It’s March 2013 and you know what that means? The start of International Women’s Month! This month is all about female empowerment and raising awareness for issues that affect women worldwide. International Women’s Month also marks Women’s History Month in the US, which celebrates the history and contribution of women throughout American history. The big day for the month is International Women’s Day, which is March 8, 2013. On this day, people all over the globe honor their daughters, mothers, and grandmothers by showering them with gratitude, flowers, and gifts. So, mark your calendar and get ready to spread cheer to the wonderful women in your life.

Celebrate the women in your life by adding a shiny piece of jewelry to go with those flowers. We put together our favorite looks from powerful women who inspire and motivate women everywhere. These women are our women of the month and include Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Kate Middleton, and Angelina Jolie. Celebrate International Women’s Month with inspired styles from our picks for the women of the month that’ll go great with your empowering looks.

Michelle Obama not only inspires us with her efforts to end childhood obesity through diet and exercise, she also inspires us with her fight to go down in the history books as one of the most fashionable first ladies. She sets an example when it comes to dressing classy and chic. At the Democratic National Convention in 2008, Michelle Obama wore layered strands of champagne and black pearls. Now you can get her look for less with our shell pearl jewelry set! The look is incredibly similar to Michelle Obama’s, and the pearls are totally real. All that for a low price? Better shop today! Get Michelle’s pearls with Michelle’s Champagne & Black Shell pearl Jewelry Set – 20″.

When it comes to powerful women the first person we think of is Oprah Winfrey. She embodies what it means to be inspirational; Oprah has given back to charities and even opened a school for underprivileged girls in South Africa. We love Oprah and strive to be as inspirational as her. Oprah’s favorite earring style is also ours, so it’s great that we can get a faux pair that won’t bust our budget, and so can you!  Oprah Winfrey’s diamond pear cut drop earrings prove that her style remains timeless and elegant. Snag Oprah’s timeless look without breaking your wallet with Emitations Oprah Inspired Screwback Pear Drop CZ Earrings.

Kate Middleton exudes confidence and class; she inspires women of all ages and is graceful and sophisticated. We admire her contributions to charities and organizations that help women around the globe. Kate’s style has wowed us and kept us in awe since she first came onto the seen. Her enchanting engagement ring from Prince William is one of our most popular and sought after sapphire items. It’s elegant and classy just like her! You can take a piece of royalty home with our Inspired Kate Middleton Ring.

Angelina Jolie is not only an award-winning actress; she also has a heart of gold and participates in a number of humanitarian causes throughout the globe. She’s an inspirational woman who uses her celebrity to do good around the world and looks fabulous doing so! When Angelina hits the red carpet, we expect nothing but pure perfection in terms of style. Case in point when she looked stunning on the red carpet at the 2009 Oscars, as usual. Angelina paired a classic black dress with huge emerald earrings and a matching ring. You can wear our petite faux version of Angelina’s earrings, along with a glam CZ emerald ring. Throw on a black dress, and voila! Angelina’s style at a fraction of the price!

Check out our Celebrity Jewelry section to find these looks and more pieces to empower your look and celebrate International Women’s Month in style. Prices range from $24.95 – $169.00.

Sapphire is a great color for the fall/winter season. The rich color is a favorite among celebrity elites like Penelope Cruz, Elizabeth Hurley, and Carmen Electra, who have all been seen sporting fabulous sapphire rings. If you’re looking for a color change, sapphire may just be your new favorite! A sapphire ring will make a great addition to any wardrobe; so let our three top rated, top selling rings inspire you.

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Inspired Kate Middleton Ring: Sterling Silver .925 ($49.99) is our top pick for those looking for the best and most sought after sapphire ring. This delightful collectable ring is a must have for fans of all things royal and sapphire. Our Kate Middleton ring features a beautiful 3-carat glass sapphire stone surrounded by round CZ stones, just like the original. You may not be royalty but you can certainly feel like it with this faux sapphire and oval CZ engagement ring!

