Designer diamond jewelry - Shopping for celebs

Tuesday, February 7 2006 at 16:35

With the Academy Awards a month away, some Hollywood stylists and wardrobe consultants weren't window shopping on Rodeo Drive last week.

They were browsing just off East Sunrise Drive.

Michael O'Connor and Karo Vartanian were among the invited Hollywood insiders at the Centurion Jewelry Show, at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise.

O'Connor and Vartanian were at the show perusing the latest in rings, necklaces, broaches and bangles on behalf of celebs who seek their expertise, including actress Stockard Channing, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson and the ensemble of the hit ABC program "Desperate Housewives."

For five years, the Westin has been home to the Centurion — considered one of the few exclusive jewelry trade shows in the country, where high-end luxury designers, buyers and retail stores get together and display their latest collections.

Find out what diamond jewelry the stars pick from the Centurion Jewelry Show at http://www.azstarnet.com.