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- From link bracelets and stackable rings, to cufflinks and shirt studs, the world's hottest film stars sparkled in pure Platinum jewelry at the 79th Annual Academy Awards. Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) Sr. Vice President, Michael O'Connor, notes that "Platinum is the first metal A-list celebrities look for when choosing jewelry, because they know Platinum is the best. They choose to wear it as a symbol of their success and status in Hollywood." O'Connor adds, "Celebrities visit the PGI-USA Red Carpet Platinum Jewelry Preview because of the wide variety great brands, designers and unique jewelry that can be coordinated with any dress or style."
Numerous celebrities including Diane Kruger (National Treasure), Ken Davitian (Borat), Casper Van Diem (Starship Troopers), and Kate Flannery (The Office) attended Platinum Guild International USA's Academy Awards Red Carpet Platinum Jewelry Preview where they indulged in a complete Platinum experience that included...
. Over $14 million dollars worth of Platinum jewelry to wear on the red carpet.
. "La Grande Dame" champagne from Veuve Clicquot.
. Spa treatments from Spa 415 and VANITYMARK.
. A gift bag from companies including Spa 415 Beverly Hills, VANITYMARK, Lather, Auric Blends, Crest, Olay, Dr. Garber, and Karien Hair Design at Robert Eaton Salon.
. Limited-edition Platinum Guild-engraved iPod Nanos, valued at $150. (Celebrities autographed Nanos that will be available through the Clothes Off Our Back award shows web site auction to support Children's charities.)
Following is a list of Platinum baubles that celebrities wore on the red carpet and at parties (retail prices are provided when available):
. Forrest Whitaker: Platinum cufflinks and shirt studs by Kwiat. Platinum "Inner Circle" watch by Chris Aire ($45,000).
. Leonardo DiCaprio: Platinum "Master Minute Repeater" limited-edition watch with a hand-stitched alligator leather strap by Jaeger-LeCoultre ($175,000).
. Jennifer Hudson: Platinum and 30 carat diamond earrings, two Platinum and 100 carat diamond bracelets, and a Platinum and 30 carat colored diamond cocktail ring by Neil Lane (total over $10 million dollars).
. Madonna: Platinum and sapphire cocktail ring, earrings, and bracelet by Neil Lane (total $10 million dollars).
. Beyonce: Platinum, diamond and jade earrings by Lorraine Schwartz.
. Cate Blanchett: Platinum and diamond earrings ($75,000), and Platinum and jade bracelet ($200,000) by Lorraine Schwartz.
. Jennifer Lopez: Platinum earrings ($250,000) and cocktail ring ($150,000) by Lorraine Schwartz.
. Kirsten Dunst: Platinum vintage bracelet with Burmese rubies and diamonds circa 1934 by Bulgari.
. Diane Keaton: Platinum, diamond and onyx cocktail ring and pendant by Neil Lane. Platinum and diamond hoop earrings by Kwiat.
. Jessica Simpson: Platinum and diamond earrings and brooch by Neil Lane.
. Jessica Biel: Platinum, diamond and onyx bracelet, ring and earrings by Neil Lane.
. Natalie Portman: Platinum, diamond and onyx earrings and ring by Kwiat.
. Anika Noni Rose: Platinum and diamond "Dream Shoes" by Stuart Weitzman featuring 1420 diamonds by Kwiat ($500,000).
. Eddie Murphy: Platinum and 2 carat diamond stud earring by Chris Aire.
. Mark Wahlberg: Platinum, diamond and onyx cufflinks and shirt studs by Kwiat.
. Portia de Rossi: Platinum stackable bracelets, stud earrings, and cocktail ring by Kwiat (over 100 carats total, $1 million dollars).
. Amy Adams: Platinum and 5 carat diamond earrings by Hearts on Fire ($50,000).
. Lucy Liu: Platinum and diamond drop earrings and colored diamond ring by Neil Lane.
. Paula Abdul: Platinum and 30 carat diamond necklace by Hearts on Fire ($200,000).
. Courtney Love: Platinum ring, earrings, bracelets, and pendants by Neil Lane.
. Rose McGowan: Platinum and diamond earrings, bracelet and ring by Neil Lane.
. Melissa Etheridge: Platinum and diamond stud earrings and chains by Neil Lane.
. Embeth Davidtz: Platinum and diamond ring and earrings by Neil Lane.
. Kate Walsh: Platinum, diamond and onyx earrings, cocktail ring and bracelet by Neil Lane.
. Rachel Ray: Platinum and diamond earrings and necklace by Kwiat.
. Judge Reinhold: Platinum and diamond cufflinks by Kwiat.
. Amy Smart: Platinum and diamond vintage jewelry by Kwiat.
. Erica Green (producer of Little Miss Sunshine): Platinum earrings, necklace, and bracelet by Erica Courtney.
. Sydney Tamiia Poitier (daughter of actor Sidney Poitier): Platinum and diamond earrings and cuff bracelets by Kwiat.
. Jennifer Holiday: Platinum and diamond bracelet, earrings and ring by Neil Lane.
. Rhea Durham: Platinum bracelets, stackable rings, watch and earrings by Neil Lane.
. Ken Davitian (Borat): Platinum "Polo" watch by Piaget ($50,000), and Platinum tie pin by Neil Lane ($8,000).
. Kim Ray: Platinum and diamond earrings, bracelet, chain, morganite ring, and pins by Erica Courtney.
. Melonie Diaz: Platinum and diamond earrings and bracelet by Erica Courtney.
. Patricia Field: Platinum and 11 carat yellow diamond ring by Bulgari.
. Maria Menounos: Platinum earrings by David Morris ($51,000). Platinum bracelet by Lazare Kaplan ($160,000), and a Platinum ring by Durnell ($160,000).
. Nancy O'Dell: Platinum bracelet and earrings by David Morris (total $506,000).
. Shaun Robinson: Platinum bracelet by Chad Allison ($46,000), and Platinum earrings by David Morris ($31,000).
. Jann Carl: Platinum ring by Durnell ($10,000), and a Platinum bracelet by Lazare Kaplan ($400,000).
. Lara Spencer: Platinum earrings by Jacob & Co. ($400,000).
. Terri Seymour: Platinum and diamond bangles, ring and stud earrings by Neil Lane.
. Madison Michelle: Platinum necklace by Donna Vock ($270,000), and Platinum earrings by David Morris ($345,000).
. Zorianna Kit: Platinum link bracelet and necklace by Neil Lane. Platinum earrings by Niwaka ($8,000).
. Shandi Finnessey: Platinum necklace by David Morris ($210,000), Platinum earrings by Peter Norman (retail $30,000), and a Platinum ring by Durnell ($14,000).
. Dana Sessen: Platinum bracelet by Chad Allison ($40,000), and Platinum earrings by Chad Allison ($6,000).
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