Red Carpet Fashion: Oscars 2011

 Best Dress Couple- Matthew MacConaughey and Camila Alves

Easy. Camila was radiant in her Kaufman Franco dress and Stuart Weitzman shoes. And not only did Matt have the hottest date on the carpet, he also rocked one of the hottest new accessories for men. He gave his immaculately tailored Dolce and Gabbanna suit a finishing touch with a white diamond lapel pin, by Jason of Beverly Hills. A simple addition that works great with any suit.

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Erin Andrews and Maksim Chmerkovskiyer Exchange Gifts Backstage on DWTS

What do Chad Ocho Cinco, Nicole Scherzinger and Erin Andrews have in common besides a closet full of sequins dance ensembles? They all shop at Jason of Beverly Hills!
The Dancing with the Stars gifts just keep on coming as contestant Erin Andrews shows her appreciation to her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiyer, and rumored boo, with a black diamond ball bracelet. Check the vid.

awwwww.

Here are some of the other pieces from the DWTS finalists.
This rose gold and white diamond rosary was a gift that Nicole Scherzinger had custom made for her boyfriend Lewis Hamilton.
And of course, we have the ever appreciative Chad Ocho Cinco Johnson, who showered his dance partner Cheryl Burke with gifts this season. He got her the white diamond heart pendant and the now famous "friendship ring".
Nice ~vK

In Case You Missed It: JBH on Brandy and Ray J

In case you missed it,
"El Jefe" made an appearance on the "Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business" show this Memorial weekend.
Ray J and the crew decided to take their jewelry game to the next level; they came to the right place.
Check the video.

For information on Ray J's black diamond Dunamis "Hercules" Timepiece, hit us at info@jasonofbh.com.
That girl looks familiar too...~vK

Carey and Cannon's Custom Candy

The Cannon's, Nick and Mariah, celebrated their 2nd wedding anniversary this Friday. Check out the video for the goods on the gifts.

This custom candy ring is just amazing. It's hand crafted white gold, encrusted with white diamonds and pink sapphire. It also comes complete with its own special jewelry box with a spinner that allows you to watch it sparkle under the light.
Mr. Cannon says its a design that he knew that Mariah would absolutely love. I remember these things from back when I was a kid and I think its an adorable gift!
Cue the Tony, Toni, Tone.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THE CANNONS! ~vK

Sightings: Cee-Lo and Big Gipp of Goodie Mob

From ATL to LAX.
Two members of the LEGENDARY hip hop group Goodie Mob, Cee-lo and Big Gipp, stopped by the Jason of Beverly Hills showroom this afternoon.
I can think of no better way to spend a Friday.

"Cell Therapy" will forever be on my playlist. POW... ~vK

Chad Ochocinco's "Friendly Gift" from Jason of Beverly Hills to DWTS Partner

I remember my first friendship ring...
It was made of some ambiguous metal that turned my pinkie green in a matter of hours. Inside was an engraving of my name, tragically misspelled in a generic script.
I think I lost it in about a week.
This is how we're doing friendship rings in 2010 according to Chad Ochocinco. He presented this "friendly gift" to his DWTS partner Cheryl Burke before Monday's taping.

In an interview on Monday, during the taping of Dancing With The Stars, Chad insists that, "It's a thank you. It's a gift. A friendly gift. In my world, we tend to give those that we care about gifts. Why is it such a 'wow'?"
Interesting.
Jason Arasheben of Jason of Beverly Hills Jewelers says it started when Chad woke him up with an urgent phone call at 3am. He asked to see the best diamond rings in his collection in order to custom design a ring for a "very special friend".
Jason says that in order to get a correct ring size for Cheryl, he posed as an agent; never mentioning what the ring was for or who it was from. Cheryl reportedly took it as a bad April Fools joke.
After receiving the ring, Cheryl said in an interview, "I fainted a little. A little concussion. [He] gave it to me in the trailer on one knee. And it's on my ring finger."
The said "thank you" gift was 8.5 carats of white diamond.

Note to self: Find better friends. ~vK

Sightings: Monica "Everything to Me" Video

Where do I start...
Head to toe in McQueen. The chocolate drop that is Ocho Cinco.
AND a Jason of Beverly Hills jaw-dropper on your finger.
You can do no wrong Miss Monica.

You can find this 6 carat canary yellow beauty and many more at JasonofBH.com
~vK

2010 Pre- SAG Awards Gifting Suite Sponsored by Jason of Beverly Hills

Jason of Beverly Hills welcomed the women of the 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards as a sponsor of the luxury pampering suite at Sonya Dakar.
While on site, we indulged in a bit of beautifying, gourmet chocolates and organic cocktails to keep the party going despite the relentless rain outside.
There were also rumors of Jason partaking in some amazing facial treatments.

