Jewelry

Sherri Shepherd Shows Off Her Engagement Ring on ‘The View’

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The View returned Monday for its first live show of 2011 with something very special to celebrate — co-host Sherri Shepherd’s engagement, and the big diamond ring that went with it! With a large grin, Shepherd, 43, flashed the custom-made 2-carat sparkler to the cheering audience, as her fellow co-hosts offered their congratulations. She then explained how L.A.-based TV writer Lamar Sally, whom she met through friend Niecy Nash, had endeared himself to her — and to her 5-year-old son Jeffrey. “For Christmas, he had a present for Jeffrey — it was a game,” she said. “And he said to Jeffrey, ‘Can I marry your mom?’ And Jeffrey’s like, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah, I want to play with my game!’ And he got on one knee, and he said, ‘Mrs. Shepherd, would you be my wife?’ And I said ‘yeah!’” It was on one of Sally’s recent visits to New York that Shepherd realized the depth of his connection to her son. “Jeffrey goes, ‘Mommy, I want Sal to take me to church, not you. Only Sal,’” Shepherd recalls. “And they walked hand in hand down the block to church. And I just said, you know, this man not only loves me, but he adores my son. And my son adores him.” She also joked that Sally had difficulty getting back up after proposing on one knee. “It was hard,” she said. “My baby, he’s 6 feet 6 inches, 250-plus pounds. I mean, I got him from Detroit.” –Tim Nudd
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Kim Kardashian’s Jewelry Line Now Available for Pre-Sale

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When Kim Kardashian announced plans earlier this fall to launch her own jewelry venture, we couldn’t wait to see what the stylish star would come up with. And while fans had only first look sketches into the new line, Belle Noel with Pascal Mouawad, they’ll be happy to know that the 75-piece collection is now available for pre-sale! Comprised of an array of looks paired in different sequences, each drawing from a unique aspect of Kim’s style palette, like the Honey Hexagon series (pictured above) to Glam Rock, Gold Clusters and Peek-a-Boo, you’ll be able to stock up for every occasion. Ranging from understated, everyday pieces to bold, lavish ’30s-inspired costume jewelry, each piece was crafted to take your look easily from day to night. Irresistibly priced from $11 to $150 (gold-plated hoop earrings are $20, while a set of three gold-plated nugget and pave bangles are $88), these pieces are an affordable addition to any fashionista’s wardrobe! Be the first to rock the Kim Kardashian originals and take a look at the Belle Noel with Pascal Mouawad collection at SINGER22.com today! Tell us: What do you think of Kim’s latest jewelry line? – Jessica Herndon

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Bryce Dallas Howard Springs into Fashion with Kate Spade Ads

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no—it’s Bryce Dallas Howard for Kate Spade! The fiery haired Spider-Man actress takes center stage in the brand’s new spring and fall 2011 ad campaign—and the resulting images are bursting with colorful effervescence. As Kate Spade’s very first celebrity ambassador, President and Chief Creative Officer Deborah Lloyd says the real-life brand loyalist was a natural choice. “Bryce is playful, gorgeous and multi-talented. She embraces and embodies the spirit of our brand,” she said in a release. “The moment she puts our clothes on they come to life in a new, spirited way.” Shot by famed fashion photographer Norman Jean Roy in a loft space in Brooklyn, the images are so bright, airy and fun, they practically scream, “Spring is here!” Wait…It’s only January? A girl can dream, can’t she? Tell us: What do you think of of Bryce Dallas Howard’s new Kate Spade campaign?–Justine Harman

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All the Details on LeAnn Rimes’s Custom Engagement Ring!

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It looks like the tree wasn’t the only thing sparkling this holiday for LeAnn Rimes. The country crooner was spotted on Monday showing off a 5-carat oval diamond engagement ring set in platinum while cozying up in Malibu with her new fiancé, actor Eddie Cibrian. And now more details about the sparkler are emerging. The ring also features single cut pave diamonds and tiny rose cut diamonds set in rose gold fleur-de-lis that are connected to the band. Jeweler Brent Polacheck, who crafted the ring for his childhood friend Cibrian, tells PEOPLE: “Le[Ann]‘s participation in the design was solely regarding the Fleur de Lis. She had her heart set on having that incorporated in the ring. Other than that, Eddie and I sat down multiple times and worked on the rest of the details.” A source had told PEOPLE that the couple “wanted an antique feel, but a new ring.” Mission accomplished. - Hana Choi; reporting by Marisa Laudadio

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Buy Kate Middleton’s Necklace for Jeweler Claudia Bradby

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Elegant, sophisticated and effortlessly chic are just some of the words used by fashion experts to describe Kate Middleton‘s classic sense of style. So when we heard that the princess-to-be had collaborated on a necklace design with jeweler Claudia Bradby, we couldn’t wait to share the details. The simple but feminine silver pendant was commissioned by Middleton back in 2007 for British retailer Jigsaw, where she worked as an accessories buyer. Originally for the teen market, the British designer has reissued the pendant with a longer chain to commemorate the royal engagement. “Kate was very clear in what she wanted,” Bradby told PEOPLE of Middleton’s involvement (they met three times during the design process). “She wanted a very simple bean pendant that a mother and daughter could both wear together,” she said, adding: “It was completely her initiative because she thought there was a gap in the market for something real and sophisticated, that had longevity for that age group.” And the final result? A silver bean pendant, rose quartz and freshwater charm on a silver chain, priced at 46 pounds ($73). Now fans of Prince William‘s fiancé can own a little piece of royal history themselves. “She is a classy girl and I genuinely remember thinking that William was very lucky to be going out with her – I thought she would be a huge asset to the royal family one day,” said Bradby. To add a little regal charm to your jewelry collection, visit claudiabradby.com. –Monique Jessen
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