Teachings from the Worldly Philosophy

A pair of faceted smoky quartz stones center this Alexis Bittar bangle, finished in hard plated metal.

Understated elegance. This bracelet from Kenneth Cole New York is crafted from silver-tone mixed metal, with hematite-colored accents giving it a formal feel. Approximate diameter: 2-1/4 inches.

Stylish stones are clustered together in these earrings from Charter Club. Crafted from gold-tone mixed metal, the drop earrings feature glass accents for added luster. Approximate drop: 1-1/4 inches.

Academy Award? winner Anthony Hopkins and Academy Award? nominee Ryan Gosling are brilliant in this "exceptionally suspenseful nail-biter" (Rex Reed) that's so smart it "doesn't let go, even after the final twist" (Gene Shalit, "Today"). Ted Crawford (Hopkins) brutally murders his wife and calmly waits for the police to arrest him. With the weapon and a signed confession in hand, Deputy D.A., Will