Platinum Guild International USA announces the debut of the "Platinum Wedding Gown"

PGI USA presents "Platinum Wedding Gown", an exclusive collaboration between leading wedding planner and host of WEtv's "My Fair Wedding," David Tutera, and renowned jewelry designer, Erica Courtney.

This one-of-a-kind platinum wedding gown was revealed as the grand finale at David Tutera's highly anticipated runway fashion show introducing the new "David Tutera by Faviana" wedding dress collection on September 22, 2009, at Gotham Hall in New York City. With a platinum-colored tulle veil and bouquet to match, the "Platinum Wedding Gown" was a show-stopper and the pinnacle of his new collection. The dress is ornamented with 10 feet of platinum chain, 33 carats of diamonds, 145.84 carats of aquamarine, white keshi pearls and topped with a stunning white south sea pearl pendant suspended from platinum. .
"I wanted the final dress to be truly awe-inspiring to capture the inspiration and excitement every bride should feel," said Tutera, whose bridal gowns are inspired by the latest red carpet fashions. "To do this, I chose to add platinum jewelry to one of my favorite gowns in my collection."

Jewelry designer to the stars, Erica Courtney, used her artistic eye and inspiration from her Drop Dead Gorgeous(R) platinum collection to create every woman's dream wedding gown. The sweetheart neckline and cascading white roses down the front of the dress are highlighted by stunning Erica Courtney(R) platinum jewelry.
"I didn't think anything could make this dress more beautiful; it's already absolute perfection. As I looked at the dress the first thing that came to mind was platinum, because not only is platinum the most appropriate metal for weddings, but the crushed diamond look of pure platinum is such a shock of incomparable beauty. Only platinum's second-to-none quality and natural whiteness could be the perfect complement to Gorgeous & Engaged(TM) jewelry I added to the gown. Call me traditional, but we added something fabulously blue to make every brides dream come true."
"Platinum is simply the best," said Tutera. "It is enduring, timeless and classic, and it's fantastic for wedding jewelry. It's the most precious of all metals and lasts a lifetime, making it the perfect symbol for an everlasting marriage."

This one of a kind platinum wedding dress is valued at $501,640.00 and is available for purchase at Michael C. Fina at 545 Fifth Ave New York, NY.
To book a private viewing of the platinum wedding gown or to inquire about purchasing, please contact Katie Kinsella at 212 620 0356 ext 202 or kkinsella@kinneyandkinsella.com. And for more information on David Tutera or Erica Courtney, please visit http://www.davidtutera.com/ or http://www.ericacourtney.com/.

