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When I saw this feature on HuffPost the other day, I knew I needed to investigate further.

Helllllllooo AWESOME.

This badass is Maria Felix, "one of the icons of the golden era of the Cinema of Mexico" (via). She was Mexico's Elizabeth Taylor. A true beauty.

Besides being an actress, Felix was also an avid collector. Her jewelry collection was extensive, and included the "41.37 carat, D-flawless 'Ashoka' diamond", a diamond serpent necklace commissioned from Cartier with 178.21 carats of diamonds, and a double crocodile necklace (also commissioned from Cartier) that had 1,023 fancy yellow diamonds and 1,060 circular cut emeralds (via).

Merle O'Grady was born in Dublin, studied Fashion Design at Limerick School of Art and Design, and then went on to study Accessory Design at Cordwainers College. She worked in the studios of different London designers, and then launched her first collection in 2008.

"Combining seemingly contrasting materials to create a new aesthetic is a key feature of Merle's designs. Rough natural semi-precious stones are mixed with sleek, almost futuristic Perspex shapes while chunky vintage chains sit alongside delicate Swarovski crystal detailing....The result is adornment that is striking and feminine yet armour-like, and ultimately luxurious" (via).

I am seriously in love with this collection.

{1, 2, 3 & 4} Photos courtesy of Kabiri

How lovely...

Via The Sartorialist

Love it all. And check out that ring!

Spring is coming! And it doesn't get much springier than these lovely necklaces from Jess L.C.

It's like the superbowl for us womenfolk! You know I had my finger foods and rice krispie treats ready for viewing. And I think I can safely say that this year's Oscars did not disappoint!

(All photos courtesy of JustJared unless otherwise noted)

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FAVORITE. LOVED IT. This dress is definitely either love-it or hate-it, but I looooved it. And SJP's jewelry was almost as amazing as the dress.

So unexpected and different from what we usually see on the red carpet. Amazing!!! (Fred Leighton)

Monday, 3/8

Gilt*: Lizzie Scheck Jewelry, Amrita Singh Jewelry

Gilt Fuse*: Amrita Singh Jewelry

Hautelook: Belargo

Beyond the Rack*: W/A Studios, JaBene, Omnatura

Editors' Closet: Michou

Tuesday, 3/9

Gilt*: Jewelry by Gerard Yosca

Hautelook: Decades Two

Wednesday, 3/10

Gilt*: PADE by Pade Vavra Jewelry

Here are the winners of the personalized Alisa Michelle necklaces!

Did you get a last minute invite to the Oscars?? Yeah me neither. But let's look at some fab jewels anyway!

From 1stDibs

From Portero

Fashion Flashback

Edited by Debutante
As fashion weeks starting winding down, some are looking forward to the next trend in fashion. This week, I was thrilled to see so many bloggers focusing on the past -the history of fashion. An obvious passion of mine, vintage fashion has never been so influential. fête à fête reviews a gorgeous collection of vintage inspired jewelry. Fabulous Finds narrates a 1950s styled romp through Palm Springs. Oranges and Apples shares inspiring vintage Life magazine images. In politics, if you don’t learn from history, you’re destined to repeat it. In fashion, if you don’t learn from history, you won’t know you are repeating it!