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New York–Jewelry designer Steven Edward The Touch is changing things up at the company’s manufacturing facilities.

From now on, all sterling silver, vermeil and rhodium-plated earrings will feature hypo-allergenic surgical stainless steel posts instead of 14-karat yellow gold.

The change will lower prices for earrings by $4.00 a pair.
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These earrings by Shaill feature mother-of-pearl and diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold; suggested retail price is $1,850. (212) 995-9107 or Shaill.com By Catherine Dayrit New York—The upward swoop of gold prices might be deterring some, but a heightened cost can also help to drive desire, and a variety of innovative designs are keeping gold jewelry at the top of many a fashionista’s wish list. The latest looks highlight texture, detail and color, but often keep metal weight in check through openwork design.
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