily and expose the metal underneath. Jewelry can be plated with gold in a variety of ways which are explained below:

5. Gold Vermeil

Gold Vermeil is a process which was developed in France in the mid-1700s and describes the combination of sterling silver with a heavy gold electroplating of 18k, 22k or 24K gold. A minimum thickness of 2.5 microns of gold must be deposited before a piece of jewellery can be marked or sold as Vermeil and is higher in quality. (Regular plating is less than 2.5 microns).

The White House has a collection of vermeil tableware kept on display (when not in use) in the Vermeil Room.

6. Gold Filled Jewelry

Gold-filled, gold overlay and rolled gold plate are terms used to describe the process in which a base metal, usually copper, is bonded with thinner ingots of gold. A "sandwich" is formed by mechanically bonding a layer of gold on both sides of the copper ingot. This "sandwich" is then cold worked by rolling or drawing until a much thinner gauge metal is achieved.

Products are then formed or die-struck from this layered material. The object is then gold plated to hide the edges, as they would otherwise reveal the sandwiched construction. Hallmarking will appear as 1/20th 14k gold filled, indicating that by weight, 1/20th of the metal content of the product is 14k gold.

7. Gold Plated Jewellery

Gold plating is a method of depositing a thin layer of gold onto the surface of another metal, most often copper or silver, by chemical or electrochemical means. The terms gold electroplate, or gold plated, indicates an applied coating of gold over a base metal.

The plated coating must not be less than 10k in fineness, to a minimum overall equivalent of seven millionths of an inch of fine gold. If the coating is equivalent to 100 millionths of an inch of fine gold it may be marked Heavy Gold Electroplate or HEP.

A coating that is any thinner must be marked Gold Flashed or Gold Washed.

Gold can be worked into nearly any shape, including tiny strands that do not break easily and can be manipulated nearly in any way a jeweler or artisan desires. However the price of a finished piece of gold jewelry, whether is made with real gold, gold plated or gold vermeil, will also be dependent on the Design, Craftsmanship and the Brand or Designer name that has signed off that piece of jewellery.�

Have a quick pick on our selection of Designer & Costume Jewelry most of them realised in 18K and 24K Gold Vermeil!

New Jessica Kagan Cushman Bangles at Farfallina.net

New Phrases from the Jessica Kagan Cushman line have now arrived here ar Farfallina.net
These funky bracelets are the latest trend taking America by storm. They are fun, whimsical and add a touch of wit to any outfit. Find your favourite phrase here at Farfallina.net and be the first to have one!!

Theo Fennell is to quit the jewellery firm

Jewellery designer Theo Fennell is to quit the jewellery firm he founded 26 years ago.

"Design has always been the hub of my professional life and so it will remain," said Mr Fennell. "However, there are a number of other design areas outside luxury goods with which I would like to become involved.

"Going forward, I hope to continue my relationship with the group and yet have the flexibility to enter new creative arenas." The Firm have unannounced that Discussions with Mr Fennell concerning a new long-term design contract were ongoing.

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Aksuona Clutch Bags now at Farfallina

The quest for the ‘perfect’ handbag, which is of course every woman’s favourite accessory, is never-ending. After all, a handbag defines a woman’s personal style and individuality. It was this quest that gave birth to Aksuona Brand.

Aksuona is a British label created in May 2007 by Natasha Anouska Kapur – owner, designer, and true handbag aficionado! Natasha’s desire for something more exciting and unique than mass produced handbags saw her begin designing and creating her own collection of handbags. Her vision was that of artfully handcrafted evening bags that were both simple and stylish, complemented with a touch of vintage glamour. Aksuona represents the marriage of the quality and sophistication one would expect of a designer label, with a uniqueness and inspiration that creates true individual style. The result...affordable luxury...a range of bags perfectly suited for the modern fashionista with an eye for the most exact attention to detail.

Seductive materials sourced from all over the world; hand-woven leathers, raw silks, chic printed linings and Swarovski crystal embellishments are examples of what you will find in an Aksuona Handbag. Each handbag is created by the most highly skilled craftsmen and special attention is paid to the intricate hand-finished details using traditional Indian techniques.

Aksuona handbags can already be found in many boutiques and can be bought online here at Farfallina.net

Visit Farfallina's Aksuona Handbags selection of evening bags and find your own personal favourite!

Delfina Delettrez Fendi Jewellery Debut

Ghoulish skulls have never looked so gorgeous as when Delfina Delettrez Fendi covered têtes de mort with bright enamels. Delfina is a young & talented girl, a scion of the Fendi family, that works in gold, silver, iron, copper and combines organic materials with precious stones, oversize scaramazza pearls, black diamonds, leather strips or pieces of bone atelier.

This week she debut her line of jewellery in Paris Fashion week with a two-fold focus on Skulls and animals. Her inspiration comes from her grandmother's stories and antique collection of crucifixes.

Actress and director Asia Argento, who is also Delfina's friend, did the movie that was accompanied the introduction of the Jewellery line in the Paris store Colette.

The jewels are on sale there at prices from €350 to €20,500, or $500 to $29,200.

