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Judith Ripka’s New QVC Handbag Collection

Jun 7, 2011 @ 3:00 pm

Judith Ripka‘s new handbag collection for QVC debuts tomorrow. The designer already sells her popular jewelry and purses through the retailer, and her latest handbag line, which Ripka co-designed with her daughter-in-law Allison Ripka, features leather hobos, satchels, and totes. The pieces are embossed with exotic finishes like stingray and python, and prices ranges from $125 to $294. To see more handbags from the collection, tune in to QVC tomorrow at 4 p.m. EST, or check out QVC.com.

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— Caitlin Petreycik

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Kate Middleton’s Tiara: Jewelry Designers Sketch Dream Tiaras

Apr 4, 2011 @ 9:45 am

According to tradition, a royal bride wears a tiara on her wedding day. Queen Elizabeth II wore a tiara for her wedding to the Duke of Edinburgh, as did Princess Diana, who wore the famous diamond Spencer tiara, a family heirloom piece. What tiara will princess-to-be Kate Middleton wear if she so chooses to for her April 29th nuptials to Prince William? A likely conclusion would be that the Queen will lend her a tiara from the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom collection. However, in anticipation of this momentous royal accessory, InStyle tapped the creative minds of some of our favorite jewelry designers to see what they would design for Middleton’s special day. See tiara sketches for Middleton from Chopard, Van Cleef & Arpels, Swarovski, Royal Asscher, and more in the gallery.

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7 Holiday Jewelry Picks Under $100

Dec 16, 2010 @ 3:59 pm

Designer Shoshanna Gruss partnered with Judith Ripka to launch her second jewelry collection on QVC this week. One of our favorite items from the line are the gemstone-hued Freeform Shape Drop Earrings (shown in amethyst purple, $27; at QVC.com), which Gruss also loves. “If I wear my hair in a ponytail, they are a great statement look,” the designer told us. “And even if I wear my hair down, the purple color is bold enough that it peaks through and adds the perfect pop of color to my outfit.” Check out the gallery to see six other great holiday pieces, all under $100.

— Anne L. Fritz

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Oprah’s Ultimate Favorite Things 2010

Nov 19, 2010 @ 4:24 pm

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It’s not exactly a newsflash that Oprah likes giving things away. But she especially likes giving things away to people who deserve it, and she especially especially likes giving things away during the holiday season. Compound that with her show’s final season, and you’ve got one huge giveaway blowout! Cue Oprah’s Ultimate Favorite Things show, which aired today and left us reeling! Oprah filled the audience with people who had given back to their families, community or the world, hired a full staff of medics in case of excitement-induced collapses, and let the giving begin. Dazzling highlights? A custom Philip Stein Diamond Watch with 85 diamonds, a Tory Burch Tory tote and Reva flats, Judith Ripka canary earrings, a custom made Ralph Lauren cashmere sweater and throw, a Nikon D3100 Digital SLR camera, Jay-Z’s new book, Decoded, a $1,000 closet makeover from The Container Store, a five-year subscription to Netflix, a 3-D Sony Bravia television, a seven-day Royal Caribbean cruise, and more. The Black Eyed Peas closed Part 1 of the show, which continues with Part 2 (yes you’re reading correctly) on Monday. Could a fleet of cars be in the future?

— Anne L. Fritz

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Judith Ripka Jewels at QVC Prices!

Aug 5, 2010 @ 1:51 pm

Legendary fine jeweler Judith Ripka has teamed up with fashion designer Shoshanna Gruss on a chic collection of costume jewelry for QVC. The 15-piece collection, which will sell for $20-$80, features a multitude of glam statement jewels like rhinestone-encrusted bangles (left) that reflect both designers’ love of rich color and intricate details. “Accessories, to me, are what makes a woman’s look her own,” Gruss said in a statement. “I designed the collection with Judith to be distinctive, versatile and easy to wear.” Tune in to QVC or QVC.com on August 10th at 9 p.m. to purchase.

— Rachel Jacoby