Gemstones are found in every US state providing for a rich history of jewelry design and workmanship.
California, Colorado and North Carolina have the most number of different gemstones and are the 3 out of only four US states which have diamond deposits. Peridot is found in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Hawaii.
Jewelry and fashion trends are highly influenced by celebrities in the USA and many celebrities have put their taste and name on jewelry and watch brands.
Some celebrity branded lines are:
Jessica Simpson: began her fashion line in 2005 including shoes, handbags, sunglasses, dresses and jewelry which sold over $300 million in 2008.
Halle Berry which in March 2008 signed a deal with Coty to market her own line of fragrance, body lotion and shower gel called Halle by Halle Berry.
