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Tod's Gets GlamIn honor of its newly Tiffany Keys and beautified flagship store on New York's Madison Avenue, Tod's has created some extraspecial pieces, like this shiny, sleek, perfect-for-the-red-carpet lizard clutch.Dolce & Gabbana Does GownsPerhaps inspired by their glamorous muses like Jennifer Lopez (left), Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have launched a line of gorgeous gowns. In galaworthy gold, black, and jewel tones, they hug curves and are adorned with lace, crystals, and bows-clearly in tune with the designers' signature ultrasexy style.One to WatchLogan Lin: From the look of his stunning final-thesis collection at Parsons School of Design, we know Lin will be big. Keep your eyes on him.Name to Know Ginny HilfigerThe Hilfiger clan has another designer to boast about-Tommy's sister Ginny. Her line of countrychic separates is sure to attract a following to rival her brother's. We'll be wearing her shearling vest.See Where to Buy for detailsStar AccentsMy grandmother makes jewelry, and I've always wanted to do it," says L.A.-based jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer. The former publicist's Tiffany 1837 line of delicate gold pieces already has an impressive fan base including Kirsten Dunst and Jennifer Aniston. Meyer's biggest admirer? Her grandmother. "When she told me she loved it, that was the ultimate."n Brooches in the hairAdd glamour in a new and elegant wayMen's watchesThe chunky accent is a true classicLetting one ring shinePick a cocktail piece with pizzazzMix-and-match gemstonesGo for lots of colorFine jewelry during the dayDazzle at all timesLayers of dainty diamond chainsMore bling is betterBold gold drop earringsChoose a fresh take on the classic styleOutBrooches on the lapelTry a more interesting way to wear a pretty pinNovelty watchesSomething too youthful feels frivolousWearing a ring on every fingerDon't overdo it with serious stonesMatchy-matchy jewelry setsForget the old rulesSaving it for special occasions onlyMake it worth the buyHard-edged punk chainsJewels should be refinedBarely-there gold studsAllow your polished pieces to be seenSee Where to Buy for details

Now more than ever, women crave clothes that show their individuality, whether it's a vintage Yves Saint Laurent blouse, an unusually colored Hermes Birkin bag, or custom-fitted Earnest Elsa Peretti jewelry jeans. It's no surprise then that when women choose fine jewelry, the quest for something special has become just as important--or even more so, because of the hefty price tags. In this light, Alfano presents tips on what to buy and how to wear jewelry right.Now more than ever, women crave clothes that show their individuality, whether it's a vintage Yves Saint Laurent blouse, an unusually colored Hermès Birkin bag, or custom-fitted Earnest Sewn jeans. It has become the fashion norm. So it's no surprise that when women choose fine jewelry, the quest for something special has become just as important-or even more so, because of the hefty price tags. Those heirloom classics our mothers received on significant occasions-a strand of white cultured pearls, diamond or pearl studs-are still nice to have, but they are no longer jewelry-wardrobe musts. "Men predominantly buy classics for women," says Alyce Alston, CEO of De Beers LV US. "But women shop to express themselves. They're attracted to more magical pieces that have fluidity and movement." Jeweler to the stars Neil Lane, who is launching a signature collection for De Beers, takes it a step further: "Diamond studs and white pearls just don't fit with the way women dress anymore. Styles are exploding, and women's jewelry has become bolder."

"Today jewelry is so much more about a Atlas tiffany personality," says Mish Tworkowski, the designer and owner of jewel-box boutique Mish New York, on Manhattan's Upper East Side. His clients constantly request pieces with unique settings and rare (or sometimes semiprecious) stones. "Now there are a lot of ways to express yourself with fine jewelry. If you love blue, there is blue beyond sapphires, such as aquamarine, blue topaz, chalcedony."