Celebrity Sightings: Platinum at the Alexander McQueen Costume Gala

Some people have asked why I post these lists of Jewelers and Designers being worn by the latest crop of "beautiful people".  

Whether they are the cute young stars of the latest teen TV hit, Celebrities who are recognized everywhere they go or the powerful "mover's & shakers" in Fashion and the publications that make them the icons we all look up to...I want you to see the people that are benefiting from a relationship with this clientele...visibility is what it's about!

So remember these events and organizations and add them to your calendar - it's about having the jewelry in front of them when they are looking for it...find out who styles the celebs you think fit your line.  

Bottom-line:  Step out of your comfort zone and make it happen!  I would love to see a new name on these lists!!!

If you love the gowns and fashion - may I suggest that you check out the coverage on one of my favorites (especially since she is giving more jewelry credits lately) Red Carpet Fashion Awards - or JustJared you MUST see the Turquoise Earrings that Bar Rafael wore...

THE EVENT:   Gala for the opening of Alexander McQueen "Savage Beauty"

THE ORGANIZATION: The Costume Institute

LOCATION:  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Thank you to my friends at PGI for the info on the Platinum Jewelry worn at the Gala...

 Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images North America

Sarah Jessica Parker

• Platinum and diamond wing brooch in her hair by Fred Leighton
• Platinum and diamond ring (10 carats) by Fred Leighton
• Platinum and diamond dome ring (5 carats) by Fred Leighton

Sofia Vergara

• Platinum and diamond timepiece by Harry Winston, $2 million dollars
• Platinum and diamond floral cluster drop earrings by Harry Winston

Fergie

• Platinum and diamond hair accessories by Harry Winston, valued at $1 million dollars
• Platinum and diamond earrings by Harry Winston
• Platinum and diamond ring by Harry Winston

Jennifer Hudson

• Platinum and diamond ring by Fred Leighton

Michelle Williams

• Platinum bands with onyx by Fred Leighton

Miranda Kerr

• Platinum and diamond earrings by Harry Winston
• Platinum and diamond ring by Harry Winston

Lara Stone

• Platinum and diamond cluster earrings by Harry Winston
• Platinum and 3 row diamond bracelet by Harry Winston

Shalom Harlow

• Vintage platinum and diamond brooch by Harry Winston
• Platinum and diamond cluster earrings by Harry Winston
• Platinum and diamond sunflower ring by Harry Winston

*Over $1.5 million dollars in platinum and diamond jewelry
Naomi Campbell (photo above)

• Platinum and diamond brooch in her hair by Fred Leighton

Patricia Clarkson

• Platinum and diamond earrings by Fred Leighton
• Three platinum and diamond bracelets by Fred Leighton

Penelope Cruz

• Platinum and diamond drop necklace (34 carats) by Chopard
• Platinum and diamond bracelet (50 carats) by Chopard
• Platinum and diamond ring (5 carats) by Chopard
• Platinum and diamond drop earrings (4 carats) by Chopard

Madonna

• Platinum brooches by Cartier worn as a necklace
• Platinum and diamond strap bracelets by Cartier
• Platinum bracelet with diamonds and sapphire by Cartier
• Platinum and diamond earrings by Cartier
• Platinum ring with diamonds and onyx by Cartier

Amy Adams

• Platinum and diamond brooch by Cartier
• Platinum and diamond 3 row bracelet by Cartier

Ashley Olsen

• Platinum and diamond ring (7.83 carats) by Van Cleef & Arpels

Jessica Stam

• Platinum and diamond bib necklace (50 carats) by Chopard
• Platinum and diamond earrings by Chopard

Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images North America

Beyonce

• Blackened platinum earrings with black diamond drops by Lorraine Schwartz
• Platinum and black diamond ring (20 carats) surrounded by multicolored diamonds by Lorraine Schwartz

Ashley Greene

• Blackened platinum and diamond cuff (100 carats) by Lorraine Schwartz
• Blackened platinum earrings with black and champagne diamond drops by Lorraine Schwartz

Elizabeth Banks

• Platinum cuff with colored diamonds by Lorraine Schwartz

Mary J. Blige

• Blackened platinum and diamond drop earrings by Lorraine Schwartz
• Platinum and diamond ring (50 carats) by Lorraine Schwartz

Ciara

• Blackened platinum and brown diamond cuff by Ofira and Lorraine Schwartz
• Platinum bangles with black diamonds and sapphire by Ofira and Lorraine Schwartz
• Platinum drop earrings with black diamonds and sapphire by Ofira and Lorraine Schwartz

Bar Rafaeli

• Blackened platinum earrings with brown diamonds and turquoise by Lorraine Schwartz
• Blackened platinum ring with a yellow diamond by Lorraine Schwartz

Royal Wedding Rumors - Some True- Some Not!

It's 3am and I am just giving you the "secret deets"

The dress - Sara Burton for Alexander McQueen!

I have to say that I have a new found respect for Ms Burton - to turn out all the really trendy -edgy fashion expected by the fans of the late Alexander Mc Queen and to then turn around and put out what is sure to be a classic wedding look for decades!  Kudo Sara Burton...

via Getty Images

The Tiara!  the Scroll Tiara or Halo Tiara by Cartier...
from the Official Wedding page:

The veil is held in place by a Cartier ‘halo’ tiara, lent to Miss Middleton by The Queen.  The ‘halo’ tiara was made by Cartier in 1936 and was purchased by The Duke of York (later King George VI) for his Duchess (later Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother) three weeks before he succeeded his brother as King.  The tiara was presented to Princess Elizabeth (now The Queen) by her mother on the occasion of her 18th birthday. 

The Bride’s earrings, by Robinson Pelham, are diamond-set stylised oak leaves with a pear shaped diamond set drop and a pavé set diamond acorn suspended in the centre.  Inspiration for the design comes from the Middleton family's new coat of arms, which includes acorns and oak leaves.  The earrings were made to echo the tiara.  The earrings were a personal gift to the Bride from her parents for her Wedding Day.

This tiara seems to have a tradition of being lent to royal ladies until they receive a tiara of their own.  Elizabeth's sister Princess Margaret wore it until she was given the Art Deco Fan Tiara by the Queen Mother...then Princess Anne borrowed the Scroll until she was given the Greek Key Meander Tiara.  So - it leads one to wonder if Kate will be presented with her own tiara?

One more additional piece of jewelry that was so sentimental - the Queen wore sunshine yellow and Queen Mary's True Lover's Knot Brooch

So - Good Night...there is more here:  http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/blog/2011/April/29/The-Wedding-Dress--Bridesmaids--Dresses-and-Pages--Uniforms