“Simply stunning ring! I feel like a princess when I wear it!”

-Jennifer, Ontario

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Heirloom Inspired Jewelry: Meena’s CZ Antique Imitation Sapphire Ring ($93.00) is our number two pick. This art deco inspired ring is great for the woman looking for classic vintage design. This sapphire ring features a 1.25-carat oval cut CZ framed by clear round cut CZs and intersected by a band of the same CZs. It’s a truly elegant ring that is great for everyday wear and special occasions. If you’re looking for authentic quality at an affordable price you’ll love this ring!

“My jaw dropped when I opened the box! Seriously, it did! This ring is stunning. It looks like something I could have inherited from my grandmother – right out of the 20s-40s! Understated details are what makes it so beautiful, I think the way the band continues over the square around the center stone, and the slightly blunted edges of the square combine to give this ring an authentic antique air!”

-Katherine, Chicago

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Sparkle like the glamorous diva you are with Victoria Beckham Style CZ Cocktail Ring – Synthetic Sapphire ($247.00). Victoria’s Ring features a large central emerald cut 19ct synthetic sapphire, double prong set, flanked on either side with 0.25ct diamond-like CZ baguettes and surrounded by 0.03ct pave set round cut stones. The pave set stones extend halfway down the side of the ring, so you can bling at every angle!

“Oh the blue of the stone!!! is delicious, the ring has a comfortable weight and fits well. It really is the kind of ring that Royalty might wear, so to the ladies that feel like Princesses this a great choice to be noticed.”

-Doris, Puerto Rico

Get your hands on sapphire this season! We have a wide selection of rings and other sapphire jewelry, which you can view in our Blue Jewelry section.

There’s no better way to make a statement than to walk into a room, showing off the brilliant luster of a diamond ring.  In the past, clear diamonds have long reigned supreme for being the absolute symbol of timeless elegance.  Recently however, we’ve seen a fascinating, fast-growing popularity of colored diamonds, one of which has gained the most attention, the yellow diamond.  Also called the canary diamond, this stunning stone is the newest face on the jewelry scene to hit the red carpet and to grace the pages of numerous high fashion magazines.

Where did this canary craze come from?  Some our favorite celebs were the first to yellow diamonds into the spotlight.  Back in 2008, super model glamazon, Heidi Klum, showed off her 10k oval cut, canary diamond engagement ring to the tabloids.  In 2009, rising country princess, Carrie Underwood, received a reported $150,000 canary diamond engagement ring from her then fiancee, Mike Fisher.  Fast forward to 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge and royal fashionista, Kate Middleton, wore a dazzling pair canary drop earrings to multiple charity events.

Although canary diamonds aren’t chemically pure, you’d be surprised to know that the source of this stone’s shine and color are actually caused by impurities within its own chemical makeup.  Basically, for all of our non-scientists out there, an abnormally high volume of nitrogen atoms alter the clarity of canary diamonds, thus rendering these stones, well, yellow.   Thanks to these fabulous impurities, the reflected light that we see is the gorgeous, bright yellow hue that adds that extra something to your fashion ensemble!

As the canary craze continues to grow, Emitations has you covered with the hottest and latest canary diamond jewelry, inspired by your favorite celebrities.  Discover the perfect yellow diamond ring, necklace or bracelet today, only at Emitations.

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:

 

 

This past week, the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge, William and Kate Middleton, made headlines at the 10th Annual Absolute Return for Kids charity gala. This was the couple’s very first official public appearance, since their fairy tale royal wedding in April. Nonetheless, Kate Middleton looked as stunning as ever. A-List stars flocked to Kensington Palace for the event in London, England.

