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Tina Fey Wins Screen Actors Guild Award

Actress Tina Fey won Screen Actors Guild Award while debuting In Neil Lane New Renaissance Collection. The Neil Lane New Renaissance Collection is mixing unusual colors, moonstone, brown diamonds, yellow diamonds and white diamond set in handmade platinum. These earrings are a prime example of their beauty Neil Lane Earrings : $39,000

Elizabeth Stamatina “Tina” Fey was born on May 18, 1970. She has received seven Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four Writers Guild of America Awards. She was singled out as the performer who had the greatest impact on culture and entertainment in 2008 by the Associated Press, who gave her their AP Entertainer of the Year award.

The Screen Actors Guild Awards are an annual award given by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) to recognize outstanding performances by members. The statuette given, representing a naked man holding both a mask of comedy and a mask of tragedy, is called the Actor. It is 16 inches tall, weighs 12 pounds, and is cast in solid bronze.

SAG Awards have been one of the major awards events in Hollywood since 1995. Nominations for the awards come from 4200 randomly selected members of the union, with the full membership (120,000 as of 2007) available to vote for the winners. The awards have been televised for the past several years on TNT, but now also airs on TBS.


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Audemars Piguet Offshore diamonds Watches & Jewelery

Audemars Piguet Offshore diamonds Watches and Jewelery Hound’s tooth check, gingham or polka-dot fabrics; the stripes on a zebra, the spots on a dalmatian, a checkered flag, a chess board… Black and white are diagonal opposites as inextricably entwined as the day and the night. The Royal Oak Offshore collection gives pride of place to these inseparable twins that remain innately superior to colors in that they never go out of fashion and thus maintain their unassailable dominance.

Audemars Piguet is offering aficionados of Royal Oak Offshore chronographs a range of timepieces that can be appreciated like a crescendo, like an irresistible acceleration of time. The steel and rubber basic models will delight purists looking for a sporting look perfectly suited to their wrist with a 37 mm-diameter case and free of any frills. Exit diamonds! Then come those with a gem-set bezel, designed for refined women with a strong and slightly impertinent nature. And in the ultimate version, steel gives way to white
gold on a black chronograph adorned with the fiery sparkle of hundreds of diamonds.

Steel and rubber make a self-sufficient pairing
These unashamedly sporty models are the first 37 mm Royal Oak Offshore chronographs to turn their noses up at diamonds. The legendary stainless steel octagonal bezel shines with a splendid purity that actually highlights its noble bearing. Its eight polished hexagonal screws stand out clearly and echo the profile of the polished bezel. These brilliant surfaces make an admirable contrast with the satin-brushed finish on the rest of the case. The subtle nuances of the steel vie with the charm of the rubber strap and the black or white pushers. The dials also play on the theme of opposites, with white hour-markers and Arabic numerals adorning the “M e g a T a p i s s e r i e ” motif on the black dial, while the silvered dial features black hands and markers. These two timepieces are clearly destined to become classic basics.

More flirtatious: steel, rubber and diamonds
In an irresistibly tempting combination, the imposing signature case of the Royal Oak Offshore appears with a diamond-set octagonal bezel that lights up the black and steel version radiating an assertively bold Style; and matches the silvered dial of the white rubber variation that exudes a cool, fresh charm. Embodying just the right amount of chic sophistication, these interpretations preserve the sporting spirit of this collection focused on rubber and steel and are liable to become summer must-haves.

Scintillating diamonds
Rubber is transfigured and ennobled by the power of diamonds adorning its full-set 18-carat white gold case. Counting the folding clasp securing the strap, this chronograph is embellished by 323 diamonds totalling 5.9 carats. In an ultimate precious touch, the dial counters are crafted in mother-of-pearl and create a striking contrast with the black “Mega Taerie” motif, while the passing hours are marked off with diamonds. This chronograph is destined for exceptional women who will be sure not to miss a moment of Life’s most meaningful moments.

Beautiful inside and out
The entire range is equipped with a top-quality self-winding chronograph movement that is impeccably finished. Given the reliability and accuracy of this caliber, these newcomers to the Royal Oak Offshore collection might well lay claim to be simply perfect ? each in their own distinctive way!

