Style Expert Nina Garcia Comments on the Red Carpet Trends in Platinum

HOLLYWOOD’S BIGGEST STARS WEAR PLATINUM JEWELRY TO

THE 65^TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS

Style Expert Nina Garcia Comments on the Red Carpet Trends

Hollywood’s biggest television stars celebrated their achievements wearing platinum jewelry at the 65^th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards and related parties this evening.

From Michelle Dockery’s ear clips to Julie Bowen’s bracelet, Hollywood’s leading actresses chose to showcase their jewels in naturally white platinum settings that truly enhance the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones.  Platinum is the precious metal that never changes color nor fades. It’s the ideal choice for life’s most unforgettable moments.

Style expert Nina Garcia is “loving the clean simplicity of the jewels worn by leading ladies Claire Danes, Julie Bowen and Michelle Dockery tonight. Nothing like setting diamonds in platinum to add that final touch of elegance and femininity!”

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

Sofia Vergara in Platinum jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz

-Platinum, unheated ruby, sapphire, and Columbian emerald earrings  (over 100 carats)

-Platinum and ascher cut diamond ring (21 carats)

-Platinum ring with a Columbian emerald (40 carats), and rose cut diamonds 

*Total platinum look over $7 million dollars

Claire Danes in Platinum jewelry by Neil Lane

-Platinum bracelet with diamonds and emeralds (40 carats), priced at $1 million

-Platinum and diamond stud earrings (5 carats), priced at $150,000

-Platinum ring with an elongated emerald-cut flawless diamond (5 carats), priced at $350,000

Lena Dunham in Platinum jewelry by Neil Lane

-Platinum and diamond stud earrings (4 carats)

Elisabeth Moss in Platinum jewelry by Neil Lane

-2 platinum bracelets with onyx and diamonds

-Platinum and diamond stud earrings

-Platinum and diamond ring

Julie Bowen in Platinum jewelry by Jacob & Co.

-Platinum and diamond earrings

-Platinum and diamond bracelet

Malin Akerman in Platinum jewelry by Neil Lane

-2 platinum bracelet with diamonds and pearls

-Platinum and diamond bracelet 

-Platinum ring with diamonds and pearls

-Platinum and diamond ring

-Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings

Michelle Dockery in Platinum jewelry by Fred Leighton

-Platinum and diamond ear clips from the 1950's

-Platinum ring with ruby and diamonds from the 1950's

-Platinum and diamond pinkie ring from the 1920's

Sarah Paulson in Platinum jewelry by Neil Lane

-Platinum and diamond star earrings

Aubrey Plaza in Platinum jewelry by Neil Lane

-Platinum and diamond knuckle ring

-Platinum and diamond fleur-de-lis ring

-Platinum and diamond drop earrings

Morgan Saylor in Platinum jewelry by Kwiat

-Platinum and diamond bracelet

-Platinum studs with black onyx and white diamonds

-Platinum and diamond ring

Ellen Burstyn in Platinum jewelry by Neil Lane

-Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings

-Platinum and diamond fringe necklace

-Platinum and diamond bracelet

-Platinum and pearl bracelet

Christine Baranski in Platinum jewelry by Fred Leighton

-Platinum and diamond earrings from the 1950's

-Platinum bracelet with diamonds and ruby from the 1950's

-Art Deco platinum ring with aquamarine and diamonds 

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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.

Celebrity Jewel: April Wrap Up!

Scarlett Johansson sparkled in PLATINUM jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Avengers" on April 11th:

Scarlett selected a pair of platinum and round diamond stud earrings (1.5 carats each).

photo credit: Harry Winston

Leighton Meester sparkled in PLATINUM jewelry by Harry Winston at the "Grand Opening of Harry Winston's Shanghai Pavilion, the largest Harry Winston salon in the world" on April 27th:

-Platinum and diamond cluster bracelet

-Diamond River earrings set in platinum

-Platinum and diamond Feather ring

-Platinum and diamond Straight Line necklace
Platinum is popular with celebrities since it holds diamonds and colored gemstones most securely, and makes them sparkle.

To download the latest platinum jewelry designs and press materials, visit www.pgi-press.com 

Source:  Platinum Guild International

Celebrity Jewel: Freida Pinto in Chopard!

This doesn't even need words...check out the free-form diamond shapes in this stunning bracelet!

Actress Freida Pinto sparkled in Chopard at the London premiere of “Trishna” on October 22nd:

• Platinum and diamond cuff bracelet (60 carats)

Photos courtesy of Chopard

Platinum is popular on the red carpet since it holds diamonds and colored gemstones most securely, and makes them sparkle. 

