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Orange is Having a Moment: Think Diamonds, Balloons, and Pumpkin Pie@mimo.su

Unless you’ve been sleeping under a boulder lately, you have no doubt heard of (or are hooked on) the Netflix drama-comedy set in a prison, “Orange is the New Black.” Even if you don’t subscribe to this particular brand of orange pop culture, the color orange is seeping into your consciousness whether you know it or not. Last week, jewelry history was made at Christie’s Geneva when a 14.82-carat Fancy Vivid Orange Diamond known as “The Orange”  sold for a world-record $2.4 million per carat. Cheap Hermes Kelly Double Tour Bracelet Late the same night, at Christie’s New York, “Balloon Dog (Orange),” a sculpture by Jeff Koons, broke the record for “most expensive work by a living artist sold at auction” ($58.4 million). To celebrate the color connection the New York auctioneer started the bidding for the orange dog at $35 million, the exact same price the orange stone had fetched in Geneva. Woof. The Orange Photo Courtesy of Christie’s Orange diamonds are exceedingly rare and have always been sought after by collectors. But if you can’t afford Fancy Color Diamonds, consider adding a splash of orange to your jewelry wardrobe with orange sapphire, citrine, topaz, fire opal, or coral. These stones are often set with turquoise, orange’s opposite on the color wheel, and this Howard Johnson color combination has long been a staple of the Palm Beach set. (The late designer Lilly Pulitzer, who was based in Palm Beach, was famous for her sherbet-colored clothes and jewelry; look for her vintage pieces at auctions and estate sales near you.) Kenneth Jay Lane Coral and Turquoise Cabochon Bracelet Here’s a theory: At the end of 2011, the color gurus at the Pantone Color Institute named “Tangerine Tango” the Color of the Year for 2012. Since then, orange has emerged Knockoff Hermes Clic Clac H Bracelet stronger than ever on runways, in jewelry designers’ showrooms, and in the pages of glossy fashion magazines. Orange is a classic that will never go out of style. The next best thing to receiving a Tiffany blue box is one in Hermès orange, all tied up with their signature brown ribbon. Had your fill of this power color? Not so fast. Just in time for Turkey Day, The New York Times reports that pumpkin-flavored products are on track to have their biggest sales year ever, despite the fact that there is little or no pumpkin in the pumpkin flavoring! It seems that consumers are actually responding to the orangey-colored cinnamon, nutmeg and clove additives that are normally associated with pumpkin pie. Sterling Silver Jewelry Trends: Must-Haves for Holiday Shoppers With the holidays approaching, reports that shoppers are keeping a close eye on the budget this year. So jewelry and department stores are stocking up on unique pieces that deliver maximum impact at an affordable price – especially in sterling silver! Here are four sterling silver trends and selections National Jeweler predicts will be big hits this holiday season. (As well as one stunning new bracelet I am hoping to see under my tree – hint, hint.) Silver Necklace with Onyx Stations Black and white.Always in style, black and white is trending this winter in fashions and jewelry. Rotenier’s sterling silver and carved black onyx cufflinks ($695) will make a graphic statement on his best white shirts. Long and lovely.Long necklaces, worn alone or layered, are graceful and super slimming. Tacori’s 38-inch sterling silver chain with onyx stations ($550) takes black-with-everything to new lengths. Avant-garde. Fake Hermes Leather Bracelet Sculptural rings…unusual cuffs…mismatched earrings…look for unique statement pieces to maximize your holiday investment. Brady Legler’s sterling silver Guitar Pick ring with white diamonds is pitch perfect ($975). Sterling Silver Sioux Drop Earrings Photo Courtesy Lyon Fine Jewelry Drop-dead gorgeous earrings. When have you ever seen an   trend report that didn’t include drop earrings? National Jeweler picked Lyon Fine Jewelry’s black rhodium-plated sterling silver Sioux earrings with black pavé diamonds ($800). Love the fringe. My personal fave. Tacori has unveiled its new Promise bracelet, a sterling silver design it created in collaboration with fashion blogger Wendy Nguyen. The bracelet includes a special stainless steel key, which symbolizes the promise made; it is used to fasten and unfasten the beautiful bracelet (from $690). I promise to wear it every day! The Promise Bracelet by Wendy Nguyen, Designed for Tacori Check out a behind-the-scenes video on the making of the Promise bracelet, and a short film by Nguyen called “The Promise,” which follows the journey of one couple. See Connoisseurs Cleaning  tips for sterling silver Holiday Party Jewelry at thereal.su: Jewel-Tone Looks We Love Badgley Mischka Dark Amethyst Earrings – $395 If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to get your holiday jewelry out of the dark recesses of your jewelry box and into the light. It’s a good week to clean your dressiest pieces to their dazzling best, and assess your jewel-tone earrings, necklaces and bracelets. If you’re like me, you could probably stand a new sparkler or two to rev up your holiday jewelry wardrobe. A great one-stop-shopping resource for party jewelry (and gift giving) is Their carefully curated collection of faux gems features selections from Kate Spade, Judith Ripka, Kenneth Jay Lane, Anne Klein, Judith Jack, and Badgley Mischka — at some very affordable prices. Have you noticed? The jewelry choices this year are better than ever…and not just for nighttime wear. A friend of mine who wears jewel-tone drop earrings almost daily calls it the “Real Housewives Effect.” Bravo TV’s Real Housewives franchise (a guilty pleasure) has helped make chandelier earrings de rigueur with everything from jeans to work wear. If you don’t feel all that comfortable with the look, try adding something sparkling between Thanksgiving and New Year’s…you may just get used to the idea! You’d be surprised how the Big Three jewel tones – faux emerald, sapphire and ruby – can add a “good jewelry” aura to your holiday outfits. A big bejeweled brooch, for instance, is the perfect addition to this season’s must-have tuxedo jacket. Or try complementing a red satin dress or blouse with “diamond and emerald” crystal drop earrings. Ben Anum Art Deco Emerald and Crystal Brooch and Earrings Available at Amazon If you love Art Deco-style jewelry as much as I do, be sure to check out the reproduction pieces from 1928 Jewelry and Ben Anum Jewelry featured on Amazon’s party collection pages. Ranging from $14 “amethyst” earrings (1928) to the aforementioned emerald-look brooch for $220 (Ben Anum), these vintage styles add statement jewelry impact without breaking your holiday budget.