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August 5, 2008 · Filed under Jewelry
Bollywood star Katrina Kaif was announced as the new spokesperson for India’s top diamond jewelry label Nakshatra.
With this, Hong Kong-born Kaif replaces another Bollywood legend Aishwarya Rai, who had represented the brand since its launch in 2000. The Nakshatra diamond jewelry, available in three collections, is famous for use of floral designs in 18 kt gold with multiple diamonds encircling a single large diamond to signify the constellation effect.
“Katrina is the perfect representation of the young, trendy and fashionable woman that Nakshatra targets. She lends a refreshing look to the brand, and we are excited to have her as the new face of Nakshatra,” said Mehul Choksi, Nakshatra Group chairman.
“I am delighted to be associated with a brand like Nakshatra that has garnered immence popularity not only in India but worldwide,” said Katrina. “I hope this association is amiable and mutually profitable.”
But how come former Miss Universe Aishwarya Rai was dropped? She wasn’t, according to her hubby Abhishek Bachchan. (He’s the brand ambassador of Omega watches.)
“Nakshatra was discontinued by Aishwarya. It is false news that she lost out the endorsement to Katrina Kaif. Aishwarya had some conditions and the company did not come to terms with this, so she called it off,” Abhishek told IANS (Indo-Asian News Service).
Katrina, 24, was recently adjudged ‘the sexiest woman in the world‘ in an online poll conducted by UK’s FHM.
I think they might have a point (or two) there:
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June 21, 2008 · Filed under Jewelry
Sterling silver. The very name evokes feelings of elegance, flamboyance and even celebrity inspired style. When I read about the penchant for silver jewellery of top celebs like Mary-Louise Parker, Ashlee Simpson, Cher and Mischa Barton, I also wonder while sterling sterling silver is beautiful, how affordable is it?
It was then I discovered keysilver.co.uk. This online silver jewellery company has been in operation just more than a couple of years, but is growing from strength to strength offering an assortment of top quality jewellery at very affordable prices. The entire range has a minimum millesimal fineness of .925, which just refers to its high quality (min. 92.5% pure silver). And that’s just about as good as it can get!
The website presents an extremely user-friendly interface with a rather minimalist design which actually lets you focus on the jewellery piece rather than fancy site embellishments. What I particularly liked was that there’s no ambiguity about what they offer. Broadly, the offerings include bangles, bracelets, necklaces and pendants.
Each section has thumbnails of the designs along with a brief description, which you can click to view the images in larger detail as well as get more information on the item. For instance, browsing through the silver bracelets section, I clicked on the “Silver bracelet with coloured hearts decorated with flowers” and learned it has a heart loop and bar fixing. It could very well be a fun summer accessory!
And so with the sterling silver pendants. Browsing through this category, I found an extremely creative selection in some of the latest styles. However, I couldn’t help but feel the styles are a bit Oriental. It’s fine if you like Thai jewellery, because several pieces have a hint of intricate Far East design. Then again, you’ll also find elegantly simple, yet mesmerising designs like the Black Spinel Heart Pendant shown here.
You may not be able to find the silver pendants in retail stores since, firstly, they are not produced in bulk (which adds to their uniqueness factor) and secondly, they are sourced direct from jewellery makers in Thailand. The pendants also come with a standard 16-inch silver chain, but you have the option to choose a longer length.
Key Silver claims to process and ship orders within 24 hours because all the jewellery listed on the website is stocked in in-house. The UK company ships worldwide and delivery is free.
June 20, 2008 · Filed under Jewelry
Damiani, Italy’s Luxury Jewelry House announced a new advertising campaign with actress Sharon Stone at the new Damiani boutique in Los Angeles last night.
Damiani, recipient of an unprecedented eighteen Diamond International Awards — the “Oscars of the Jewelry World” — reiterated their belief that Damiani is truly a girl’s best friend at the press event revealing Sharon Stone, 50, an iconic figure of Hollywood glamour as the new face of Damiani.
The campaign epitomizes female icons throughout legend and history — women who can be what they want and go beyond the limits allowed. These are women who are beautiful, romantic, tender, charming, brave, confident, courageous and full of mystery, who always feel at ease regardless of their environment. The Damiani campaign includes images inspired by Eve, Amelia Earhart, and today’s modern woman, who is unique and as strong as the ‘every’ woman.
Silvia Damiani, third generation family member and long time personal friend of Sharon Stone, introduced the campaign at the event where images of Sharon Stone were displayed simultaneously on large plasma screens.
