Although the ring finger tends to steal the spotlight when it comes to showing off dazzling jewelry, its next door neighbor has recently started to flaunt its own stylish sparkle.  Pinky rings are the latest in a growing fashion trend among celebrities, apart from their traditional and historical meaning.

We’ve started to see these fabulous pinky rings make their way to center stage, via none other than the red carpet.  Despite their smaller size, we’re amazed to notice very more pinky rings with bold designs and louder-than-life colors, which are just as glamorous.  Actress Blake Lively sported a breathtaking cushion cut diamond pinky ring when she hit the red carpet at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center’s Clown Care program in 2009.  In 2010, R&B princess Ciara rocked a stunning silver snake pinky ring to the US Weekly Hot Hollywood Style Issue Celebration, to match her bold strapless yellow skirt.  New divalicious mommy, Beyonce, was spotted shopping in Miami, wearing a huge clear diamond pinky ring, back in November 2011.

Pinky rings have also broken through to world of men’s fashion.  From Sean Combs to Jake Gyllenhaal, these leading men aren’t afraid to show off a little bling.  However, this isn’t the first time that we’ve seen gentlemen rocking pinky rings.  Historically in the Scottish tradition, clan members would wear pinky rings with signets, or small seals, carved into them to express their rank.  To go back even further, the King of Egypt would also wear a ring on his pinky as well. Check out all our popular Men’s Rings Collection!

Pinky rings also serve as the perfect match for those who have fingers on the slimmer side of the spectrum as well.  Discover our entire collection of pinky rings today for a historical and modern glam look that is sure to last!

Top Ten Celebrity Jewelry Trends of 2011

1. Oversized Stone Necklaces
2. Old Fashioned Feathered Earrings
3. Classic Matching Jewelry Sets
4. Bold Bangles
5. Beaded Dangle Earrings
6. Contemporary, Edgy Bracelets
7. Classic Drop Earrings
8. Chunky Bracelets
9. Vintage Style Earrings
10. Thick Gold Chained Necklaces

As we draw closer to 2012, we can’t forget all the fabulous celebrity looks and styles from 2011! This past week, ArcaMax counted down its Top Ten Celebrity Jewelry Trends of 2011. This list of hot, signature trends was inspired by celebrities from Penelope Cruz to Rihanna. Let’s take a dazzling trip down celeb memory lane and see which styles made the cut!

One style that stood out from the rest featured big and bold jewelry pieces. Red carpet regulars like Eva Mendez, Tyra Banks and Beyonce were named on this list for having such bold, audacious accessories. Pop star Rihanna also made the list for that famous chunky gold chain necklace she was seen wearing during a special live performance on the Today Show. You can get Rihanna’s bold, signature look for less with Terran’s Chain Link Necklace and Earring Set!

Let’s not forget the classic elegance that we love to see our celebrities show off. Vintage style jewelry was another signature celebrity jewelry trend from 2011. Of course, we’ve seen the paparazzi snap photos of obvious glam goddesses like actress Penelope Cruz rocking classic drop earrings. However, vintage style jewelry is definitely making a surprising comeback with our favorite young starlets, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, wearing vintage earrings! Snag Taylor Swift’s vintage style with our Kyrie’s CZ Dangle Earrings!

Well, there you have it, the celebrity jewelry highlights of 2011. We at Emitations are very excited for all the signature celeb looks that we’ll see in 2012!

He was a football quarter back, and she was a beauty pageant star.  After dating country singer Carrie Underwood, and his much publicized relationship with pop star Jessica Simpson, NFL Dallas Cowboy quarterback Tony Romo proposed to the lower key Candice Crawford.  Dating all fun loving – all American blondes, Tony definitely knew his type, but felt an even greater connection with Candice.

Candice majored in both journalism and business at the University of Missouri.  During her time there, she competed regularly eventually winning the Missouri Miss USA pageant and placing top ten in the Miss USA pageant.  While in Columbia, Missouri, Candice also worked with the local NBC affiliate KOMU-TV as a reporter, as well as the the CBS afilliate KTVT which often covered the Dallas Cowboys.  Tony reported that he fell for the beauty pageant star and future anchor by saying, “She’s just down to earth and has a good heart. She gets along with anybody and anytime you meet her you can’t help but just enjoy being in her company.”

After the proposal, the couple both took the time to plan the wedding of their dreams, and hired celebrity wedding planner Todd Fiscus to do the job.  When asked how Candice felt about the wedding and her dress she said, “It’s one of those things you look forward to when you were five. I haven’t even had the big meeting with designers to show me all the stuff so they’re kind of concocting something in their heads and I’m sure they’re going to make it way beyond anything I could think of.”

