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At the 62nd annual Golden Globe Awards, several trends became very apparent - hues of dark chocolate brown, deep reds, neutral, skin tones and jet black were popular gown colors...And Platinum jewelry was worn by virtually every eye-stopping celebrity to walk down the Red Carpet. This year's Platinum jewelry trends included, long, linear, drop earrings, vintage brooches and right hand rings all with richly colored gemstones in warm hues or brilliant diamonds set on Platinum's naturally white luster. The white wave in Platinum jewelry did not just happen by accident, it is the result of a growing number of celebrities who are coming to appreciate Platinum's purely white, rare and eternal values as a key player in creating their star-status glow.
Chris Aire, Erica Courtney, Kwiat, Mark Lazar, Neil Lane, Sheila Goldfinger, Suna Bros., Suwa & Son (Japan) were among the high-profile jewelry houses to partner with Platinum Guild International USA (PGI) to dress many of the Golden Globe nominees, Hollywood elite, as well as the Red Carpet's most beloved commentators.
"PGI was exceptionally happy to see so many celebrities and their stylists have such a tremendous interest in dressing in one of the world's most precious and rare metals at this year's Red Carpet jewelry suite" said Michael O'Connor, Senior Vice President, Communications and Trade Relations. "The proof is in the pudding, when you actually see just how many celebrities arrived at the Golden Globe Awards in different colors and texture gowns adorned in absolutely stunning jewelry all composed of the same precious, naturally white, metal. It is becoming increasingly evident that Platinum jewelry is important part of the Red Carpet trends," he added.
Actress and Golden Globe presenter Melina Kanakaredes selected Platinum and diamond jewelry from two designers including a spectacular pair of Platinum and pear-shaped diamond drop earrings from newcomer Marc Lazar (valued at $265,000), and a glittering Platinum and diamond bracelet from Suna Bros. (valued at $105,000).
Shaun Robinson (Access Hollywood) also chose to "mix it up" with a simple Platinum and purple colored marquis gemstone cocktail ring by Chris Aire (valued at $15,000), Platinum and diamond earrings by Neil Lane, and a Platinum and diamond bracelet by international designer Suwa & Son Inc. (valued at $45,000).
Michael O'Connor notes that "aside from its physical beauty, celebrities love Platinum for its rarity (30 times more rare than gold) for its durability and weight, and because its pure white luster won't overwhelm them or the gorgeous dresses they wear. Platinum works with every color complexion and fashion while enhancing the natural beauty and sparkle of white or colored diamonds and gem stones."
More stars that glittered in precious platinum courtesy of Platinum Guild International and well-known platinum designers:
Platinum baubles from superstar designer Neil Lane decked the following celebrities:
. Kate Winslet: Four stunning Platinum and diamond bracelets, drop earrings, and a Platinum and diamond ring
. Nicolette Sheridan: Triple Platinum and diamond drop earrings, and a Platinum and diamond wide architectural bracelet
. Jennifer Garner: Platinum and diamond bangle, a Platinum ring with rubies and diamonds, and a Platinum and diamond dome ring with garnet
. Drea de Mateo: Wide Platinum and diamond bracelet, Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings, and a Platinum and diamond ring
. Naomi Watts: Platinum and diamond wristwatch, a wide multi-strand Platinum and diamond bracelet, a Platinum and diamond flower ring, and Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings
. Mischa Barton: Platinum and diamond flower bangle, two Platinum and diamond bangle bracelets, a Platinum, diamond and star, sapphire cocktail ring, and Platinum and pear-shaped diamond earrings
. James Spader: Platinum, diamond, and onyx cufflinks
. Portia de Rossi: Platinum, diamond, and jade drop earrings, and Platinum, pearl, and emerald wide bracelet
. Joely Richardson: Platinum and diamond large cocktail ring, deco-inspired Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings, and a wide Platinum bracelet
. Kerry Washington: Two Platinum and onyx stacked bracelets, another set of Platinum, onyx and diamond bracelets, a Platinum, onyx, and diamond ring, Platinum and diamond cluster earrings, and a Platinum, onyx and diamond pin worn in her hair
. Kim Raver: Platinum and diamond choker necklace, a long Platinum and diamond chain, a marquise-shaped Platinum and diamond ring, and a Platinum and diamond with red enamel drop earrings
