Celebrity Jewel - Neil Lane Jewelry ROCKED April!

Neil Lane Jewelry ROCKED Red Carpets from Hollywood to Washington DC in April!

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Kerry Washington in Neil Lane Jewelry at the Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences Presents Welcome To ShondaLand


Hollywood, CA – April 3 2012 - Kerry Washington – Wearing diamond, onyx and platinum drop earrings with her figure skimming Altuzarra Spring 2012 LBD.

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Clare Grant in Neil Lane Jewelry at The Premiere Of Marvel's The Avengers

Hollywood, CA: - April 12, 2012 - Clare Grant - Wearing gold hoops, gold cuff and bangle and a gold dome ring

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Rihanna in Neil Lane Jewelry at The 15th Annual An Unforgettable Evening Benefiting EIF's Women's Cancer Research Fund Beverly Hills, CA: - April 18, 2012 - Rihanna – Wearing diamond, gold and platinum rings, a gold cuff and gold and diamond studs.

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Alice Eve in Neil Lane Jewelry at The Premiere of The Raven Los Angeles, CA: - April 23, 2012 - Alice Eve  – Wearing sapphire and gold earrings, gold and enamel cuff bracelet and a large gold and onyx ring.  The jewels complimented a Donna Karan Dress that gave a nod to old Hollywood Glamour!  ...I think she has blended a stunning Grace Kelly look with a little Kim Novak sexy - what do you think?  These jewels deserve a close up...how could you feel anything but elegant in that bracelet? Jewelry Photo Source: Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America

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Anna Faris in Neil Lane Jewelry at CinemaCon Awards Ceremony

Las Vegas, NV: - April 26, 2012 - Anna Faris - Wearing 3 diamond pearl and platinum bracelets and diamond and platinum drop earrings.   Love the stacked diamond pearl and platinum...YUM!

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Leslie Mann in Neil Lane Jewelry at The 98th Annual White House Correspondents Dinner

Washington, DC: - April 28, 2012 - Leslie Mann– Wearing diamond and platinum drop earrings and a diamond and platinum cocktail ring.

About the Neil Lane collection
The Neil Lane collection features world-renowned, beautiful works of art that are a direct reflection of Neil Lane, both as a celebrated designer, and respected curator of important, period jewels. From trend-setting rough-cut diamond sautoirs that sparkle on the red carpet to the most elegant engagement and bridal rings, every piece of jewelry designed by Neil Lane is a stunning fashion statement. The Neil Lane collection also includes some of the finest period jewels and designs from all over the world. Unique historical pieces have been hand-selected from the magnificent houses of Cartier, Boucheron, Mauboussin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and other manufacturers and exclusive sources worldwide. All of the glamorous one-of-a-kind Neil Lane designs, as well as the antique and estate jewels, are rare and rich with heritage.

Oscar Jewelry Trend Predictions by Stylist Michael O'Connor

Academy Awards Jewelry Trend Predictions from Leading Style Expert

Michael O'Connor Hosts Jewelry Style Event 

for Show Nominees and Presenters

Stylist Michael O'Connor in town to present
StyleLab's Red Carpet Jewelry Suitie

This week, leading style expert Michael O'Connor will host StyleLab's styling event for Academy 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 richly colored gemstone earrings to rare diamond cuff bracelets and award winning necklaces, O'Connor will accessorize Hollywood's leading stars with the most exquisite, highest quality jewelry.

O'Connor sees an overall fascination with statement accessories this year. As the most important award show of the season quickly approaches, O'Connor offers the following predictions:

JustFab Blogger Jillian in a Spinel Stunner
from Somewhere in the Rainbow valued at $1.2 mil
Stop by Jillian's blog for her exclusive visit!

Bold Colored Gems

Bright and vibrant colored gemstones that were big in past decades including pink, blue, orange and green, will make a resurgence. Gems will be large and accented with diamonds. One stunning suite chosen from the American Gem Trade Association is a 130-carat multicolored spinel necklace with a matching pair of 33-carat earrings from Somewhere In The Rainbow's collection. And, who could resist a pair of 30.07-carat sapphire earrings set in platinum from Shaftel Diamond Co., Tanzanite and diamond earrings from Takat Jewels will also be a popular choice on the red carpet.

Sapphires and Peridot from Adam Neeley Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry, Laguna Beach, CA

Statement Cuffs

Chunky cuff styles with geometric shapes and vintage designs will be prevalent. Designers Metalsmiths Sterling and Thistle&Bee's Art Deco and Retro styles set in sterling silver definitely draw attention to the wrist when worn alone or stacked.

Mega Drop Earrings

While diamond studs will always remain a staple, we will see a return to oversized drop or chandelier earrings that practically touch the collarbone. Look out for the ultra-long Zambian emerald earrings from the Gemfields Collection.

Deirdre Featherstone's Opal, Tanzanite, Blue Zircon,
Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings

Diamond Accented Watches

No longer are watches only reserved for men on the red carpet. The latest timepieces for ladies feature pave diamond encrusted dials and delicate leather straps, as designed by Marco Mavilla.

Ruby and Yellow Diamonds in Platinum from
Marc Schneider, Long Beach, CA

Sustainable Jewelry

Rio Tinto's Global Design Competition Winner V. Saravanan is showcasing a 100% sustainable necklace manufactured by Tanishq and Foley Designs. "The Creator" necklace is made from aluminum leaf, using ethically mined Silvermist Diamonds(TM).

Cufflinks

Traditional square cufflinks are taking a backseat to styles with interesting patterns in contemporary metals. Designer Edward Mirell's pieces include woven detailing and black titanium.

A stunning look at the Red Carpet Suite for the Golden Globes gives a great look at what works on the stars and some of the brands represented:

SOURCE StyleLab

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