Designer Silver Jewellery By Argento Vivo now at Farfallina

Designer Silver Jewellery brand Argento Vivo can now be found here with us at farfallina.net.
Argento Vivo, the collection of high-polished sterling silver designed for the highly-polished woman, has re-defined the art, passion and fashion of silver jewellery. Each Argento Vivo Signature piece is hand casted and hand polished to ensure the integrity and quality of the collection.

To enhance the natural beauty of the sterling silver, each piece is also e-coated, which is a high-tech anti-tarnish process, to maintain a lustrous, highly-polished shine. The collection includes bangles and rings which range from sleekly defined to bold and chunky, and can be worn alone or layered with other Argento Vivo jewellery pieces.

Silver earrings and hoops feature linear chains hung with smooth silver nuggets, silver pendants in various widths and lengths, and tear-drop-shaped designs. Necklaces range from links made of flowing forms and geometric shapes to chains and sophisticated leather cords hung with sculptural pendants.

Sterling Silver jewellery, with its seductively smooth texture, glossy sheen and fluid lines, is considered sexy and stylish by women of all ages, fashionistas and trend-setters alike.

View our exclusive selection of Argento Vivo Sterling Silver Jewellery here at Farfallina.net!

Jessica Kagan Cushman

"Message in a Bangle"

Whimsical, fun and rather "Expressive" is what can best describe Jessica Kagan Cushman bangles.

Daughter of renowned furniture designer Vladimir Kagan and needlework queen Erica Wilson design runs in her veins, so it seems only natural that Jessica Cushman's work is totally unique and fresh. Having learned scrimshaw from her father, Jessica has taken the artform to a new (and slightly un-orthodox) level - creating bracelets that lie somewhere between a tattoo and a bumper sticker. Jessica takes quotes and phrases, from movies, literature and in some cases, New York graffiti and transcribes them via scrimshaw onto resin bracelets - combing a venerable traditional craft with wry, modern wit.

Today Jessica Cushman's bangles, can be found at the most exclusive stores and are frequent in the pages of all the major magazines, such as Instyle, W, Elle, Nylon.

Pick your favourite phrases from our selection of Jessica Kagan Cushman bangles here at Farfallina.net and you can say once again that you've seen it here First!

Crislu Jewelry Now at Farfallina

Founded in 1961, CRISLU is a 2nd generation jewelry manufacturer renowned for bringing to market “personal ornaments” that are high-style, high-quality and high-value. In particular, the company is a world-class supplier of the finest cubic zirconia jewelry. Each CRISLU cubic zirconia is hand lapped and polished to perfection by a professional jeweler and then is hand set into platinum finished sterling silver by a master diamond setter. CRISLU Cubic Zirconia Stones are fully faceted and cut to the exact specifications required for fine diamonds. Every stone has the same color, clarity and cut that give it the fire and brilliance of the highest quality diamonds in the world.

Even jewelers have difficulty distinguishing CRISLU cubic zirconias from real diamonds. Recently, CRISLU jewelry created a buzz in the world of fashion, as Hollywood stars such as Paris and Nikki Hilton, Demi Moore, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Basinger, have been seen wearing CRISLU brand jewelry. In Touch magazine has called CRISLU, “a smart substitute for pricey precious stones.” CRISLU jewelry has also been featured in Vogue , In-Style, US weekly , Life & Style and Lucky .

Now available in the UK here at Farfallina.net!

Have a look in our collection of Crislu Jewelry here at Farfallina and we are sure you will fall in love with their style and high quality!

Kenneth Jay Lane Evening Clutch Bags!

Yes..you've seen here First!!

The Brand new collection of Kenneth Jay Lane evening clutch bags, can now be found in Farfallina!!

Featuring some of his Top most desired Jewelry and made with soft Italian leather, these clutch bags are The Must Have item for this Fall/ Winter.
Whether you choose the Lady Bag, Cleopatra, Strawberry or Queen Bee, these jewelled evening bags will transform any outfit and will be the talk in town!

Elle Magazine has called Kenneth Jay Lane "the hottest costume jewelry designer around". Since the 1960's, Kenneth Jay Lane has designed fashion costume jewelry for many of the most celebrated and influential women in the world, including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Nancy Reagan and actors, socialites and royals such as Princess Diana and the Duchess of Windsor.

SHOP NOW and BE THE FIRST to carry one in your hands!

Hervé Van der Straeten - Simply Bold

Hervé Van der Straeten’s designs have a beautiful authority that is menacing and majestic at the same time. Painstakingly crafted, their pristine, sculpted forms, rich textures, and optical tricks possess a perplexing, mischievous elegance.

“They say that for a sculpture to be good, it needs to have seven perfect angles. With my designs, there are interesting and unexpected visual intrigues from every direction,” says Van der Straeten, who studied sculpture and painting before launching into jewelry design for fashion icons such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Lacroix.

Eloquently timeless and expertly crafted, each Van der Straeten design is produced in Paris at his private workshops, often the result of over several hundred hours of expert artisan labor.

Bold, Sophisticated, Elegant...each Van Der Straeten piece is unique!

View are New collection of Herve Van Der Straeten Jewelry here at Farfallina.

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