Platinum on the Emmy Carpet

From stackable bracelets and large statement necklaces, to stud earrings and watches, the world’s hottest television stars (women and men) sparkled in millions of dollars worth of pure Platinum bling at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards. Jewelry and style expert Michael O’Connor notes that “we are seeing a lot of men wearing jewelry that goes beyond the traditional pair of cufflinks, including Platinum collector watches and tie accents.” O’Connor adds that “our favorite women are returning to true Hollywood glamour by accessorizing with significant pieces of jewelry including multi-layered necklaces and pendants, cuff bracelets and colorful cocktail rings.” Platinum is favored on the red carpet because it is a naturally white metal so it maximizes the brilliance of gemstones.

Celebrities including Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Marcia Cross (Desperate Housewives), Nicollette Sheridan (Desperate Housewives), Karina Smirnoff (Dancing with the Stars), Sean Patrick Thomas (Raisin in the Sun), C.S. Lee (Dexter), David Zayas (Dexter), Roma Maffia (Nip/Tuck), Carrie Preston (True Blood), Jacqueline Pinol (CSY: NY), Jane Kaczmarek (Raising the Bar), Andrea Schroder (Top Design), Mireille Enos (Big Love), Kathleen Robertson (Beverly Hills, 90210), Angela Kinsey (The Office), Kate Flannery (The Office), Phyllis Smith (The Office), Keesha Sharp (Everybody Hates Chris), Lorna Scott (True Blood), Angus T. Jones (Two and a Half Men), Creed Bratton (The Office), Leslie Baker (The Office), Bob Balaban (Recount), Kate Linder (The Young & The Restless), attended Platinum Guild International USA’s Emmy Awards Red Carpet Jewelry Preview at the Luxe Hotel on Rodeo Drive where they indulged in a complete Platinum experience that included…


* Over $40 million dollars worth of rare Platinum jewelry to wear on the red carpet from the world’s top designers including Neil Lane, Erica Courtney, Piaget, Ganjam, Franck Muller and Siegelson.
* Platinum-infused spa treatments by La Prairie with Cellular Cream Platinum Rare ($1,000 per bottle).
* A gift bag from companies including La Prairie, Aldo, Auric Blends, Crest, Dr. Tattoff, Frederick’s of Hollywood, Marquis Platinum Vitality Drink, Sunlounge Studios Tanning, Thank Dog! Bootcamp, Tide, Tucker and Xtended Beauty.
* Limited-edition Platinum iPods. Valued at $150, celebrities autographed iPods that will be available through the Clothes Off Our Back award shows website auction to support children’s charities.


In addition, Emmy-nominated costume designer Cate Adair of “Desperate Housewives” designed a one-of-a-kind Platinum handbag using Kwiat Diamonds. With 60-carats of diamonds celebrating 60 years at the Emmys and valued at $500,000, this is the most Platinum and diamond intensive handbag ever produced. Entertainment Tonight host Mary Hart accessorized with this gorgeous handbag on the red carpet.

Following is a list of Platinum baubles that celebrities wore on the red carpet and at parties (retail prices are provided when available):


