The Kardashian family is no stranger to stunning style, and the middle sister is famous for more than her voluptuous rear end. Last week, 30 year old Kim Kardashian accepted a whopping 20.5 carat diamond engagement ring from her basketball beau of 6 months.

So what does Kim think of her new diamond duds? “In high school I went to Macy’s and bought this fake ring, my ‘perfect’ ring, and this is almost the exact same,” she says about the gem fiancé Kris Humphries designed with jeweler to the stars Lorraine Schwartz. The groom-to-be let the expert handle the majority of the design elements, and had only one simple request, “I just knew I wanted it to be big!” he said. Well, mission accomplished!

Kim Kardashian’s Engagement Ring is nothing short of spectacular. She gushed, “It’s the most beautiful thing I have ever seen,” of the emerald cut ring. “It’s perfect.” The 16.5 carat emerald cut center stone is flanked by a pair of unique 2 carat trapezoid diamonds, for a TCW of 20.5 carats! Yes, you read that right: almost 21 carats! Just to shine some light on what kind of bauble we’re dealing with here, it surpasses that of even the royal duchess herself. Prince William’s bride, Kate Middleton’s massive sapphire engagement ring clocks in at a mere 18 carats. That is some serious bling!

The rivaling sisters will now have something else to compete for, the glory of their NBA hubbies! Taking inspiration from her little sister Khloe, who married Lakers star Lamar Odom last year, reality TV star Kim said she “can’t wait” to wed New Jersey Nets forward, Humphries.

Crazy about Kardashian engagement rings? You don’t need to marry a professional athlete to snag this kind of bling – steal Kim’s stunner style for less with our imitation version!

Barton's Bright Bib Necklace

Less isn’t always more. Since our latest prom article, we’ve noted this year’s fashion trend is standing out and making a statement. Crazy necklace trends in the media are steadily increasing, whether it’s the latest photo of Lady Gaga showing off an elaborate pony choker or shocking Twitter news about pop-singer Ke$ha’s fan-created, necklace made of donated human teeth.

Aside from the zany and extreme necklace pieces, our favorite celebs are beginning to flaunt a bolder look in the world of necklace accessories. We’ve seen a hot trend developing with bib necklaces. Jennifer Lopez rocked gorgeous multi-color charmed bib necklace at the UK’s star studded premiere of the film, “The Back-Up Plan.” We’ve also seen actress Mischa Barton strolling about Rodeo Drive, wearing her bright red bib necklace.

Emitations wants you to turn heads with a dazzling necklace the next time you make your grand entrance, without having to a sacrifice your wallet or one of your own chompers. Choose from Emitations fine selection of elegant bib necklaces, transforming an everyday outfit into a chic runway showcase number. Complete your look with a beautiful pair of matching earrings in the season’s hottest styles.

For a more subtle, yet bold look, try one of Emitations very own layered pendant necklaces to a little spice to your look. See more of this season’s latest pieces at Emitations and keep up with our blog for the latest daily postings!

Check Out Emitations Selection Of Bib Necklaces

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!

Glee star, Heather Morris, sauntered down the 2011 SAG Awards red carpet in a floor-length nude gown. The bodice was covered in feathers and charming crystals. She kept with the shimmering look in her dangle multi-stone earrings and thin, diamond-encrusted bangle bracelets. Heather really knows how to shine on the red carpet! The thin earrings elongated her face and paired beautifully with her simplistic makeup and hair.

Nancy O’Dell showed up to the 2011 SAG Awards covered in blue and sparkles! She wore a ruffled, bright blue gown, which played well with her tan skin and blond hair. She wore a bold, dome ring completely covered in diamonds. Large, pear drop chandelier earrings peeked out from under her messy updo. Since her neckline was busy due to the one-shoulder look, Nancy stuck to arm and ear candy!