The new Dutchess of Cambridge sat next to Prince Pavlos of Greece, while her husband Prince William sat nestled between Marle Chantal of Greece and Debbie Van Bismarck. Even though Middleton wasn’t seated next to William, Kate still stole the spotlight, wearing a ravishing rose-colored, silk tulle gown, exclusively from British designer Jenny Packham’s 2011 collection, complete with Swarovski crystal and sequin beading. Kate completed her look with a matching pair of rose-colored heels, by L.K. Bennett, along with a pair of gorgeous drop earrings. Get Kate’s A-List look with Frangiska’s Faux Pearl Bridal Earrings, only by Emitations.

Some of the world’s heavy hitters donated some serious cash to the program. Entrance to the event alone cost $16,000. Other celebrity attendees included Liz Hurley, Colin Firth, and Kevin Spacey to name a few. The Absolute Return for Kids (ARK) charity event raised more money than ever (a whopping $28.1 million dollars), which delivers health, education, and child protection programs to children all over the globe.  Check out all of our sterling silver jewelry at Emitations!

The women of ABC’s daytime talk show, ‘The View‘, broadcasted ‘A Royal Wedding Special’ episode devoted to the highly anticipated wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William.  Barbara Walters herself reported on the spectacular event live from London, while the rest of the ladies donned their own royal toppers in NYC for the fancy event.  Even though movie star Goldie Hawn filled in for Babs during the special, the biggest guest star of all was the Emitations Inspired by Kate Middleton ring.

The beautiful sterling silver faux sapphire ring was one of the many princess inspired looks presented by Zanna Roberts Rossi, Senior Fashion Editor at Marie Claire Magazine.  Featuring some of Kate’s most famous and glamorous looks, the gals were inspired to have a royal wedding runway show of their own.  The hosts surprised the audience, and sent each woman home with her very own Inspired Kate Middleton engagement ring, courtesy of Emitations.

“Sales on Emitations.com initially spiked 400% following the announcement (of the royal engagement), and recently spiked to the highest levels since Christmas. About a 400% increase since two weeks ago, (Emitations.com owner) Mai expects this to continue for another few weeks, although perhaps not at the same rate,” says MediaPost.com.

Stay tuned to watch Kate and William’s fairytale wedding unfold and check out the rest of Emitations Inspired by Kate Middleton jewelry!

Due to the recent Kate Middleton wedding craze, Emitations has created a fantastic infographic devoted to our beloved fans of our Inspired by Kate Middleton Ring collection.  Let’s face it; we know you’ve already heard the basics about Kate’s ring. As a fan, you know of Princess Diana’s previous ownership and Kate’s fairy tale proposal story in Africa.  But seriously, how much do our biggest fans know about our very own Inspired by Kate Middleton ring? You’d be surprised at some of the nuggets of knowledge we’ve found.

Now the spotlight is on you!  Our new infographic is packed with fun facts and surprising information about our fabulous Kate Middleton ring customers.  See the top five US states that are absolutely crazy about the ring.  Ever wonder how many buyers of the ring are male?  Also, find out how Prince William’s proposal measures up to other high profile celebrity engagements throughout pop culture history!  Did you know that Kate’s sapphire engagement ring’s net worth tops fashion icon Liz Taylor’s world-famous Krupp diamond?  You might have more in common with our Kate Middleton ring fans than you thought!

Visit us at Emitations.com/stsmiddletondiana and KateMiddletonRing.com If you’d like to know more about our Inspired by Kate Middleton ring!

As we count the days until Prince William and Kate Middleton‘s wedding, MyFoxNY.com has joined the craze in celebrating the Wedding of the Year, and featured a Special Style Edition in honor of the royal event. Their focus: the world’s obsession with Kate and her classic style. The video discusses her infectious fashions, and how she has launched relatively unknown designers into instant stardom by wearing their designs.

Sasha Charnin Morrison, the Style Director for Us Weekly magazine reports on how to achieve Kate‘s signature look for less. Along with the famous blue Issa dress Kate wore to announce her engagement to the Prince, MyFoxNY.com also features the best in imitation sapphire looks. Price William romantically proposed to his bride with Princess Diana‘s famous sapphire engagement ring. Morrison says Emitations’ version is the “perfect jewel” for someone who wants to achieve a royal look.  Our Kate Middleton Inspired Ring was deemed the “exact” match for less.  Snag your own royal look-a- like with our Kate Middleton inspired jewelry!

