StyleLab's Golden Globes Suite Big Success Millions in Jewelry to Grace the Red Carpet!

CELEBRITIES VISITED STYLELAB’S SUITE DURING GOLDEN GLOBES WEEK TO BORROW MILLIONS IN JEWELRY FOR THE RED CARPET

Style Expert Michael O’Connor Curated a Collection of the Most Exclusive Baubles

This past week, celebrities including Betsy Brandt (“Breaking Bad”), Garcelle Beauvais (“Web Therapy”), Sherri Saum (“The Fosters”), Sandrine Holt (“House of Cards”), Ambyr Childers (“Ray Donovan”), Mollee Gray (“Teen Beach Movie”), Angela Kinsey (“The Office”), Kate Flannery (“The Office”), Kate Linder (“The Young & the Restless”) and others as well as top wardrobe stylists/costume designers, got a coveted appointment at StyleLab’s Jewelry Suite taking place during Golden Globes Week. Guests had the opportunity to borrow from over $30 million worth of jewelry for the Golden Globe Awards and related parties.

Michael O’Connor, leading style expert and television personality, curated a selection of baubles from world-renowned brands such as Dena Kemp, Diamonds With A Story™   Nature’s Beauty Collection of Sustainable Jewelry, Farah Khan, Fei Liu, Jewelry by Gail, Just Jules, Kallati™, Paula Crevoshay, and Takat, among others.

Here’s the scoop on what celebrities and their stylists were eyeing for the Golden Globe Awards, and surrounding red carpet parties.

Sherri Saum was a big fan of a bracelet from Dena Kemp featuring over 100 carats of diamonds and colored gemstones.

Angela Kinsey gravitated towards a two-tone bangle and ring from the Diamonds With A Story™ “Nature’s Beauty Collection of Sustainable Jewelry”. The collection is made of gold from the Kennecott Utah Copper mine in the US, with white and rare champagne diamonds from the Argyle Diamond Mine in Australia, also sustainably and ethically mined.

Betsy Brandt couldn’t wait to try on a pair of dangling earrings from Farah Khan with over 19 carats of diamonds, priced at $43,857. She also obsessed over the clover pendant from Kallati^™, which includes 4 carats of pave set brilliant white diamonds, priced at $15,000.

Garcelle Beauvais looked stunning in a pair of amethyst, pink sapphire, and diamond earrings from Fei Liu, priced at $12,000. These earrings are a fabulous way to wear the Pantone Color of the Year – “Radiant Orchid”.

Sandrine Holt loved the 5.5 carat diamond ring with perfectly matched rose-cut diamonds from Just Jules, priced at $6,820.

The “Floral Gem Garden” earrings from Jewelry by Gail captivated Ambyr Childers. Priced at $10,500, these earrings feature over 10 carats of Madeira citrine and diamonds. Ambyr was also drawn to a pair of earrings from Paula Crevoshay with over 21 carats of emeralds and diamonds, priced at $58,500.

Emerald was also the gemstone favored by Kate Flannery. She couldn’t take her eyes off a ring from Takat featuring a 13.05 carat emerald center surrounded by diamonds, priced at $87,053.

Post by Takat Gems.

 

Hollywood’s biggest stars selected many other designs featured in StyleLab’s Jewelry Suite for the Golden Globes and parties. Final jewelry confirmations will be disclosed following the red carpet on Sunday.

Style Expert, Michael O'Connor's Jewelry Trends for Emmy

PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS JEWELRY TREND PREDICTIONS 

FROM LEADING STYLE EXPERT

Michael O’Connor Hosts Jewelry Style Event for Show Nominees and Presenters

Next week, Michael O’Connor, leading style expert and host of MovieStyle with Michael O’Connor on Reelz Channel, will host StyleLab’s jewelry event for Primetime Emmy Award nominees, presenters and stylists at a private venue in Los Angeles. O’Connor has curated a selection of one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from world-renowned designers for celebrities to borrow for the red carpet. 

From multi-colored gemstone earrings to diamond cufflinks, O’Connor will accessorize Hollywood’s leading stars with the most exquisite, highest quality jewelry.