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June 16, 2008 · Filed under Jewelry
Obviously not satisfied with the success of “The Row”, their designer apparel brand, the Olsen twins are broadening their horizon with fashion jewelry design.
Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen have teamed up with Robert Lee Morris to create a range of accessories under their Elizabeth and James brand. It may be recalled that Robert Lee Morris is an award winner of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Industry sources report that the the 21-year-olds are working closely with Morris (of whom they are both big fans too) and ransacking his designs for inspiration before finalizing their own line.
According to WWD, the line will consist of “silver and brass dagger necklaces, amorphous knuckle rings and edgy earrings,” but knowing the entrepreneurship of the twins, I’d expect a whole wider range.
However, you may yet have to wait a few months before you can see the “Robert Lee Morris for Elizabeth and James” collection at your favorite retail store.
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June 12, 2008 · Filed under Jewelry
Los Angeles-based Giantto Group has announced that supermodel Joanna Krupa will be the face of its worldwide campaign for the launch and expansion of the Giantto timepiece and Von Dutch Watch collection.
Earlier last week, Joanna Krupa made an appearance at The Giantto Group booth at the JCK exhibition, as well as hosted an exclusive VIP event at The Bank nightclub in the Bellagio Hotel.
The Giantto Group also debuted new high-end jewelry line including the necklace featured on VH1’s “Rock of Love” and unveiled its top-of-the-line Giantto timepiece collection, such as the all-new rose gold T7, while also revealing its Swarovski Crystal Spiral series (Von Dutch Watch collection).
Joanna, 29, has graced the covers of Maxim, GQ and FHM while also having posed nude in the July 2005 issue of Playboy. She also did a nude photoshoot for animal rights group PETA, for which she has been quoted as saying, “There is nothing sexy about wearing something that is so obviously tied to senseless pain and killing.”
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April 27, 2008 · Filed under Jewelry
Gucci has confirmed Stardust star Claire Danes as the new face its new fine jewelry campaign.
To be frank, I fell in love with Claire with Brokedown Palace (1999) and haven’t since missed a single opportunity to see her in a news show or in a movie… and now to see her in Gucci jewelry! Hmm… that ought to make Zahraine jealous.
Claire, now 29, will dazzle in a series of print campaigns for the Italian fashion house, taking over from Drew Barrymore, who acted as the spokesperson for the brand the last two years.
“Claire Danes is a modern icon. For me she is one of the most interesting young actresses on the international scene,” Gucci creative director Frida Giannini told fashionweekdaily.com. “She is very natural, fresh, and has a carefree attitude which can also be seen in the roles she has chosen. Claire’s sensual, confident beauty and her passionate, independent and strong character embodies today’s Gucci woman.”
And this is what Claire had to say: “I am thrilled and honored to be working with Gucci on their jewelry campaign. Frida is a very inspiring and creative woman. Her vision is extraordinary and I am excited to be a part of it.”
And oh, for Claire’s fans just like me, she recently finished filming her star role in Richard Linklater’s “Me and Orson Welles” in the UK. Wink.
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April 16, 2008 · Filed under Jewelry
Glitter is the new language of passion, and how better can you express it than with some of the most brilliant diamond or sapphire rings! Whatever the occasion — or sometimes for no occasion at all — you can be sure of setting your loved one’s heart on fire with the sheer glory and joy of jewels.
If you’re a little unsure about the right selection of gemstone or jewelry, you will find professional help and advice at one of the better known online stores Sparkle N Dazzle. You will be able to choose from a wide and varied selection ranging from top quality diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rare rubies set in rings, studs love bands, necklaces and bracelets of flashy metals such as platinum, gold, palladium or silver. Check out the breathtaking designs offered at some of the lowest prices online.
Recent research tells us that the diamond is a favorite with over 80 per cent of women. Now, you can rise to the occasion with the great choice of Diamond Rings Wedding & Engagement Rings at Spakle N Dazzle. The diamond collection includes vintage antique three- or five-stone engagement ring, eternity band with diamond shapes like round, princess cut, bagguette and octogon diamonds. Get passionate, imagine color merged with platinum and diamonds — think diamonds with fiery ruby or the serene sapphire. What would leave her speechless?
For instance, you can browse through the range of Sapphire Rings Ruby Rings Emerald Rings and more in engagement, wedding anniversary and Eternity Sets. You can even design your own design tiffany engagement ring & certified diamonds or wedding bands with their 3D Jewelry Help Tool. The range goes on to include some of the lowest priced solitaire & bridal bands.
