Rachel Zoe Trades Diapers for Diamonds

Hard labor has its perks. New mom Rachel Zoe got one doozy of a 'push present' from hubby, Rodger Berman - a 10 carat cushion-cut right hand ring from celebrity designer, Neil Lane!

“Rodger wanted to surprise Rachel with something romantic — and huge,” Lane told People.com of the sparkler, which is surrounded by smaller diamonds in a platinum setting. “I knew she’s wanted a cushion cut forever. It was their first baby and she’s been working so hard that Rodger wanted to do something very special. Rachel was thrilled and hasn’t taken it off since!”

Cushion-cut stones have becomen the 'must-have' look among the celebrity set and bridal crowd the past few years.

"A lot of it has to do with Hollywood," president of New York manufacturer J. Birnbach told National Jeweler. "Celebrities have been embracing the cushions and the Asschers for the last couple years."

Famous brides like Ivanka Trump, Alyssa Milano and Anna Paquin each received cushion-cut engagement rings. And we're seeing A-listers like Penelope Cruz wear cushion-cut jewels to big events like the Oscars.

And if it will 'cushion' the blow of the baby blues - I'm all for it.

Did any of you get a 'push present'? Weigh in! And here's a link to my previous post on other great jewelry gift ideas for new moms. Enjoy!

Valentine's Day 2.0

Valentine's Day is creeping up on us faster than a Charlie Sheen relapse, jewelry hounds, and the holiday of love has me thinking:

Why is it that only couples get to celebrate Valentine's Day? And more importantly? Why is it that only women who are in a RELATIONSHIP get the jewelry spoils from this bling-filled occasion?

 

It's high time single ladies get in on the Valentine's Day action too. Starting now.

Besties like Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, for example, should get each other diamond heart pendants this year - or Eva Longoria should splurge on a diamond right hand ring to celebrate the fact that she no longer has to put up with basketball highlights and boring conversation!

1/2ct Diamond Heart Pendant, $199.93

Mothers can give to daughters, daughters can give to mothers...

Mother & Child Diamond Pendant, $74.19

Or maybe your favorite teacher, bartender, or (in Charlie Sheen's case) lawyer deserves a little love this Valentine's Day?

3/8 ct Diamond Flower Right Hand Ring $234.01

You get the idea, right? I'm just saying that the 'romantically involved' shouldn't have a monopoly on a holiday that celebrates meaningful relationships. And (more importantly) diamonds.

Thoughts?

P.S. JewelClub is having a Valentine's Day Sample Sale this week, and the merch is selling faster than (fill in the blank....) at a Charlie Sheen house party (click here for more).

Get while the gettin's good!