O’Connor sees an overall fascination with bold and glamorous accessories this year – many looks reminiscent of Hollywood’s heydays. As the Primetime Emmy Awards quickly approach, O’Connor offers the following trend predictions: 

Richly Multi-hued Gemstone EarringsExpect bold, multi-colored gemstone earrings, like Cleopatra would have coveted, to make a swinging splash on the red carpet. A stunning pair from Abellan New York includes over 24 carats of turquoise, ruby, rubellite, and emerald. The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) showcases a pair of couture chandelier earrings from Jane Wullbrandt featuring aquamarine, morganite and yellow beryl with green tourmaline.

...and, who can resist designer Pamela Huizenga’s peridot and tourmaline linear drops?

Provocative and Stackable CuffsWhen they’re good – they’re very good, so why not show them off! Chunky cuff styles with large gemstones will be prevalent worn as an impactful solo, or in Mae West inspired stacks. Designers Bellarri, Just Jules, and Mark Lash craft both modern and vintage-inspired designs with intricate detailing and prove that too much of a good thing, can be wonderful!

King of the Forest Nature-inspired DesignsDesigners like Farah Khan take a cue from nature’s beauty with crafted “Lion” earrings with diamonds and Zambian emerald drops, and flower shaped jewelry with diamonds.

Not a cowardly piece, but certainly nothing to be afraid of.

Silver-Screen Black and White CombinationsInstead of the traditional black and white diamond look, these jewelry designs from Rina
Limor are made for HD and Technicolor, mixing black jade and onyx with moonstones or
diamonds for dramatic Hollywood style. Ideal for Julia Louis-Dreyfus. 

Deliciously Iconic Pearls

Not just for breakfast at the very famous jeweler, Cultured, Tahitian and South Sea pearls will offer elegant and timeless options on the red carpet with modern twists. A must for vintage lover Zooey Deschanel, these new pearl designs from Mastoloni will feature mega-drop earrings, and multiple line bracelets. AGTA’s cocktail ring by Baggins includes ten large, elongated Tahitian Keshi pearls set in a floral pattern that would make Holly Golightly proud.

Sexy Statement Necklaces with PendantsRight from the runways to the necklines of the hottest Hollywood stars like Sofia Vergara, collar necklaces are making a style statement and a dramatic comeback.

Jewelry by Gail offers a unique twist on this trend by adding a large cobalto calcite druzy drop pendant – perfectly drawing attention to the top of a strapless gown. 

The Glamorous Wife

Look out for cushion cabochon cut, pear-shaped richly hued tanzanite and diamond earrings from Takat. Julianna Margulies would look stunning in these earrings! With over 33 carats of tanzanite and priced at $80,000, these earrings will definitely draw attention to the lucky lady wearing them. 

Mad Men Meets Big Bang TheoryTraditional square cufflinks are taking a backseat to styles with interesting patterns in new and technically advanced contemporary metals. Designer Edward Mirell’s pieces include woven detailing, diamonds, and black titanium.

Nadia Neuman Winner Featured in StyleLab's Red Carpet Jewelry Suite!

NADIA REIGNS ON THE 2012 ACADEMY AWARDS RED CARPET

Australian Jewellery Designer wins Global Design Competition!

Australian jewellery designer Nadia Neuman has been awarded one of the most prestigious
international jewellery awards with her design ‘Tyger Tyger’ to be launched at a suite as part of the 2012 Academy Awards in February.


Neuman won the Master Jewellery award in the Sustainability category as part of Rio Tinto’s Global Design Competition. The competition had a record number of entries from the US, Canada, Australia, India, China and Hong Kong across four categories of jewellery design and was judged by an elite panel from the fashion and jewellery industries. Her piece along with the other winning entrants will be part of Stylelab, a Red Carpet Celebrity Suite hosted by US jewellery expert Michael O’Connor and attended by some of the biggest names in Hollywood plus their stylists in the lead up to the Oscars on Sunday 26 February.


Neuman’s piece is a hand fan that melds together functionality and luxury all from a sustainable perspective. The fan features 18ct yellow gold panels of tiger print, surrounded by white diamonds set in 18ct white gold frames displaying black, iridescent feathers with diamonds set along each quill. 


In addition to using 100% sustainable materials in the design, the Tiger motif represents nature as an endangered creature and reminds its user of the need to care for the earth. The fan can also be worn as a necklace.

Submitted to “Sustainable Jewellery” category, is a breathtaking and glamorous ladies fan,
inspired by the themes of beauty and wild-spirit in nature, and glamour, mystery and adornment in culture.