* Teri Hatcher: Platinum bracelet, earrings and cocktail ring by Neil Lane.
* Kate Walsh: Platinum bracelet with 100-carats of diamonds and sapphires, Platinum ring with a 25-carat black diamond, and a pair of Platinum and 25-carat drop earrings by Neil Lane ($1 million).
* Christina Applegate: Platinum jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz.
* Michelle Pfeiffer: Platinum and 50-carat diamond earrings, a bracelet and a cocktail ring by Neil Lane.
* Kyra Sedgwick: Platinum earrings and pinkie ring by Fred Leighton.
* Lauren Conrad: Platinum bracelet and brooch by Hearts on Fire (total $415,000).
* Heidi Klum: Platinum jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz.
* Holly Hunter: Platinum earrings by Fred Leighton.
* Debra Messing: Platinum ring by Fred Leighton.
* Hayden Panettiere: Platinum earrings and stacked bracelets by Fred Leighton.
* Jennifer Morrison: Platinum jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz.
* Cynthia Nixon: Platinum earrings, 2 bracelets and cocktail ring by Fred Leighton.
* January Jones: Platinum jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz.
* Emilie de Ravine: Platinum bracelet by Stephen Russell ($130,000).
* Julie Benz: Platinum earrings by Neil Lane and 2 bracelets by Stephen Russell (total over $300,000).
* Glenn Close: Platinum earrings and bracelet by Fred Leighton.
* Karina Smirnoff: Platinum ring and earrings by Erica Courtney (total $70,000).
* Lisa Edelstein: Platinum stud earrings and cocktail ring by Erica Courtney, and a Platinum bracelet by Kwiat (over $150,000).
* Catherine Keener: Platinum earrings and bracelet by Neil Lane.
* Candace Bergen: Platinum jewelry by Cathy Waterman.
* Olivia Wilde: Platinum cocktail ring and earrings by Kwiat (over $300,000).
* Anastasia Griffith: Platinum cocktail ring, earrings and bracelet by Kwiat (over $250,000).
* Sarah Paulson: Platinum earrings and cocktail ring by Kwiat.
* Laura Linney: Platinum jewelry by Cathy Waterman.
* Rose Byrne: Platinum necklace and chains by Fred Leighton.
* Mark Wahlberg: Platinum cufflinks and shirt studs by Neil Lane.
* Michael Emerson: Platinum lapel pin and cufflinks by Erica Courtney ($12,000).
* Sean Patrick Thomas: Platinum watch by Pierre Kunz and tie accent by Superfit (total $135,000).
* C.S. Lee: Platinum stud earrings by Kwiat ($15,000).
* Joely Fisher: Platinum earrings, bracelet and cocktail ring by Neil Lane.
* Jennie Garth: Platinum earrings and bracelets by Erica Courtney.
* Carrie Preston: Platinum earrings and necklace by Erica Courtney (over $200,000).
* Roma Maffia: Platinum earrings by Oscar Heyman and watch by Franck Muller (total $150,000).
* Kathleen Robertson: 2 Platinum cuffs by Chad Allison and earrings by Siegelson (total $600,000).
* Melora Hardin: Platinum cocktail ring, stud earrings and brooches used as hair accessories by Kwiat ($275,000).
* Mireille Enos: Platinum necklace by Kirk Kara and earrings by Erica Courtney (total $32,000).
* Gina Ravera: Platinum earrings, cocktail rings and necklace by Erica Courtney.
* Jamie Bergman: Platinum cocktail rings and earrings by Erica Courtney.
* Tichina Arnold: Platinum earrings and cocktail rings by Erica Courtney.
* Kathy Joosten: Platinum earrings by Erica Courtney.
* Kate Linder: Platinum earrings and bracelet by Ganjam, and a cocktail ring by Kirk Kara (total $45,000).
* Marin Hinkle: Platinum earrings and rings by Erica Courtney.
* Lorna Scott: Platinum bangles and earrings by Erica Courtney (total $80,000).
* Angus T. Jones: Platinum cufflinks by Neil Lane.
* Rick Schroder: Platinum cufflinks by Taché ($6,000).
* Andrea Schroder: Platinum bracelet by Taché ($18,000).
* Lisa Cryer: Platinum bracelet and earrings by Neil Lane.
* Kathy Griffin: Platinum jewelry by Erica Courtney.
* Paula Patton: Platinum earrings by Neil Lane.
* Kara DioGuardi: 3 Platinum bracelets, earrings and a cocktail ring by Neil Lane.
* Tamara Mellon: Platinum jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz.
* Mary Hart: Platinum and diamond clutch designed by Cate Adair using Kwiat diamonds ($500,000).
* Terri Seymour: Platinum earrings and cocktail ring by Neil Lane.
* Nancy O’Dell: Platinum earrings by Neil Lane, and 3 cuffs by Chad Allison (total $120,000).
* Shaun Robinson: Platinum earrings by Stephen Russell ($150,000).
* Thea Andrews: Vintage Platinum necklace, earrings and bracelet by Bulgari that is part of the Siegelson collection (total $750,000).
* Jann Carl: Platinum earrings by Neil Lane and two bracelets by Gurhan (total over $80,000).
* Ashlan Gorse: Platinum bib necklace by Siegelson and cocktail ring by Ashok Sancheti (total $830,000).
* Kristin dos Santos: Platinum earrings by Ashok Sancheti ($150,000) and pendant by Erica Courtney.
* Madison Michelle: Platinum earrings and bracelets by Ashok Sancheti (total $150,000).
* Nikki Boyer: Platinum earrings by Neil Lane and cocktail ring by Jewelry by Gail (total $75,000).
* Michelle Beadle: Platinum cuff by Gurhan, ring by Kirk Kara, and earrings by Siegelson (total $416,000).
* Billy Bush: Platinum watch by Pierre Kunz ($85,000).
* Chris Harrison: Platinum watch by Pierre Kunz ($100,000).
* Kate Flannery: Platinum earrings, bracelet and cocktail rings by Erica Courtney ($77,000).
* Phyllis Smith: Platinum bracelet by Gumuchian and earrings by Ashok Sancheti (total $70,000).
* Leslie Baker: Platinum watch by Piaget, lapel pin by Oscar Heyman and ring by Tycoon (total $60,000).
* Bob Balaban: Platinum watch by Pierre Kunz and cufflinks by Neil Lane (total $275,000).
* Bill Conti: Platinum tie accent by Superfit ($6,000).
* Cate Adair: Platinum earrings by Ganjam (over $6,000).
* Katte Sackhoff: Platinum cocktail rings and earrings by Erica Courtney (total $90,000).
* Trisha Helfer: Platinum earrings and cocktail rings by Erica Courtney.
* Cheryl Cecchetto: Platinum earrings and cocktail ring Erica Courtney.
* Sean Patrick Thomas’ wife: Platinum bracelet and earrings by Neil Lane.
* Omar Epps’ wife: Platinum cuff by Chad Allison and earrings by Gumuchian.
* Bob Balaban’s daughter: Platinum earrings by Oscar Heyman and a necklace by Chad Allison (total $20,000).
* Creed Bratton’s daughter-in law: Platinum earrings by Ashok Sancheti ($24,000).
* Steven Colbert’s wife, Evelyn: Platinum bracelet and earrings by Kwiat.


Above Image: Stephen Colbert arrives for the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards with his wife, Evelyn, left, and daughter Madeline, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Colbert is nominated for outstanding individual performance in a variety or music program for his work on 'The Colbert Report.' (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)