Geena Davis Wears Mattoli

Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis attended the World Childhood Foundation USA Gala in New York on March 8 wearing jewelry by the Italian luxury brand, Mattioli.

The annual event, hosted by Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine of Sweden, helps raise funds to support the foundation's work with children victim of abuse, families at risk and street children in over 16 countries around the world. Davis was the guest of honor and delivered a speech during the event.

The following day Davis wore Mattioli again, this time to a symposium by the World Childhood Foundation hosted by Queen Silvia.

The actress, who is an advocate for gender equality in the media and entertainment, founded the Geena Davis Institute on gender in media.

 

Mattioli, the Torino based jewelry brand, is known for its use of rose gold with gemstones.

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Kate Mansi Wears Le Vian at Daytime Emmy Awards

"Days Of Our Lives" actress Kate Mansi accessorizes with a Le Vian ring and earrings at The 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on June 23rd.

Le Vian 14k White Gold Earrings with Chocolate Diamonds and Vanilla Diamonds™. Retail: $7,698, www.LeVian.com or www.Jared.com.

Mansi plays Abby Deveraux, the rebellious daughter of Jack and Jennifer, on the daytime TV drama.

Le Vian 14k Honey Gold Ring with Chocolate Diamonds and Vanilla Diamonds™. Retail: Available Upon Request, www.LeVian.com.

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Sandra Bullock Wears Martin Katz Jewels for 'Gravity' Premiere at Venice Film Festival

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Sandra Bullock was one of the star attractions during the Wednesday night opening of the Venice Film Festival. On the red carpet she wore a pair of 23.58-carat black spinel briolette earrings and an 18k white gold clip-on bangle bracelet by Beverly Hills jewelry designer, Martin Katz.

The earrings are set in 18k gold and micro set with 184 diamonds weighing .86 carats on lever back tops (retail price, $9,500). The bracelet was accented with three emerald cut diamonds weighing 1.01 carats, two round diamonds weighing 0.26 carats, and microset with 96 black diamonds weighing 2.26 carats (retail price, $14,500). The pieces were designed to complement her red J. Mendel gown. 

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The 49-year-old actress was at the festival to promote the film, “Gravity,” which she stars with George Clooney. The film opened the film festival Wednesday.

Katz and Bullock have enjoyed a close relationship since the jewelry designer to the stars first started his business in 1988. 

The Martin Katz bracelet worn by Sandra Bullock.

“Sandra is one of my favorite Actresses whose humor and lightheartedness are the perfect complement to her grace and elegance,” Katz said, “Her style and sophistication embody the spirit of our brand."

Martin Katz jewels are available exclusively at his Beverly Hills salon on Brighton Way and at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. 

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