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... Other gem notables include Tichina Arnold (Everybody Hates Chris) in Ganjam designed blue sapphire and diamond platinum earrings that hugged the outline of the ear; Sarah Chalke (Scrubs) in onyx and diamond platinum earrings and black beaded and diamond platinum long chain by Neil Lane; and Marg Helgenberger (CSI), also in platinum by Lane, wore a pink tourmaline and diamond ring, kunzite and diamond earrings, and layered chain necklaces in tourmaline, peridot, turquoise and diamond. While Barbara Hershey, who accompanied longtime real-life love, Naveen Andrews (Lost), shone in pink tourmaline and platinum earrings by Kwiat.
The spectrum of gems represented on the Red Carpet was broad and diverse from an onyx and diamond platinum necklace by Kwiat adorning Beverly Mitchell (7th Heaven) and beryl teardrop platinum earrings by Erica Courtney on Lara Spencer (The Insider) to a pink sapphire and diamond platinum bracelet by Jeffrey Bilgore decorating Vanessa Mannillo (Entertainment Tonight).
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Tachina Arnold tries on the Ganjam designed blue sapphire and diamond platinum earrings, which she selected to wear to the Emmys, while browsing the Platinum Guild International Emmy Suite at the Luxe Hotel.
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But it wasn’t just the ladies in color. Male celebs incorporated subtle splashes including Hugh Laurie (House) in onyx and diamond platinum cufflinks and shirt studs by Neil Lane. Also in platinum cufflinks and shirt studs by Lane, James Spader (Boston Legal) wore onyx and pearl. And, Randy Jackson (American Idol) sported iolite and diamond platinum cufflinks by Erica Courtney. O’Connor noted that more gents sought out jewels for the Emmy’s.
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When planning your award-winning outfit, discover the colors that best suit your skin tone, hair and eyes by experimenting with lots of different shades. To make everything look unified, tone your jewelry to your outfit and to each other. Only one piece should really stand out. If you’re wearing a camel-colored sheath, try small wooden or matte-gold bangles and matt gold studs. Then you can add a warm citrine necklace to spice things up. Remember, the most important step toward developing your personal style is wearing accessories that you truly love — and colored gemstones offer something special for everyone.
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Gemmy Jewels Stole Spotlight
at 57th Annual Emmy Awards
By Deborah Yonick
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Los Angeles, CA: "People" proclaimed the coveted Emmy’s, primetime television’s biggest night in Hollywood, as the “Gemmy” Awards. The celebrity "trends-tracking magazine" hailed that “ice is nice, but so are amethysts and emeralds,” noting that warm-hued gems share the stage with Art Deco sparklers as star favorites.
The Red Carpet at Emmy central, the famous Kodak Theatre at Hollywood and Highland, was awash in color as A-list stars flaunted big, bold gems in platinum and gold. Whether tone on tone or in contrasting shades, celebrities showed their true colors in apparel and accessories, giving new meaning to what constitutes a black tie affair.
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Gowns ran the gamut from jewel tones in blues and greens, rich browns and shocking corals and oranges to blush pinks, buttery yellows and creamy beiges in both long and short lengths, very often embellished in colored stones or crystal beadwork. Jewelry expert Michael O’Connor, based in New York City, concurs that this year’s trends include “platinum garnished in vivid gemstones, a return to old Hollywood glamour, and layered pieces with lots of versatility.”
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Stylist to the stars George Blodwell scouts out jewelry for clients at the Platinum Guild International Emmy Suite at the Luxe Hotel
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Stylist to the stars, George Blodwell, said earrings (long, drop and hoop) and bracelets (often several styles stacked) are Red Carpet accessory necessities. Susy Korb, chief marketing officer for Harry Winston, also noted that big, fabulous cocktail rings are all the rage. And, many actresses adore gem-set brooches, especially worn at the base of a plunging neckline, such as Mariska Hargitay (Law & order: Special Victims Unit) and Alias star Jennifer Garner flaunted. ...
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...The captivating Desperate Housewives wore the most notable gemmy jewels of the night. Marcia Cross accessorized a forest green taffeta Elle Saab gown in modified chandelier emerald and diamond earrings and carved green jade and chain bracelet, both by Lorraine Schwartz. Teri Hatcher, in a vibrant blue J. Mendel goddess gown, made a statement in $1.5 million worth of Neil Lane jewels including a pink topaz and diamond necklace and stunning 100-carat blue sapphire ring. Nicolette Sheridan adorned a pale pink strapless number in pink morganite drop earrings and a pink morganite cocktail ring set with white and cognac diamonds, both by Harry Winston.
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Also in HW, Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi Goldberg Back to Broadway) sparkled in diamond cluster earrings with emerald drops and Shohreh Aghdashloo (24) looked mysterious in a black gown complemented by Tahitian pearl drop earrings and cocktail ring.
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The very pregnant Jennifer Garner, in a sexy strapless black maternity gown by Badgley Mischka, added a splash of color around her face in turquoise and diamond drop earrings ala Fred Leighton. While Charlize Theron (The Life & Death of Peter Sellers) in a Chanel Couture flapper-esque beaded mini adorned in Cartier ruby, onyx and diamond Art Deco-inspired jewels. ...
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© Created by ICA Gem Bureau Idar-Oberstein
Deborah Yonick is a veteran jewelry journalist who writes regularly for many trade magazines worldwide.
She also pens a consumer column known as The Jewelry Lady, which can be accessed at
http//:www.thejewelrylady.info or http://www.jcoc.net.
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