Stars Glitter In Harry Winston Jewels At amfAR Benefit

Charlize Theron, wearing Harry Winston accepts the amfAR Award of Inspiration onstage at amfAR’s Inspiration Gala Los Angeles sponsored by Harry Winston at Milk Studios. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Harry Winston)

Charlize Theron, Lea Michele, Victoria Justice, Angela Lindvall and Erica Pelosini were among the stars adorned in Harry Winston jewels at the amfAR Inspiration Gala, held Thursday at Milk Studios in Los Angeles. 

amfAR’s Inspiration Gala Los Angeles sponsored by Harry Winston at Milk Studios on October 27, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Harry Winston)

Luxury jewelry and watch brand, Harry Winston, is in the second year of a three-year international partnership with amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and served as the presenting sponsor of the star-studded Hollywood event, which benefits the foundation’s AIDS research programs.

Model Heidi Klum, Regional Vice President at Harry Winston, Michael Moser and businesswoman Paris Hilton attend amfAR’s Inspiration Gala Los Angeles sponsored by Harry Winston at Milk Studios on October 27, 2016, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Harry Winston)

The event honored Jeffrey Katzenberg and Theron for their outstanding contributions in the fight against AIDS. Each was presented with the limited-edition Harry Winston Countdown to a Cure timepiece. Limited to 20 men and 20 women pieces, it is sold exclusively through Harry Winston boutiques. Twenty percent of sales go toward amfAR's efforts to develop the scientific basis of a cure for HIV by 2020. 

Jeffrey Katzenberg accepts the amfAR Award of Inspiration at amfAR’s Inspiration Gala Los Angeles sponsored by Harry Winston at Milk Studios on October 27, 2016, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Harry Winston)

Part of Harry Winston’s timeless Midnight Collection, the men’s version of the automatic watch features a 42mm white gold case with a navy blue dial accented with a multicolor gradient, representing amfAR’s Countdown to a Cure campaign colors that symbolize the fade of the disease from crisis to cure. The women’s 32mm model is set with 12 brilliant-cut diamonds and 19 vivid gemstones, from rubies and sapphires to spessartite garnets.

Other stars attending the event included Heidi Klum, Dita Von Teese, Jane Lynch, Cheyenne Jackson and Jon Hamm. 

Theron accepted her award wearing Harry Winston chandelier earrings with 32.57 carats of diamonds set in platinum and the Secret Cluster ring with 6.6 carats set in platinum. 

Actress Lea Michele wearing Harry Winston at amfAR’s Inspiration Gala Los Angeles at Milk Studios on October 27, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Harry Winston)

Michele was decked out in 180 carats worth of Harry Winston diamond and platinum jewels, including the Combination Diamond Necklace and Bracelet (88.34 carats and 68.57 carats, respectively), Emerald-Cut Diamond Earstuds (3.15 carats), Cushion-Cut Micropave Diamond Ring, (4.98 carats), Radiant-Cut Diamond Rock Band (8.3 carats) and Oval Diamond Rock Band (6.47 carats). 

Stylist Erica Pelosini wearing Harry Winston at amfAR’s Inspiration Gala Los Angeles at Milk Studios on October 27, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Harry Winston)

Pelosini wore 60 carats of Harry Winston jewels, including the 44.34-carat Marquesa Diamond Cluster Necklace matched with the Tulp diamond bracelet (12.86 carats), Straight Line Diamond Bracelet, (2.54 carats), Crossover Diamond Ring (1.63 carats) and Micropave Diamond Dome Band (1.09 carats) 

Actress Victoria Justice wearing Harry Winston at amfAR’s Inspiration Gala Los Angeles at Milk Studios on October 27, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Harry Winston)

Justice wore Harry Winston Cluster Diamond Earrings and Stacked Diamond Bands; and Lindvall was adorned in Open Belle Diamond Drop Earrings

Model Angela Lindvall wearing Harry Winston attends amfAR’s Inspiration Gala Los Angeles sponsored by Harry Winston at Milk Studios. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Harry Winston)

The amfAR Inspiration series was launched in 2010 to celebrate men’s fashion and style while raising funds for amfAR’s lifesaving AIDS research programs. Since its inception, Inspiration galas have been held in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, and Miami. To date, Inspiration events have raised more than $26 million for amfAR. 

