Elton John’s ‘J’ brooch To Fetch $22,000 at Bonhams

A sapphire-and-diamond brooch once worn by legendary musician Elton John while filming his music videos “I don’t wanna go on with you like that,” is all set to go under hammer this week. Designed like a “J,”the art deco piece worn by John in 1988 is now estimated to generate sales of 12,000-15,000 pounds (US$22,330-27,900) at Bonhams auction house in London on 25 September. The 1930s-era brooch features brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds and oval-cut and circular-cut sapphires. The brooch, on sale this autumn at Bonhams, has an estimate value of 12,000-15,000 pounds (US$22,330-27,900).

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10 Gold Fashions - Plus: Jennifer Hudson’s Glittering Style

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Jennifer Hudson is engaged to David Otunga, her reality star beau from the show, I Love New York 2. As Jennifer Hudson’s engagement puts her in the media limelight today, we thought it an appropriate time to highlight that she is also a ravishing style icon. Most notably, she knows how to rock today’s hottest trends—like gold—on her curvaceous bod. The photo gallery shows some of Jennifer Hudson’s best fashions, including her golden gown at the recent Toronto International Film Festival and a stunning gold coat I wish I could get my hands on! The Dream Girls actress, first black model to appear on Vogue magazine and 2004 American Idol finalist is quite a catch, but her resume is only expanding. Apart from recording for the Sex and the City soundtrack, she’ll be debuting a solo album, Jennifer Hudson, on September 30, and will make it back to the big screen on October 17 in The Secret Life of Bees. From the gallery, it’s clear Jennifer Hudson loves to shine… it makes you wonder, will she get married in gold too? via trendhunter

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$100,000 Barbie Dolls - The Diamond Castle Collection Doll

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Barbie is continuing her climb into upscale. This latest Barbie doll won’t go on sale, but it is said to be worth $94,800. Its a promotional item in the for the “Barbie and the Diamond Castle” presentation, which releases on DVD soon.

There are 44 round-cut stones, including 318 real diamonds, on her attire. Her entire accessory, a tiara, slippers, earrings, necklace, bracelet and the ring have all been made out diamonds and white gold.

According to Giancarlo Melloni, Barbie brand manager in Mexico, the film, "whose main theme is diamonds," touches on topics important to girls such as "friendship, music and shiny jewels." The presentation was accompanied by a ballet that reproduced a classic palace dance from fairy tales, featuring a glamourous flesh-and-blood Barbie. (azcentral)

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