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The diamond-adoring bauble purveyors at Tacori have a new gal in the mix: meet Wendy Nguyen of blog Wendy’s Lookbook, who’s been tapped as the luxe jewelry line’s brand ambassador. We chatted up Nguyen for a few pointers on accessorizing (as well as getting proposed to, should that be on your to-do list du moment…)!

Aw alert! THEIA designer Don O’Neill celebrated 20 years with his partner, Pascal, by jetting down to Miami and popping the question. Here’s the play-by-play… “South Beach, Miami. It’s the morning of Sunday, April 28th, our 20th anniversary. I woke up all a flutter. Today I was going to propose to Pascal. Everything was planned. The airplane banner would fly over South Beach between 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. The photographer due to nonchalantly pretend to be a sun bather next to us was arriving at 10 a.m. Butterflies fluttered in my stomach.

WHAT: Shourouk Tzarine Ring. WHY: Why let the top half of your fingers have all the fun in the ring department? This sparkler by Shourouk features a two-part span of bejeweled prettiness, nestled in a silver setting, and sprinkled with a rainbow of color. A thin chain on the ring’s backside connects the above-and below-knuckle portions. Slip this on and slip into a monochrom getup. Finito!

Today Harry Winston appointed a new CEO after Frédéric de Narp quietly stepped down from the role in April after the brand was acquired by the Swatch Group in March for a cool enterprise value of up to $1 billion.

WHAT: Two Birds & Water Pearls Ring by Simon Sato…WHY: A bird bath has never looked so enticing: this resin and sterling silver ring is oh so whimsical, thanks to a duo of perched chirpers on a crystal ball-esque orb, atop a slew of teensy pearls that jangle around as you gesticulate. Given that it’s from the MoMA, it’s none too surprising that the translucent digit-donner, sourced from Japan, is a tiny work of art in and of itself….AVAILABLE: $270, MomaStore.org…

When it comes to multi-platinum hits, no one comes close to rock star Neil Lane, who’s frosted Hollywood A-listers like Angelina Jolie, Emily Blunt, and Sandra Bullock for almost 25 years. We caught up with the award-winning joaillier between sets in his L.A. studio.
BY MARIA DENARDO

We’ll have what she’s having. In the case of Glenda Bailey’s ebullient moment du applause, that would involve the annual New York Academy of Art’s Tribeca Ball, featuring a din whipped up by Daniel Boulud. The event was presented by Van Cleef & Arpels and honoring Bob Colacello. Whenever you need a LOL break at Bazaar, just give us a ring, Glenda.

WHAT: CC Skye Crescent Moon Ring

WHY: Hey there moonchild, put a ring on it! With spring in full swing, it’s high time you indulge in some sparkly new bling. Accessorize with CC Skye’s spherical statement ring and bring your wardrobe full circle.

WHAT: David Yurman Pave Gemstone Pinky Rings. WHY: Don’t let your raised pinky go bare as you sip your champagne, darlings. Say “I do” to David Yurman’s pinky rings which come in a palette of purple sapphires, cognac diamonds, pink spinels and white diamonds, all set in 18-karat white gold. Signet rings have long been a signature of sartorial class, but these sparkly signets add some dazzle to the classic style. Each ring is hand-set by artisans so that each ring can be singularly yours.

Who needs an Oscar? The CFDA Fashion Awards nominees and honorees were announced on Wednesday night at the fashion council’s swanky Bleecker Street office with some usual suspects and welcome newcomers entering the ring this year. CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg and Nadja Swarovski announced the nominations to a crowd that included Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen, Vera Wang, Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs, Dean Harris, Dennis Basso, Erin Beatty and Max Osterweis,