Stars Love the Red Carpet Attitude of Neil Lane Jewelry

Angelina Jolie 

Though, at this point, she will forever be remembered for an awkward leg pose (Google "leg bombing") Angelina was the picture of class. In a black velvet Atelier Versace gown, split thigh high she finished her look with Neil Lane jewelry, Salvatore Ferragamo peeptoe shoes, and a Jaime Mascaro clutch. In the perfect example of jewelry becoming wardrobe, Ms. Jolie wore a pair of Brooches totaling 25 carats of diamonds in platinum at the waist of her gown...in the back!!!

-Platinum and diamond jewelry by Neil Lane
-Platinum and cushion-cut diamond drop earrings (20 carats) by Neil Lane

-Platinum and cushion-cut diamond ring (15 carats) by Neil Lane

-Pair of platinum and diamond pins worn on the back of her waist (25 carats) by Neil Lane

For a total of 2.5 Million in Neil Lane Diamond and Platinum Jewelry

        
Octavia Spencer

Remembering her red-carpet loyalties, Octavia went with her favorite designer, Tadashi Shoji, who was the only Designer that sent her gowns when she was started her acting career. Well maybe it is his experience with dressing her figure, but this silvery white beaded gown, with radiating ruched details was a knock out!!!

-Platinum and diamond briolette chandelier earrings (20 carats) by Neil Lane
-Platinum and diamond cocktail ring by Neil Lane

Kristen Wiig

At some point in time, someone (had to have been someone important), told Kristen that she looked great in a monotone head-to-toe look...and once again Taupe? Blush? Nude? Well they did her a dis-service, just once I would love to see Kristen in Jewel Tones. Thank God for the Jewels! The Comedian walked the carpet in J. Mendel finished with Prada shoes, Neil Lane jewelry, and a Judith Leiber bag.

-Two wide platinum and diamond bracelets by Neil Lane
-Platinum ring with diamonds, emerald and ruby by Neil Lane
-Platinum and diamond eternity bands by Neil Lane
-Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings by Neil Lane

     

Maya Rudolph

Statuesque in a plum Johanna Johnson with sparkling crystal detail across the shoulders, Maya completed her look with Neil Lane jewels, Salvatore Ferragamo bag, and Casadei shoes. 

-Platinum and diamond bracelets by Neil Lane
-Platinum and diamond cluster earrings by Neil Lane
-Platinum and diamond cocktail ring by Neil Lane

Sarah Hyland (red carpet)

-Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings by Neil Lane

Sarah Hyland 

(Elton John party)

-Platinum and diamond flower earrings by Neil Lane
-Platinum bangle with diamonds and onyx by Neil Lane
-Platinum and diamond ring by Neil Lane

Neil Lane Jewelry at 20th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party 

Anne Heche

-Platinum and diamond drop earrings by Neil Lane
-Platinum and diamond ring by Neil Lane

Malin Akerman 

-Platinum and Black diamond Studs by Neil Lane

-Platinum and Black diamond band rings by Neil Lane

-Platinum and diamond, Black Onyx ring by Neil Lane

-Platinum and diamond, Jade and Onyx Link Bracelet by Neil Lane

Neil Lane Jewelry at Vanity Fair Oscar Viewing Party

Abbie Cornish (Vanity Fair party)

-Platinum and diamond long drop earrings by Neil Lane
-Platinum with diamonds Ruffle cuff bracelet by Neil Lane

-Platinum, Ruby and diamond cocktail ring by Neil Lane

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.

http://www.neillanejewelry.com/

Oscars - Is The Show Going To The Dogs? Muppets?

We all love that endearing dog from "The Artist"...d
...did you know he was a rescue?


Uggie is a star! he even got his own seat at the Oscar ceremonies and he was loaned not one but two gorgeous custom made, bone-shaped pendants in 18k gold (one complete with black tie and second more casual leather version) by the exclusive 150 yr old Swiss Jewelry House of Chopard!


Following the award show the Oscar version will be auctioned off to benefit the Amanda Foundation, a Los Angeles–based animal rescue group.


According to JCK, the leading source of information in the Jewelry Industry...