The guests who opted to brave the bad weather were treated with JBH swag bags and an up-close look at some of our signature pieces.

Saleisha Stowers, winner of America's Next Top Model and Actor Brando Eaton -Dexter, Alvin and the Chipmunks the Squeakquel

Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff and Actress Brittany Curran -Men Of A Certain Age.

Brittany stopped by our showroom afterward to pick up a lovely set of yellow diamond drop earrings by Jason of Beverly Hills to wear to the SAG Awards the following day. A great red carpet look with her classic one-shouldered black gown.
Absolute sweetheart ~vK

Sightings- Tatyana Ali on the Mo'nique Show

The lovely Tatyana Ali hit The Mo'Nique Show in Atlanta a few weeks ago rocking some of my favorite pieces from the Jason of Beverly Hills Collection.
She certainly served up a fresh dish of fab!! Check the vid.


I still ♥ Ashley Banks ~vK

Birthstone: November

TOPAZ vs CITRINE

Believed by the Egyptians to posses a glow casted by Ra the Sun God, is the November birthstone Topaz.
Meaning "fire" in Sanskrit, Topaz are most popular for their rich yellowish orange color, as not many gemstones come in yellow hues in Nature. These gems have been found in very large sizes weighing several hundred of pounds although they are still pretty rare.
One of the most famous colorless topaz, was said to be so spectacular that is was set in the Portuguese crown jewels because it was mistaken for a 1680 carat diamond. Years later, it was found that the joke was one them.

Another mistake that is often made among gemstones is Novembers alternate yellow birthstone, the Citrine. Years ago, there was a rapid growth in popularity of the lemon colored gemstones by the European bourgeoisie. They wanted flashy, elaborate baubles containing what is called Golden or Smoky Topaz, when in fact, these were merely treated citrine. Around the middle of the 18th century, it was discovered that amethyst could be heated to very high temperatures to create the look of yellow citrine, thus starting the trend.
With most jewelry, only a trained eye can spot the difference between a topaz and a natural yellow citrine (burnt citrine contains a suble striped look and can be considerably less expensive than topaz).

Here's a shot of the beautiful actress/model Milla Jovovich at the premiere of her movie The Perfect Getaway wearing a stunning citrine necklace.
I'm not particularly in love with it paired with her outfit. I would have liked to see her in maybe a pale blue topaz piece to set off those amazing eyes of hers. Still a decent look though. ~vK

Birthstone: October

Opal vs Tourmaline

October is another one of those fun months with more than one traditionally recognized birthstone.
The first is the Opal, or "Opalus" the name for "precious jewel" in Latin. They date back to prehistoric times; to put it in perspective, dinosaurs were stomping around as these precious gems were being formed. Most that are mined today are around 50-65 million years old. They are created when non crystallized silica combines with ground water and hardens in cracks and cavities underground.
The majority of quality opal are found in southern Australia. Other sources are Brazil, Mexico and Czechoslovakia. Although they are known for their milky white and iridescent colors, black opal can be found in South Wales. These are very rare and often cost more per carat than some diamonds. Their intensity and color are a factor in determining their value.


As of 1912, the American National Association of Jewelry adopted the pink tourmaline as the official birthstone for October. In addition to the range of pink hues, tourmaline can be found in just about any color from black (most common) to colorless. The very popular "watermelon" variety have a stunning color fade from pink to green. Many of these stones have a dichroic effect meaning that they appear to change color when viewed from different angles.
What's more fascinating, is the pyroelectric properties of the tourmaline. When heated, they take on a static electric charge and have the ability to move small objects.

Although tourmaline aren't as popular as say the ruby or sapphire, you will occasionally see them paired with other precious stones to create some very impressive pieces. Lara Spencer, co-host of The Insider and Entertainment Tonight, rocked an amazing pink tourmaline ring and bracelet set at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards this year. I wouldn't have thought to pair tourmaline and turquoise, but it works!
~vK

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~vK90210

Birthstone: August

PERIDOT

Don't be mistaken; this isn't a repeat of May's birthstone, the emerald. These green beauties are Peridots which represent the month of August.

Although the two can be very similar in color, as some peridots carry a darker hue, most tend to give off a more olive tone, or a bright yellowish green. It has been said that articles of Cleopatra's most treasured pieces thought to be made of emerald were actually peridots. Go fig.

These gems have a tendency to sparkle even in dim settings which lead sailors thousands of years ago to discover them one moonlit night on the Island of Serpents. As they landed, they were drawn to what appeared to be "glowing" crystals in the sand. Natives of Hawaii, where they are also found, believed that they were the tears of the Goddess Pele when they would find them shimmering in the black sands of volcanoes.

