The 'People's Choice?': Diamonds and platinum (07/01/10)

This year's Hollywood awards season has now officially kicked off, meaning celebrities have been appearing at various red-carpet events sporting precious platinum jewellery.

According to National Jeweler Network, classic designs proved most popular at the recent People's Choice Awards, with bracelet and earring pairings taking precedence over necklaces.

Mary J Blige selected platinum earrings with colourless and brown diamonds, punctuated by a platinum bracelet with multi-coloured diamonds - all from Lorraine Schwartz.

Queen Latifah, who had a number of outfit changes during the event, particularly sparkled in earrings and a ring sculpted from platinum and diamond.

Meanwhile, award winners Taylor Swift and Mariah Carey both collected their gongs in platinum and diamond bracelets and earrings.

Actress Jessica Alba also looked stunning in Neil Lane jewellery, with stacks of platinum bangles with black diamonds and a large platinum ring with diamond and onyx.

Hollywood A-Listers Go Platinum at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (18/01/10)

A huge number of celebrities also turned out in platinum jewellery for the 67th instalment of the annual Golden Globe Awards.

Nicole Kidman wore platinum bracelets with diamonds and emeralds by Fred Leighton, while Kate Winslet donned platinum and diamond earrings and bracelets by Tiffany & Co.

Penelope Cruz selected platinum and diamond earrings (20 carats), platinum and diamond bracelet (42 carats) and a platinum and pink diamond ring (seven carats), all by Chopard.

Halle Berry sported a platinum and diamond bracelet by Bvlgari, Jessica Simpson wore platinum earrings by Neil Lane and Toni Collette picked platinum and diamond drop earrings, bracelets and rings, also by Neil Lane.

Meanwhile, British actress Helen Mirren opted for a Chopard selection of platinum and diamond earrings (18 carats), platinum and diamond bracelet (25 carats), and a platinum and diamond ring (seven carats).

Commenting on the trends witnessed at the event, style expert Michael O'Connor said: "Celebrities are choosing one area to highlight, whether that's a large statement necklace in platinum, big earrings or stackable cuff bracelets.

"Coloured gemstones are making a big appearance on the red carpet. We're seeing more in the cooler palettes, such as blues and greens."

Jewelery and Suits 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (23/01/10)

Platinum jewellery was also out in force at the 16th annual instalment of the Screen Actors Guild Awards, with Neil Lane providing the pieces for the event.

Tina Fey wore long coloured diamond, platinum and moonstone chandelier earrings and three white and coloured diamond and platinum bracelets.

In addition, Toni Colette against showed her fondness for the precious metal, plumping for turquoise, platinum, gold and diamond bangles and a diamond, platinum and turquoise cocktail ring.

Jayma Mays selected diamond and platinum bracelets, turquoise circle earrings and a turquoise, diamond and platinum ring.

Lauren Sanchez turned out in long pearl, diamond and platinum chandelier earrings, a pearl, diamond and platinum bracelet and a pearl, platinum and diamond ring.

Finally, Miranda Cosgrove picked three diamond, platinum and sapphire bracelets, a diamond and platinum moonstone cocktail ring and diamond and platinum studs.

Katy Perry shows off diamond engagement ring (10/01/10)

Katy Perry flashed her new engagement ring for the first time in January as she stepped out with fiance Russell Brand.

The 'I Kissed a Girl' singer was given a large, square-cut diamond set in a platinum band, which British comedian and actor Brand purchased from Cartier before Christmas.

Platinum Wedding Bands Featured in New Video (15/01/10)

A new video has been launched which features platinum wedding rings sculpted by Novell Design Studio, TransWorldNews reports.

The bands appearing in the film - which was created by Platinum Guild International - have appeared in publications such as 'InStyle', 'Glamour' and the 'LA Times'.

Tiffany sales bounce back with a 17% rise (13/01/10)

Tiffany & Co has confirmed that its worldwide sales increased by 17 per cent during the holiday period, with US sales rising by 13 per cent in the final two months of the year.

"We are extremely pleased by these holiday sales results. We experienced growth across a wide range of jewellery categories and price points," said Chief Executive Michael Kowalski.

Tiffany raises dividend, resumes share buyback (21/01/10)

The luxury jeweller was so encouraged by the results that it raised its dividend by 18 per cent and confirmed that it will resume its attempts to buy back shares, Reuters reports.

About $402 million is still available for repurchases as part of the programme, which has been suspended since Q3 2008 but will run until January 2011.

Brand New Diamond Tennis Bracelet Design shows a lot More Diamond and Less Gold (28/01/10)

Finally, Diamond Tennis Bracelets has launched a unique new design featuring a platinum base and a three-prong setting which holds each of its round diamonds in place.

"What makes this bracelet dreamy is the fact that the setting is so well built, each round stone appears to sit right next to the other," noted the company.

"The design is a simple one, but [it] encompasses all the beauty of a classic tennis bracelet."

Anjolee.com is currently selling the SB850 version of the bracelet, which is the only one available at present.

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