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
References
26283ST.OO.D002CA.01
Stainless steel, black rubber strap
26283ST.OO.D010CA.01
Stainless steel, white rubber strap

Case
Stainless steel
Diameter: 37 mm
Steel case, polished steel hexagonal screws
Black or white rubber-molded crown and pushers
Back engraved with the Royal Oak Offshore on a polished medallion
Water resistance : 50 m

Dial
Black with exclusive “Mega Taerie” motif, black counters, Arabic numerals and white square hour-markers with a luminescent coating
Silvered with exclusive “Mega Taerie” motif, silvered counters, black Arabic numerals and white square hour-markers with a luminescent coating
White gold hour and minute hands with a luminescent coating

Strap
Black or white rubber with stainless steel AP folding clasp

Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
References
26048SK.ZZ.D002CA.01
Stainless steel, diamond-set bezel, black rubber strap
26048SK.ZZ.D010CA.01
Stainless steel, diamond-set bezel, white rubber strap

Case
Stainless steel
Diameter: 37 mm
Black or white rubber-moulded bezel set with 32 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.25 carats)
Black or white rubber-moulded crown and pushers
Back engraved with the Royal Oak Offshore logo on a polished medallion
Water-resistant to 50 meters

Dial
Black with exclusive “Mega Taerie” motif, black counters, Arabic numerals and white square hour-markers with a luminescent coating or
Silvered with exclusive “Mega Taerie” motif, silvered counters, black Arabic numerals and white square hour-markers with a luminescent coating
White gold hour and minute hands with a luminescent coating

Straps
Black or white rubber with stainless steel AP folding clasp

Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
Reference
26092CK.ZZ.D002CA.01

Case
18-carat gold with black rubber-molded bezel, entirely set with 323 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 5.9 carats)
Diameter: 37 mm
Black rubber-molded crown and pushers
Back engraved with the Royal Oak Offshore logo on a polished medallion
Water-resistant to 20 meters

Dial
Black with exclusive “Mega Ta[word removed]erie” motif, white mother-of-pearl counters, eight diamond hour-markers and white square hour-markers with a luminescent coating
White gold hour and minute hands with a luminescent coating

Strap
Black rubber with AP folding clasp in diamond-set 18-carat white gold

Movement

Calibre : 2385 selfwinding
Total diameter : 26,20 mm
Casing diameter : 11.5 lignes (25,60 mm)
Total thickness : 5.50 mm
37 jewels
Up to 40-hour power reserve
Cadence of the balance: 21,600 vibrations per hour
Finish: all parts meticulously decorated; main-plate circular-grained and sandblasted; counter-pierced holes; bridges circular-grained and adorned with Cotes de Geneve motif

Functions
Hours and minutes
Small seconds
Chronograph with central seconds hand, 30-minute and 12-hour counters
Date

The enduring appeal of the Royal Oak family is a combination of Audemars Piguet’s quality and attention to detail and Genta’s iconic design. These elements have been carried over to ranges of jewellery, a Royal Oak pendant and a set of Royal Oak rings.

THE ROYAL OAK PENDANT
The Royal Oak redefines the universal symbol of love: the heart. On the outside, it’s a heart reinterpreted in the Style of the Royal Oak collection. There is nothing soppy about this kind of love. On the contrary, it is fashioned by the octagon on which the Royal Oak has built its reputation and cut to form eight polished, angular and gleaming facets. This is a resolutely modern vision of a loving relationship. Last but not least, a detail that is anything but coincidental: the link is attached to the heart not by the middle but on the side, which makes the heart tilts at a slight angle. Meanwhile, a closer look at the inner lines of the heart reveals the harmony of more classically rounded curves. For love is as always a matter of embraces, of sensuality, and of tenderness. The new Royal Oak pendant thus strikes the perfect balance between a stylized heart and a romantic heart, reaching a universal dimension radiating a timeless beauty fully attuned to
today’s woman.
This exquisite jewelery creation is ideal for all occasions. As a birthday, Valentine’s Day, or Christmas gift, it can serve as a passionate declaration, a promise and a token of love. It comes in white or pink gold and in a choice of three widths: 20, 28 or 50 mm. All are diamond-set: the 50 mm pendant features a snow setting. It size and its fine craftsmanship make it a truly spectacular necklace. The 28 mm version is pave-set, while the 20 mm is adorned with a grain setting. The pendant can thus be highlighted by a deliberately chosen plunging neckline or discreetly hidden from sight as a luminous intimate adornment.

ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE RINGS
The new Audemars Piguet rings epitomize the finest signature features of the Royal Oak Offshore watch. The result is original models with a strong character embodying a fascinating merger of opposites by combining brute force and refinement. These are jewelery models that will be far more than mere ornaments, perfectly reflecting the beauty and the personality of the woman wearing them.
The Royal Oak Offshore signature codes expressed through these pink or white gold rings are the famous octagon and the “Mega Taerie” motif. The octagon is understated, elegant and distinctive, effortlessly confirming its status as the shape that revolutionized high-end watchmaking. It asserts itself as the emblem of sports watches and is immediately recognizable. The rings skilfully pick up the octagon theme, including the hexagonal screws which appear on the side of the ring. The exclusive “Mega Taerie” criss-cross motif adorning the dial of Royal Oak Offshore chronographs gives the rings a distinctly contemporary technical Style. The “Mega Taerie” pattern comes in a choice of three versions. The pure non gem-set version highlights the satin-brushed finish of the gold, magnificently alternating with gleaming polished surfaces. The diamond-adorned variations are either random-set or full-set. And finally, the rings are available
in 12 or 6 mm widths.








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Jewelery and Suits 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

The star studded 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards was graced with some of the finest Neil Lane jewelery and custom suits as the actors and actresses graced the red carpet. Many bespoke suits were complimented by the sparkling jewelery that was on Hollywood best and brightest at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.

The custom suits were created by bespoke tailors. The jewelery was Drew Barrymore – Large sapphire, diamond and gold cocktail ring and gold drop earrings. Tina Fey – Long colored diamond, platinum and moonstone chandelier earrings and 3 white and colored diamond and platinum bracelets. Toni Colette – Turquoise platinum, gold and diamond bangles, gold, diamond and turquoise long drop earrings and a diamond, platinum turquoise cocktail ring. Sigourney Weaver – Gold and diamond chandelier earrings and 2 diamond and gold bracelets. Patricia Arquette – Huge gold and emerald chandelier earrings and a large emerald and gold cocktail ring. Jayma Mays –Diamond and platinum bracelets, turquoise circle earrings and a turquoise and diamond and platinum ring. Lauren Sanchez – Long pearl, diamond and platinum chandelier earrings, a pearl, diamond and platinum bracelet and a pearl, platinum and diamond ring. Samantha Harris – Diamond and gold earrings, multiple gold and diamond bangles and a diamond and gold bib necklace. Miranda Cosgrove – 3 diamond, platinum and sapphire bracelets, diamond and platinum moonstone cocktail ring and diamond and platinum studs. Rosetta Getty – Long emerald and gold earrings and a large emerald cocktail ring.












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Warner Brothers And InStyle Party Jewelery

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Jessica Stroup She co-starred in the 2007 sequel film The Hills Have Eyes 2. In 2008 she played the role of Claire in the remake of Prom Night. She has also appeared in the movie Broken, where her character shares a kiss with Heather Graham. She later reunited with her Prom Night co-star, Idris Elba in the movie This Christmas.

Over the years Jessica has appeared in numerous commercials, including spots for Honda, Velveeta and Target. Her most recognizable commercial appearance was as “the Dentyne Girl” in an advertisement for Dentyne Ice.

Jessica starred in Homecoming, a psychological thriller, alongside Mischa Barton and Matt Long, that was released July 2009. Diamond and platinum chandelier earrings, Diamond bracelets and a diamond, platinum and citrine ring. Jennifer Carpenter Carpenter first attracted critical attention for her performance in The Exorcism of Emily Rose. She took home the 2006 MTV Movie Award for “Best Frightened Performance”, and also received a Hollywood Life Breakthrough Award. She was also named “Breakout Performer” at the 2006 Scream Awards.

Carpenter currently plays the role of Debra Morgan in the Showtime television series Dexter which premiered October 1, 2006. Her portrayal of the title character’s sister has impressed some critics, with Australian journalist Jack Marx describing her “cool and clumsy” performance as “so perfect that many viewers appear to have mistaken the character’s flaws for the actor’s”. Diamond and platinum leaf earrings, diamond and platinum wide bracelet
and a platinum and diamond ring. Garcelle Beauvais At age seventeen, Beauvais went to New York to pursue a career as a fashion model, and was signed with Ford Models and Irene Marie Models in Miami. She modeled print ads for Avon, Mary Kay and Clairol. Beauvais also modeled in catalogs for Lerner New York Clothing Line,Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. She has appeared in Essence and Ebony and had a nude pictorial in the August 2007 issue of Playboy. She also walked the catwalk for Calvin Klein and Isaac Mizrahi. In 2008, Garcelle launched her children’s jewelry line called Petit Bijou”. Black and white diamond and platinum bracelet, black diamond ring and black, yellow and white diamond and coral drop earrings.


