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Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) is pleased to announce another successful Awards show as a result of our latest Red Carpet Platinum Jewelry Exclusive suite for stylists and celebrities to coincide with the 77th Annual Academy Awards. The Platinum baubles to land on the red carpet ranged from fabulous Platinum and diamond brooches and ultra-long and linear platinum drop earrings, to sleek cufflinks and shirt studs. The Academy Awards epitomized the "white wave" trend as precious Platinum jewelry ruled the red carpet on Hollywood's hottest men and women.
Working directly with the celebrities, through their stylists and via the designers themselves, PGI-USA provided the best known names in the film industry including Kate Winslet, Laura Linney, Jamie Foxx, and Leonardo DiCaprio with the world's most precious metal, brought to life in an array of stunning designs by talented Platinum jewelry designers. Celebrity stylists personally selected from the latest one-of-a-kind jewelry at Platinum Guild International's Oscar Jewelry Preview. Jewelry and fashion expert Michael O'Connor, Senior Vice President PGI-USA, was on-hand to work with attendees to help create the perfect Platinum fashion statement.
O'Connor notes, "Aside from its durability and rarity, celebrities love Platinum because it's a naturally white metal, so it brings out the sparkle in diamonds, gem stones, and colorful ensembles. Even if you're watching the show from home, you can't help but notice that Platinum jewelry adds glamour and sophistication to any red carpet outfit."
Stars that glittered in precious platinum courtesy of PGI-USA and well-known platinum designers:
Platinum baubles from superstar designer Neil Lane decked the following celebrities:
. Kate Winslet: Sparkled in Platinum and diamond drop earrings, two Platinum and diamond bracelets, and a pair of Platinum and diamond dress clips and hair pins.
. Drew Barrymore: Selected Platinum and diamond drop earrings.
. Maggie Gyllenhaal: Chose Platinum and diamond studs, a necklace, and a ring.
. Barbra Streisand: Shined in a Platinum and diamond choker fringe necklace.
. Johnny Depp: Selected Platinum, diamond and onyx cufflinks.
. Vanessa Paradis: Looked glamorous in Platinum and diamond drop earrings.
. Meg Ryan (Vanity Fair party): Selected a Platinum and diamond ring, a long Platinum and diamond chain, a Platinum and diamond line bracelet, a Platinum and diamond bangle, and Platinum and diamond earrings.
. Gina Gershon (Vanity Fair party): Chose Platinum and diamond multi-hoop earrings.
. Pamela Anderson: Selected Platinum and diamond garnet chandelier earrings, and a Platinum and diamond bracelet.
. Gisele Bunchen: Was striking in two long Platinum and diamond chains, a Platinum and diamond ball bangle bracelet, and Platinum and diamond earrings.
. Molly Sims: Chose Platinum, diamond and pink sapphire earrings, a Platinum, diamond aquamarine bracelet, and a Platinum and diamond chain with a pendant.
. Jennifer Love Hewitt (Elton John party): Looked sophisticated in Platinum and diamond earrings, a ring, a chain and a bracelet.
. Sam Sambora (E! Entertainment Television): Selected Platinum, diamond, and onyx cufflinks.
Top bling bling designer Chris Aire (aka. The Ice Man) provided the following rare Platinum jewels for these celebrities:
. Jamie Foxx: Accepted his Oscar wearing a Platinum and diamond ring, cufflinks, and an "Aire Traveler" watch.
. Don Cheadle: Selected Platinum and diamond studs.
. Leonardo DiCaprio: Looked fashionable in Platinum and diamond cufflinks.
. Regina King: Chose Platinum and diamond drop earrings (valued at $220,000), and a Platinum and diamond ring (valued at $170,000).
. Stacey Gualandi (Inside Edition): Sparkled in Platinum and diamond earrings, a bracelet, and a ring (total value over $400,000).
. Samantha Harris (E! Entertainment Television): Selected a Double strand Platinum and diamond necklace and studs (total value over $270,000).
Sophisticated and whimsical Platinum designs by Cathy Waterman graced the following movie stars:
. Laura Linney: Looked stunning in a Platinum, diamond and south sea pearl lariat with matching earrings, and a ring.
. Julia Roberts: Added glamour to her ensemble with Platinum and diamond earrings.
Jeweler to the stars Martin Katz provided exceptional Platinum baubles for the following celebrities:
. Helen Hunt: Made a statement in a Platinum and 6.51 carat briolette diamond drop pendant (valued at $300,000), a pair of vintage Platinum and diamond bracelets (valued at $185,000), and Platinum and diamond stud earrings with micro set borders (valued at $30,000).
