Warning! Sex and the City 2 Jewelry Spoiler following... We’ve been watching Carrie Bradshaw’s jewelry style for many years. In Sex and the City 2, when Big captures her heart in a final scene of the film, he presents the NYC diva with an eye-popping 5 carat black diamond ring and tells her "because you are not like anyone else." This is where movie-goers reach for the tissues. But, who could take their eyes off that rock?! The buzz is already swirling about the scene with what is arguably the most significant piece of jewelry in the movie's entirety: a 5 carat black diamond ring set in 18K white gold surrounded by 80 round natural white pave diamonds equaling 0.35 carats by designer Itay Malkin. Will this ring fuel a black diamond trend? Let’s hope so. Black diamonds, particularly when set with contrasting white diamonds have already become a popular, beautiful trend. And black diamonds are certainlya conversation starter. But what are they? Black diamonds are typically enhanced diamonds. We hear a lot about enhancements of diamonds, often in a negative way, but the case of the black diamond is quite different. The black color in a natural black diamond is actually the result of numerous inclusions. Most of these inclusions are graphite and because there are so many, black diamonds fracture very easily. This makes them very difficult to cut, polish and finish. So, in order to work with them and show off their beautiful black opaque color, the genuine black diamond is treated, to create abetter quality diamond with a more uniform color. Black diamonds are still diamonds…they are graded for clarity, cut, color and carat weight and certainly make for a unique engagement ring, especially when set with contrasting white diamonds—as shown in Carrie’s ring. Black diamonds generally cost less than white diamonds and are an elegant gem with a rich look. Black diamond jewelry is available at Roman Jewelers in Flemington & Bridgewater NJ. www.romanjewelers.com

When it comes to fashion and jewelry, what do Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, and Carrie Underwood have in common? All of these celebrities have been seen wearing a simple necklace—a circle. Its meaning encompasses the meaning of life itself. The necklace is called the Circle of Life, a perfect combination of simplicity, elegance, and meaning. Long before Oprah wore her Circle of Life necklace on her show, this simple geometric symbol carried deep significance across cultures throughout history. The message is as timeless and beautiful as the design itself: unity, wholeness, and completeness. The Circle of Life necklace makes the perfect gift for any woman and for any occasion—Mother’s Day, the birth of a child, a birthday, graduation, marriage, or any meaningful milestone, whether happy, emotional, significant, or celebratory. Hopefully, we’ve inspired you with an idea for your next jewelry gift. With the Circle of Life, you truly can’t go wrong. The circle brings everything together—those life moments that, when combined, form the canvas of your life. At Roman Jewelers, we offer several variations of the Circle of Life necklace in different metals and designs, including the sought-after couture creations by Italian designer Roberto Coin. Roberto Coin designs these necklaces with diamonds and offers them in a variety of sizes to suit every style.

Custom Designed Diamond Necklace by Roman Jewelers The red carpet is the best part of the Oscars for most of us. In fact, Oscar fashion trends set the stage for what we will be seeing in magazines and stores throughout the coming year. As jewelers, we pay attention. We need to know what our fashion-forward customers will be looking for—and we don’t want to disappoint them. Below are a few of our observations from the 82nd Academy Awards. The jewelry worn at the Oscars—with the exception of a few ladies who opted for chandelier earrings—was overall classic diamond jewelry. From simple studs to drops to clustered styles, many stars wore diamond earrings paired with matching diamond bracelets. Take one of our big winners (and personal favorite), Sandra Bullock. She wore her own diamond earrings with a matching bracelet—a big deal considering most celebrities borrow jewelry from top designers. Director Kathryn Bigelow paired diamond stud earrings with a pear-cut and round pavé diamond bracelet. Maggie Gyllenhaal accented her floral dress with a vintage 1940s diamond and platinum bracelet featuring emeralds and sapphires, along with 19th-century diamond and ivory “Calla Lily” earrings. Charlize Theron also embraced a vintage look with a marquise diamond and platinum bracelet, paired with diamond and platinum cluster earrings. The yellow diamond trend continued as well. Best Supporting Actress Mo’Nique selected a princess-cut yellow diamond tennis bracelet, a radiant-cut light yellow diamond line bracelet, and radiant-cut fancy yellow and colorless diamond earrings to complement her sapphire blue gown. Kate Winslet wore a yellow diamond necklace created exclusively for her by Tiffany—but we have a very similar style right here at Roman Jewelers. Yellow diamonds are classy, rare, and make a true statement about personality. We absolutely love them. The best part is that these looks are easy for consumers to emulate. Diamond jewelry pairs effortlessly with both everyday outfits and elegant evening looks—because diamonds truly go with everything. Pull out your own diamond treasures and visit Roman Jewelers to have them polished or refashioned. While you’re here, be sure to explore the latest diamond styles as well. Most of all—enjoy your diamond jewelry. It’s fashionable, timeless, and smart.