To view the latest platinum jewelry designs, visit www.preciousplatinum.com/designgallery 

Platinum Honors at the 2012 AGTA Spectrum Awards™

PGI-USA Awards Eight Jewelry Designers with ‘Platinum Honors’ for Outstanding Work in Platinum at the 2012 AGTA Spectrum Awards™

Platinum once again took center stage at the 28^th annual AGTA Spectrum Awards, a competition hosted by the American Gem TradeAssociation that celebrates outstanding design using colored gemstones. An impressive array of platinum entries were submitted in this year’s competition, nine of which were recognized in the Platinum Honors™ category sponsored by Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA). The Platinum Honors™ winners were chosen from each of the five Spectrum Awards categories as well as Best Use of Color and Platinum, and new entry price-pointed categories Entry Platinum Honors in Bridal Wear and Platinum Innovation in Classical and Day Wear designs.

PGI-USA Senior Vice President, Jenny Luker notes, “We were thrilled to see so many stunning platinum submissions at this year’s awards, especially because platinum’s natural white color makes it an ideal setting for showcasing gemstones. Designers truly outdid themselves by creating breath-taking platinum designs that ranged from dainty and elegant to bold and innovative.”

PGI-USA’s participation in the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ is an integral part of their continued effort to support up and coming, as well as established designers and manufacturers and inspire them to work in platinum.

Winners of the Platinum Honors™ category are awarded with a generous prize package valued at more than $15,000 including several high profile publicity opportunities, professional photography of the winning piece featured on PGI-USA’s consumer website PreciousPlatinum.com and a customized poster of the winning piece featured in a trade advertisement – all of which aims to generate national brand awareness and desire for the winning designer.

The 2012 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ competition was held in New York City on October 22-23.  

Platinum Honors™ 2012 Winners:

Best Use of Platinum and Color

Michael Endlich, Pave Fine Jewelry: Platinum ring featuring a 19.05 ct. cushion-cut Aquamarine with pave-set Diamonds (.41 ctw.).

Bridal Wear

James W. Currens, J.W. Currens Inc.: Platinum ring featuring a 16.80 ct. sugarloaf Ruby accented with Diamaonds (4.54 ctw.).

Bridal Wear – Entry Platinum Innovation

Mark Schneider, Mark Schneider Design: Platinum ring featuring a 1.81 ct. round blue Sapphire accented with white Diamonds (.14 ctw.).

Day Wear

Leon Mege, Leon Mege, Inc.: Platinum Ring featuring a 16.76 ct. Paraiba Tourmaline cabachon accented with antique cushion-cut Diamonds and Diamond melee (3.10 ctw.). 

Day Wear – Entry Platinum Innovation

Susan Drake, Spectrum Art & Jewelry: Platinum and yellow gold ring featuring a 1.08 ct. emerald-cut red Spinel accented with Diamonds (.18 ctw.).

Evening Wear

Evelyn Clothier, Evelyn Clothier Jewelry: Platinum butterfly brooch featuring brown diamond slices (104.42 ctw.) accented with a 5.06 ct. brown Diamond and white Diamonds )3.04 ctw.).

Classical

Erica Courtney, Erica Courtney: Platinum ring featuring an 11.19 ct. Imperial pink Topaz accentedwith Diamonds. 

Men's Wear

Mark Schneider, Mark Schneider Deisgn: Platinum ring featuring a 15.0 ct. shield-cut rubellite Tourmaline accented with white Diamonds (.90 ctw.) and yellow Diamonds (.22ctw.).

In addition to the Platinum Honors™ winners, The American Gem Trade Association recognized the following platinum designs:

Best Use of Color

Deirdre Featherstone, Featherstone Design: Platinum earrings featuring removable Opal enhancers (15.64 ctw.) accented with blue Zircons (3.27 ctw.), Tanzanites (3.53 ctw.), Paraiba Tourmalines (.40 ctw.) and Diamonds (5.79 ctw.).

Bridal Wear - 1st Place

Maria Canale, Richard Krementz Gemstones - Platinum "Lace" ring featuring a 4.10 ct. blue Sapphire accented with Diamonds (.77 ctw.).

Bridal Wear - 3rd Place

Craig Slavens, AuRTWORK Jewelry - Platinum and 18K yellow gold pendant featuring a 3.92 ct. rose-cut black Diamond accented with black and white Diamond melee (.52 ctw.) on an 18K white gold chain set with black and white Diamonds (.71 ctw.).

Bridal Wear - Manufacturing Honors

Mark Schneider, Mark Schneider Design - Platinum earrings featuring 12mm black Tahitian Pearls and 8mm cultured freshwater Pearls accented with white Diamonds (.99 ctw.) and black Diamonds (.53 ctw.).

Bridal Wear - Honorable Mention

Leonard McCue, L.A.M. Goldsmiths - Platinum "Hearts and Arrows" ring featuring a 19.0 ct. pear-shaped Moonstone accented with Diamonds (2.37 ctw.).

