Jayma Mays stands out in platinum at pre-Emmy party

Actress Jayma Mays glimmered in platinum jewellery at the Entertainment Weekly Women In Film pre-Emmy party in Los Angeles on Saturday night (August 27th).

The star, who plays Emma Pillsbury in Glee, was one of a host of celebrities to attend the bash at the Sunset Marquis hotel to celebrate the work of the female Emmy nominations.

Ms Mays, who arrived with fellow Glee star Jessalyn Gilsig, chose to compliment her black lace dress with a pair of 13-carat platinum and diamond drop earrings by Chopard.

A week earlier, Ms Mays also wore the designers' jewellery at another pre-Emmy party at Cecconi's restaurant in Los Angeles.

Originally famed for its watches, Chopard is now a leading jewellery designer and is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.

In June, the company launched its red carpet collection filled with jewellery pieces worn by the world's leading actresses at the Cannes film festival this year. Chopard was the main sponsor of the event.

Platinum is the "ultimate precious metal" according to award-winning designer

Platinum is the "ultimate precious metal" to work with, according to an award-winning jewellery designer and retailer.

Design graduate Steve Parsons worked with trained jeweller Kevin Rogers to start Simon Pure in the 1980s. Nearly 30 years on, the company won the Platinum Bridal Collection of the Year 2009 at the UK Jewellery Awards.

Parsons told Retailer Jeweller that the "industry Oscar", as he called it, created a massive increase in engagement, wedding and eternity ring sales. He added that he enjoys using platinum because of its long-lasting qualities.

"I love the weight and the feel and quality of the piece at the end, but it's also such a lovely metal to work in," he said.

"You can do refined work with it because it's very strong and also solder it because it withstands heat. And it suits our designs."

At the time of the award, presented to him at Grovesnor House in Park Lane, London, last year, Parsons said that he was surprised but "over the moon" that the company's work had been recognised for the prestigious category.

Tia Mowry walks Los Angeles red carpet wearing platinum earrings

American actress Tia Mowry added glamour to the red carpet of a pre-Emmy party in Los Angeles last week by wearing a pair of platinum earrings.

The Sister, Sister star was at the Audi and Chopard bash at Cecconi's restaurant on Sunday August 22nd along with a host of other celebrities, including Jayma Mays and Nicole Scherzinger.

Ms Mowry chose to wear 19-carat platinum and diamond chandelier earrings by Chopard to go with her knee-long dress and curled hair.

Twin sister Tamera Mowry will also be sparkling in jewelry next year as she prepares for her wedding day.

Tamera told E! News that she and fiancee, Fox News correspondent Adam Housley, will marry in Napa, California in May 2011, with Tia acting as her maid of honor.

"We want this wedding to respect us. I was courted in Napa and fell in love with the city," she told the entertainment news source.

Erike Christensen shines on the red carpet with two platinum rings

Actress Erika Christensen stood out on the red carpet in Los Angeles last week, sporting two platinum rings to go with her dark blue dress.

The star of Traffic, Swimfan and The Perfect Score arrived at the 62nd Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which acknowledge excellence in US primetime television programming, to find plenty of photographers after her picture.

And she did not disappoint, displaying two natural rough diamond rings. Between the two, the platinum pieces totalled 9.77 carats and had micro pave diamond accents.

Both rings were by Diamond in the Rough, a company launched in 2003 that is now a leading pioneer in using uncut and unpolished diamonds.



The jewellery designer sells a number of bridal and general platinum rings and has become increasingly popular in the fashion world.

The Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday 29th August where stars will grace the red carpet and, no doubt, display more sparkling jewellery.

Nicole Scherzinger dazzles in platinum at pre-Emmy bash

Pussycat Doll singer Nicole Scherzinger attended this year's Audi and Chopard Emmy week kick-off party wearing a series of dazzling platinum jewelry pieces.

The star arrived at the event at Cecconi's in Los Angeles sporting three different sets of platinum by Chopard to go with her black dress.

She wore her hair back to reveal a pair of 33-carat platinum and diamond earrings. In addition, Ms Scherzinger also displayed a 33-carat platinum and diamond bracelet along with a platinum ring.







The celebrity has been busy in recent months having made an appearance as guest judge during the audition stages for UK talent show The X-Factor, and returning for another week in the place of Cheryl Cole who had contracted malaria.

After winning Dancing With The Stars in America earlier this year, she had a stint in the Los Angeles production of Rent. She played the character of Maureen at the Hollywood Bowl for three days earlier this month.

Anna Paquin gets married a year after receiving platinum engagement ring

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer wed on Saturday evening in California, a year after the actor proposed to his True Blood co-star with a beautiful diamond and platinum engagement ring.

The couple married at a private residence in Malibu at the weekend in front of family and friends, according to USmagazine.com. Guests included Elijah Wood and Carrie Preston with husband Michael Emerson.

Moyer co-designed the engagement ring – a rustic diamond set in an antiqued platinum inset – with Los Angeles designer Cathy Waterman before proposing to Paquin on a Hawaiian beach.

The 1.5 carat diamond piece of jewelry is said to be worth $50,000.

