Not that this is anything remotely close to the Bvlgari Parentesi pendant but until you can save up for one or convince some lucky guy to buy it for you, you may have to settle for this lovely little rectangular diamond pendant. Made of 18k white gold and 20 round cut diamonds totalling .5 carat, this baby is a steal at $479.99
with $1 shipping. Now how can you resist that?
$138,160
I'm not one to balk at new styles but when it comes to jewelry, I'm a firm believer in sticking with the classics. Bvlgari has been a personal favorite of the Jewel Snob for years (I've been collecting since my early 20's!) because it's commitment to design and quality is unparalleled. Founded by Sotirio Bulgari, a Greek who embraced Rome as his home, the design house has created timeless pieces since 1884 and has since cultivated loyal fans around the world. One of my favorites, the iconic Bvlgari Parentesi, has held reign for decades but this year, Bvlgari introduces the new Parentesi. I was not sure how I would feel about the new line as I am a huge fan of the original (and yes, I do own the entire white gold Parentesi set so I know what I'm talking about here) but the minute I set my eyes on this gorgeous new interpretation of the Roman inspired Parentesi design, I knew I was in trouble. Bvlgari's latest endeavor once again reflects it's ancient Roman roots with modern flair. I love the 20+ carat diamond chain of round cut and pave diamonds (it's not that much really since the chain is 16 inches long :). And the Parentesi pendant with 1.71ct emerald diamond as it's center piece is to die for, it's ultra luxurious but tasteful, a difficult combination to maintain with serious bling bling but Bvlgari does it flawlessly. Priced at $138,160. At Bvlgari - 201 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills or call 310-858-9216
Here is another piece from the same line but about 10 times bigger, check out the ice on the chain! It's not something you'd wear everyday but if you want to impress, this is the piece to go for. Price furnished upon request at Bvlgari.
Lil' John
Remember your first kiss with dorky Billy from the 8th grade who had braces? You dumped him cuz your friends laughed at him and called him brace face. Now if only Billy had these $500,000 assher cut diamond 'grillz' on his teeth like Baby and Lil Wayne maybe you woulda thought twice before dumping him cuz everytime you kissed him you could have taken a diamond or two. For those of you not down with the latest in ghetto bling, 'grillz' are hand made gold/platinum and diamond molds that fit on your teeth. Dental impressions are taken and your custom teeth molds are ready in just two weeks. Just what you always wanted right? Jewelry for your teeth. Leave it to the rappers to think up more tacky ways of adorning themselves.
Baby and Lil' Wayne showing off their ice
Paul Wall and TV Johnny, grillmakers to the stars. They are as scary and gross as the rappers they design for.
If you want to be a psycho ghetto rapper for Halloween you can get the same look with these lesser priced teeth grillz at $550 - $1,000.