“I was completely charmed by Uggie’s role in The Artist,” said Chopard co-president/artistic director Caroline Scheufele in a statement. “Knowing that Uggie is a rescue dog, it inspired me to create a unique piece to benefit an important cause.” Scheufele, who, incidentally, owns seven dogs, designed both collars herself.


Get the whole story here.

In a moment of real fun on the Red Carpet - Miss Piggy & Kermit stopped and talked to Perennial Show Host, Ryan Seacrest...and may I say she is one pampered piggy!!!



Miss Piggy is wearing a dress by Zac Posen, jewelry from Fred Leighton, shoes by Christian Louboutin, handbag from and hair styled by Kim Kimble.  Kermit is wearing a tux from Brooks Brothers.


The DEETS on Miss Piggy’s jewels:


- 1940s gold and diamond, Amethyst ring (70 ctw) –lavender is,  after all, her signature color
- 1950s platinum and diamond swirl necklace (55 ctw) matching swirl bracelet (40 ctw)


Celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble (Beyonce, Shakira, Kerry Washington) put the finishing touches on Miss Piggy by adding a diamond and platinum headband (approx. 10 carats) and 1040s clip in the back.


...as reported by Big Shiny Robot, your independent source for Nerd News & Reviews.


Early in on the "Live Tweet" event at #oscarjewelry Fred Leighton proclaimed...

Fred Leighton Jewels ‏ @LeightonJewels

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We have one #OscarJewelry confirmation... Miss Piggy! What a star! telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/o…

When I retweeted this info, Brooks Brothers responded with:

Platinum and Colored Gems ROCKED the Red Carpet!

Los Angeles, CA (February 26, 2012) – Hollywood’s most important night of the year is forever captured in memory and this year’s Oscar hopefuls and VIPs reflected the timelessness of the event with their choice of jewelry.  Platinum, the precious metal that never changes color nor fades, ruled the red carpet at the 2012 Academy Awards. 


From Natalie Portman and Cameron Diaz’s diamond necklaces, to Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez’s drop earrings, Hollywood’s leading actresses chose to showcase their jewels in naturally white platinum settings that truly enhance the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones.  Last night at the "84th Annual Academy Awards" in Los Angeles, Platinum was the ideal choice for life’s most unforgettable moments.

Following is a list of stars that celebrated tonight's achievements in PLATINUM:

Jennifer Lopez

-Platinum and diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz

-Platinum and diamond rings by Lorraine Schwartz

Cameron Diaz

-Platinum and emerald-cut diamond necklace by Tiffany &  Co.

-Platinum and bezel-set diamond stud earrings by Tiffany & Co.

-Platinum and round diamond Dome ring by Tiffany & Co.

Kate Hudson (Vanity Fair party)

-Platinum and wide diamond Zig Zag bracelet by Tiffany &  Co.

-Platinum and wide round diamond bracelet by Tiffany &  Co.

-Platinum and round diamond stud earrings (6.12 carats) by Tiffany &  Co.

Rooney Mara

-Platinum and diamond ring with a miniature portrait circa 1910 by Fred Leighton

 Penelope Cruz

-Platinum and pear-shape diamond necklace (56 carats) by Chopard

-Platinum and diamond cluster earrings (15 carats) by Chopard

-Platinum and fancy-shape diamond line bracelet (43 carats) by Chopard

Nina Dobrev (Elton John party)

-Platinum and diamond cluster earrings (13 carats) by Chopard

-Platinum and diamond cuff (18 carats) by Chopard

Brooklyn Decker (Elton John party)

-Platinum and pear-shape diamond drop earrings (9 carats) set in a 

pave diamond frame by Chopard

-Platinum and oval-shape diamond line bracelet (35 carats) by Chopard

Missi Pyle

-Platinum and pear-shaped diamond chandelier earrings (16 carats) by Chopard

-Platinum and fancy-shaped diamond necklace featuring over 80 white diamonds (34 carats) by Chopard

-Platinum and five-row diamond ring (9 carats) by Chopard.

