Erickson Beamon 'Sophisticated Lady' necklace

Erickson Beamon 'Sophisticated Lady' necklace, $4929 at Luisa Via Roma.

If you have this necklace, all you need is a plain sleeveless or tube dress in any color to make a statement. This necklace will surely grab the attention of anyone. It is made of metal chains, crystal and resin pendants and fabric inserts.

There is no question if you want to make a statement. The real question is, would you be willing to spend that much on a non-precious accessory?

I'm blue

Faceted lapis and peridot earrings, $395 at Charm & Chain.

Although I had a 'me' time today, there's still something in me that is unhappy. It makes me want to sing this:

I'm so sad, I'm feeling blue

I don't know what I should do

This just hasn't been my day

I just wish someone would care

Anyone from anywhere

And chase my blues away

And speaking of blue, I don't think that even this lapis and peridot earrings will help put a smile on my face... the more I look at it, the more I could imagine the lapis as teardrops rolling down my cheeks.

Colorful Cocktail Rings

I just had a wonderful shopping day. I was able to buy shoes and these colorful cat's eye cocktail rings at less than $2 for a set of five!

Here are some similar rings that I am sure you will fancy:

Ice 19 2/3 carat green chalcedony and  marcasite sterling silver ring, $85.

David Yurman small diamond accented turquoise ring, $1,950 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Larkspur & Hawk 'Annabel' oxidized sterling silver  topaz ring, $1,150 at Net-A-Porter.

Stephen Dweck Mother-Of-Pearl ring, $210 at Last Call by Neiman Marcus.

Andara pink Mother-Of-Pearl ring, $100 at Endless.

Topshop round cats eye ring, $15.

Merry Christmas!

Oscar de la Renta 24k gold-plated crystal necklace, $650 at Net-A-Porter.

Merry Christmas!

I had the happiest Christmas Eve ever. I spent it with the whole family, we exchanged gifts and ate dinner that our grandmothers cooked. We were all full!

If it were to be translated to a necklace, it would be something like this Oscar de la Renta crystal necklace. Colorful.

Elizabeth Taylor Jewelry Auction Pieces

La Peregrina pearl necklace was sold for $11.8 million. The pearl was discovered in the Gulf of Panama in 1500s. Originally from the crown jewels of Spain, it was bought by Richard Burton (Elizabeth's then husband) in 1969 for $37,000 in an auction. She later commissioned Cartier to design the necklace to which the pearl was mounted.

Reine Marguerite necklace and earrings set by Van Cleef & Arpels was sold for $746,500.  It is made of diamonds of various colors and chrysoprase. Elizabeth wore them during the 1993 Academy Awards where she received a Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

The Krupp diamond ring was sold for $8.8 million.  The 33.19 carat diamond from Richard Burton was Elizabeth's favorite.

The Burton wedding bands with an estimated value of $6,000 to $8,000 was from Richard Burton. He gave these to Elizabeth in 1964 for their wedding in Montreal and in 1975 for their wedding ceremony in Botswana.

The Mike Todd tiara that sold for $4.2 million was from Elizabeth's  third husband, Mike Todd. She wore it  to the 1957 Oscars.

Christmas themed brooches and pins

Judith Jack holiday gift pin, $195 at Nordstrom. This is made of sterling silver with marcasite pave and colored enamel.

Alexis Bittar signed Christmas tree pin, $255 at Nordstrom. This is made of 18k gold plated base metal,  lucite and Swarovski crystals. It has the sign of the designer at the back.

Carolee crystal bow pin, $65 at Endless. This is made of clear pave crystal with red enamel edges and  three cluster pearls.

Swarovski 'Petra' brooch, $95. This rhodium plated brooch is made of  Swarovski crystals  in different shapes and sizes. This is currently not available online.

Merry & Bright snowflake pin, $25 at Dillard's. 

Merry & Bright Christmas tree pin, $25. Buy any two Merry & Bright  items priced at $25 each and you'll only pay $40. That's $10 savings for you.

Tacori Fine Jewelry Collections

I find it more appropriate (and easier) to show you Tacori's banner for each collection than to show you everything that I like because I like everything! Click here to check out all the fine jewelries that made me wish I have all the money in the world.

Emily Armenta oval scroll ring with labradorite

Emily Armenta oval scroll ring with labradorite, $3,980 at Ylang 23.

This ancient looking ring is made of 18k gold with oxidized sterling silver mounted with black diamonds. The labradorite with a faceted quartz is surrounded by white diamonds. The sides of the ring has tourmaline and diamonds.

Anthropologie Gilt Coil Danglers

Anthropologie gilt coil danglers, $48.

I gotta have these! I fell in love with it the first time I saw it on Anthropologie's banner for accessories. It gorgeously dangled on the model's ears and brushes on her neck. 

These will be a great accessory this yuletide season. It is made of 18k antique gold plated metal.