Classical - 1st Place 

James Currens, J.W. Currens, Inc. - Platinum ring featuring a 14.25 ct. unheated Ruby cabochon accented with Diamonds (7.97 ctw.).

Classical - 2nd Place 

Ashok Sancheti, Pioneer Gems - Platinum earrings featuring Emerald cabochon drops (18.45 ctw.) accented with Emeralds (18.21 ctw.) and Diamonds (4.81 ctw.).

Classical - 3rd Place

Jeffrey Bilgore, Jeffrey Bilgore, LLC - Platinum pendant featuring an 11.80 ct. pear-shaped Morganite accented with fancy-colored and white Diamonds (7.09 ctw.).

Classical - Honorable Mention

Christo Kiffer, Sissy's Log Cabin - Platinum art-deco ring featuring a 4.84 ct. oval black Opal cabochon accented with Emeralds (1.0 ctw.), blue Sapphire melee (.88 ctw.) and Diamonds (.93 ctw.).

Men's Wear - 1st Place  

Mark Schneider, Mark Schneider Design - Platinum engraved ring featuring channel-set Ruby melee (.59 ctw.) and yellow Diamonds (.115 ctw.).

Platinum Lit Up The Emmy Red Carpet!

From Platinum Guild Int'l - the OFFICIAL word on Precious Platinum at the Emmy's:

PLATINUM JEWELRY DOMINATES THE RED CARPET AT

THE 63^rd PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS

From Gwyneth Paltrow’s stackable bracelets to Julie Bowen’s black diamond drop earrings, Hollywood’s leading television actresses chose to celebrate their achievements with enduring platinum jewelry at the 63^rd Primetime Emmy Awards.

Platinum is naturally white, so it never changes color or fades, thereby maximizing the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones. It is the ideal setting for the red carpet, and all of life’s most important moments.

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

• Gwyneth Paltrow: Platinum earrings with black and white diamonds (7 carats), two platinum and diamond bracelets (100 carats total), and a platinum ring with diamonds and black onyx (5 carats) by Neil Lane.
• Drew Barrymore: Platinum and diamond earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.
• Julie Bowen: Platinum earrings with black and white diamonds, platinum bracelet with diamonds and onyx, and several platinum rings with black and white diamonds by Neil Lane.
• Minka Kelly: Platinum and diamond drop earrings, and platinum rings by Tiffany & Co.
• Gretchen Mol: Platinum earrings with jade, onyx and diamonds, multiple vintage platinum bracelets with diamonds, jade and black enamel, and a platinum and diamond ring (12.90 carats) by Fred Leighton.
• Nina Dobrev: Platinum and diamond stud earrings by Neil Lane.
• Jayma Mays: Platinum and diamond bow brooch in her hair (10 carats), platinum and diamond cluster earrings (10 carats), and a platinum and diamond ring (5 carats) by Neil Lane.
• Cat Deeley: Platinum and diamond earrings (14 carats), multiple platinum and diamond bracelets (37 carats total), and a platinum and yellow diamond ring (20 carats) by Bvlgari.
• Cobie Smulders: Platinum and diamond earrings, platinum ring with diamonds and aquamarine, and a platinum bracelet with diamonds and aquamarine (50 carats) by Neil Lane.

Cobie Smulders in Neil Lane

• Kaley Cuoco: Platinum and diamond stud earrings, and a platinum and diamond bracelet by Kwiat.
• Amber Riley: Platinum and diamond earrings (6 carats), and a platinum and diamond ring (13 carats) by Chopard.
• Mireille Enos: Multiple platinum and diamond bracelets (97 carats total), and a platinum and rose-cut diamond ring (14 carats) by Chopard.
• Maria Bello: Platinum and diamond stud earrings, and a platinum and diamond ring by Martin Katz.
• Taraji P. Henson: Art Deco platinum and diamond earrings, and a platinum dome ring with rock crystal and diamonds by Fred Leighton.
• Ellie Kemper: Platinum and diamond stud earrings (8 carats) by Chopard.
• Giuliana Rancic: Platinum and diamond earrings (22 carats), and multiple platinum and diamond bracelets (43 carats) by Chopard.

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.

To learn more about platinum jewelry and to view jewelry styles at a variety of price points, please visit www.preciousplatinum.com/designgallery.

PGI Trend Alert: BIG GEMS!

PLATINUM INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED #JCK

JCK 2011 PLATINUM INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Platinum Guild International USA Awards Eight Outstanding Platinum Designs at JCK Las Vegas 2011

WHO:  Platinum Guild International USA, the worldwide marketing arm for the platinum jewelry industry

WHAT:  PGI-USA announces the winners of the 2nd annual JCK 2011 Platinum Innovation Awards. Winners were chosen in six different design categories, as well as two overall categories – “Best in Show” and “Editors’ Choice.” To select the winners, an impressive 180 entries were first reviewed by editors from the nation’s leading bridal and fashion publications and then voted on by retailers during the JCK Las Vegas Show. Entries were up more than 200% over last year's competition.