Kim Kardashian showed up to the 2011 SAG Awards looking absolutely regal! She wore a one-shoulder, deep purple gown, complete with peekaboo crystals. The dress was definitely a statement piece. Kim didn’t want to leave all the fun and fashion with the dress, so she added a pair of sparkling diamond dangle earrings. The diamond earrings brought some of the sparkle from the dress up to her draw attention to her face.

Natalie Portman shined at the 2011 SAG Awards, nabbing another Best Actress award for her acting in The Black Swan. The glowing actress wore a strapless, white gown with clean accessories. Natalie chose a simplistic, yet elegant look for the award show. Simple hair and makeup paired well with her classic pear drop earrings. Natalie stepped our of the box a bit with her choice of color for the earrings. A canary yellow brought an unexpected drop of color to the otherwise monochromatic look.

Nicole Kidman made a bold fashion choice at the 2011 SAG Awards! Nicole chose an elaborate and decorative flower necklace that sat on top of the high neckline of her black lace gown. This dramatic flower necklace alternates sparkling silver flowers with colorful ones.

Glee star, Jenna Ushkowitz, sizzled in a champagne gown and gold jewelry at the 2011 SAG Awards. Jenna pulled off a ruffled gown with grace and a fun flair by adding a gold bib necklace to the look. Her choice of jewelry upped the glam quotient for of her look. She paired the look with a large champagne and gold cocktail ring for added style.

Funny girl, Tina Fey, dazzled in red on the red carpet of the SAG Awards on January 30, 2011! Tina wore a floor-length, bright red gown. They entirety of the length was accented with a subtle floral design. Pairing silver, dangle leaf earrings with the dress continued with the botanical theme. You can steal Tina Fey‘s leafy look for much less with Emitations.com!

Mariska Hargitay displayed her usual red carpet savoir-faire at the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards. The Law & Order: SVU star was up for Outstanding Performance by a female actor in a drama. Mariska, who makes her forties look fabulous, wore a strapless jewel toned Isaac Mizrahi gown. She complemented her bright springtime look with stunning turquoise earrings that gave her dazzling dress a modern edge. Add a pop of tropical color to your look with jewelry from Emitations!

Kyra Sedgewick played it safe at the 2011 SAG Awards with a simple black gown. Although the color and silhouette were simple, Kyra chose a fun fabric, velvet! Velvet is not seen on the red carpet very often, so it is fun to see when a star pulls it out! Kyra decorated her ears with thin, silver dangle earrings. This look elongated her face and added that needed touch of light and sparkle to her otherwise all-black look! To steal Kyra’s SAG Award Show style for less, shop with Emitations.com!

Winona Ryder was a deadly combination of sultry and sweet on the 2011 SAG Awards red carpet. Winona was nominated for two awards: one for her work with the cast of Black Swan and another for her female role in the TV miniseries When Love Is Not Enough. She wore a white strapless gown by Alberta Ferretti to the event. The 39-year-old Black Swan actress stayed true to her dark role in the blockbuster hit, by accessorizing her winter white gown with a black bag, dramatic smoky eyes and black toned jewelry. Steal Winona’s red carpet style for less with imitation jewelry by Emitations!

Star of the year, Natalie Portman, recently attended the Academy Awards nomination luncheon on February 7, 2011.  Like usual, Natalie Portman shined among her fellow nominees.  She wore a short, sapphire blue dress with a dark pearl necklace.  Her pearl necklace hit the right note as a mix between casual and dressy.  Natalie was even seen wearing the same pearl necklace later that day at the airport.  Changing her attire from a fancier dress to a blouse and jeans, she was able to seamlessly change from one look to another with the help of one jewelry accessory.

In one day Natalie Portman went from classy and elegant to casual and put together.  Pairing a pearl necklace with a simple blouse and jeans is a great way to jazz up any casual day look.   The pearl necklace Natalie chose to wear was full of large black pearls with a sampling of lighter ones on one side.

InTouch.com Launches 2011 Golden Globes Jewelry Giveaway Exclusively from Emitations.com

The online site of the popular weekly lifestyle magazine, In Touch Weekly, launches a jewelry giveaway today based on the celebrity looks from the 2011 Golden Globes.  InTouch.com, paired with online sterling silver retailer, Emitations.com, is giving away five jewelry pieces modeled after the jewelry from the five best dressed celebrities from the 2011 Golden Globes.