Peridot Mesa, Arizona is said to be the most productive locality for peridot in the world accounting for around 80 percent of lesser quality stones. Another continental US source is in New Mexico. However, some of the rarest and finest quality are found in deposits in Burma because of their color and superior clarity. Over in Russia, peridots were produced out of a meteorite that fell in 1749 in east Siberia. They are also found in Pakistan, Myanmar, Australia, Brazil and Mexico.

Peridots are great for small trinkets and everyday wear although you don't see much of them on the red carpet . Actress Zhang Ziyi (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) did rock a pair at a press conference in Tokyo that were nice, but understated.

Cute look, but in this case less is less. ~vK

JBH Sightings- R. Kelly feat. Keri Hilson "Number One Sex"

Chris Robinson, Keri Hilson and R. Kelly

"Miss Keri Baaay-by" and Kellz shined recently on the set of the duet's new video "Number One Sex".
Keri rocked some of my favorite JBH accessories, while Kelly crooned away in a Dunamis Hercules watch.

Haven't seen much of R. Kelly in a while; do I spy a hot comeback? And *gold star* for Keri's shoe game in the video!
(I can't be held responsible for snatching your stylist ♥ ) ~vK

**NEW JASON OF BEVERLY HILLS WEBSITE**

JasonofBH.com has a new look...

Today is the official re-launch of the Jason of Beverly Hills Website!
Visit JasonofBH.com for the latest in one of a kind jewelry fashion, celebrity custom pieces, videos and much more.

The new site will also feature a special "Members Only" section for our clients to view regular updates in the making of their piece. Here you will see each step as your JBH masterpiece is being made.

While you are there, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Birthstone: July

RUBY

I couldn't possibly forget one of the most highly praised gemstones throughout history: this months birthstone, the Ruby.

Rubies can be found globally, but the best come from Thailand, India, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and in the United States, North Carolina.

They come in a variety of colors from a bright reddish-orange to purple, but only those possessing a rich red hue are considered rubies. Otherwise, they are referred to as Sapphire. They are great for everyday wear because of their durability and are second in hardness only to diamonds. Surprisingly, rubies are more rare than diamonds as well.

I had the cutest little ruby ring when I was a kid that I would wear religiously; it had such an adorable charm to it. I'm a bit partial because they are my birthstone, but rubies are absolutely fabulous. There's something very chic about their fiery color; they give a regal flare to anything, from gowns to gauchos.

Super Model Diva, Heidi Klum rocked a pair of jaw dropping earrings at last years Oscars made with red rubies and pink diamonds.

Did I mention fabulous? ~vk

Sightings: Fabolous Video Shoot

Here's a tidbit for the ladies...

FA-BO-LO-US looked nice and boo'ed up in his new video for the hit single "When the Money Goes" featuring Hov (click HERE to listen). He rocked the Dunamis Hercules to compliment his cute Cavi sweater. Good look.

Fab shot the video over the weekend on the east coast; check the vid below for behind the scenes footage.

Keep it locked for the video premiere! ~vK

Source: MyFabolousLife.com

Friday Fire: Michael Jackson Coat of Arms

This week, I wanted to feature a throw back piece that Jason made for the late great Michael Jackson.

Michael personally hit Jason up to meet with him at the Neverland Ranch, where he presented him with the design for his own coat of arms. Now, if this piece looks a bit familiar, you will notice that it's similar to the Trinity Broadcast Network crest. However, rumor has it that it was actually designed as a replica of the coat of arms that lies over the entry archway of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland in Hong Kong.
Only MJ (smile).

The piece is pretty big in size and made with flawless yellow and white diamonds. The crest can also be found on the gates of Neverland ranch which may be going up for auction soon.~vK

Sghtings: 2009 BET Awards

The stars came out over the weekend at this year's BET Awards to celebrate their peers for their accomplishments in music, sports and film.
As always, the red carpet was the perfect setting for celebs to show off their designer get-ups and flashy jewelry. Of course, there were a number of JBH sightings in the building.

Trey Songz

R&B cutie pie crooner, Trey songs hit the carpet looking dapper in white. He lit up the room with a "Brown Steel" Hubris timepiece and diamond ring.


Tatyana Ali

Miss Tatyana was serving it in a pair of custom Jason of Beverly Hills earrings with a matching bracelet. The white and cognac diamonds work in perfect harmony with her stunning bronze dress. She looked amazing.




Soulja Boy

And finally we have Soulja Boy Tellem. He turned his swag on with a black diamond Hercules watch.




Good looks all around! ~vK