“TYGER TYGER BURNING BRIGHT, IN THE FORESTS OF THE NIGHT”  William Blake: 1757-1827, “The Tyger”.

Neuman said, “It is a great honour to be recognised in this competition among so many other well known international jewellery designers. And to be given this special introduction to some of the worlds’ most glamorous celebrities is a once in a lifetime opportunity for an Australian designer!”


Nadia is no stranger to the limelight having been recognised with a host of Australian design awards already including the Harper’s BAZAAR Diamond Guild Australia Jewellery Awards and the Australian Jewellery Awards held by the Jewellers Association of Australia.


About Tyger, Tyger - from the Designer:

"I have been inspired by the design brief, to create a unique piece of jewellery using entirely sustainable materials which is both supremely glamorous, yet functional. As a young(ish) woman and soon to be mother, ethical issues of sustainability, including recycling and renewable resources are of great importance to me. I feel we all have a duty towards future generations, to ensure we leave them the world in better shape than we found it – the world should be better, not worse, for us having been in it. We should aim that our legacy is always one of improvement rather than simply depletion and this should be true in all fields of human endeavour, not just science and medicine.

It is critically important as the world’s population will continue to increase that all aspects of production focus on the notion of “sustainability”. From the period known as “the enlightenment”(approx.1650-1750), through to the industrial revolution which followed, the majority of human activity has proceeded as if all resources were infinite, and their depletion and pollution could go on forever. We now know that is not the case and we must implement the notion of sustainability wherever possible. It is paramount to the health of the planet and it our responsibility to protect and preserve whatever we can – for ourselves and our descendants.

This being the case, I have taken particular delight in trying to show that we can fulfil the moral obligation of “sustainability”, without sacrificing one little bit of creativity, glamour, desireability, luxury and mystique. I feel this has all been achieved in this design called “Tyger, Tyger”, as well as the functionality of a working, foldable, ladies fan. The exotic Tiger motif, encapsulates so many things which are perfect for such an item: The Tiger represents nature and an endangered creature. In this sense, it stands for the world we have inherited, used and neglected and need to care for – it and its habitat, needs to be protected and “sustained”. In the aesthetic sense, the tiger represents beauty and feminity, strength and independence and of course, a wild and untamed spirit – all things which are desireable in the design of a bold and striking piece of jewellery."

The sustainability jewellery movement is fast growing in popularity as consumers become more aware of the power of their purchase. According to a recent trend report titled Green Marketing and the Luxury Consumer, the consumers with the big bucks, particularly women, are increasingly looking to a company’s environmental practice before a purchase.


Neuman says, “Since the movie Blood Diamond we have seen a steady increase in clients wanting ethically sourced materials and of course, to ensure that the diamonds are conflict free. The typical ‘green’ jewellery consumer is no longer a fashion-challenged hippie but more likely an affluent professional woman who wants to make her purchase count.”


Mondial is a family run business with over 100 years of collective experience. Founded by Nadia’s parents Fred and Maria Neuman in the 70’s, Mondial are recognised worldwide as pink and coloured diamond specialists selling some of the world’s most rare and luxury pieces from their Strand Arcade and Queen Victoria Building boutiques.


www.mondial.com.au

STYLELAB’S JEWELRY BRANDS ARE SELECTED BY A-LISTERS

STYLELAB’S JEWELRY BRANDS ARE SELECTED BY A-LISTERS FOR
THE 68TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

Los Angeles, CA (January 16, 2011) – StyleLab’s Jewelry Suite for the Golden Globe Awards resulted in huge success for participating brands including Platinum Guild International, American Gem Trade Association, Dena Kemp, and Georland, among others. Brands received an exclusive opportunity to showcase their best red carpet pieces to the hottest celebrities and their wardrobe stylists. From platinum and diamonds to rubies and sapphires, over 150 pieces worth $14 million dollars were available for loan.

Celebrities who visited the Suite included: Minnie Driver (“Conviction”), Adrienne Maloof (“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”), Elizabeth Rohm (“Heroes”), Emily Bergl (“Desperate Housewives”), Kathleen Robertson (“CSI: Miami”), Steve Carell (“The Office”), Kate Flannery (“The Office”), Brit Morgan (“True Blood”), Mayim Bialik (“Big Bang Theory”), Candice Wiggins (WNBA player), Lee Unkrich (nominated Director “Toy Story 3”), Bonnie Arnold (nominated Producer “How To Train Your Dragon”), Alison Owen (nominated Executive Producer “Temple Grandin”), Gale Anne Hurd (nominated Executive Producer “The Walking Dead”), Janie Bryant (Costume Designer “Mad Men”), Mary Hart (“Entertainment Tonight”), and Marc Istook (TV Guide Network).

