Jewellery is Mischa Barton’s staple
Of all the news we are getting about celebrities, one seemed to appear more often over the last week in conversation and news: Mischa Barton. Barton has had a whirlwind few months with filming in India, stopping off in the UK, New York Fashion Week, and now Los Angeles. At New York Fashion […]
Ringing in Brides’ 75th anniversary
The biggest jewellery competition we managed to do was nearly NZ$20,000 for a necklace; Condé Nast’s Brides has gone one better with two rings valued at over US$18,000. In association with de Beers, the ring, named the Duo, commemorates the magazine’s 75th anniversary. It is ‘a platinum engagement ring and a wedding band in […]
Michelle Obama chooses Loree Rodkin jewellery
First Lady Michelle Obama selected jewellery from American designer Loree Rodkin for her inauguration outfit. Rodkin created jewellery for Mrs Obama for election night, the Inaugural Concert, the Kids’ Inaugural Concert and the Inaugural Ball. The pieces will become part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection. Rodkin says she found the First […]
L’Oréal and Carelle create compact for Golden Globes’ nominees
L’Oréal Paris and Carelle, the jewellers, have created a Red Carpet Golden Globes Compact for this year’s top female nominees in the Best Actress—Drama and Best Actress—Comedy categories. One compact will be auctioned at www.ebay.com/lorealparis beginning January 11, with all proceeds benefiting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. You may also like Kicking off the Golden […]
Adriana Lima dons Victoria’s Secret’s 3,575 black-diamond bra
Jeweller Martin Katz, who specializes in rare gems, has created a $5 million brassière for Victoria’s Secret, called the Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra. Unveiled earlier this week, and modelled by Adriana Lima, the bra features 3,575 black diamonds, 117 certified 1 ct round diamonds and 34 rubies. There is a total of 3,900 […]
A jewellery designer to watch out for
We always like seeing these success stories. Scarlett Lanson of Sedona, Ariz. might have missed out on the top three placings in the Swarovski Create Your Own Style design contest last year, but as she’s 17, she has plenty of opportunity to make her mark in years to come. And even a fourth placing […]