The big day took place in Dallas, Texas on May 28^th,  and Tony and Candice’s wedding proved to be being bigger both of them have every dreamed of and more as their wedding video trailer that leaked on the internet showed.  Complete with high-quality editing, a wedding cake almost as tall as the ceiling, a gorgeous custom-made wedding dress, and a glamorous reception, the wedding appears to be nothing short of a fairytale. We were also swooned when Tony Romo romantically said within his vows to Candice,“”I always dreamed of who my wife would be, what she would look like. What her personality would be. Standing with you at this moment. I’ve never more sure about anything in my life.” And this is only the movie trailer – goes to show that everything is bigger in Texas!

Within the wedding movie trailer is a shot of Candice Crawford’s stunning engagement ring. The celebrity ring is a dazzling, traditional princess cut diamond alongside smaller glittering diamond within the band.   You can get Candice’s fairytale wedding look even if you don’t have a NFL fiancé with Clarise’s Engagement Ring. Have the celebrity engagement ring of your dreams without the price exclusively from Emitations!

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As celebrities and runway models have been spotted wearing more and more emerald jewelry, trends show that green isn’t only hot on St. Patrick’s Day.  Emerald jewelry is becoming more and more popular as more fashionistas flaunt it.  Though becoming trendier, emerald jewelry is ultimately timeless as it emanates sassy sophistication on each female who wears it from one decade to the next.  Just like diamonds, emeralds will never go out of style.

As prominent glamorous Hollywood celebs have shown, emerald stands against the test of time.  Actress Elizabeth Taylor, who was known for her large diamond collection, was also well known for her emerald jewelry. Angelina Jolie loves to wear emerald jewelry as a stunning contrast to the elegant black dresses she often wears on the red carpet.

What has recently been trendy with emerald jewelry is the new exciting assortment of emerald engagement rings now available. Because emeralds are a timeless classic, their sophistication and beauty is unmatched, making them work perfectly for engagement rings.  This new variation of typically diamond engagement rings is a modern and fun new twist.  Your emerald engagement ring will not only spark up conversations and compliments, it’ll make everyone green with envy.

When we asked our Facebook fans whether or not they would wear emerald engagement rings, many of them said they would love to rock it!   A few responses from our Facebook post said:

“I love it thats my birthstone!” – Valerie Eisner

“I love it for the fact that it is like no other – just like me.”  - Shea Angel Forrestercox

“My engagement ring was an emerald and I love it.” – Kristi Hawkins

“I have always wanted an emerald engagement ring. Emeralds are my favorite gemstone.”  – Tracy Allen

Get emerald engagement ring glam for a fraction of a price by checking out our collection!  A few of our most popular emerald engagement rings include: Mille’s Emerald Ring, Shondra’s Emerald Ring, and Renatta’s Emerald Ring.

Who’s the #1 Guy for Jennifer Aniston?

Since Jennifer Aniston can’t seem to decide which guy wants to date, Emitations wants you to help us find the perfect man for our girl! Whether the paparazzi snag photos of her rocking the red carpet alongside Brad Pitt or cuddling next to Justin Theroux, Jen continues to inspire us with her impeccable style regardless of whom she’s dating. Just in time for the release of her latest film, Horrible Bosses, Emitations is giving away a set from our Jennifer Aniston Inspired Necklace Collection!

We want to know….. Who’s the #1 Guy for Jennifer Aniston?

There are 2 ways to win both Jennifer Aniston Inspired Necklace Collection pieces: our Larkin Leaf Break-Up Necklace and our Jennifer’s Wishbone Necklace. Only one winner will be chosen.

To enter:
**Tell us which guy you like best for Jen Aniston and why: Brad Pitt, John Mayer, Bradley Cooper, Vince Vaughn, or Justin Theroux?

1. Comment on this blog post (include your email address, won’t be published)
-OR-
2. Post your comment on our Facebook page – facebook.com/emitations

Contest open until July 31st, 2011 at 11:59pm. 1 lucky winner announced August 1st, 2011!

Official contest rules & regulations can be found HERE – click to view.

Although making a statement with bold big bling has been trendy lately, lets not forget about our go-to-accessories we put on before heading out the door daily! You know, those necklaces, rings, earrings that you put on without even thinking about it. So diamonds, make room as you are not the only girl’s best friend. Each fashionista has their everyday bling they cannot live without!  Listed below are our favorite stylish celebs along with their jewelry that they wear religiously everyday or very often.