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Piaget Adorns Stars At Film Independent Spirit Awards

Actress Jessica Chastain in an 18k white gold necklace set with sapphire beads, emeralds and diamonds from the Extremely Piaget jewelry collection. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Piaget)

For the ninth consecutive year Piaget co-hosted the Film Independent Spirit Awards, paying tribute to the top performers, writers, directors and producers in independent film. Actress Jessica Chastain, Piaget international brand ambassador, led the event attended by stars of notable independent films, including Cate Blanchett, Brie Larson, Rooney Mara, Idris Elba, Jason Segel and Paul Dano.

Many in attendance were adorned in Piaget jewels and watches, including the Extremely Piaget, Possession and Rose jewelry collections; and the Limelight, Altiplano and Emperador watch lines.

Actress Jessica Biel in an 18k white gold Extremely Piaget ear cuff with diamonds and sapphires with an Extremely Piaget 18k white gold diamond ring and two 18k white gold Possession rings. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Piaget)

Chastain wore an 18k white gold necklace set with sapphire beads, emeralds and diamonds from the Extremely Piaget jewelry collection. Presenter Jessica Biel chose an 18k white gold Extremely Piaget ear cuff with diamonds and sapphires with an Extremely Piaget 18k white gold diamond ring and two 18k white gold Possession rings.

Actress Brie Larson in  Piaget 18k white gold and diamond Possession bracelets with matching Possession rings and Piaget Rose earrings. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Piaget)

Larson, the Spirit Award winner for her role in “Room,” wore Piaget’s 18k white gold and diamond Possession bracelets with matching Possession rings and a set of Piaget Rose earrings. Presenter Emilia Clarke opted for a pair of 18k rose gold Rose earrings with rose gold Possession and Rose rings. “Anomalisa” nominee, Jennifer Jason Leigh, wore a Piaget Limelight timepiece with a Piaget Rose ring and Dree Hemingway chose a set of Piaget Rose earrings and a Piaget Possession ring.

Emilia Clarke in Piaget 18k rose gold Rose earrings with rose gold Possession and Rose rings. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Piaget) 

Ben Mendelsohn, nominated for Best Male Lead in “Mississippi Grind,” wore the 40mm Piaget Altiplano Date in 18k rose gold Dano, nominated for Best Supporting Male in “Love & Mercy,” wore his own 40mm Piaget Altiplano in 18k white gold. Presenter Anthony Mackie opted for a limited edition Piaget Emperador Coussin in 18k white gold.

Jennifer Jason Leigh in a Piaget Limelight timepiece with a Piaget Rose ring.(Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Piaget)  

Mel Eslyn was the recipient of the Piaget Producer’s Award for her contributions to Independent Film. She received a $25,000 grant given to emerging producers who demonstrate creativity, tenacity and vision, and produce quality independent films, despite limited resources. Eslyn, who wore a suite of Piaget Possession jewelry in white gold, is known for her work on “The One I Love,” “Lamb,” “Uncle Kent 2,” and “Your Sister’s Sister.”

Anthony Mackie in a limited edition Piaget Emperador Coussin in 18k white gold. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Piaget) 

“We have always championed bold and unexpected creations, which makes our relationship with the Spirit Awards a perfect fit,” said CEO, Philippe Leopold-Metzger.

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A Sampling of ‘Oscar Week’ Jewelry Trends

Actress Rumer Willis wearing Le Vian diamond earrings at the 7th Annual Hollywood Domino and Bovet 1822 Gala.

The Oscars isn’t a one-day event anymore. There are parties, dinners and other glamorous events held throughout the week in Los Angeles attended by celebrities. Whenever stars gather red carpets seem to magically appear followed by the promotion of fashion. The focus of this blog is fine jewelry and watches and there’s was plenty of it being worn. As a prelude to tonight’s main show, below is a sampling of the many events held during “Oscar Week” and the jewelry that worn by actors and performers.

At the Independent Spirit Awards Saturday in Beverly Hills, actress Elisabeth Rohm was on the red carpet wearing Antonini rhodocrosite, quartz, and diamond earrings. 

Model Anne V was busy during the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style awards ceremony at Greystone Mansion held Friday in Beverly Hills. She was wearing Ivy mandarin garnet and diamond earrings, a Jorge Adeler citrine and diamond ring and Jacob & Co. tangerine and diamond stackable rings.

The Giorgio Armani Flagship Boutique in Beverly Hills was the scene Friday of a special event by the luxury brand honoring Martin Scorsese and Paolo Sorrentino. Actress Jaimie Alexander was there wearing Ivy spinel and diamond earrings and Doves by Doron Paloma amethyst and diamond ring.

The Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills was the scene of the QVC 5th Annual Red Carpet Style event Friday. Actress Jennifer Morrison (above) was photographed wearing Jorge Adeler druzy and black onyx earrings. Actress Bella Thorne (below) was wearing Sutra white agate and diamond earrings.

Vanity Fair is known for having the best the best parties at these kind of gatherings. Friday the magazine held its Campaign Hollywood Kick Off at Sadie Kitchen and Lounge in Los Angeles. Actress and singer Anna Kendrick was there wearing a Jack Vartanian Gala black diamond tennis bracelet and Universe black diamond ear climbers.

photo credit: Getty Images

Thursday night, Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Charlie Chaplin silent film, “The Tramp,” at a private event in West Hollywood. Those photographed wearing Jaeger-LeCoultre watches were Isis Samassa, Bianca Brandolini d'Adda, Laurent Vinay (Jaeger-LeCoultre director of communications), Dolores Chaplin, Carmen Chaplin, and Linh Dan Pham.

Elisabeth Rohm made another stop earlier in the week. This time at the 'Vanity Fair and Chrysler Toast American Hustle' at Ago Thursday in Los Angeles where she wore Doves by Doron Paloma ring and a Carla Amorim bracelet. 

Recording artist, actress and philanthropist Demi Lovato was at theunite4:humanity event Thursday at the Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles wearing Demarco diamond earrings.

Anne V wearing Carla Amorim diamond earrings and a Le Vian diamond ring;

There were a number of jewelry-wearing celebrities strolling on the red carpet at the 7th Annual Hollywood Domino and Bovet 1822 Gala benefiting artists for peace and justice at Sunset Tower Thursday in West Hollywood. Among them were Anne V (above) wearing Carla Amorim diamond earrings and a Le Vian diamond ring; Actress Odette Annable wearing a Jack Vartanian Serpent diamond cuff and Sethi Couture diamond rings; actress Rumer Willis (top picture) wearing Le Vian diamond earrings; and actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens wearing Jack Vartanian ruby and black diamond earrings and a Brumani black quartz and diamond ring.

Odette Annable wearing a Jack Vartanian Serpent diamond cuff and Sethi Couture diamond rings.

Vanessa Hudgens wearing Jack Vartanian ruby and black diamond earrings and a Brumani black quartz and diamond ring.

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Hollywood Stars Come Out for Montblanc’s Pre-Oscar Charity Brunch

Hilary Swank signs a brick, which is the symbol for Montblanc's 2013 pre-Oscars charity brunch. She is wearing Montblanc's Pétales Entrelacés motif bracelet.

Montblanc held its annual “Charity Brunch” Saturday at the Hotel Bel Air in Los Angeles. Every year the luxury brand hosts this event the day before the Academy Awards presentation and selects a charity initiative. This year the charity is UNICEF’s “Signature for Good” program. 

UNICEF Ambassador Alyssa Milano.

Academy Award winning actress, Hilary Swank, led the event. She recently joined Montblanc and UNICEF on a field trip to Ethiopia and she shared her experience with those in attendance.

Christopher Lambert wearing Montblanc Star 4810 Chronograph.

Montblanc pledged to raise at least $1.5 million for the initiative, primarily through its recently unveiled “Signature For Good” collection, which includes special edition writing instruments, jewelry pieces and leather accessories. The feature design element is a brick that symbolizes the joint effort of building a better future for all children and their communities, through the creation of proper education programs and the construction of schools—brick by brick. Parts of the proceeds raised from the sale of the collection will be donated to UNICEF to build and maintain schools for underprivileged children for its schools in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Actress Emmy Rossum wearing Montblanc Star Classique Lady Automatic watch and Montblanc Seven Stars Collection.

In addition to Swank, celebratory guests included Emmy Rossum, Rosario Dawson, UNICEF Ambassador Alyssa Milano, Louise Roe, Alan Arkin, Billy Zane, Jesse Metcalfe, Peter Fonda, Jesse Williams, Madalina Ghenea, Alexander Ludwig, Danny Huston, Stacey Keach, Martin Landau, Alfrie Woodard, Mimi Rogers, Maria Bravo, Jane Seymour, Clemens Schick, Navid Negahban, Michael Nouri, Lana Parilla, Samantha Barks, Rachel Griffiths, Bailey Chase, Pal Sverre Hagen, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Natasha Henstridge and Michael York joined Lutz Bethge, Montblanc CEO, and Caryl M. Stern, U.S. Fund for UNICEF CEO and president. 