. Elle McPherson: Selected Platinum and 45 carat diamond waterfall earrings (valued at $350,000).
Gorgeous Pure Platinum baubles by Kwiat continue to make a statement on the red carpet:
. Shaun Robinson: Hosted the official pre-show in Platinum and diamond earrings, a bracelet, a pin and a ring.
Celebrated designer Erica Courtney selected special Platinum styles that graced the following celebrities:
. Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon: Selected a Platinum and diamond cuff bracelet.
. Poppy Montgomery: Sparkled in a Platinum and diamond long chain, a bracelet, and earrings.
. Giuliana DePandi (E! Entertainment Television): Interviewed all of the hottest celebrities wearing a Platinum, diamond, and morganite "Bird Cage" earrings.
. Karyn Bryant (CNN): Accessorized with a Platinum and diamond oval flower bracelet, and Platinum and diamond skinny teardrop earrings.
Hollywood star designer Alan Friedman is adored by celebrities for his fabulous Platinum creations:
. Erika Christensen: Partied in a Platinum and diamond bracelet.
Daniel K. added major ice to the red carpet:
. Sharon Osborne: Looked ultra-chic in a pair of Platinum and 48.61carat diamond chain link earrings (valued at $565,000), and a three row Platinum and 59.03 carat diamond bracelet (valued at $730,000).
. Karen Baldwin (producer of Ray): Chose Platinum and 35.45 carat diamond linear cascading earrings (valued at $430,000), a Platinum and 15.74 carat diamond bracelet (valued at $235,000), and a Platinum and 4.73 carat diamond Empress ring (valued at $67,150).
Sleek and sexy Platinum designs by Stephen Russell shined at the Academy Awards:
. Felicity Huffman (Elton John party): Sparkled in Platinum and diamond drop earrings and a bracelet.
Anthony Nak's stunning Platinum jewelry sparkled at the Oscars:
. Todd Newton (E! Entertainment Television): Chatted with Hollywood's A-listers in Platinum and aquamarine cufflinks.
Diaco International made a statement on the red carpet:
. Patrick Stinson (E! Entertainment Television): Selected Platinum and diamond cufflinks.
Additionally, several A-listers chose to "mix it up" with Platinum bling from numerous designers:
. Morgan Freeman: Accepted his Oscar while wearing Platinum, diamond and crystal cufflinks and matching shirt studs by David Webb, and a Platinum and diamond ring by Beaudry.
. Debra Messing (Vanity Fair party): Shined in two Platinum and diamond chains by Beaudry, a Platinum and diamond lariat by Varna, a Platinum, diamond and sapphire tassel necklace by Sheila Goldfinger, Platinum and pink diamond studs by Alan Friedman, and a Platinum and Tahitian pearl ring by Suna Bros. (total value over $400,000).
. Gwenyth Paltrow: Was radiant in Platinum and diamond dangle earrings and Platinum and a stunning Platinum and diamond cuff-bracelet, by Damiani.
. Nancy O'Dell: Looked like a glamour queen in a set of three Platinum and diamond rings by Jeannette Fossas, Platinum and diamond drop earrings by Scott Kay, two Platinum and diamond bracelets by Beaudry, and a Platinum and diamond bracelet by Varna.
. Thomas Haden Church: Wore a Platinum watch by Tiffany & Co. and cufflinks by Anthony Nak.
. Sibila Vargas (CNN): Selected a Platinum and diamond necklace by Diaco International, and Platinum and diamond earrings by Marc Lazar.
. Aisha Tyler: Looked gorgeous in a Platinum, diamond and south sea pearl ring (valued at $24,250) and earrings (valued at $43,250) by David Webb, and a Platinum and diamond bracelet (valued at $25,000) and earrings (valued at $30,000) by Diaco International.
Some of the most respected jewelry houses in the world celebrate platinum as the very best, including Neil Lane, Chris Aire, Martin Katz, Kwiat, Erica Courtney, Alan Friedman, Daniel K., Stephen Russell, Anthony Nak, Cathy Waterman, David Webb, 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.
For more information on Platinum, please visit www.preciousplatinum.com. To arrange Platinum jewelry for a photo shoot, to borrow jewelry, or to interview a Platinum expert or jewelry designer, please call Clifford Public Relations at 323.966.4600.
Media Contact: Antonia Caamaño
PLATINUM GUILD INTERNATIONAL USA
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