Looking for the perfect gift? Why not try their Certified Diamond Jewelry or the ruby earrings and sapphire jeweled lockets or emerald handcuffs and exquisite designs in celebrity style eternity necklaces, leaf pendants and bracelets that never go out of style.
Sparkle N Dazzle lets you declare your love in creative ways. Literally a treasure trove of gemstones await your choice of Wedding Anniversary Rings Eternity Rings. You can also learn about about, buying and maintaining jewelry at the special section for jewelry assistance.
Sparkle N Dazzle has the last word when it comes to quality. All diamonds are graded with the Gemological Institute of America grading systems. The gemstones are rich in color and are translucent — a crucial factor in determining their quality. The platinum is jewelry grade and the pearls are lustrous and have perfect shapes.
April 9, 2008 · Filed under Jewelry
I’ve been running this blog with an ear to the ground for over a year now, and if there’s one thing I can say for sure, it’s this: What the Hollywood stars or international celebrities wear is what makes the hottest list–whether diamonds, sunglasses, or diamond jewelry. Celebrity brands are hot with the public, and Paris Hilton is the undeniable queen of anything “that’s hot.”
So, it comes as no surprise that Abazias.com has a special line of Paris Hilton watches that can make any star struck fan swoon with delight. They all come with fashionably extravagant diamond-encrusted faces and multiple time zones, and, well…. with a matching Jet set price tag too.
The Paris Hilton Limited Edition has her classic pink watch with a total of 6.07 carats of pink diamonds. White diamonds are also used to complement and bring out the sparkle of this fashion watch with 1026 stones in all. It comes with a gold pave dial and an alligator strap. The price is an icy quarter of a million dollars.
If nothing in your wardrobe goes with pink, that’s okay. You can still get a canary yellow Paris Hilton Limited Edition watch. This one sports yellow canary diamonds instead of pink ones. It’s set in 18K solid gold with the gold pave dial and alligator strap. It’s priced at far less than the pink-diamond version: $150,000.
Other versions are available for those who only want to spend $100,000 on their watches. They have cute names like Cotton Candy and Snow White. They use white diamonds, near colorless. They also come with a gold pave dial and alligator strap.
Celebrity brands aren’t priced for the every day consumer, but for someone who is hobnobbing with the elite. The stars’ own fashion sense or tastes often dictate the styles created. The brands can rise and fall with the rise and fall of a star’s fortunes, although exactly how an event impacts the brand is not easily foreseen. In some cases, notoriety can even heighten a brand’s popularity, like in the case of P. Diddy’s arrests. So, despite Paris Hilton’s brush with the law, this probably has not put a dent in her ability to draw sales through her celebrity brands.
March 26, 2008 · Filed under Jewelry
Reality TV socialite Nicole Richie has revealed that she’ll be launching her own jewelry brand.
The 26-year-old first-time mum has teamed up with Mouawad, the same name behind supermodel Heidi Klum’s jewelry line, to design a collection of mix ‘n’ match costume jewelry.
“It’s all costume jewelry. I like to play with jewelry and mix and match. I’m working with this really talented woman named Shelley Gibbs. She’s an artist and she sketches everything,” Richie told People Magazine.
“Everyone’s been really mellow and able to work around my schedule. If I need to go feed the baby, I do it.”
Talking about her newborn daughter Harlow Winter with boyfriend Joel Madden, Richie said, “She gives life a whole new meaning and a whole new purpose.”
Nicole is also an author, actress and singer, who’s also launching a children’s clothing line and insiders say a signature perfume is also in the works.
March 1, 2008 · Filed under Jewelry
Hollywood actress Bridget Moynahan’s new campaign for jeweler Diamonair has just been published.
The campaign is indicative of the 40-year-old celebrity jeweler’s tradition of featuing Hollywood glamour.
“Bridget was a natural choice for the campaign. Her beauty transcends time, evoking memories of Fellini films and paying tribute to Diamonair’s history and revival,” said Kareem Sethi, CEO, Streetwise Capital Partner.
Diamonair is noted as the producers of the finest quaility cubic zirconia, and their jewelry can be found at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Moynahan, 36, is known for her roles in Hollywood films such as ‘Coyote Ugly’, ‘I, Robot’, ‘Lord of War’ and her latest ‘Noise II.’ As a model, she graced the covers of Elle, Vogue, Self, Fitness, New Woman and Glamour.
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