Thursday, October 27, 2011

Carrie Ann Inaba wears Daniel Gibbings Zultanite Ring!


“Dancing with the Stars” judge, Carrie Ann Inaba always looks fabulous when giving her two cents at the judges’ table. This week she was wearing Daniel Gibbings’ stunning Zultanite Cat's Eye ring, featuring 18k yellow gold and pink rubies, 2011. We cannot wait to see what she is wearing next week- she has been looking fabulous all season long!

Erica Courtney’s Award-Winning Wedding Jewelry


More exciting news for Erica Courtney! As featured in Brides Magazine online, The American Gem Trade Association awarded Erica as a winner for the 2012 Spectrum Awards. in the bridal category, A pair of Erica’s Drop Dead Gorgeous Zultanite earrings took a top award, and she was given the Platinum Honors award in the classic category for her Imperial Topaz “Pillow Top” ring.

“What an amazing week! I feel very fortunate to be given such great honors by such respectable organizations. I love working with the 24K Club and AGTA, as they are both so dear to me and do so much good for the industry”, says Courtney.

We are so proud of you, Erica!

Honoring Erica Courtney at the 24K Dinner Dance



It was an amazing Saturday night at the Montage in Beverly Hills for the 24 Karat Club of Southern California’s annual black tie dinner dance. Erica Courtney was awarded with the Excellence in Service Award and the whole LBG team, and Erica Courtney team, attended the soiree to support the fabulous Erica and her success. Congratulations Erica!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

LBG to attend 24 Karat event honoring Erica Courtney and Lula Halfacre

We’re putting on our tails and gowns this weekend, to witness acclaimed jewelry designer Erica Courtney receive the esteemed Excellence in Service Award from The Jewelers 24 Karat Club. Located at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, the event will feature dinner, dancing, and of course- a tribute to Erica and the other worthy recipient, Lula Halfacre of Traditional Jewelers. The entire LBG team is so proud of Erica Courtney- and can’t wait to dance the night away in her honor! Pictures are sure to come!

Christian Tse’s Zultanite watch named “Top Watch”


GenLux Magazine named Christian Tse’s Zultanite and diamond watch with an alligator band as “Top Watch” in their holiday issue 2011. With exquisite detail and divine diamonds, it’s no wonder Christian’s watch made it the top!
To learn more about the designer, his collaboration with Zultanite, and a closer image of this spectacular timepiece, make sure to visit the new and improved ZultGems.com.

Brooke Burke wearing Erica Courtney

If you’re on an inspiration hunt for glamming up your day-to-day look, Brooke Burke is your go-to-gal for ideas. This working mom and “Dancing with The Stars” host manages to always look like a million dollars from head to toe (check out those Erica Courtney earrings!) Sure, she has a team of experts to help her achieve that red carpet look every night, but you too can steal her style, courtesy of People Style Watch. Make sure to catch her gorgeous Erica Courtney jewels in the photo!
Visit People Style Watch for Brooke’s complete look!

Pretty Little Liars’ Drew Van Acker wears Charriol in BELLO Magazine




Up and new comer Drew Van Acker from the hit show “Pretty Little Liars,” looked as hot as ever as he modeled Charriol’s mens Force watch (available with and without diamonds) in BELLO Magazine, 2011. Men are notoriously difficult to shop for (just say no to the socks and ties!) and Charriol’s classic timepieces are the perfect gift for that man in your life!

Visit Charriolusa.com to find a retailer in your area

Supreme Jewelry featured in Genlux Magazine




In their Holiday issue, GenLux Magazine featured not one but THREE pieces of Supreme Jewelry's eye-catching and expertly crafted collection. Their radiant gold cuff with diamonds, gold ring with diamonds and always-popular diamond Knot ring helped complete the styling in their Daidast story.

For more information and to peruse their designs, be sure to “Like” Supreme Jewelry on Facebook and follow them on twitter!

Monday, October 17, 2011

Erica Courtney interview in jck magazine


Few personalities in the jewelry industry are as captivating as that of Erica Courtney. The jewelry designer boasts 27 years in the business - and besides designing and running her line, and her newest line for QVC, "Love, Erica by Erica Courtney, Erica still manages to find time to be a doting mother and grandmother, a baker, and even partakes in a few guilty pleasures, one being the ever-entertaining "Mob Wives".

JCK magazine recognizes Erica in a quick, yet in-depth interview in this month's JCK Magazine. Click here to learn about the piece she is most proud of, what she would be doing if she weren't designing jewelry (gasp!) and the worst piece of advice she's ever received.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Kristin Cavallari rocks Tiffany Chou’s Sunstone Cage Earrings


She may have been recently eliminated from “Dancing with the Stars”, but Kristin Cavallari looked ready for fall and oh-so-chic while wearing Tiffany Chou’s gold Sunstone Cage Earrings. Paired with seasonal tights and a uber cool gold belt, the reality starlet looked like a total winner in our eyes.