Platinum engagement rings have become very popular among celebrities. At the end of June country music star Blake Shelton proposed to Miranda Lambert with a stunning platinum ring.

Additionally, actress Megan Fox and Charlene Wittstock were both presented with platinum engagement rings by their husbands-to-be in June this year.

Edwardian platinum and diamond wristwatch to be auctioned in Maine this month

An annual two-day US auction will take place this month with a platinum watch standing out on the list of jewelry lots set to be auctioned off.

The Maine summer auction takes place at the end of this month and will feature a number of items including furniture, antiques and books.

Part of the collection, to be auctioned by Gamage Antiques, will include Herman Miller chairs and an oak roll-top desk left by the late Bernard Langlais of Cushing.

However, a stand-out piece is the Edwardian period handmade platinum and diamond wristwatch with 181 diamonds trimming its platinum band. This will go on sale on the first day of the auction, scheduled for August 30th.

Platinum jewelry from the Edwardian period is proving to be popular with fashion connoisseurs. Last year, John Krasinski proposed to British actress Emily Blunt with a 3-carat Edwardian diamond and platinum ring. The couple got married in Italy in July.

Couples choosing to upgrade to platinum engagement rings

Happy couples who missed out on platinum engagement rings when they originally declared their love for each other could still go for the precious metal.

In an article for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, JoAnne Klimovich Harrop looks at how many people are now choosing to upgrade their original engagement rings either because they have more financial security or because of changing styles.

Because of the sentimentality attached to engagement rings, she notes that couples often choose to keep elements of their old rings in new ones, such as diamonds or gems.

Rob Hallett, owner of Robert Hallett Goldsmith in Oakmont, told the news provider: "Just like fashion changes, so does our business in terms of what is popular - and platinum is very popular.

"We do whatever the customer wants, because we are in the business to make people happy."

One reason why many may opt to upgrade to a platinum engagement ring is the increasing sight of celebrities wearing the precious metal.

For example, actress Eva Mendes recently wore two platinum and diamond bracelets and a grey Tahitian pearl ring set in platinum to the premiere of 'The Other Guys'.

Julia Roberts wears platinum on the cover of Elle

Actress Julia Roberts took part in a sophisticated cover shoot for Elle magazine recently and chose platinum jewellery to accompany some of her outfits.

In the September edition of the women's glossy, the 42-year-old is pictured in a variety of designer garments.

In one striking black and white image she sports a pair of Bulgari platinum and diamond earrings to complete her Breakfast at Tiffany's look.

Another sultry photo shows the Pretty Woman star wearing a platinum and diamond bracelet, also from Bulgari, and heavy eye make-up.

Julia is currently promoting her latest film Eat Pray Love, which is based on the memoir of the same name by American author Elizabeth Gilbert.

The movie was filmed in various locations around the world, including Naples in Italy and Bali in Indonesia.

Eat Pray Love opens in the US this week and will be coming to cinema screens in the UK at the end of September.

Eva Mendes chooses platinum for premiere

Eva Mendes shunned other precious metals in favour of some stunning platinum jewellery at the New York premiere of The Other Guys this week.

The actress stole the limelight on the red carpet wearing two platinum and diamond bracelets to set off her champagne-coloured gown.

She also chose some sparkling finger bling in the form of a grey Tahitian pearl ring set in platinum.

The 36-year-old was joined by her co-stars Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell, who star as two New York City detectives in the action comedy. Eva plays Sheila Gamble, the long-suffering wife of Ferrell's character Allen.

During the evening the star switched dresses, donning a silk print creation for the after party. But her jewellery stayed in place, proving that platinum can shine alongside any outfit.

Elizabeth Taylor to wear platinum headpiece at wedding ceremony

Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor is planning to wear a multi-million pound jewel-encrusted turban made partially from platinum for her upcoming wedding.

The 78-year-old is marrying her long-time companion Jason Winters later this year and is splashing out in a luxurious kaftan to accompany the headwear.
Her bridal turban is being created by Keith Holman and it will cost the actress around $3 million (£1.9 million).

Mr Holman told Bang Showbiz: "There is a 30-carat stone, two yellow canary diamonds 40-carat round and the headpiece is partially platinum."

"It's taking about 12 artists to work on this piece and it will have a silver and gold fabric and is being hand-woven.

"It's absolutely gorgeous and a one-of-a-kind piece, never to be duplicated."
Ms Taylor s inviting around 200 guests to her nuptials and invitations are being sent out via telephone, as the event, including the venue, is shrouded in secrecy.

Chelsea Clinton marries with platinum wedding band

Chelsea Clinton tied the knot over the weekend to long-term boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky with a stunning platinum wedding band!

The couple celebrated their special day at the picturesque Astor Court in the New York Village of Rhinebeck.

Groom's Guide recommends platinum

In a recent article Michael Arnot, founder of Groomgroove.com, a wedding website for guys, written by guys, clues us in to the top trends for grooms - from style and grooming to gift ideas.

With respect to wedding bands, he says "There's a move away from white gold to platinum wedding bands - grooms are looking for quality and something that's more durable. Platinum has a lot of heft, is longer-lasting and retains shine significantly longer".