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Chain reaction

This season it's all about gold chains, or chunky metal necklaces, accessories and bag accoutrements. But beware the boho bling look and anything that resembles Run DMC circa 1986. Go for clean chunky chains, or those intertwined with fabric and are Chanel-inspired. Jas M.B. has beautiful bags for Spring with subtle metal accessories for both...

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It's a bling thing

Damon Dash has brought a new watch to the market...and this isn't just your run of the mill timepiece. The Tiret watch, worn by heavy hitters like Kevin Bacon, Usher, Rod Stewart, Pharrell Williams and David Beckham, features hand-picked diamonds and retails for between £17,000 and £450,000. Although Usher's version, which features yellow...

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What Happened To The Art Of Bling?

Whatever happened to gold-chains and trainers, low-slung denim and diamond watches, and earrings so sparkly you could comb your hair in their reflection? Has the art of bling gone lacklustre and dull? The leading players of planet bling were music stars such as Missy Elliott, Puff daddy, and Jennifer Lopez. According to Paul McKenzie from The...

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Men Ok To Bling

There has always been a fine line for wearing fashionable jewelry between successfully accessorising and out-blinging the chandeliers. This rings true especially for men. While David Beckham may be a catalyst for diamonds sales, his love for men's jewelry hasn't before inspired the average man to have his ears pierced and adorned with de Beers...