Supreme Jewelry & Erica Courtney featured in the fall issue of Inside weddings magazine

Supreme Jewelry’s extensive line boasts phenomenal covet-worthy engagement rings that would top the list of any soon-to-be-engaged gal. Supreme’s 18k white and yellow gold engagement ring, set with yellow and white diamonds, was featured in the Fall 2011 issue of Inside Weddings Magazine. Visit Supreme Jewelry’s website for more information on their extravagant engagement rings.

Also featured in Inside Weddings is Erica Courtney’s Ellen engagement ring featuring 2k diamond, set in rose gold featuring the couples initials and romantic heart detail. Check out the latest issue of Inside Weddings for a closer look at both Supreme Jewelry and Erica’s rings.

Brooke Burke wears Erica Courtney on Dancing with the Stars


The always-glamorous Brooke Burke, host of “Dancing With the Stars,” continues to dazzle in Erica Courtney, wearing Platinum Flower Basket Earrings, Platinum and Diamond Snowflake Ring and the Flower Burst Diamond Ring on this week’s round of “Dancing With the Stars.” Brooke loves wearing Erica’s jewels- hopefully we will be seeing more on the host this upcoming season!

Charriol and DeLatori named as Best Buys in JCK Magazine





It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are just around the corner and it’s never too early to start searching for the perfect gift for your loved ones. Charriol's stainless steel, 18k gold, black PVD cable and diamond earrings, as seen in "The Season's Best Buys" spread in the October 2011 issue of JCK Magazine, make for both a wonderful gift for that sophisticated woman in your life – or as a glamorous way to add a bit of sparkle to your own holiday ensemble.

Another perfect season accessory is DeLatori’s sterling silver bangle with 18k gold-plated accent, also featured in "The Season's Best Buys" spread in the October 2011 issue of JCK Magazine. Affordable and stunning, this versatile bangle can dress up a white button down, or compliment this season’s vibrant hues. Visit delatori’s website for more information on this gorgeous item.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Erica Courtney featured in Veranda



Erica Courtney’s spectacular jewelry collection has been featured in numerous publications- and can always be found on a multitude of red-carpet ready, A-list celebrities. Her charming Liberty Coin pendant is featured in the October 2011 issue of Veranda magazine and is deemed as “Stylish Currency” by the editors. For a closer look, visit: Erica Courtney's Facebook page.

Delatori and Ostbye support Breast Cancer research through jewelry sales



October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and DeLatori and Ostbye are doing their part to fight this terrible disease. Delatori retailers are offering $100 off the purchase of their pink ribbon lockets - and donating that $100 to support Breast Cancer research. Please visit www.delatori.com to peruse their collection and find a retailer near you.

Ostbye is also doing their part with their Awareness Pendant. This beautiful pendant features a rose golden ribbon that anchors a circle of diamonds in a design that honors breast cancer awareness. A portion of the proceeds of the necklace will benefit Susan G. Komen for the cure. Visit Ostbye’s website for more information on this great cause.

Delatori featured in Italian Vogue


Italian Vogue is known as THE site to check out cutting edge fashion, and in their fashion story on 1,001 ways to wear a gold chain, they chose to feature a plethora of DeLatori’s pieces. DeLatori’s sterling silver and 18k gold bangles, bracelet (used as a belt!), and necklace (shown on the model’s right epaulet) were featured in this of-the-moment spread.
Click here for a closer look – and information on the featured pieces.

Samantha Harris of Entertainment Tonight and The Early Show wears a Charriol Bracelet in Baby Couture Magazine



Exquisite mother of two, Samantha Harris of Entertainment Tonight and The Early Show, wore a beautiful black Charriol bracelet in the 2011 Anniversary issue of Baby Couture magazine.

Erica Courtney showcases her collection to the women of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills



On a recent episode, Erica Courtney showed her Drop Dead Gorgeous jewelry (including her Zultanite bracelet) to the always-extravagant ladies of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Erica showcased her gorgeous collection to Kyle and Taylor who were, of course, blown away by Erica’s jaw-dropping designs.Watch this clip of the designer enticing the Housewives with her beautiful jewelry.

Ostbye named in the top 10 performing brands in instore magazine


A HUGE well-deserved congrats goes out to Ostbye who was named one of the Top 10 best-performing jewelry brands and one of the best new suppliers in the past year in the October 2011 issue of INSTORE Magazine. The magazine’s 5th annual survey was voted upon by the Nation’s top jewelry retailers. Congratulations to everyone at Ostbye for this wonderful honor!

Brooke Burke wears Supreme Jewelry and Christian Tse on Dancing With the Stars



As a host of ABC’s "Dancing with the Stars,” the always glamorous Brooke Burke continues to dazzle while wearing Supreme Jewelry’s alluring Raindrop pave diamond ring and Knot pave diamond ring, as well as Christian Tse’ stunning sapphire and diamond Peacock earrings and titanium and blue sapphire cuff. Don’t forget to “like” Christian Tse and Supreme Jewelry’s Facebook page for their latest designs and updates.