Barbz UNITE! As "Pink Friday" approaches, Nicki Minaj has been making her rounds to promote the highly anticipated debut album release.
Nicki made an appearance at Atlanta night club ESSO sporting her super cute custom "Pink Friday" necklace by Jason of Beverly Hills. She completed the look with white diamond bangles, also by JBH and a pink Dunamis Timepiece.
Dancing With the Stars pro, Karina Smirnoff and new fiance, MBL pitcher Brad Penny held on to the news of their engagement for as long as they could before making the big announcement over the weekend.
Penny actually put a ring on it over a month ago, in what Smirnoff describes as a "conspiracy" between Brad and her manager. They lured her to a restaurant saying that she was to meet with the owner of Twitter after a taping of DWTS.
In an interview she states, "We went to this restaurant and [my manager] got on her phone and said 'this guy is killing me,' and got up and walked away, Then Brad walked in and it still didn't register. He got down on one knee and he opened the box and I said, 'Thank you'. I honestly didn't expect it."
And what was in the little black box? A jaw dropping 4.5 carat Asscher Cut diamond ring made by Jason of Beverly Hills.
The news was just as surprising to Jason who was tapped by Penny months prior to make the engagement ring. At the time, Penny did not disclose who the ring was for, but went through great lengths to get the perfect one.
When I initially heard the rumors about Lakers forward Ron Artest giving away his first championship ring to a fan, I cringed. I secretly wanted to be that lucky fan, but I couldn't understand how Artest could so casually hand over something that basically symbolizes what he has spent his entire NBA career fighting for.
I see now that he's fighting for something that is just as near and dear to him, if not more. In numerous interviews since the unveiling of the Lakers Championship rings, Ron has made it clear that he is dedicated to disarming the stigma surrounding mental illness through a selfless gesture. By raffling off his first and only championship ring, he hopes to raise over a million dollars to support mental health charities.
Ring or no ring, Ron Artest is definitely a champion in my eyes.
If you, or anyone you know is interested in getting in on this amazing cause, you can purchase raffle tickets at RONARTEST.com
Deets on the grand prize for the winner after the jump: READ MORE HERE
Ok, so it's almost 2am and I'm reflecting on my childhood dream of becoming the starting power forward for the Los Angeles lakers.
Needless to say, I've finally come to terms with the fact that I am a skinny Jew with the athleticism of a 97 year old grandma, with broken knee caps and two left feet. Instead of gifting me with a Kobe-like skill set, God instead decided to bless me with the next best thing..... a golden opportunity! I had the opportunity to feel like a sports hero if only for one day.
At precisely 5:23pm, October 26th, 2010, time stood at a stand still. I was finally able to step into the shoes of Kobe Bryant... not the Nike shoes that grace the Staples Center hardwood, but the patent leather Guccis that hit the cold concrete in the Lakers press room. I got a chance to live my dream and represent my company at a press conference to discuss how we made the 2010 Laker Championship rings....... YEEAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Although this company is selfishly called Jason of Beverly Hills, "Jason" would not be sitting there (acting cool and secretly soaked in a nervous sweat) without the help of the most amazing team a man could have. I've never considered myself a smart person, but I do consider myself the luckiest person in the world to be surrounded by some of the most amazing talent the industry has ever seen. Even when I screw up they make me look good, and I want to say THANK YOU to everyone in my office and factory, as well as the entire Los Angeles Lakers staff.
Now instead of lying to our grandchildren with heroic stories about once saving 7 puppies from a burning building, we can put our chest out and proudly say that we made the 2010 Lakers Championship Rings!!!!!
That night we all had the chance to live the life of NBA all stars....
Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA- October 26th 2010- The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate their 16th championship win in true Hollywood fashion by contracting, for the second year in a row, celebrity jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills to create what will go down as the world’s most historic championship ring. Jason of Beverly Hills, known for his extravagant diamond creations for some of the world’s biggest celebrities and royalty, has completely revolutionized the industry with his out-of-the-box approach to design.
For the first time in championship ring history,Jason of Beverly Hills has decided to commemorate the Lakers historic win by adorning each and every ring with a piece of the actual ball used in game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. This daring ring design also features 2 trophies that signify the back to back victories made from a custom batch of 16kt gold and 16 oversized round brilliant white diamonds to indicate the 16historic Lakers’ championships. Employing the world’s most advanced 3-D technology, each player is immortalized with a 3 dimensional sculpture of their face on their respective rings.
Representing the new generation of fine jewelry making, Jason of Beverly Hills upheld their standard of expert craftsmanship, superior diamond quality and cutting edge design. “We wanted to create history with this year’s ring and I think we’ve done that!” says Jason Arasheben, CEO of Jason of Beverly Hills. “More than any other year, this year’s ring allows the owner to relive and own a piece of Lakers’ history with the leather from the Game 7 ball.”
At this year’s unveiling ceremony, each ring was hand delivered in custom boxes, complete with a rotating platform to display the rings under LED lights.
Jason of Beverly Hills provides the perfect remedy for your diamond addiction. Or perhaps you prefer your medicament in the form of rubies to suit your pharmaceutical needs.
Side effect include: Dizziness and shortness of breath after viewing the flawless, pave set diamonds and free moving rubies.
In case you missed it, "El Jefe" was the focus of an article this week on Forbes.com. What's equally impressive is the comparison to British billionaire jeweler Laurence Graff and the inspiring stories of their individual roads to success. READ MORE HERE...
This limited edition Hubris features our signature "liquid diamond dial" which contains carefully hand selected VS stones. The brushed finish of the stainless steel bezel and the redesigned monogram bands give it a contemporary new look.
Dunamis upholds its standard of exclusivity by maintaining the established practice of only manufacturing 40 pieces per style.
The customizable Hubris 2011 is available now through our authorized retailers.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for twenty five thousand dollar icecream!
Grab your apron and some pocket change and I'm gonna show you how to make the worlds most expensive dessert according to the Guinness Book of Records. READ MORE...
Last Friday, Sept. 10th, the streets were lined with style pros, divos, and a few cosmos for Fashion's Night Out in Los Angeles! Celebrating the second installment of the event, conceptualized by Vogue fashion editor Anna Wintour, 80+ stores on the famous Rodeo drive opened their doors to the public to participate in this global fashion fiesta. READ MORE
Playmate Karissa Shannon may wear her heart on her sleeve when it comes to her beau Sam Jones III, but she's definitely rocking her ice on her chest.
PHOTO CREDIT: Pacific Coast News
The "Girls Next Door" star came to visit Jason last week to pick out some new diamond accessories to go along with her customtwo finger "Karissa" ringalso made by Jason of Beverly Hills. Her boyfriend Sam helped her pick out this super cute diamond heart necklace that she instantly fell in love with the moment she tried it on.
You won't see this date on your calendar again for a very long time. If you're lucky enough to find a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon to preserve your body for another 1000 years, then you might just make it.
To celebrate this once in a life day, the city has kicked off The Taste of Beverly Hills, an event that has food and wine lovers coming from across the country in droves. The 4 day festival will feature cooking demonstrations, wine tasting and cocktail mixing by some of the finest establishments in Beverly Hills.
I recently took a mini field trip with some girlfriends to the Getty Villa in Malibu, CA, a museum famous for its remarkable Greek and Roman art and its breathtaking grounds.
We came to enjoy the sights (and the wine) when I stumbled upon a treasure trove of ancient jewelry!
I couldn't resist the tourist moment that followed as I snapped photos of everything I could get close to.
Here are a few pieces from the collection of B.C. bling... READ MORE
