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- From long drop earrings with briolette diamonds to multiple line bracelets and necklaces to cufflinks and lapel pins, Hollywood's hottest television stars sparkled in a wide array of Platinum jewelry at this year's Emmy Awards. According to Senior Vice President of Platinum Guild International, Michael O'Connor, "This year's trends include Platinum garnished in vividly colored gemstones, a return to old Hollywood glamour, and layered pieces with a lot of versatility." Additionally, O'Connor adds, "Men, in particular, have developed a taste for luxury accessories, including watches, lapel pins, and more flashy cufflinks and shirt studs. Platinum, a naturally white metal with brushed and matte finishes creates a very masculine look. It is the precious metal of choice for many of Hollywood's leading men that you will see gracing the Red Carpet at this year's Emmys."
Top television stars including Stockard Channing ("The West Wing"), Nicollette Sheridan ("Desperate Housewives"), Jesse Metcalfe ("Desperate Housewives"), Terry O'Quinn ("Lost"), Randy Jackson ("American Idol"), Jane Kaczmarek ("Malcolm in the Middle"), Rachel Leigh Cook ("Las Vegas"), Tichina Arnold ("Everybody Hates Chris"), Nikki Griffin ("The O.C."), and Jacqueline McKenzie ("The 4400") attended Platinum Guild International USA's Emmy Awards Jewelry Preview where they autographed limited edition bottles of Platinum "I Do" nail polish for Clothes Off Our Back's Emmy Awards website auction. Priced at $250 per bottle, this unique sheer formula was created with pure Platinum dust. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the Platinum polish will go to Red Cross's Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Following is a list of the many Hollywood stars who chose Platinum baubles for the Red Carpet:
. Teri Hatcher ("Desperate Housewives"): Platinum, diamond, and pink topaz necklace, Platinum, sapphire and diamond ring, and Platinum and diamond earrings and a ring by Neil Lane (priced at $1 million).
. Megan Mullally ("Will & Grace"): Platinum and 8 carat diamond drop earrings (priced at $850,000) and a Platinum and 9 carat diamond ring by Martin Katz (priced at $375,000).
. Blythe Danner ("Will & Grace"): Platinum and 5 carat diamond drop earrings (priced at $375,000) and a Platinum and 38 carat diamond bracelet (priced at $110,000) by Martin Katz.
. Patricia Heaton ("Everybody Loves Raymond"): Platinum and 19 carat diamond cuff bracelet (priced at $75,000), Platinum and 4 carat diamond drop earrings (priced at $400,000), and a Platinum and 10 carat diamond cocktail ring (priced at $350,000) by Martin Katz.
. Nicollette Sheridan ("Desperate Housewives"): Platinum and diamond jewelry by Harry Winston.
. Stockard Channing ("The West Wing"): Platinum "Skeleton" leaf necklace by Janet Weller (priced at $88,000), Platinum and 10 carat diamond ring by Ricardo Basta (priced at $180,000), Platinum and diamond bracelet by Suna Bros., Inc. (priced at $39,000), and Platinum and 5 carat diamond earrings by Hearts on Fire.
. Sela Ward: Platinum and diamond earrings, Platinum diamond and baby blue sapphire ring, Platinum and diamond bar bracelet, and a Platinum and diamond bangle bracelet by Erica Courtney.
. Maggie Grace ("Lost"): Platinum and 20 carat diamond hair combs (priced at $140,000) by Hearts on Fire.
. Naveen Andrews ("Lost"): Platinum and diamond cufflinks by Herco (priced at $2,000).
. Hugh Laurie ("House"): Platinum, diamond, and onyx cufflinks and shirt studs by Neil Lane.
. James Spader ("Boston Legal"): Platinum, onyx, and pearl cufflinks and shirt studs by Neil Lane.
. Terry O'Quinn ("Lost"): Platinum and diamond lapel brooch by Neil Lane.
. Sarah Chalke ("Scrubs"): Platinum, diamond, and onyx earrings, 2 rings, 2 brooches, 4 line bracelets, and a Platinum, diamond and black beaded long chain by Neil Lane.
. Jessica Walter ("Arrested Development"): Platinum and 80 carat diamond bracelet by Hammerman.
. Kathy Bates ("Warm Springs"): Platinum and diamond jewelry by Sol Rafael.
. Beverly Mitchell ("7th Heaven"): Platinum, diamond, and onyx necklace, and a Platinum and diamond
bracelet by Erica Courtney.
. Kimberly Elise ("Close to Home"): Platinum and diamond earring by Beaudry (priced at $8,300), and Platinum and diamond bangles by Matthew Trent (priced at $27,200).
. Tachina Arnold ("Everybody Hates Chris"): Platinum, diamond, and blue sapphire earrings by Ganjam (priced at $32,500), Platinum and diamond ring (priced at $7,600), and a Platinum and diamond bracelet by Erica Courtney (priced at $14,000).
. Molly Sims ("Las Vegas") for HBO Post-Party: Platinum, pearl, and diamond bracelet, ring and earrings by Neil Lane.