Jewelry Fashionistas Look to Drew Barrymore Do you prefer the jewelry looks from the golden days of Hollywood or the new, forward-thinking jewelry fashions of the trendsetter crowd? At the recent Golden Globe Awards, viewers saw both. Sandra Bullock was the big star of the night, winning Best Actress in a Drama for her role in The Blind Side (for which her character was quite a jewelry trendsetter, too). Sandra wore a beautiful purple gown and paired it with gray diamond earrings weighing 40 carats! Colored diamonds have been emerging in fashion more every year, including yellow fancy colored, champagne, and now gray. There was a time when these diamonds were considered unacceptable to even enter the market, but now, thanks to designers and fashion icons like Sandra Bullock, the exposure to the beauty of colored diamonds has grown and become appreciated. Drew Barrymore also went for a modern diamond look with 20-carat diamond stud earrings and a diamond-and-moonstone ring, totaling 80 carats. She won the Best Actress award for the best movie or miniseries. Other notable jewelry looks from the night: Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife) – timeless, vintage look with pear-shaped diamond drop earrings. Nicole Kidman – 19th-century diamond bow brooch, platinum bracelets with diamonds and emeralds. Carey Mulligan (An Education) – 3.5-carat pear-shaped, old-mine-cut diamond drop earrings; 19th-century diamond riviere necklace with 20 carats of diamonds (worn in hair); 19th-century pear-shaped diamond crown ring; 19th-century diamond swallow cuff bracelet. Chloe Sevigny – marquise-shaped diamond ring in yellow gold, standing out among the sea of white metals. You know the saying—diamonds are still a girl’s best friend, no matter the color, shape, or size. Marco Bicego is a designer with plenty of fashionable yellow gold designs at more affordable prices. Men’s Jewelry Highlights And let’s not forget the men. Among them, jeweled cuff links abounded. True Blood actor Ryan Kwanten walked the red carpet in a pair of 7.65-carat natural rough diamond cuff links! For men who like the look but don’t want to mortgage their homes, cuff-link options—especially from Scott Kay—are affordable, fashionable, and perfect for making any guy stand out.

My favorite dress is aclassic black cocktail dress for special occasions. My everyday favorite outfit is atimeless cashmere twin set. I love both because this type ofclothing is versatile and easy to dress up or down, depending on the occasion. For the ultimate in versatility, however, we look to jewelry to give our clothes a completely different look. Just put on a diamond necklace, and your basic cashmere twin set sparkles too, and you are ready for a night out. Add polish to a denim outfit by wearing a distinctive gold necklace and a pair of gold earrings. A pearl necklace adds elegance to a silk or cashmere dress, and even a business suit. Classic jewelry, justlike a little black dress, will withstand the test of time.

Kevin Jonas, the eldest member of the hit music group The Jonas Brothers, is now officially engaged. He proposed to his girlfriend, Danielle Deleasa,last week with a one-of-a-kind platinum ring. The 21-year-old pop star, currently touring in Canada, reportedly took an impromptu flight back home to New Jersey, surprising Deleasa at her home. The hefty ring features a 3-carat cushion-cut diamond surrounded by 210 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing in at 0.72 carats.

Speaking about classics - hoop earringsmake a truly glamorous classicfashion statement. And celebrities are not shy about spotlighting their hoops with every step they make along the red carpet. At the SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Awards last night in Los Angeles, actresses including Angelina Jolie, Christina Applegate and Jane Krakowski all wore hoops ranging from dramatic 22-Karat yellow gold hoops with ruby accentsandheavy diamond drop-style hoops tomore modest diamond studded styles. No matter where the fashion world takes us, hoops are here to stay. Whether simple gold hoops or inside-out hoops with diamonds all the way around, hoop earrings are versatile enough to be worn with any almost any outfit for any occasion. My personal favorites are white gold, sparkling diamond hoops from Roberto Coin.