Judith Ripka sample sale

569 Lexington Ave between 50th and 51st Sts. Subway: 6 to 51st St. Special-occasion jewelry is 50 to 70 percent off inside the Doubletree by Hilton Metropolitan Hotel. Sterling-silver cuffs are $275 (normally $550), silver-and-gold chandelier earrings are lowered from $950 to $475, and gold-and-pavé-diamond rings are nicked from $5,100 to $2,550. Mention TONY for $50 off any purchase.