Takuji Hamanaka

via Kristen Lorello 

 Feeling very Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds...

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M

Marrow Fine Jewelry

Creating and recreating. Marrow Fine is a jewelry collection that offers custom fine jewelry. Whether you are reimagining a family heirloom or sourcing a rare stone, Marrow designer, Jillian Sassone, will bring your vision to life.  Beyond offering custom options, Sassone designs gorgeous pieces that complement one another other, as well as any lifestyle. Many pieces feature specially cut one-of-a-kind stones. Based in San Diego, stones are sourced directly from mines and are all conflict free.

To learn more, see more and to shop for Marrow Fine Jewelry, click here.

Big Thanks to the founder and designer of Marrow Fine, Jillian for sharing her beautiful designs and making this feature possible! Special thanks to Kali of In Spades for introducing us to Jillian and Marrow Fine!

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M

Blue Nile 2011 & Four $50 Gift Certificate Giveaways

Named the "World's Leading Online Jeweler," (known as the "Online Tiffany"), Blue Nile

features not only an unmatched catalogue of the highest quality jewelry (they have 80,000 diamonds to choose from), but boasts a tremendous amount of information and education to make shopping for fine, expensive jewelry uncomplicated. Founded in 1999, and having built their reputation on the sales of diamond engagement rings, Blue Nile has become the most respected and trustworthy online jeweler.

From "Build-Your-Own" custom, classic engagement rings to modern, fashionable pieces, Blue Nile is a great spot to pick up an array of jewelry. We've teamed up with the Blue Nile team to offer FOUR lucky followers the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to put towards your next Blue Nile purchase. Scroll down for giveaway rules and regulations.

To Enter the Blue Nile $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway:

1. Follow us and leave a comment here on Blogger explaining how much you need a gift certificate to put towards jewelry at Blue Nile and what you might purchase with it.

2. Add Belles&Rebelles (here) and Blue Nile (here) on Twitter and tweet at us both saying "@BELLESnREBELLES I want a @BlueNileDiamond -they're a girl's best friend!"

3. "

Like" Belles&Rebelles (here) and Blue Nile (here) on Facebook and leave a comment under this post about how much you'd love to get your hands on some Blue Nile jewelry!

4. Or, lastly, j

ust click the "like" button for this post once you've joined us at our Facebook Fan Page

(here).

If you choose to do all of the above, you will be entered in the raffle four times (each action will guarantee you one raffle entry). The contest will run through this week only, ending at midnight on Saturday September 24, 2011.

(Contest deadline is midnight USA EST Time on Saturday, September 24, 2011. The winner will be announced and notified on Sunday, September 25 2011.)

This contest is open to followers in the United States only.

Get your comments, tweets, and Facebook "thumb-ups" in ASAP for the chance to win some money towards some beautiful jewelry!

To learn more, see more, and to purchase jewelry at Blue Nile, click here.

Big Thanks to Jessica Piha over at Blue Nile for making this giveaway possible!

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M

Choosing a Diamond Bracelet with Anjolee

Diamonds are forever. And are a girl's best friend. So, when shopping for a diamond bracelet, it is important to choose the right one for you. We decided to team up with fine jewelry retailer, Anjolee, to present a tutorial about selecting the perfect diamond bracelet that suits your everyday life.

First, consider material. Diamond bracelets can be found in white gold, yellow gold, and platinum. Choose colors based on what you have and what you wear. Compliment your current wardrobe.

The design elements are what give diamond bracelets personality. Match your own personality, while also choosing something that is unique and will stand out. Elaborate or classic, you are choosing a diamond after all!

Next, think about carat weight. It is what defines the value of the diamond. The higher the carat, the higher the value.

Lastly, bracelet length is of importance. Measure your own wrist, but don't worry too much. There is comfort in knowing that bracelet lengths can be always be adjusted if you select the wrong size.

From vintage styles to simple tennis bracelets, Anjolee has quite the selection. They offer a wide variety of colors and style options for you to build your own diamond jewelry. With more on-site tutorials and a staff that has proven to be extremely helpful, Anjolee can guarantee that with their help, you will be well on your way to picking the right diamond for you.

Big thanks to Marla over at Anjolee for sending this tutorial our way!

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M