. Minnie Driver: Platinum and diamond bracelets, and Platinum and diamond drop earrings
. Reiko Aylesworth: Platinum diamond with pink tourmaline ring, Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings, and a Platinum, diamond, and pearl bracelet
. Jim Carrey: Platinum and diamond cufflinks
. Debi Mazar: Platinum, diamond, and pearl choker, Platinum and diamond buckle bracelet, Platinum and pear-shaped diamond drop earrings, and a Platinum, diamond and pearl ring
. Amanda Anka: Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings, and a wide Platinum and diamond bracelet
. Nancy O'Dell: Platinum and diamond earrings, Platinum and diamond "Tassel" brooch, Platinum and diamond wide bracelet, and a Platinum and diamond ring
Top bling bling designer Chris Aire (aka. The Ice Man) provided the following rare Platinum jewels for these celebrities:
. Jamie Foxx: Platinum and diamond Aire Traveler watch
. Regina King: Platinum and diamond "Empress" necklace (valued at $89,000), Platinum "Empress" earrings with studs (valued at $83,000), and "Her Excellency" Platinum and diamond right-hand ring (valued at $29,000)
. Brian Hill: Platinum and diamond Tri-Tags (valued at $18,000), and a Platinum, diamond, and pearl "Aire Traveler" watch (valued at $36,000)
Celebrated designer Erica Courtney selected special Platinum styles that graced the following celebrities:
. Marcia Cross: Platinum and diamond bracelet (valued at $15,600), Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings with fire opal pear drops (valued at $23,580), and a Platinum and canary diamond ring (valued at $120,000)
. Aisha Tyler: Platinum "Flower Burst" ring (valued at $9,120)
. Jeremy Piven: Platinum, diamond, and iolite cufflinks (valued at $10,080)
Jeweler to the stars Martin Katz provided exceptional Platinum baubles for the following celebrities:
. Ashley Judd: Vintage Platinum and diamond with green enamel drop earrings (valued at $45,000)
. Megan Mullally: 17-carats worth of Platinum and oval diamond drop earrings (valued at $425,000), and a Platinum and 10-carat yellow diamond ring (valued at $350,000)
. Christine Lahti: 8-carats worth of Platinum and fancy-shaped diamond chandelier earrings (valued at $95,000), and Platinum and diamond line bracelets (valued at $45,000)
. Sarah Chalke: 8-carats worth of Platinum and diamond three row drop earrings (valued at $65,000)
. Jen Schefft: Platinum and diamond pendant necklace (valued at $49,000), and Platinum and diamond drop earrings (valued at $45,000)
. Ian McShane: Platinum, diamond, and onyx studs and cufflinks (valued at $35,000)
. Lisa Ling: Platinum and diamond chain necklaces with a brown diamond pendant, and a Platinum and marquise shaped diamond right-hand ring
Sophisticated Platinum designs by Cathy Waterman were a hit on the red carpet:
. Laura Linney: Platinum and diamond with blue/green tourmaline "Bamboo" earrings, a Platinum, diamond, and citrine "Flower Side" ring, and a Platinum, diamond, and amethyst "Underwater" ring
. Maria Shriver: Platinum and diamond earrings
Sleek and sexy Platinum designs by Kwiat sparkled at the Golden Globe Awards:
. Giuliana DePandi: Platinum and diamond bracelet (valued at $50,000), and Platinum and diamond ring (valued at $126,000), Platinum and diamond line drop earrings with studs (valued at $27,000)
And for those celebrities that couldn't be seen in the same ensemble at two consecutive events, Platinum styles dazzled at the post-parties with Joely Richardson decked in Platinum and diamond earrings by Peter Norman (valued at $18,000), Sheila Goldfinger's Platinum, coral, and onyx earrings (valued at $10,000), and a Platinum and diamond pendant by Erica Courtney (valued at $21,000). Actress and singer Eve sparkled at the post-parties in Platinum and diamond earrings (valued at $72,000) by Erica Courtney. Eve added extra bling with a Platinum and diamond necklace by Kwiat (valued at $400,000).
Some of the most respected jewelry houses in the world celebrate platinum as the very best, including Neil Lane, Erica Courtney, Martin Katz, Cathy Waterman, Sheila Goldfinger, Kwiat, Chris Aire, Marc Lazar, Suna Bros., Suwa & Son Inc., and many more.
Platinum is prized for its Pure, Rare and Eternal qualities:
Platinum's purity endows it with a natural white luster, which allows the true radiance of a diamond or gemstone to shine.
Platinum is 30 times rarer than gold.
Platinum will hold a diamond or gemstone securely, now and for always.
CONTACTS:
Platinum Guild International USA
Antonia Caamano (212) 404-1604/ acaamano@pgiglobal.com
Valerie Geiss (212) 404-1605/ vgeiss@pgiglobal.com |
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