Platinum jewelry abundant at 61st Primetime Emmys

While the awards might be gold, our favorite television stars opted for platinum jewelry on the red carpet at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. Style expert Michael O’Connor notes that “classic Hollywood glamour is the hottest trend on the red carpet this year.” O’Connor adds that “celebrities are choosing to make a statement with their jewelry by highlighting either their neck, wrists or ears with bold pieces.” Platinum is favored on the red carpet because it’s a naturally white metal so it maximizes the brilliance of rare gemstones. Celebrities including AnnaLynne McCord (90210), Seth Green (Family Guy), Rex Lee (Entourage), Mehcad Brooks (True Blood), Kate Flannery (The Office), Phyllis Smith (The Office), Nick Verreos (Project Runway), Kate Linder (The Young & The Restless), Shar Jackson (Moesha), Leslie David Baker (The Office), Kay Panabaker (Fame), Kristy Flores (Fame), and Kristen Quintrall (Transformers 2) attended Platinum Guild International USA’s Emmy Awards Red Carpet Jewelry Preview at a luxurious hotel suite in Beverly Hills where they personally selected gorgeous baubles from the world’s top designers to wear on the red carpet. From platinum and 100-carat diamond necklaces to vintage men’s cufflinks and rare men’s watches, guests had the opportunity to preview the most exquisite, highest quality jewelry available only to Hollywood’s biggest stars. Spotlighted jewelry included the U.S. debut of the “Aqua Collection”, one-of-a-kind masterpiece necklaces inspired by water that were created by world famous jewelry designers China, Italy, Japan, and India. Celebrities also autographed “platinum” Hunter Wellies for the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation's award show auction benefitting children's charities. Additionally, they received a “Red Carpet Prep” gift bag with products from Aldo, Moroccanoil, Valerie Beverly Hills, Auric Blends, Beautyfix, Sexy Hair, Zirh Platinum, BagTags USA, and The Racktrap. Following is a list of platinum baubles that celebrities wore on the red carpet and at parties: Olivia Wilde: Platinum and diamond earrings and bracelet by Kwiat. Christina Applegate: Blackened platinum and 60-carat blue sapphire ring by Lorraine Schwartz. Blake Lively: Platinum and 20-carat diamond stud earrings, platinum and 14-carat diamond ring, platinum and diamond bracelet with rock crystals by Lorraine Schwartz. Lisa Edelstein: Platinum and diamond “Flower” ring by Fei Liu. Platinum earrings and bracelets with diamonds and pearls by Neil Lane. Kristin Chenoweth: Platinum and diamond stud earrings, and a platinum ring with a 15-carat aquamarine by Tiffany & Co. Melora Hardin: Platinum and 3-carat yellow diamond earrings, platinum and 15-carat yellow diamond bangle, and a platinum and 20-carat diamond ring by Chopard. Alyson Hannigan: Platinum and 28-carat diamond earrings, platinum and 70-carat diamond bracelet, and a platinum and 11-carat diamond ring by Chopard. Tina Fey: Platinum and diamond earrings with onyx, and a platinum bangle by Fred Leighton. Jessica Lange: Platinum and diamond bracelet by Kwiat. Mariska Hargitay: Platinum and diamond ring by Fred Leighton. Marcia Gay Harden: Platinum earrings with pink diamonds by Fred Leighton. Toni Collette (on the photo): Platinum bracelet with diamonds and jade by Fred Leighton. Maria Menounos: Platinum and diamond drop earrings, platinum and 24-carat diamond bracelet, and a platinum and 10-carat ring by Chopard. Chandra Wilson: Platinum and 37-carat diamond pendant, platinum and12-carat diamond earrings, and a platinum and 11-carat diamond ring by Chopard. AnnaLynne McCord: Platinum “Shibuki” necklace by Yuka Kobayashi for Kuwayama from Japan. Julia Louis-Dreyfus: Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings and a ring by Neil Lane. January Jones: Platinum and diamond earrings and bracelet by Neil Lane. Alicia Witt: Platinum and diamond earrings and bracelets with onyx by Neil Lane. Patricia Arquette: Platinum and diamond earrings, ring and bracelet by Neil Lane. Karina Smirnoff: Platinum and diamond earrings, necklace and ring by Erica Courtney. Kathy Griffin: Platinum and diamond bracelet, earrings and ring by Neil Lane. Glenn Close: Platinum and diamond earrings by Fred Leighton. Sharon Lawrence: Platinum and diamond earrings with a light aqua pear drop, platinum and diamond bar bracelet, and platinum and diamond cocktail ring with a moonstone by Erica Courtney. Kate Flannery: Platinum and diamond stud earrings with jasmine drops, and platinum and diamond four strand pearl bracelet by Erica Courtney. Platinum and diamond brooch by Platt Boutique Jewelry. Platinum and diamond bracelet by Neil Lane. Nia Vardalos: Platinum bangles and earrings by Neil Lane. Shar Jackson: Platinum and diamond bracelet and earrings by Chad Allison. Kate Linder: Platinum and diamond earrings by Gem Platinum. Platinum and diamond necklace and bracelets by Herco. Kristen Quintrall: Platinum and diamond earrings by Erica Courtney. Platinum and diamond bracelet by Jacob & Co. Kristy Flores: Platinum and diamond earrings and bracelet by Chad Allison. Phyllis Smith: Platinum and diamond bracelet by Gem Platinum. Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings by Jacob & Co. Lorna Scott: Platinum bangle by Jacob & Co. Mary Hart: Multiple platinum and diamond bracelets by Chad Allison. Nancy O’Dell: Platinum bracelet, earrings, necklace and pendant by Neil Lane. Nene Leakes: Platinum and diamond earrings by Jacob & Co. Platinum bracelet with black and white diamonds, and a ring by Neil Lane. Chris Harrison: Platinum Rolex watch with diamonds and mother of pearl dial by Dina Collection. Platinum cufflinks by Neil Lane. John Krasinski: Platinum and diamond cufflinks by Neil Lane. Seth Green: Platinum and diamond tie accent by CliQ. Platinum and diamond cufflinks by Platinum Guild International. Rex Lee: Platinum cufflinks and shirt studs set with diamonds and sapphires by Jacob & Co. Leslie David Baker: Platinum shirt studs and cufflinks set by Jacob & Co. Platinum and diamond lapel pin by The Singer Collection. Nick Verreos: Platinum and diamond brooch by The Singer Collection. Clare Johnson: Platinum earrings with black diamonds by Neil Lane. Nikki Boyer: Platinum and diamond earrings by Jacob & Co. Ashlan Gorse: Platinum and diamond wide flower earrings with moonstone fringe drops, platinum and diamond cocktail ring with aquamarine, and platinum and diamond bar bracelet by Erica Courtney. Lauren Sanchez: Platinum and diamond stud earrings and ring by Neil Lane. Lara Spencer: Platinum cuff, ring and earrings by Neil Lane. Cat Deeley: Platinum and diamond bracelet, earrings and ring by Neil Lane. Sheetal Sheth: Platinum and diamond earrings by Jacob & Co. Platinum and diamond bracelets by Chad Allison. Casey Kriley: Platinum and diamond drop earrings by Beaudry. Platinum and tourmaline pendant by Erica Courtney. Jane Lipsitz: Platinum and diamond earrings with blue topaz by Chad Allison. Billy Bush: Platinum cufflinks by Beaudry. Daphne Brogdon: Platinum and diamond earrings by Sasha Primak. Platinum and diamond bracelet by Beaudry. Angela Bromstad: Platinum and diamond bracelet by Diamond in the Rough. Platinum and diamond earrings by Neil Lane. Renate Radford: Platinum and white topaz earrings by Neil Lane

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Leading watch manufacturers continue to offer new models in platinum

Platinum watches showcases limited-edition platinum watches from some of the most prestigious watch manufacturers who have launched a new top of the range platinum model for 2009-2010. At a time when non-essential and luxury goods have suffered a considerable downturn, the shiny discretion of pure platinum continues to triumph.

Beyond the financial value that it brings, the intrinsic value of platinum also allows watch companies to convey their own values of excellence and craftsmanship. Naturally white and highly durable, platinum will maintain its promise over time, enduring the wear and tear of the years. Only such a noble metal can mark grand occasions.
2009 presented many such occasions with, amongst others, the launch of Bulgari’s commemorative series celebrating 125 years of the company, or the series created by Omega to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first landing on the Moon.

The strongest of settings, platinum is also used by brands such as Harry Winston or Boucheron to hold diamonds and precious gems in place, or as a frame for enamels, as is done to perfection by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Ulysse Nardin and Van Cleef & Aprels.

A platinum watch case offers added value to watchmakers, emphasising the special nature of each movement and protecting it with its solid sheen. It is then no coincidence if luxury brands turn to platinum, adding a touch of magic to their most exclusive watches, boasting tourbillions and other important mechanical complications.



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