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Gorgeous Jewels for Fall

Give a boost to your basics.

Aug 13, 2008

Dan Lecca

No longer just a fashion "extra," jewelry's in a starring role this fall, giving a spectacular - and not always pricey - boost to basics.

Dan Lecca

Instant Update: Cool Jewels

CHAIN NECKLACES With an antique/modern dynamic and a maverick mix of posh pearls and punk chains, these chic links will dress your look up or down.

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Ben Goldstein

Instant Update: Cool Jewels

$750, House of Lavande; houseoflavande.com.

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Ben Goldstein

Instant Update: Cool Jewels

$135, R.J. Graziano; (212) 685-1248.

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Ben Goldstein

Instant Update: Cool Jewels

$180, Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel at Henri Bendel; (212) 247-1100.

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Dan Lecca

Instant Update: Cool Jewels

COCKTAIL RINGS Talk about drunk with power: The new gargantuan cocktail rings are so irresistibly glamorous, they're being worn to work and all weekend long.

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Ben Goldstein

Instant Update: Cool Jewels

$395, Versace; versace.com for stores.

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Ben Goldstein

Instant Update: Cool Jewels

$220, Swarovski; swarovski.com.

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Ben Goldstein

Instant Update: Cool Jewels

$64, Erika Peña; erikapena.com.

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Dan Lecca

Instant Update: Cool Jewels

STUDDED CUFFS Bracelets take the rocky road this season, with rough-hewn but refined cuffs dotted with a treasure trove of colorful stones, real and faux.

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