>> Everyone came away from Jil Sander yesterday gushing about the fringe and the new jewelry collaboration with Damiani, so a closer look at the latter was in order.  The earrings (there are also bracelets) are well worth the attention they're garnering — thin gold spears with diamonds or semiprecious stones attached at either end, worn in just one ear, or both ears, as pleased.
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>> You may have thought Martin Margiela an unlikely man to grow his brand in a big way, but his plans say otherwise.  A new eyewear style for Spring 2009, his first scent for Fall 2009, but first: A fine jewelry collection in conjunction with Damiani.

The chunky, minimalist collection of 14 pieces arrives in stores in November, with prices ranging from $1,100 to $61,800.  Margiela plans to design one fine jewelry collection a year.
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