Chopard Partners with World Wildlife Fund

Like most people, last night I tuned in to watch the Oscars. Beyond how much I loved the days when Bob Hope hosted them, I thought they were one of the loveliest of them all.

I couldn't help but note how grand Giuliana Rancic of E! looked. Her gown was gorgeous and it looked smashing on her. Not everyone can wear a full-print gown, but she can.

Giuliana said something that perked my ears. Her jewelry was by Chopard and she adorned the Turtle ring. This ring is a part of the Chopard Animal World Collection.

To celebrate Chopard's 150th year as Swiss jewelers, they released this haute jewelry collection of rings, earrings, necklaces and brooches. Inspired by the Creative Director's childhood collection of stuffed animals like rabbits and cats, the Animal World Collection also includes exotics such as koalas, seahorses and antelopes. This special collection also includes unexpected stones, gems and materials like red gold and kunzites to name a few.

Chopard has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund to help advance the mission of WWF. Over the next three years, Chopard seeks to help protect animals and endangered species through their Animal World Collection and is demonstrating their commitment to reduce environmental impacts on wildlife through its social responsibility and sustainability practices.

This collection and partnership is one of the best I have seen across luxury jewelers. The collection is exquisite, unique and embodies the spirit of its creator and the brand. It message is simple yet powerful. Plus, there is something in this collection that can speak to any loyal customer's heart.

[Photo: Chopard]

Rebecca Taylor Dress Benefits Children

Fashion designer, Rebecca Taylor has partnered with Empire Hotel's 'Femme Fatale' Fashion Week. Inspired by the Hotel's Fashion Week Ambassadors, Rebecca has created a signature dress for this special occasion.

The dress was uniquely inspired by the Empire Hotel's modern and chic interior design.

With just days left, it is not too late to bid at, Charity Buzz, on amazing packages donated by Rebecca and the Hotel. And net proceeds of each package will benefit The New York Foundling. This charity, whose motto is "Abandon No One," provides a safe haven for children at risk.

Source: Photo as seen on CharityBuzz

Gift of Love Speaks Hope

This Valentine's Day, Zales introduces their "Shared Heart" Collection. The two interlocking heart necklace represents "a shared love." With various designs and shapes to choose from in this collection, your gift will express love and give hope to a child living with Autism.

A portion of every Shared Heart Collection piece will benefit Autism Speaks. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to funding research into the cause, prevention, treatments and cure for autism with the hopes that lives will be changed for all who live with this disorder.

So this Valentine, let your gift of love speak the gift of hope to a child living with autism.

(photo: Zales)