Natalie Portman
at Award Show
-Platinum and diamond v-shaped cluster necklace by Harry Winston

-Platinum and oval diamond drop earrings (5.76 carats each) by Harry Winston


at After Parties

-Platinum and diamond drop earrings by Harry Winston

-3 platinum and diamond bracelets by Harry Winston

-Platinum and pear shaped diamond cluster ring by Harry Winston

Shailene Woodley

-Platinum and diamond wire drop earrings by Harry Winston

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (Vanity Fair party)

-Platinum and diamond bezel set drop earrings by Harry Winston

-Platinum and diamond bezel set chain bracelet by Harry Winston

-Platinum and diamond line bracelet by Harry Winston

Olivia Munn (Vanity Fair party)

-Platinum stud earrings on a wire with pink and white diamonds by Harry Winston

-Platinum and diamond sunflower bracelet by Harry Winston


Tina Fey

-Platinum earrings with sixteen oval cut blue sapphires (47.36 carats) and sixteen mixed shape emeralds (2.94 carats) by Bulgari

-Platinum ring with sapphire (15.10 carats), emeralds (3.60 carats), and baguette diamonds (0.66 carats) by Bulgari


Angelina Jolie

-Platinum and cushion-cut diamond drop earrings (20 carats) by Neil Lane

-Platinum and cushion-cut diamond ring (15 carats) by Neil Lane

-Pair of platinum and diamond pins worn on the back of her waist (25 carats) by Neil Lane

Octavia Spencer

-Platinum and diamond briolette chandelier earrings (20 carats) by Neil Lane

-Platinum and diamond cocktail ring by Neil Lane

Kristen Wiig

-Two wide platinum and diamond bracelets by Neil Lane

-Platinum ring with diamonds, emerald and ruby by Neil Lane

-Platinum and diamond eternity bands by Neil Lane

-Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings by Neil Lane

Maya Rudolph

-Platinum and diamond bracelets by Neil Lane

-Platinum and diamond cluster earrings by Neil Lane

-Platinum and diamond cocktail ring by Neil Lane

About Platinum Jewelry
Platinum is the ideal choice for red carpet jewelry because it holds diamonds and precious gemstones more securely than any other metal. It is not only the highest quality metal, but its density makes it one of the most durable and enduring precious metals. Platinum is also naturally white, unlike white gold, which means it will not cast any tint onto a diamond or gemstone, allowing the stone's genuine color to sparkle brightly.    more at:  http://www.preciousplatinum.com

Neil Lane - Now That is Red Carpet Style!

Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring,
Diamond and Platinum Straight line Bracelet,
Diamond and Platinum Bangle and
Diamond and Platinum Ribbon Earrings
TOTAL LOOK= $500,000 

While I am a firm believer in Beverly Hills' own "King of Bling" and the Red Carpet would be a sad sad thing without him...I was surprised by the number of  Hollywood Royalty that wore their Neil Lane Jewelry to Oscar Viewing Parties!


I am by no means discounting the amazing vision in lavender that was Mila Kunis in a luscious Elie Saab Haute Couture lace & chiffon number accented by diamonds from Neil Lane.

Diamond and platinum bangle (35 carats) $375,000,
diamond and platinum bracelet (50 carats) $500,000,
emerald diamond and platinum ring (10 carats) $60,000,
emerald and diamond earrings (35 carats) $50,000.
TOTAL LOOK= $1 MILLION (total carats= 130)

...Reese Witherspoon who looked like a vivacious Barbie from the 70's in a black & white Giorgio Armani Prive evening gown and those shockingly green emerald Neil Lane earrings.

Fancy colored diamond ring (20 carats) $300,000,
diamond long basket earrings (10 carats) $22,750,
wide platinum diamond bracelet (50 carats) $150,000,
wide diamond and platinum bracelet (50 carats) $150,000,
diamond and platinum leaf bracelet (35 carats) $225,000.
 TOTAL LOOK= $1 MILLION (total carats= 165)

Or the jaw dropping tangerine Atelier Versace filled beautifully by "Dream Girl"  Jennifer Hudson, who you could tell was enjoying her Neil Lane jewels.




But some of the best Neil Lane Red Carpet jewels walked into Viewing Parties!