Celebrity stylist Michael O’Connor helped guests make their jewelry selection. “Celebrities are choosing one piece of statement jewelry – either bold earrings, a bracelet with classic white diamonds, or a ring with colorful gemstones,” says O’Connor.

The following celebrities and red carpet reporters selected jewelry from StyleLab’s Golden Globe Awards Suite for the show and parties:

Minnie Driver·      Diamond bracelet (14 carats) by DENA KEMP
·      Diamond earrings (10 carats) by DENA KEMP

Elizabeth Rohmvarious parties
·      Diamond bracelets by DENA KEMP

Brit MorganInStyle Party
·      Platinum and diamond ring by ERICA COURTNEY
·      Cuff with diamonds and tourmaline by GEORLAND
·      Large hoop earrings with diamonds by GEORLAND

Emily Bergl·      Ring with peridot (120 carats), yellow diamonds, pink sapphires, and tsavorite garnets by GEORLAND
·      Large hoop earrings with sapphires by GEORLAND

Kate Flannery·      Two platinum and diamond cuffs by CHAD ALLISON
·      Earrings with blue sapphires and diamonds by DALLAS PRICE FOR THE AGTA COLLECTION          

Kathleen Robertson·      Diamond drop earrings (50 carats) by DENA KEMP
·      Diamond bracelet (44 carats) by DENA KEMP

Mayim BialikInStyle Party
·      Platinum and diamond bracelet (25 carats) by UNEEK FINE JEWELRY COLLECTIONS
·      Platinum and diamond earrings by ERICA COURTNEY

Mary Hart·      Platinum bracelet with sapphires (14 carats) and diamonds (9 carats) by OMI GEMS FOR THE AGTA COLLECTION
·      Diamond ring (11 carats) by DENA KEMP
·      Diamond earrings (12 carats) by DENA KEMP

Deborah Norville·      Bracelet with yellow and white diamonds (23 carats) by DENA KEMP
·      Earrings with pink morganite (17 carats), rubylite (5 carats) and diamonds by YAEL DESIGNS FOR THE AGTA COLLECTION

Steve Carell + wife·      Onyx cufflinks from MICHAEL O’CONNOR PERSONAL COLLECTION
·      Butterfly pin with diamonds (6 carats) and tsavorite (21 carats) by DENA KEMP
·      Ring with emerald (20 carats) and diamonds (11 carats) by DENA KEMP
·      Earrings with mint tourmaline (17 carats) and diamond accents by  ADELER JEWELERS FOR THE AGTA COLLECTION

Alison Owen·      6 row diamond bracelet by GEORLAND
·      Platinum and diamond earrings (7 carats) by UNEEK FINE JEWELRY COLLECTIONS          

Gale Anne Hurd·      Necklace with blue sapphire (8 carats) and diamonds (15 carats) by SHAFTEL DIAMOND CO. FOR THE AGTA COLLECTION
·      Platinum earrings with sapphires and diamonds by MICHAEL C. FINA

Bonnie Arnold·      Earrings with tanzanite (9 carats) and diamonds by YAEL DESIGNS FOR THE AGTA COLLECTION
·      Platinum and diamond bracelet by J. BIRNBACH

Janie Bryant·      Diamond ring (27 carats) by DENA KEMP
·      Diamond earrings (14 carats) by DENA KEMP
·      Diamond bracelet (20 carats) by DENA KEMP

Candice Wigginsviewing party
·      Ring with diamonds and green tourmaline by ERICA COURTNEY
·      Earrings with green beryl and diamonds by ERICA COURTNEY

Lee Unkrich & wife·      Black and white diamond tie accent by CLIQ JEWELRY
·      Diamond bracelet (14 carats) by DENA KEMP
·      Black and white diamond earrings (53 carats) by DENA KEMP

Mark Istook·      Cufflinks with aquamarine by ROBIN ROTENIER

Guests attending the Suite also received a yoga gift card from Passport to Prana, and luxury beauty products from DermStore.