There will be five winners, with each winner receiving one of the celebrity looks.  The five best dressed celebrities chosen from the 2011 Golden Globes include: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angelina Jolie, Eva Longoria, Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Lopez.  Year after year, these celebrities are known for bringing some of the best looks on the red carpet.  Angelina Jolie, for instance, has set the trend for wearing emerald earrings.  She stuck with this rich look for the Golden Globes, but switched it up a bit by unexpectedly pairing emerald stud earrings with a sparkling green gown.

Award show season is a busy time of the year for Emitations.com.  With the onslaught of many new jewelry styles and trends being viewed by millions around the world, the online retailer is able to offer many of these styles at a price much more affordable than their celebrity counterparts.  First among its competition, Emitations comes out with celebrity steal the styles the day after an award show.  Customers are able to replicate their favorite looks almost immediately after seeing them walk across the red carpet.

The sweepstakes runs through February 1, 2011, when five winners will be chosen, one for each of the celebrity styles.  The five prizes include two CZ chandelier earrings, two faux diamond studs and one CZ cluster earring.

Since 1998, Emitations.com has been the leader in bringing celebrity style to the everyday woman by using cubic zirconia and sterling silver.  Emitations.com is a popular resource for celebrity and fashion media, with sterling silver jewelry frequently appearing on The View, The Today Show, and in magazines such as InStyle, O! Oprah Magazine and Glamour.

Angelina Jolie is an actress, a mother of 6 , a longtime partner of gorgeous Brad Pitt, a philanthropist, a Goodwill Ambassador and one of the most beautiful women in the world.  Needless to say she has a lot going for her!  This is why so many women look to her for fashion trends and the cutting edge of the best styles.

Angelina Jolie typically sticks to her signature style when she attends red carpet premieres or award shows.  Her standard is a conservative black dress with a pair of bright emerald earrings.  Even though it is her stand by look and color palette, she somehow seems to wow the magazines and photographers every time she shows up in her black and emerald jewerly look.  Since her unique face could draw anyone’s attention to her, she doesn’t need to worry as much about drawing attention from bold fashion.

At the 2011 Golden Globes, Angelina Jolie broke off from her signature black dress for a more daring sparkling emerald green dress.  However, she still stuck to one of her signature items – her emerald earrings.  This time her earrrings were simple emerald studs set in gold.  Emitations allows you to steal Angelina Jolie’s Golden Globe style for a lot less with Emitation’s Emerald Jewelry Collection.

The 2011 Golden Globes turned out to be an amazing night for fashion!  The red carpet was full of color, sparkle and elegance!  The big winners of the night included The Social Network, Black Swan and Glee.

All of Hollywood dressed to impress in an array of colors and styles.  Some of the best dressed of the night were Natalie Portman, Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, Kate Walsh and Jennifer Lopez.  These fabulous actresses came prepared for the best dressed list on January 16th, 2011.  Emitations.com helps you steal your favorite star’s Golden Globe Jewelry for less!  Check out some of our steal the styles from this year’s red carpet.

Newly engaged star, Natalie Portman, won one of the highest awards of the night, Best Actress.  Natalie was absolutely glowing! The pregnant Black Swan actress glided across the red carpet in a simple silhouette that showed off her growing baby bump. A large, shimmering red rose accented the top of her pale pink dress. Natalie filled in her bare neckline with a sparkling diamond bib-style necklace. She topped of the look with a simple diamond stud earring. Emitations allows you to steal Natalie Portman’s gorgeous, award-worthy look, for a lot less with rhinestone bib necklace and stud earrings.