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Swatch Group emerges from the financial crisis 2009

The Swatch Group has emerged  from the financial crisis 2009. Today they sent out their quarterly earning report and they are have written the following points. It has beenThird-best year in the Swatch Group history with Group gross sales of CHF 5 421 million, a decrease of -6.3% on a comparable basis (at constant exchange rates and excluding 2008 divestments of Sokymat and Michel).
* Significant rebound in sales in the second half of 2009, with a phenomenal record month of December, which also was the best month in 2009.
* Watch segment sales with a decrease at constant rates of -5.5% largely outperformed Swiss Watch Federation export sales 2009, gaining market shares for the Group in practically all price segments and markets.
* Production segment with sales decrease mainly due to order cancellations and a change in product mix.
* Electronic Systems segment sales -14.5% lower than last year (excluding 2008 divestments of Sokymat and Michel), but steadily improving in the fourth quarter 2009 with increasing order inflow.
* Improved operating profit margin and net income compared to the first half year expected; Group very confident of further increases in sales and margins in 2010.
* Omega’s mission as official timekeeper at the Winter Olympics 2010 in Vancouver and the Swatch Art Peace Hotel opening mid 2010 in Shanghai are two of the highlights to come, as well as significant developments of new products in most of the brands and new production systems in Switzerland.

Group Overview

After the known market decline in late 2008 and early 2009, with a worldwide recession and a sharp drop in consumer spending, most markets recovered from the financially stressed environment in the second half of the year. The last months of 2009 showed a very positive development, with clear signs of market normalization and increased consumer confidence. To some degree, the economic crisis 2009 has separated the wheat from the chaff. This applies especially to the watch industry, where values such as brand awareness, tradition, history and high-quality products count more than ever. Consumers are looking for value and quality.

The Swatch Group, with its large range of products in all price segments, increased its market share in most markets and regions. In this challenging year, the Group achieved gross sales of CHF 5 421 million, a decrease of only -6.3% on a comparable basis (at constant exchange rates and excluding last year’s divestments of Sokymat and Michel). This still represents the third-best result in the Swatch Group history. While the first half year saw a significant decline, sales picked up in the second half and just exceeded – in local currencies – sales of the second half of 2008.

Strong Christmas sales clearly beat expectations and December turned out to be the best-ever month of December in terms of sales. The fourth quarter 2009 – expressed in Euro terms – performed at +7.1% at actual rates and +11.1% at constant rates. Foreign currencies negatively impacted sales by CHF 105 million or -1.8%, mainly in the second half of 2009. Especially the Euro, the British Pound and the Russian Ruble negatively impacted sales compared to previous year rates. The US Dollar had practically no impact, while the Chinese Yuan and the Japanese Yen influenced sales positively. Increasing watch demand in several markets compensated decreases in other markets and helped the segment Watches & Jewelry to achieve a remarkable result in 2009. The Production and Electronic Systems segments, on the other hand, were confronted with weaker demand and realized lower sales than in the previous year.

Expected earnings 2009 and Outlook 2010

The Group expects that the operating profit margin and net income for the full year 2009 will improve compared to the first half of 2009. This improvement will be visible predominantly in the Group’s core business, the segment Watches & Jewelry.

With the prospect of a continuous recovery of the economic environment and the new developments realized in the last months, the Group is very confident that further solid organic sales growth will be achieved in the year 2010. A promising trend can be identified, based on the excellent sell-through figures in January 2010 as well as the order entries for the months to come. The positive outlook is also backed by the Group’s positioning in all market segments and its broad geographical presence. Consumer spending is expected to see a steady increase in most countries, with a growing middle class mainly in the emerging markets supporting this trend.

A positive impact on sales is also expected from Omega’s mission as official timekeeper at the Winter Olympics 2010 in Vancouver, starting on 12 February 2010. Omega has been appointed the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games until 2020. Furthermore the opening of the Swatch Art Peace Hotel mid 2010 during the World Exhibition in the fantastic place of Shanghai will represent another milestone for the Group. The increased positive results of the Group’s research and development activities will also contribute to further sales growth.


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