Fine Jewelry

1. 1.4-Carat Vivid Purplish Pink Radiant-Cut Diamond

You can buy a nice house (in many parts of the USA) or spend the same amount to own this vividly colored diamond. But I suppose its $385K price tag won't matter to the person who seriously considers purchasing it. The diamond is accompanied by a report from the GIA. It's worth a look, even if it's way out of your budget, because it's truly a beautiful gemstone.

2. Hello Kitty Diamond Pendant (with 7-3/8 total carats)

Most Hello Kitty items don't set you back $30K -- this 18K white gold and diamond pendant is definitely the exception. Pavé-set round diamonds total 7-3/8 carats. Kitty has black onyx eyes, a yellow citrine nose and a pink sapphire bow in an 18K rose gold setting. You can remove the chain and wear the Kitty as a brooch.

If $30,000 is a little steep for your budget, try the smaller Hello Kitty pendant. Pavé-set round diamonds total 1/3 carat and are set in 18K gold. This kitty has black onyx eyes, an 18K gold nose and an 18K rose gold bow. it hangs from an 18" cable chain. (Buy Direct)

3. Diamond Ice Flower Bracelet in 18K White Gold

Here's an 18K white gold bracelet with 10 total carats of round, prong set diamonds arranged to form flower-like clusters around its perimeter. The bracelet is 7.0 inches long and is held to the wrist with a claw clasp. Price: $18.6K

For something less expensive, but with just as much style, try the 18K white gold Diamond Leaf Bracelet with 1 carat of diamonds. (Buy Direct)

4. 14K White Gold Tennis Bracelet with Round Diamonds

Forty-two round diamonds surround this 14K white gold tennis bracelet. The prong set diamonds weigh a total of 10 carats, and the bracelet is held safely in place with a fold-over clasp. If you're not prepared to spend $17K for a bracelet, the same store offers a very nice version with a total of 1 carat of diamonds (Buy Direct)

5. Ritani Endless Love™ Diamond Solitaire Ring

What a gorgeous ring! It's an Endless Love™ diamond solitaire ring, set in platinum with a total of 1-1/4 carats of diamonds. A round bezel set diamond sits in the center and is accented by micro-pavé diamonds on the band. It takes a few weeks to get this special order item, but it's worth the wait.

A similar ring, with 3/4 total diamond carats, is available at less than half the price. (Buy Direct)

6. 18K Gold and Diamond "Zipper" Necklace

Zip this 18K yellow gold necklace up the front with a diamond encrusted zipper handle made from 18K white gold. Take a look -- the necklace is truly unique.

7. 18K White Gold Eighty-Eight Earrings, (1.31 total carats)

The Eighty-Eight cut is modern, with 88 facets, but the setting for these diamond earrings reminds me of an Art Deco design. Each earring's 88-cut diamond is surrounded by invisibly set baguettes. Very unique, very elegant.

You can have a lovely pair of stud earrings for about a fourth of the price -- try these princess cut diamonds (1 carat total weight) set in 18K white gold. (Buy Direct)