Kate Middleton:  If there is a “queen” of everyday bling it would be none other than miss newly royal Kate Middleton.  Other than the fact that she admired for being well poised, confident, and chic, Kate’s simplistic and stylish wardrobe has made press around the world, making her England’s “most photographed female.”   Along with her classic yet fashion forward style, she has the jewelry to match.

Before her fairytale engagement to Prince William, Kate wore a pair of canary dangle drop earrings on the regular.  These earrings were classy, simple, yet the splash of yellow added a touch of color and excitement to her minimalistic style. You can steal this style with our pair of….

After her engagement and the absolutely ravishing wedding all girls across the world dream to have, Miss Middleton became a dazzling duchess and dressed for the role.  Her style has stayed the same, yet as she continued to attend events with Prince William we couldn’t believe how stunning she looked event after event, truly channeling the figure Princess Diana once was.  Though she still wears her everyday jewelry regularly, she replaced her set of go to stunners with even more ‘royal’ bling, incorporating more sapphires and diamonds to coordinate with her infamous gorgeous sapphire engagement ring.  Her most notable royal everyday accessory are her royal sapphire and diamond earrings.   You can have Kate’s royal look for a fraction of the price with….

 

 

Jennifer Aniston: With her all-American-girl-next-door style, Jennifer Aniston is also known for her classic simplicity.  Like Kate Middleton, she has her share of accessories that she wears regularly.  One of our favorites is her gold wishbone necklace. You can have Jennifer’s girl next door look with this necklace:

 

 

With incredibly sparkly jewelry, up-to-date styles from the latest trends, and affordable prices, Emitations is no doubt the best source for real deal bling without the real deal price. Along with earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, our engagement rings awe people everywhere while our customers feel like they are wearing the real thing. It’s no surprise, as cubic zirconia is ultimately a synthetically perfect diamond. This is why every one of our CZ’s has spectacular shine and truly looks like the real thing. Because CZ’s are flawless, they can even look more real that actual diamond jewelry! Why pay thousands more for the real deal, when you can get the same look for much much less?

With the recession, the popularity and acceptance of wearing cubic zirconia and sterling silver has begun to rise. Because of the economy, lack of jobs, and insufficient income, many people are now turning to more affordable jewelry – “fake” jewelry that looks real. Diamond rings are being replaced with real-looking cubic zirconia and sterling silver engagement rings along with other diamond and valuable jewelry. Real looking faux jewelry is also a must have for traveling. Instead of risking a valuable diamond ring, a CZ version that’s a small fraction of the price can be worn as a temporary replacement while on vacation.

With our ever growing collection of affordable real looking jewelry, our customers continue to be astonished and surprised about how genuine and stunning each of our products look, especially with our selection of engagement rings. Some of our most real looking and highly ranked rings include: Anise’s Fake Engagement Ring, Barstow’s Three Stone Engagement Ring, Carly’s Fake Engagement Ring, Elisa’s Promise Ring, and Marion’s Engagement Ring.

Here below are quotes from our customer reviews about our selected real deal rings:

Anise’s Fake Engagement Ring: “I bought this ring as a back-up engagement ring while mine was being fixed. Was hesitant to buy due to the fact I have tiny fingers and felt the ring might look too “fake”, but I loved the style so I purchased it anyway. I’m so glad I did! This ring is absolutely breathtaking. I wore it in to pick up my “real” ring and the manager at the jewelry store was fooled, said it was the best “fake” she’d ever seen!

- Kasara from San Francisco, CA.

Barstow’s Three Stone Engagement Ring: “The center stone is incredibly sparkly, even more than my real diamond solitaire!”

- Chloe from France.

Carly’s Fake Engagement Ring: “I just received this today. The ring is very well made, definitely passes for real, better than pictured.”

- Bebela from Los Angeles, CA.

Elisa’s Promise Ring: “Although the stone was bigger than I expected, I was really really happy with the ring. The ring fits superbly and it sparkles like the real deal.”

- Kamilah from Barbados.

Marion’s Engagement Ring: “I purchased this ring to bring on vacation instead of my own engagement ring. It actually looks pretty close to the one I have. And unless you are a diamond expert, you cannot tell the difference.”

-Genna from Montreal, Canada

Whether you are going on vacation, planning for a wedding, or just want real looking jewelry for an affordable price, Emitations is just for you. We fool people around the world while astonishing customers on a daily basis. Because why not have the real thing without the real price? Check out our selection of real deal jewelry and engagement rings today!

