lRoad to Red Carpet: Platinum Guild Pt 2..Fashiontribe LA Story Blog and PODCAST

We finish up with the Platinum Guild and hear what else is available for stars to borrow. There is so much jewelry that we could spend all day talking about it.

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Welcome back to Michael O’Connor. He’s the man who knows jewelry and how to make it work on the red carpet so that it is either the star of the outfit OR the supporting player.

SuperFit TOE RING!

Jacob & Company Men’s Sapphire Ring.

Celebrities including Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), Debra Messing (Will & Grace), Judy Reyes (Scrubs), Angela Kinsey (The Office), Phyllis Smith (The Office), Daphne Zuniga (Beautiful People), Michael Moloney (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), and Kate Linder (The Young & The Restless) attended Platinum Guild International USA’s Emmy Awards Red Carpet Jewelry Preview at the Luxe Hotel on Rodeo Drive where they indulged in a complete Platinum experience that included
• Over $1,400 worth of goodies from companies including
Bliss Spa,
Ogo,
Stella Page,
Pure Mist,
T3 Tourmaline,
Artichokes & Co.,
Westside Medical Spa,
Paul Mitchell Hair Care,
The Container Store,
HoMedics,
ALDO,
Dr. Joseph Goodman (celebrity dentist),
Chris Ojakian (tennis professional).

• 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.
• Spa services provided by Bliss Spa.
• Premium water by AquaBar.
• Gourmet gelato and sorbet provided by Ciao Bella.

Want to know who WORE Platinum Guild selections on Emmy night?

• Jaime Pressley: Platinum cocktail ring by Fred Leighton, and Platinum and diamond drop earrings (priced at $28,000) by Raymond C. Yard.
• Jaime Pressley (post-parties): Platinum and diamond bracelet and ring by Neil Lane.
• Ellen Pompeo: Platinum and diamond drop necklaces, studs, and a flower cocktail ring by Neil Lane (total $500,000).
• Jamie-Lynn Sigler: Platinum, kunzite and diamond drop earrings (priced at $40,000) and a Platinum and diamond cocktail ring (priced at $450,000) by Stephen Russell.
• Geena Davis: Platinum and 16-carat diamond cocktail ring, Platinum and diamond “Scroll” cocktail ring, and a Platinum and diamond “Aire Traveler” watch by Chris Aire (total price $3 million!).
• Allison Janney: Multiple Platinum and diamond chains, a Platinum and diamond ring, bracelet and stud earrings by Neil Lane.
• Sarah Chalke: Platinum, diamond and vintage coral earrings, ring and cuff bracelet by Cathy Waterman.
• Kyra Sedgwick: Platinum and 6-carat diamond stud earrings (priced at $90,000) and a Platinum and natural white opal diamond ring (priced at $45,000) by Lorraine Schwartz.
• Heather Locklear: Platinum and 65-carat natural gray and brown diamond flower ring (priced at $250,000) by Lorraine Schwartz.
• Tyra Banks: Platinum jewelry by Chopard.
• Lisa Kudrow: Platinum bracelet by Chopard.
• Kim Raver: Platinum and 30-carat cocktail ring (priced at $2 million!), Platinum and yellow diamond cluster earrings (priced at $125,000) by Lorraine Schwartz.
• Jennifer Love Hewitt: Platinum jewelry by Harry Winston.
• Steve Carell: Platinum cufflinks by Durnell

• Michael Imperioli: Platinum and diamond cufflinks (priced at $55,000) and a Platinum and diamond watch by Jacob & Co.
• Chandra Wilson: Platinum necklace by Harry Winston, and a matching Platinum and diamond “Queen Anne” bracelet and earrings by Kwiat.
• Lisa Rinna: Platinum and 5-carat diamond earrings by Jacques Mouw or Platinum and diamond hoop earrings by Neil Lane.
• Samantha Harris: Platinum and diamond cuff bracelet, Platinum and 8-carat diamond earrings, and multiple chains by Neil Lane.
• Mary Lynn Rajskub: Platinum and diamond earrings with white pearl drops (priced at $3,960), Platinum “Bar” bracelet (priced at $12,240), and a Platinum and diamond “Wish” ring (priced at $9,600) by Erica Courtney.
• Judy Reyes: Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings, multiple bracelets and a cocktail ring by Neil Lane.
• Tina Fey: Platinum, diamond and green tourmaline necklace, ring and earrings by Cathy Waterman.
• Daphne Zuniga: Platinum, diamond and aquamarine drop earrings — over 25 carats! — (priced at $38,000) by Ganjam, and a Platinum and diamond bracelet (priced at $147,084) by Sol Rafael.
• Daphne Zuniga (Pre-Emmy parties): Platinum and diamond earrings priced at ($88,440) by Erica Courtney, Platinum and diamond cocktail ring (priced at $4,750) by Kirk Kara, and a Platinum toe ring (priced at $2,800) by Superfit.
• Cloris Leachman: Platinum and diamond earrings (priced at $17,580) by Erica Courtney.
• Angela Kinsey: Platinum and 23-carat diamond necklace (priced at $108,500) by Peter Norman, Platinum bangle (priced at $28,800) by Erica Courtney, and Platinum and diamond studs by Neil Lane.
• Phyllis Smith: Platinum and 12-carat diamond earrings (priced at $74,000) by Hearts on Fire, and Platinum and 6-carat diamond bracelet by Jacques Mouw.
• Cara Buono: Platinum and 5-carat diamond earrings and bracelet by Hearts on Fire.

