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Jewellery Roundup January 2012

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

See the Massive Engagement Ring LeBron James Gave Savannah Brinson! (02/01/12)

NBA star LeBron James opted for a platinum and diamond engagement ring, featuring a seven-carat pear-shaped centre diamond with classic tapered baguette sides, to propose to girlfriend Savannah Brinson.

"We haven't really seen this style of ring with a large pear-shaped centre diamond since another great love affair: Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor," jewellery expert Michael O'Connor told Us Weekly.

Mario Lopez's $80,000 Engagement Ring for Courtney Mazza: All the Details! (04/01/12)

Platinum was the choice of Mario Lopez when he decided to propose to girlfriend Courtney Mazza.

"The platinum setting is swarming with round brilliant-cut diamonds all the way from under the finger to the collar of diamonds that encircles the centre stone," jewellery expert Michael O'Connor explained.

Radiant-Cut Engagement Ring for Drew Barrymore (06/01/12)

Drew Barrymore's diamond engagement ring can be recreated with different gemstones in the same radiant cut.

Examples include a ring in 18-carat yellow gold and platinum with 26.80 ct. radiant-cut Zultanite from Ralph and Rudi Wobito.

10 Products That Revolutionized the Jewelry Trade (05/01/12)

The De Beers three-stone platinum ring is one of the most influential products in jewellery industry history.

A marketing campaign drove up sales significantly and ranks the piece alongside the likes of Tiffany & Co's six-prong setting and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual is revolutionising the jewellery trade.

PLATINUM AND DIAMOND NECKLACE FOR WINNER OF JIC'S "ULTIAMTE PROPOSAL" CONTEST (25/01/12)

The Jewellery Information centre is launching its third annual Ultimate Proposal Contest on February 21st.

A search for the "best" engagement story, the winners will receive a platinum and diamond necklace courtesy of Platinum Guild International.

Other News

The 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on January 29th saw a host of Hollywood A-listers show off some stunning platinum jewellery on the red carpet.

Jessica Chastain opted for Harry Winston platinum earrings, bracelet and ring, while Berenice Bejo chose a platinum band with 70 diamonds by Chopard.

Neil Lane was the designer of choice, however, with Jayma Mays, Jennifer Carpenter, Diane Lane, Sarah Hyland, Katrina Bowden, Melissa McCarthy and Nava Rivera all wearing platinum pieces by the craftsman.

Chastain and Bejo also looked dazzling in platinum jewellery by Harry Winston and Chopard at the 2011 New York Film Critics Circle Awards on January 9th.

The Tree of Life actress Chastain also chose to wear a platinum and diamond Sunflower earrings and Marquesa ring by Harry Winston on the Late Show with David Letterman and at the premiere of Coriolanus in New York on January 17th:

Charlize Theron was seen wearing Bvlgari platinum jewellery at the 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles on January 12th.

At the same red carpet event, Michelle Williams chose platinum and diamond jewellery by Fred Leighton for Forevermark.

Demi Moore put personal problems behind her to look dazzling in Neil Lane platinum and diamond jewellery at the Cinema For Peace Fundraiser for Haiti in Los Angeles on January 14th.

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Tiffany set for UAE expansion

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Platinum jewellery retailer Tiffany & Co has signed a memorandum of understanding with Damas Jewellery to help the New York firm expand in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The strategic joint venture will cover five Tiffany stores, three in Dubai and two in Abu Dhabi, as well as the potential for new outlets in the future.

Frederic Cumenal, executive vice-president at Tiffany, said the joint venture will enable the firm to better integrate its five existing stores in the UAE into its worldwide store network.

"We see very exciting opportunities to expand our sales throughout this important region," he added.

Representing Tiffany in the venture is Laurent Cathala, the firm's vice-president for emerging markets.

Tiffany will be responsible for merchandise assortment and pricing, advertising and promotional activities, staffing, store design and visual display and financial services, the retailer said.

Prior to the agreement, which will begin operating in the second quarter of 2012, Tiffany sold merchandise on a wholesale basis to Damas, which operated the New York retailer's five outlets in the UAE.

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Tiffany Set to Expand in United Arab Emirates (19/01/12)

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Platinum jewellery shines at Golden Globes

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Many of Hollywood's leading ladies chose platinum jewellery for last night's (January 15th) Golden Globes ceremony in Los Angeles.

While Kate Winslet and Idris Elba took gongs for their acting performances, some of the standout pieces on the night were worn by the likes of Angelina Jolie and Natalie Portman.

Jolie chose platinum and diamond stud earrings and a platinum and 12-carat diamond ring by Lorraine Schwartz, while Portman opted for platinum and diamond drop earrings, three platinum and diamond bracelets and a pear-shaped diamond cluster ring by Harry Winston.

Reese Witherspoon hit the red carpet in a pair of platinum and European cut diamond drop earrings by Fred Leighton, as well as a pair of platinum and diamond bracelets from 1900 by the designer and a 1920s platinum and diamond bracelet.

Jessica Biel sparkled in pieces, including a platinum and round diamond opera length necklace and solitaire diamond stud earrings, by Tiffany & Co.

Madonna, who scooped the gong for Best Original Song, collected her award wearing a Neil Lane platinum and diamond cocktail ring and five platinum and diamond bracelets by the same designer.

Lorraine Schwartz was a popular option, with Emma Stone, Lea Michele, Kate Beckinsale, Sarah Hyland, Debra Messing and Julianna Marguiles all choosing the designer for their Golden Globe attire.

Jodie Foster, Jessica Alba and Clare Danes were among some the stars who dazzled in platinum pieces by Bulgari.

Harry Winston was another popular option, with Sofia Vergara and Jessica Chastain both showing off earrings, rings and bracelets by the designer.o

Van Cleef and Arpels was the choice of Zooey Deschannel, who wore a platinum estate ring from 1970 featuring pearl and diamonds.

Queen Latifah, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren and Jane Fonda also went for platinum jewellery for last night's awards ceremony, which is seen as a preview of the Academy Awards in February.

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Platinum Jewelry Rules the Red Carpet at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (16/01/12)

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