This summer it is all about relaxing west coast style that embraces bright colors, neutrals, feathers, and charms – the same carefree spirit found in America’s world renowned music festival, Coachella. Now you can have this fresh indie look at your number one jewelry source, as Emitations is happy to announce its very own Indie Shop! Here you’ll find all the modern effortless looks for your next music festival, day at the beach, or to simply add casual cool to your style.

This year’s Coachella Music Festival allowed celebs to wind down from typical red carpet glamour to more refreshing and carefree Bohemian style. There’s something about Coachella that allows more daring outfit choices, yet the looks are effortless. We especially loved the looks Alessandra Ambrosio, Whitney Port, and Kate Bosworth sported. Each was dressed simply, allowing them to shine in their own unique style.

Though Indie looks are prevalent in events like Coachella, this modern style is trendy year-round. A single piece from our Indie collection will add a subtle casual edginess to any look that is great for summer or to make a more formal outfit more carefree. Whether you add a necklace to your favorite sundress, or a hip bracelet along with your work clothes, the effect is dazzling.

Be sure to check out our brand new Indie shop, as we have all your favorite Indie essentials all in one place that will be updated as new trends arrive. Some of our favorites include the classic golden Dogwood flower earrings, Bella’s Turquoise Cuff Bracelet, Krishna’s Vermeil & Faux Turquoise Necklace, Zada’s Rustic Red – Orange CZ Ring, and Kendall’s Two – Tone Layered Chain Necklace.

Be carefree and look glam. You’re sure to love our new Indie Shop – only from Emitations!

Are you bored of you brooches or frustrated by your uncomfortable metal earring backings? Our Pin to Pendant Converters and Poly Pierced Earring Backs create a wide range of versatility to your jewelry collection that allows you to customize your jewelry the way you want it!

Our Poly Pierced Earring Backs set comes with three pairs (6 pieces total) of poly pierced earring backs. These poly based earring backs are made from surgically sterile hypo – allergenic polyurethane and are a great alternative to traditional metal backs as they are secure, comfortable, and will not cause irritation. These little guys are easy and fun to use! Just replace your usual earring backs with them. You can also use these bad boys as replacements for the small plastic cushions commonly used on clip on earrings!

Want to turn your favorite brooch into a glam new necklace? Use one of our Pin to Pendant Converters to create an entirely new piece of jewelry and add versatility to your jewelry wardrobe. Each set comes with three different pin to pendant converters so any brooch can be converted. One converter fits small horizontal brooches, one fits large horizontal brooches, and one fits vertical brooches. Pins can be removed from the pendant converter easily so you can switch your brooches and necklaces as often as you wish! Don’t be afraid to mix and match our entire collection of gold tone and sterling silver jewelry!

With Emitations, you not only get quality and affordable jewelry, we provide you new options for your jewelry wardrobe to create new looks! Check out our jewelry solutions page for even more exciting new ways to wear your jewelry!

Left: Pin to Pendant Converters, Right: Poly Pierced Earring Backings

With prom only weeks away, adding last minute touches to your final look comes down to one thing: accessories.  We’re not talking about a modest silver band or a subtle pair of hoops.  This prom season’s hottest looks all include short dresses and most importantly, a major amount of bling.

“The hot trend for this season is definitely ‘sparkly’….It’s not about having the perfect pink that matches that dress, it’s about having a contrast.  It’s all about wearing big rings and lots of them,” says Seventeen Magazine.  Every girl wants to feel like a goddess at their prom and what better way to make a statement than to rock a stunning, blinged-out ring, bracelet or necklace?

Dancing the night away with your prom date may get a little dangerous, so take precaution.  It’s important that every prom goddess exits the dance with the same amount of accessories that she entered with.  This prom season, you want to find a fabulous pair of earrings

that won’t fly off while raising the roof to Katy Perry’s “Firework”, only to find themselves stuck in someone else’s corsage at the end of the night.

Hollywood’s celebrity starlets are also inspiring the hottest looks for this year’s prom.  The hit TV show Glee’s Jayma Mays features her character “Emma” rocking a bold, yellow flower ring.  Pop princess Katy Perry was seen wearing a similar pink flower ring on an MTV photo shoot.  Emitations offers a similar, stunning flower ring in yellow at a fraction of the price.  Getting your favorite celebrity inspired look doesn’t have to cost you two months worth of allowance.

Check out our new prom jewelry page to complete the look for you big night!

*Sources: Seventeen.com