Since the engagement of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the classic diamond engagement ring look has been replaced by the elegant blue sapphire. A favorite of royalty, this gemstone reportedly contains special powers, and is considered a symbol of sincerity and truth. There is no doubt that sapphires hold a beauty and sophistication unparalleled by other gemstones. What makes sapphires so unique? How can we achieve this pricey look for less?  Emitations has gathered amazing imitation sapphires that will make you look like you belong in a palace!

Sapphires fall into the corundum family of gemstones. Corundum (a gemstone term form aluminum and oxygen) is second only to diamond in hardness, and sapphires are the birthstone for the month of September. Sapphires are naturally found in over 20 countries around the world, including the United States.

While most people associate sapphires with the color blue, real sapphires are available in a rainbow of colors. Natural blue sapphires range in color from pale to dark blue, bluish green, and violet blue, but sapphires also come in yellow, brown, reddish orange, opaque black and pink - every color except for red. Red corundum is called a ruby.  Gemologists typically prefer a blue sapphire with a darker, deeper tone, because in lighter tones the natural inclusions are more noticeable. Generally, the clearer and more vivid the color, the more valuable the sapphire.

If you’re  looking for a quality imitation blue sapphire, try to get the color closest to the real deal. Good faux blue sapphires are a deep saturated blue or violet-blue with a even tone. Lighter blue imitation sapphires can be just as lovely, if properly made. Gem experts believe that darker stones in a rich deep blue look more believable than their paler counterparts.

Quality faux sapphires have the same look as natural sapphires, but there are a few subtle differences:

• A naturally produced sapphire will have some flaws in it. A synthetically produced one will not have defined flaws or inclusions

• The color of a fake sapphire will be more uniform than the irregular color of a natural sapphire

• Fake sapphires cost significantly less than their natural counterpart, making them an affordable luxury accessory

Buyer beware! Not all companies have high standards when it comes to selling fake sapphires. Here’s a few warning signs that may tell you to look elsewhere for your faux blue bauble:

• A fake or lab created sapphire that looks too light, clear or pure (like blue glass)
• Shades of gray and/or brown in a blue sapphire
• Defined cracks or inclusions very obvious to the naked eye

At Emitations, we pride ourselves in providing our discerning customers with the finest collection of faux sapphire jewelry available. We scour the world for the highest quality imitation stones, so you can achieve a royal blue jewelry look for less!

Our customers keep asking us: What is the Difference Between the Kate Middleton Ring & the Princess Diana Ring?

For our loyal customers seeking royal fabulousness, many remain curious about the difference between Emitation.com’s two faux sapphire engagement rings: the Inspired by Kate Middleton Ring and the Princess Diana Inspired Ring.  Although the beautiful sapphire ring currently adorning Kate Middleton’s hand was the same exact ring that Princess Diana once wore, our royal inspired rings have subtle differences.

First, there’s the price.  Our Kate Middleton ring is priced significantly lower than the Princess Diana ring. Why the price gap?  The difference lies in the actual metallic composition of the rings.  The Kate Middleton ring is brass based silver tone, whereas the Princess Diana ring is made solely of sterling silver.  Additionally, the Princess Diana ring boasts a rhodium electroplated coating, giving it a sparkly luster that is similar to platinum.

Differences aside, the two rings share the exact same dimensions, carat weight and band width, making them appear virtually identical. The two rings also have the same oval cut faux sapphire center stones in prong settings, which are surrounded by sixteen clear round cut cubic zirconias.  Both rings are exceptionally stunning and we know you’ll love them as much as we do.  But don’t just take our word for it, check out what customers who bought these rings had to say today! Give someone the gift of romance with our Inspired by Kate Middleton Ring and Princess Diana Inspired Ring!