| Hailing from the country who knows fashion like no | | | | dyeing process that transforms them into that delicious |
| one's business, Italian-inspired chocolate gold jewelry is | | | | chocolate hue. Imitation pearls are created through a |
| reaching the shores of the U.S. and making real | | | | dyeing process with silver nitrate. |
| waves. This evolution is a new gold alloy in a warm | | | | Like chocolate gold, chocolate pearls are favored by |
| brown shade. The cutting-edge, breathtaking color | | | | those with a fashion-forward sense when it comes to |
| creates a deeper dimension to skin tones of all types, | | | | jewelry. Not to be confused with grandmother's classic |
| as well as today's current fashions. The discerning | | | | string of pearls, chocolate pearls have an unpredictable |
| jewelry lover who is seeking something truly unique will | | | | flair that goes well with today's fashions. And |
| fall in love with the look of chocolate gold - a great | | | | fortunately, it's a hue that wears well on nearly anyone. |
| twist on a timeless classic. | | | | Worn against all the brown fashions available these |
| In fact, chocolate gold is so popular right now it's the | | | | days, brown pearls creates a tonal quality against |
| new black in jewelry design. Designers are creating | | | | camel, adds soft contrast to creamy white and gives |
| some spectacular treats that look good enough to eat. | | | | the all-black urban style a new dimension. For the bride, |
| Whether you prefer gold, pearls or gemstones, this | | | | chocolate pearls add a burnished dimension to |
| irresistible color is one of the season's hottest trends. | | | | wedding whites and creams. |
| Chocolate gold, specifically, is created in a special | | | | The idea of chocolate and jewelry are certainly not |
| process called PVD (physical vaporization and | | | | new concepts. What woman doesn't love a beautiful |
| deposition). A designer begins with rose gold and | | | | piece of jewelry accompanied by rich, dark cocoa |
| applies the PVD treatment to produce the chocolate | | | | treats? One Italian jewelry designer was inspired by |
| gold. While some pieces can range as much as | | | | these two elements in her recent collection. It didn't hurt |
| $10,000 and beyond, there are also jewelry pieces that | | | | that the town she lives and works in is also known for |
| create the same look with 14K chocolate brown gold | | | | its superb chocolate. In fact, the city's first chocolate |
| coating. | | | | candy factory was founded in the 1800s. Using that as |
| Chocolate diamonds are enjoying some well-deserved | | | | inspiration, the designer applied the PVD process and |
| recognition recently on the red carpets. Celebrities | | | | added elements of rose gold to her jewelry designs. |
| such as Fergie, Halle Berry and Terri Hatcher have | | | | Wearable Chocolate Jewelry |
| been seen wearing the gem that was once an object | | | | Perhaps not surprisingly, this love for chocolate and |
| of disdain. Known as brown diamonds, these gems | | | | jewelry has inspired a few notable European |
| were once considered low grade. These | | | | chocolatiers to create cocoa jewelry that is both |
| naturally-occurring diamonds pair beautifully with white | | | | wearable and edible. For example, a Belgium |
| diamonds, chocolate pearls, turquoise and other | | | | chocolatier has for several decades been creating |
| colored gem stones. Chocolate diamonds possess the | | | | chocolate diamonds, surely inspired by the city of |
| same properties and durability as white diamonds. The | | | | Antwerp, Belgium, the historic center of diamond |
| only difference is their color. | | | | trading. The diamond-shaped confections come in milk, |
| For several years chocolate pearls have been riding a | | | | dark, white and marbled chocolate. |
| popularity wave reserved only for those who could | | | | Combining chocolate and sugar paste, an English |
| afford their pricey status. Recently, these beauties are | | | | chocolatier creates edible, wearable necklaces and |
| being made available with the mainstream crowd at | | | | earrings. Meanwhile, in Switzerland two confectioners |
| more affordable prices. These tiny delights are actually | | | | design chocolate, jewel-covered treats. Their collection |
| Tahitian and freshwater pearls that have undergone a | | | | includes pieces that are covered with edible foil in silver |
| proprietary, pigment-altering heating process, or organic | | | | or gold, as well as edible diamonds or gemstones. |