. Robin Weigert ("Deadwood"): Platinum and diamond ring (priced at $100,000), and a Platinum and diamond pendant/chain by Alan Friedman (priced at $295,000).
. Anna Gunn ("Deadwood"): Platinum and diamond bracelet, earrings, and cocktail ring by Kwiat.
. Kim Dickens ("Deadwood") Platinum and 12 carat diamond brooch, earrings, and a bracelet by Hearts on Fire.
. Paula Malcomson ("Deadwood"): Platinum and 25 carat diamond necklace and earrings by Hearts on Fire.
. Mary Lynn Rajskub ("24"): Platinum and diamond earrings and bracelet, and a Platinum, diamond, and south sea pearl ring by Erica Courtney.
. Randy Jackson ("American Idol"): Platinum and diamond watch by Jacob & Co. (priced at $240,000) and Platinum, diamond, and iolite cufflinks by Erica Courtney.
. Carrie Underwood ("American Idol"): Platinum and diamond earrings, ring, band, bangles, and a mesh bracelet by Erica Courtney.
. Cloris Leachman ("Malcolm in the Middle"): Platinum, diamond, and pearl necklace by Erica Courtney.
. Jacqueline McKenzie ("The 4400"): Platinum and diamond earrings by Jacob & Co. (priced at $114,000), and 2 Platinum and diamond 15 carat bracelets by Hearts on Fire.
. Shannon Elizabeth: Platinum and pink diamond ring by Erica Courtney.
. Jane Alexander ("Warm Springs"): Platinum and 5 carat diamond earrings by Hearts on Fire.
. Trisha Simmons ("Desperate Housewives"): Platinum and diamond earrings by Neil Lane.
. Kari Matchett ("Invasion"): Platinum and diamond necklace by J.B. International (priced at $300,000) and Platinum and diamond earrings by Peter Norman & Co.
. Mary Hart ("Entertainment Tonight"): Platinum and 20 carat diamond ring, earrings, and a bracelet by Sol Rafael.
. Jann Carl ("Entertainment Tonight"): Platinum, diamond and pearl earrings (priced at $12,800), and a Platinum and diamond bracelet by Gumuchian (priced at $28,000).
. Lara Spencer ("The Insider"): Platinum and 10 carat diamond earrings by J.B International (priced at $250,000), and a Platinum and diamond cuff bracelet by Singer Collection (priced at $53,500).
. Vanessa Mannillo ("Entertainment Tonight"): Platinum, diamond, and pink sapphire bracelet by Jeffrey Bilgore (priced at $200,000).
. Billy Bush ("Access Hollywood"): Platinum watch by A. Lange & Sohne (priced at $34,300).
. Nancy O'Dell ("Access Hollywood"): Platinum and 50 carat diamond bracelet by Sol Rafael (priced at $500,000), Platinum and diamond "Orbit" earrings by Daniel K. (priced at $30,600), and a Platinum and diamond chain by Renaissance Platinum (priced at $59,140).
. Star Jones ("E! Network"): Platinum and diamond earrings by Sol Rafael.
. Giuliana DePandi ("E! Network"): Platinum and diamond necklace (priced at $1 million) and Platinum and diamond earrings by Daniel K. (priced at $122,500), Platinum and black diamond earrings by Renaissance Platinum ($5,200), Platinum and diamond bracelet by Elara (priced at $66,000), and a Platinum and diamond chain with a heart pendant by Erica Courtney.
. Samantha Harris ("E! Network"): Platinum and 41 carat diamond necklace (priced at $160,000) and earrings by Hearts on Fire, Platinum "Bow" earrings, necklace, ring and a chain by Erica Courtney.
. Bobbie Thomas ("E! Network"): Platinum and tanzanite necklace (priced at $8,000) and earrings by Chris Correia (priced at $2,000).
. Kristin Veitch ("E! Network"): Platinum and diamond chain with a charm by Erica Courtney.
. Tanika Ray ("Extra"): Platinum and 9 carat stiletto earrings by Hearts on Fire.
From the stage to the Red Carpet and after parties, Platinum was truly a star at the 57th Annual Emmy Awards.
Only the purest platinum jewelry will bear a stamp reading "PLATINUM," "PLAT," "Pt 950," or "Pt 900," signifying the jewelry is 90% to 95% pure platinum.
Platinum is prized for its Pure, Rare and Eternal qualities:
: Platinum's high level of purity (generally 90%-95% pure) endows it with both a natural white luster, allowing the true radiance of a diamond or gemstone to shine; and hypoallergenic qualities that prove ideal for sensitive skin.
Platinum is 30 times more rare than gold.
Platinum will hold a diamond or gemstone securely, now and for always.
About Platinum Guild International (PGI)
Platinum Guild International, the marketing arm for the worldwide Platinum jewelry industry, is dedicated to supporting and promoting the high purity, rare and eternal qualities of Platinum to the consumer and 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.
CONTACTS:
Antonia Caamano
(212) 404-1605/ acaamano@pgiglobal.com
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