Bilancia, the Italian for Libra, is a beautiful ring in 18 ct. white gold, also available in yellow and pink gold, with stunning pavé of black and white diamonds.

It’s a ring made out of simple lines that, in a harmonious way, culminates at the two surfaces meeting one another.

One is enriched by a Pavé of white diamonds, the other lights up the fascinating darkness of the precious black diamonds.

Piaget, legendary Swiss luxury watchmakers and jewellers, has again launched in 2009 his love-themed jewelry, for Valentine’s Day: Heart & Charms.

The prestigious collection includes a new Piaget small Heart pendant in 18-karat white gold set with 46 round brilliant diamonds. The center of this easy to wear asymmetrical heart is made from pink mother of pearl.

The pendant makes a perfect match with an exquisite bracelet wrought from 18-karat white gold.

Priced at 11100 Euro, this Boucheron Chouette ring in white gold with sapphire set features gorgeous amethyst and diamonds.

Introducing the HOPE Ring. Made with 18kt Gold and Diamonds.

This wonderful sentiment ring spells the word “hope” with “H”eart, “O”val, “P”ear, and “E”merald Shaped Diamonds.

Exclusively from Julius Cohen New York. Price $5,400.

Barney’s Bling is matching jewelry for people and their pets using genuine diamonds and precious metals, created by southern California resident, Bridget Livingston.

The concept was born in 2007, when Bridget met her baby Barney, a Yorkie, while on vacation in Chicago. She spoiled her new best friend with cashmere sweaters and organic treats, but noticed that his jewelry kept falling apart.

She saw an opportunity as she searched Los Angeles’ finest pet stores unable to find some real quality “bling” for Barney…so she took it upon herself to create her own. Bridget also decided to add in some matching bling for herself as an extra treat.

The signature design is based on the concept that each pet makes a paw print on their owner’s heart. The entire collection is about connecting the hearts of people and their pets in an elegant and sophisticated manner. Barney’s Bling even offers “Daddy jewelry,” which has a more masculine feel…the necklace comes on a leather rope instead of a 16” chain.

Matching t-shirts for pets and owners as well as bling collars, leashes, and even custom designs for the discerning customer are all available, with prices ranging from $40 to $4,850.

Bridget and Barney believe in karma and charitable causes, so 10% of proceeds are donated to Perfect Pet Rescue and Autism Speaks, to benefit both people and pets ^_^

Check out the website for more information on both Barney and Bridget.

Boucheron , the well known place Vendome Jeweler, is organizing a literary contest called “Quatre” . The contest invites one to write about precious moments of lives. Unforgettable moments or memories or simply dreams.

Here is the concept of the contest in a few words :
- Write a text where you reveal a moment of intimacy that you consider to be precious
- Any form is accepted (song, poem; dialogue, short story, simple prose, haiku…)
- Your text is limited to 2 500 characters (spaces included)
- You can write in French, English or Japanese
- Duration of the contest : from may the 15th to the30th of June 2008

The most beautiful texts will be published on the website www.boucheron.com/preciousmoments as well as interviews of well known French luxury celebrities such as Inès de la Fressange, Aïssa Maïga, Isild Le Besco…
The jury will select the most beautiful testimony (one for each language)of precious moment and the winners will receive the precious ring from the Quatre ors collection.