• Sofia Milos: Platinum and 16-carat heart necklace by Uneek for Rafinity.
• Irene Bedard: Platinum and 23-carat diamond “Opera” length necklace (priced at $115,000) and a Platinum and 5-carat diamond “Intoxicating” pendant (priced at $150,000) by Hearts on Fire, Platinum earrings with 154 diamonds by Jacques Mouw, and a Platinum and diamond cuff bracelet (priced at $104,442) by Sol Rafael.
• Rosemarie DeWitt: Platinum and diamond “Gypsy” earrings (priced at $5,710) and a Platinum and diamond cocktail ring (priced at $14,400) by Erica Courtney.
• Kimberly Caldwell: Platinum and 16-carat “X” necklace, and Platinum and diamond “Endless Love” earrings by Ritani (total price $99,700)

• Kathy Griffin: Platinum, diamond and green sapphire bracelet, Platinum, diamond and green beryl cocktail ring and earrings, and a Platinum and diamond chain with an aqua cross by Erica Courtney (total price $138,480)
• Kate Linder: Platinum and diamond drop earrings (priced at $182,250), and a Platinum and diamond bracelet (priced at $330,750) by Damiani.
• Maria Menounos: Platinum and canary diamond stud earrings by Martin Katz, Platinum and 89-carat diamond bracelet and Platinum and 31-carat diamond earrings by Sol Rafael, Platinum and diamond toe ring (priced at $5,395) by Superfit, and a Platinum and yellow diamond ring (priced at $79,250) by Tycoon.
• Joan Rivers (wearing on Fashion Wraps): Platinum and Tahitian pearl necklace (priced at $116,077) by Ernesto Moreira, and Platinum and pearl earrings (priced at ($27,500) by Mikimoto.
• Melissa Rivers (wearing on Fashion Wraps): Platinum and diamond earrings by Durnell ($22,000), Platinum and canary diamond ring (priced at $120,000) by Erica Courtney, and a Platinum and diamond necklace by Kirk Kara.
• Nancy O’Dell: Platinum and diamond pendant/chain with rubelite and tourmaline (priced at $22,120) by Gurhan, Platinum and diamond “Silhouette” bracelet (priced at $107,000), and Platinum and diamond “Endless Love” earrings (priced at $12,400) by Ritani. 
• Jann Carl: Platinum and diamond drop earrings (priced at $34,900) by Peter Norman.
• Lara Spencer: Platinum and diamond ball drop earrings by Neil Lane.
• Billy Bush: Platinum and diamond cufflinks by Nikos.
• Kristin Veitch: Platinum and 9-carat yellow/brown diamond earrings by Jacques Mouw, and a Platinum and diamond ring by Sol Rafael.
• Madison Michelle: Platinum and diamond earrings and necklace by Whiteflash (total price $620,000).
• Jason Kennedy: Platinum “Pegasus” ring by Nikos, and a Platinum watch by A. Lange & Sohne (priced at $37,100).
• Debbie Matenopoulos: Platinum and 88-carat drop necklace with matching earrings and a cocktail ring by Chris Aire (total price $5 million!).
• Catt Sandler: Platinum and diamond drop earrings (priced at $75,000) by Chris Aire.
• Samantha Daniels: Platinum and diamond earrings (priced at $28,000) by Raymond C. Yard, a Platinum and diamond “Open Pillow” necklace (priced at $39,500) by Peter Norman, and a Platinum and diamond bracelet by Sol Rafael.
• Dana Sessen: Platinum and diamond necklace, cocktail ring, and dangling earrings by Damiani (total price $245,890)

and WHY would someone select Platinum?
Platinum is prized for its Pure, Rare and Eternal qualities:

PURE: 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.
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.

RARE: Platinum is 30 times more rare than gold.

ETERNAL:  Platinum will hold a diamond or gemstone securely, now and for always.

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