Dianna Agron seemed very gleeful on the red carpet of the Golden Globes. Dianna wore a very simple, shimmering champagne-hued gown with her hair styled in a glamorous old-Hollywood feel. She perfectly paired a diamond bib necklace with a diamond cuff bracelet. This poised Glee star took a risk while wearing a larger diamond cuff on the same hand as a large flower diamond cocktail ring. However, the risk was well worth it! Our jewelry can help you steal Dianna Agron‘s angelic look for less with Lucia’s Swirl CZ Vintage Bridal Bracelet and Naples Fancy CZ Flower Ring.

Angelia Jolie made a statement on the red carpet with a bold emerald green dress. She sparkled down the red carpet with a conservative long-sleeved gown that cinched at her waist. Simplicity was key with her hair, makeup and jewelry. Angelina accented the bright dress with a pair of emerald studs. She is known for rocking emerald earrings at many previous red carpet events. Emitations helps you steal Angelina Jolie‘s elegant emerald look for a lot less with Lana 2 TCW Stud Earrings in green.

Halle Berry always brings the sexy and sultry looks to the red carpet and she did not disappoint this award shows! Halle Berry wore a cropped black onyx dress with a bustier top. The extra special part of her look was the long black chiffon draping from the bottom of the dress. Halle really knows how to spice up any look! Completing her outfit she wore large diamond cuffs on each arm, as well as a simple pair of diamond studs. Steal Halle’s sultry look for much less exclusively with Emitations.com!  Tricia’s Vintage Cuff Bracelet and Dolce’s Antique Vintage Cuff Bracelet help you nab the chunky diamond cuff look at a faux diamond price.

Camilla Belle dazzled in a sultry silver look. Camilla wore a slinky, silver dress with a plunging neckline. With her dark locks half up, Camilla accented her look with dangle drop earrings. The dangle earrings feature geometric designs and end with a dangling pearl at the bottom of each. Since they are a few inches long, they move as she walks which adds a bit of fun to an otherwise elegant, and perhaps stiff look.

Jennifer Lopez brightened up the red carpet with her shimmering white dress. Jennifer Lopez showed off all her curves while remaining demure in an elegant white sheath. Reminiscent of old Hollywood, the overlay of crystal-encrusted chiffon perfectly transitioned her bold diamond earrings into the simple white of the dress. Pushing her hair back in a tight ponytail was the way to go in order to show off her fancy statement earrings which showed off a large cluster of marquise cut diamonds. Our Hollywood Ingenue CZ Cluster Earrings allow you to steal JLo‘s glamorous look for much less!

Rumer Willis dazzled on the red carpet with a simple, yet elegant cream dress with a crystal accent around the waist. Her well-known red hair was in a messy updo so that most of the attention was focused on her unique, multi-layered gold necklace. Small discs dot the necklaces strands for a tactile look. All that’s left is a red lip to pull the entire outfit together, and Rumer nailed it! Our Ayla’s 60 in. Brushed Gold Dangle Disc Necklace is a great way to steal Rumer Willis’s style for less!

Celebrity style jewelry from Emitations helps you get Julia Roberts‘ look for less! In early 2010, Julia became the new face for major beauty brand, Lancome. Fresh-faced, inspirational, gorgeous, yet down-to-earth, Julia is the perfect choice for its spokeswoman. In her print ad, she wears small, circular diamond earrings that perfectly complement her wavy curls and smokey eyes. Emitations offers similar, dainty faux diamond earrings for a very affordable price. Get Julia Roberts‘ Lancome look for less exclusively at Emitations!

Celebrity style jewelry from Emitations.com helps you steal Natalie Portman‘s style for less! Natalie announced her engagement (and pregnancy!) to ballet choreographer Benjamin Millepied in late December, 2010. The couple, who met while filming Black Swan in 2009, joins the hoard of celebrities who recently announced their engagements. She showed off her newly-acquired bling at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on January 8, 2010. Natalie’s dazzling, huge engagement ring features a large round cut diamond in the center of an elaborate, pave set diamond setting. Emitations offers a great lookalike with Trystan’s Engagement Ring. Steal actress, Natalie Portman’s glowing look for less exclusively with Emitations.com!