evelynH. Jewelry Rocks Diamond Empowerment Fund’s “Dallas Rocks” Gala

Young jewelry designer, Evelyn Huang, of evelynH. Jewelry, partnered with Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.) during their annual “Dallas Rocks” gala event to auction off her 2009 Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) DIVA award-winning earrings. The event, hosted by D.E.F. founder Russell Simmons and actor Anthony Anderson of Law and Order, took place on Saturday, November 14 at the historic Union Station in Dallas, Texas.

D.E.F, founded in 2007 by Russell Simmons, is an international non-profit organization with the mission to raise funds to support educational initiatives, which develop and empower the economically disadvantaged in African nations where diamonds are a natural resource.

D.E.F.’s "Rising Star Empowerment Award" was presented to the Bush twins, Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager. Jenna Bush Hager showcased the evelynH. award-winning “Africa’s Hope Diamond Drop” earrings by wearing the earrings during the gala. Russell Simmons made the final bid on the evelynH. earrings and presented them to Barbara Bush as a gift for her support of D.E.F. and her work at the Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Capetown, South Africa.

The evelynH. “Africa’s Hope Diamond Drops” feature 3.54 carats total weight of African Emeralds, 4.89 carats total weight of colorless diamonds and is set in 18 karat white gold. The earrings are valued at over $19,000.00 USD. Evelyn selected African emeralds because the color green represents hope and one of the Earth’s natural resources, along with being the symbolic color for both D.E.F. and evelynH. The teardrop design is also reminiscent of an Angel’s harp, which is emblematic of the D.E.F.’s celebrity ambassadors called “Africa’s Angels.” Celebrity angel ambassadors include South African supermodel Nicola Breytenbach and reality star Kim Kardashian. Evelyn was introduced to Russell Simmons and the D.E.F. through her recent win at the WJA DIVA Competition.



“As a designer, I always seek to create beauty and meaning with my designs.” Evelyn continues, “As a human being, I am honored the ‘Africa’s Hope’ earrings will be worn by Barbara Bush, who cares so deeply about the mission of the D.E.F. and all the special individuals that the proceeds from these earrings will inevitably touch.”

Rock Princess-Demi Lovato- rocks Michael M

Rock princess, Demi Lovato, best known for staring alongside the wholesome Jonas Brothers in Disney's Camp Rock movie and recently releasing her sophomore album titled "Here We Go Again," was spotted wearing Michael M Jewelry to appearances on Good Morning America and The View.

LBG's Designers Hit Stands...

Things have been crazy at LBG, between recent magazine photo shoots with Elle London to cover shoots with Oscar winner, Hilary Swank and actress/stylista Rachel Bilson to loaning jewels to Disney star, Demi Lovato for upcoming new album press tour.

Hard work pays off...here are some notable press hits you may have seen LBG's designers featured in!

Michael M flower ring featured on the cover of
The Knot Magazine
Fall/Winter 2009

More pictures from The Knot...

Goregous 90120 & Nip Tuck star, Annalynne McCord
rocks Michael M earrings and Supreme Jewelry ring on cover of
Signature LA Direct
July 2009 issue

Christian Tse Prismatic Timepiece Collection
featured on several fashion and shopping websites and blogs

So many more press hits on stands now!

R.I.P. Michael Jackson

The LBG Team watched (along with a billion others) the memorial celebration tribute, honoring the late Michael Jackson. We will miss The KING of POP!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to MJ's children, family, friends and loving fans.


Jackson seen on the cover of Ebony last year wearing a Christian Tse 18K gold mesh necklace. He will be missed by all!!!

Back to Blogging...

Dear Diary (aka LBG Blog),

I am so sorry I haven't written is so long. OMG, I need to fill you in on what's up. I like have so much to tell you... (Don't most diary entries seem to start something like that!?) Well, here's the 411 on Vegas!

The Las Vegas jewelry trade shows came and went as quicker than I could say "What happens in Vegas..." Almost like the "Hangover" but with more jewelry and less tigers.

Laurie Hudson, principal and Queen of LBG, (I guess that makes me the duchess!?) did a presentation on "Understanding How to Market to Generation X & Y Consumers." With over 60 jeweler professionals in attendance, Laurie filled the room with humor, interesting ideas & concepts, and of course, her infamous Laurie-isms!

Read what JCK Magazine had to say about it:

http://www.jckonline.com/article/CA6661472.html?q=laurie+hudson

Although the JCK and Couture shows were noticeably lighter in exhibitors, advertisers, parties and overall people, it still was a great opportunity for LBG's designers to launch new collections and sell merchandise. Surprisingly, retailers were buying...conservatively, though. None-the-less they were still purchasing.

My feet have finally heeled from five long Vegas days of standing, booth-to-booth walking, heel-wearing and party and club dancing. I'm glad to be back, but it was great to see everyone!

More to come...

XOXO,

Jewelry Girl

The Results are in: Carrie Ann takes the prize

With all of the craziness surrounding the season finales, LBG has been a little crazy.

Therefore I would like to share with everyone the amazing jewelry that Carrie Ann Inuba was wearing during the results show last week.

The utter amazingness of the cuff alone might require a
friend or co-worker to peel your jaw off of the floor.

Notice the ring too!

You can tell she likes it too!

Samantha Harris Rocks Michael M

Popular TV host, Samantha Harris, of Dancing with the Stars, The Insider, E! Entertainment and many other shows, recently rocked this Michael M one-of-a-kind natural rough cut diamond flower cocktail ring from the new "Dreaming in Color Collection" while hosting the weekend edition of the newsy show, The Insider.

As newscasters always say, "Let's take a closer look..."

Up close and personal!

Come see us at JCK!

We L.O.V.E... Camilla Belle

Over here at Luxury Brand Group, style is what is all about. Every now and then there is a celebrity who makes us go, "ooooooooo," and lately, it has been Miss. Camilla Belle. Her beautiful eyebrows and dark hair adds a pop to anything she wears, but thankfully that isn't all she has to depend on! She is a pure-fashionista with a girl/rock/glam style all her own. Please join us in admiring her.

A Little Mother's Day Cheer!

It's that time of year again where we take one whole day to thank our wonderful mom's who do way more than a just a days worth of gratitude. Over at LBG we are focusing on the moms who not only are amazing moms, but also amazing fashionistas. Whether it is fashion or our beloved jewelry, these mom's definitely know how to work it. So here is an LBG shout out to all the moms who we thought deserved some extra recognition.

Cathy Nadel of Town & Country
Diane Mattioli of Vogue
Amanda Gizzi of JIC
Nicole Ritchie
Ashley Simpson
Laurie Hudson(hey! how did she get on here! J/k She is the best) of LBG
Vanessa Williams

Victoria Tse of Christian Tse Jewelry 

The one and only, Angelina Jolie

& last all of the LBG moms!