The Elton John AIDs Foundation Viewing Party offers a cocktail party followed by dinner that raises close to $2million in one night to benefit the foundation's goals.

Diamond, platinum and gold cluster earrings
and a diamond, gold and platinum cocktail ring. 

Emma Roberts attended the exclusive function at the Pacific Design Center, in a gunmetal gown from Jenny Packham.






While over at the Vanity Fair party we had several Neil Lane sightings...


Juliette Lewis  – Diamond and platinum cluster earrings, sapphire, diamond and platinum wide cuff and a lapis, diamond and
 platinum cocktail Ring

Local Newscaster...Lauren Sanchez –  Large diamond and kunzite chandelier earrings and a diamond moonstone and platinum wide cuff.
(...these earrings are definitely a favorite for me!)



Serena Williams – Diamond and gold necklace, diamond and gold earrings, 2 diamond and gold cuffs and 2 diamond and gold bracelets

Large diamond and platinum drop earrings
 and a diamond and platinum
bombay cocktail ring

Jennifer Westfeldt  – Diamond, aqua and platinum drop earrings and a large diamond and aqua and platinum cocktail ring





Charlize Theron dominated the Vanity Fair Red Carpet in her Swarovski crystal adorned one shoulder gown from the 2011 Atelier Vesace Collection.









To close this Neil Lane Lovefest, I quote the Accessories Editor for the Examiner Colette Bouchez...

Lane says  whether you’re prancing down  Oscar’s Red Carpet in a million dollars worth of Neil Lane jewels, or walking your own red carpet in $100 worth of cubic zirconia, having confidence in who you are is what is going to be most reflected in how you look.  

Says Lane: “When you feel that sense of confidence in not only how you look , but in who you are,  that’s what makes you the center of attention - that’s what glamour  2011 is all about.” 

For all the best 2011 Oscar coverage check out the amazing photos and info on the JustJared blog.   http://justjared.buzznet.com/tags/2011-oscars/?ref=topposts

Special thanks to Tracey Kahn at Neil Lane Archives

Swank & Johansson Pick Anna Hu for Oscars

Two-time Academy Award winning actress, Hilary Swank, wore Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie earrings (pinned into her hair) and ring to the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, where she was a presenter.  Scarlett Johansson wore the Dragon Flower Ruby Ring and Ruby Stud Earrings from the Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie collection.  

The Exotic Twin Orchids earrings, worn by Hilary Swank, are made of purple titanium metal with 2058 briolette silver-gray and white diamonds.  The Gardenia ring is made of 18k white gold and all white diamonds.  

Anna spent over a year designing and completing the one-of-a-kind Exotic Twin Orchids earrings, which are part of herSymphonic Poem in Jewels, Opus One collection.  According to Chinese legend, Twin Orchids bring good luck and positive, harmonized energy between Heaven and Earth to those who plant, paint or wear the two flowers together.  The Gardenia ring symbolizes purity and tenderness.

The Dragon Flower Ruby Ring, worn by Scarlett Johansson, is a flower and dragon fused together into one harmonic design.  The design is 18k white and yellow gold with emeralds, diamonds and cabochon rubies.

About Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie:

Anna Hu grew up traveling the world with her renowned gemologist father in his quest for rare stones.  As a child musical prodigy, Anna won several awards as a cellist but after a shoulder injury, turned her attention to creating contemporary jewelry objects.  At age 20, she received her G.G. qualification and jewelry design degree from Fashion Institute of Technology, as well as two art-related master degrees from Parsons School of Design and Columbia University.  Anna worked with Christie's, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Harry Winston.  It was while working at Harry Winston that she met legendary designer Maurice Galli who encouraged her to create her own line after taking her on as his only private student.

This vibrant fine jewelry artist opened her exclusive jewelry salon in December 2008, at age 30, in the prestigious Plaza Hotel inNew York City.  Anna creates exclusive Haute Joaillerie for artists, celebrities and private collectors around the world, including Madonna, Oprah, and Cindy Sherman.  Recently named the "Empress of Contemporary Art Jewelry," she resides in New York City.

www.anna-hu.com