PGI awarded each winner with a prize package valued at approximately $50,000.

WHERE: Winners were announced at an official press conference on Sunday, June 5 at JCK Las Vegas

Entry Platinum Engagement Ring 

(semi-mounts under $2,500 retail):
§ UNEEK FINE JEWELRY COLLECTIONS: Platinum engagement ring featuring a diamond halo and shank (.21 ct. tw)

Retail Price: $2,495; Price does not include center stone

Modern Platinum Engagement Ring
§ STULLER: Platinum engagement ring with diamond melee (.625 ct. tw)

Retail Price: $3,666; Price does not include center stone

Vintage-Inspired Platinum Engagement Ring
§ LIEBERFARB: Platinum engagement ring featuring a double-halo design and pave diamonds (.31 ct. tw)

Retail Price: $3,710; Price does not include center stone

Platinum Wedding Band
§ CARLEX BY CROWNRING: Platinum 11 mm band with 100 diamonds

Retail Price: $10,000

Platinum Fashion Ring
§ JOHN APEL: Platinum flower ring with rose-cut, old miner and full cut micro-pave diamonds from the Fleurette Collection

Retail Price: $22,000

Platinum Fashion Earrings
§ A JAFFE: Platinum floral motif earrings with diamonds

Retail Price: $15,000

Editors’ Choice
§ PARADE DESIGNS: Platinum engagement ring featuring a cushion cut diamond center stone with interlaced diamonds (.30 ct. tw)

Retail Price: $2,495; Price does not include center stone

Best in Show
§ STULLER: Platinum engagement ring with diamond melee (.625 ct. wt)

Retail Price: $3,666; Price does not include center stone

 About Platinum Guild International:

Platinum Guild International is dedicated to promoting platinum and its pure, rare and eternal qualities to the consumer and the jewelry trade.  PGI has offices in each of the world's major jewelry markets, providing information, assistance and education on all aspects of platinum jewelry. For more information please visit www.platinumguild.com

Celebrity Jewel: Tamera Mowry Weds in Erica Courtney's Diamond & Platinum Jewels!

How many hours did you spend growing up watching the hilarious antics of the adorable twin sisters Tia & Tamera Mowry on the popular TV Sitcom "Sister Sister"?  


OK - maybe you aren't as old as I am...there are several episodes on YouTube if you are interested.




Last weekend Tamera Mowry, now 32, married fiancée Adam Housley, 39 year old FOX News correspondent, in a rustic Wine Country Wedding in the garden at the Villagio Inn & Spa in Napa Valley among 300 or their friends and family. 


Housley proposed to to Tamera on a trip to Venice last January - how romantic is that!


Tamera says she relied heavily on her twin sister and matron of honor Tia, who is expecting her first child in July. "She's had her little bridezilla moments, but she's been pretty cool," 
via PEOPLE Magazine.

A beautifully sentimental moment in the ceremony took place when the bride and groom presented their parents with four long-stemmed roses. "Even though it's our day, we wanted to honor them, because without their love and support we wouldn't be the people we are today,"

More info about the wedding for those of you can never get enough of a great wedding...at People Magazine

OK - now for the real reason for this trip down Memory Lane - the JEWELS!!!


Tamera was resplendent in jewels by Erica Courtney:

• Platinum and diamond Flower Basket earrings
• Platinum and diamond Cheerio bracelet
• Platinum and multi-color diamond Moulin Rose necklace

Platinum jewelry ideas and trends for your Wedding: http://preciousplatinum.com



Photo Credit:  Jose Villa

Michael O'Connor on the Royal Bride's Jewelry

Jewelry Expert Michael O'Connor Comments on Kate Middleton's Wedding Jewelry:
“The unique blend of modern, vintage and heirloom pieces of platinum jewelry from both her family and from William's family chosen by Kate illustrate the couple's desire to marry today's elements with the durability and traditions of yesterday. 

The choice of the platinum and diamond Halo tiara by Cartier, originally designed for the Queen Mother and then handed down to the Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) combined with newer pieces such as the platinum and diamond pear shaped drop earrings designed by Robinson Pelham (a present from Kate's parents), and the iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring, once owned by Princess Diana, illustrate the bond of family and the lifetime legacy that quality platinum jewelry provides. Kate’s jewelry style truly exemplifies that of a modern yet sophisticated royal bride.” 




To view the latest platinum wedding jewelry designs, visit www.preciousplatinum.com/designgallery