Montblanc CEO Lutz Bethge and U.S. Fund for UNICEF President and CEO Caryl M. Stern wearing Montblanc Star 4810 necklace.

Guests supported the program by signing bricks of a school specially recreated inside the hotel. 

Montblanc brand ambassador, opera star, Shenyang, performed.

 
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Jewelry Fashion at the Golden Globe Awards

The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards are currently being held in Beverly Hills, Calif., and here are among the first jewelry-related fashion items worn by some of the stars. I will be updating this page as more becomes available.

Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez wearing Le Vian 18K Strawberry Gold earrings with Vanilla Diamonds  (Retail: $30,248),

Actress Halle Berry wearing Madstone 18k gold and diamond earrings.

Actress Debra Messing in $200,000 worth of stackable Amrapali Victorian diamond bangles. The Jaipur, India-based firm is one of the premier jewelry houses in India, known for its modern interpretations of the best classical Indian jewelry. 

TV personality Giuliana Rancic wearing Norman Silverman earrings and ring, valued at a combimed $400,000. Norman Silverman offers a prestigious selection of large and rare white diamonds, as well as impressive fancy yellows, pinks and blues. 

Actress Carla Gugino in Bavna 18k gold multicolored rose cut diamond earrings (retail: $28,000) and a Demarco diamond flower ring (retail $41,235).

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Oscar-Worthy Jewelry

The Collier Entier Romanov by Fabergé is set with 2,225 gemstones totaling 363.48 carats. It includes 79 emeralds totaling 186.85 carats, featuring sugar-loaf cabochons and a single pear-shaped drop of 30.65 carats. The diamond include 1,991 round white diamonds totaling 98.15 carats, 151 rose cut diamonds, of 43.29 carats, 0.67-carat rose diamond, and a pear-shaped rose cut diamond of 3.48 carats. The choker detaches from the collar, allowing the two necklaces to be worn separately, while the choker can be worn alone or with the emerald drop pendant.

It’s not only Hollywood’s finest who will be under the glare of the international spotlight as they stroll the red carpet and appear on stage for the 84th Annual Academy Awards. What they wear will be under the scrutiny of fashion experts and the general public—and that includes the jewelry they choose.

Leading style expert Michael O'Connor—who is hosting StyleLab's styling event for Academy Award nominees, presenters and stylists—says that there will not be one dominate color this year. “Bright and vibrant colored gemstones that were big in past decades including pink, blue, orange and green, will make a resurgence.”

Academy Award winning actress Marcia Gay Harden checks out pink drusy earrings Pamela Huizenga in the StyleLab Suite at the 2012 Oscars. Photo credit: American Gem Trade Association

O'Connor, who curated a selection of one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from world-renowned designers for celebrities to borrow for the red carpet, says large pieces will be prevalent on the Red Carpet, from “chunky cuff styles with geometric shapes and vintage designs” to “oversized drop or chandelier earrings that practically touch the collarbone.”

Elizabeth Taylor's Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Sautoir. This sold for $5.9 million at Christie's Elizabeth Taylor auction. Will an item from the auction make an appearance on the Red Carpet Sunday? Photo credit: Christie's

Following Christie's Elizabeth Taylor auction, look for vintage pieces to take center stage as well. In fact, maybe statement pieces owned by the late movie star will make an appearance. After all, the renowned Italian jewelry house, Bulgari, reportedly purchased $20 million of its own jewelry at the auction. The speculation is that it will be used for a museum. What better way to announce the museum and make a bold statement than to have a multi-million piece of jewelry adorn one of the world’s top actresses.

Montblanc Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco Bracelet

Another company that is bringing in the nostalgia is Montblanc. It has created several lines of haute joaillerie, timepieces and writing instruments that honor the Hollywood actress and first lady of Monaco, Princess Grace. These items along with others by the venerable brand are being presented at its own “Styling Lounge” showroom.

The famed luxury jewelry house, Fabergé, has been making a comeback and it isn’t shy about letting Angelina Jolie know that it has an emerald and diamond necklace(top photo) that it wants the international star to wear. Set with 2,225 gemstones and 2,043 diamonds, the choker detaches from the collar, allowing the two necklaces to be worn separately, while the choker can be worn alone or with the emerald drop pendant.

Platinum, Tanzanite and diamond "Tokapi" detachable earrings by Gumuchian.

So be on the lookout for these sparkling items along with some glittering surprises when Hollywood’s finest stroll the red carpet tomorrow.