A Celebrity Jeweler
Neil Lane is a celebrity jeweler based in Los Angeles, CA. He launched his business in 1989 in a tiny booth in a low-rent jewelry outlet on Beverly Boulevard, which is still there. He states he generated revenues in the $50 million range in 1995. Before he started his business, he spent two years in Paris studying painting at L’Ecole des Beaux Arts. He also developed a taste for vintage jewelry by visiting Parisian flea markets. When he back to the United States, he used his artistic talent and collector’s passion into unique jewelry designs. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2006/04/01/8373093/index.htm
Neil Lane jewelry has recently famously on the ring finger of the 2010 Bachelorette tv show contestant Ali Fedotowsky.http://www.stylelist.com/2010/07/30/the-bachelorette-finale-ali-fedotowsky-proposal-ring-dress/
In July, 2010 the jeweler hosted a celebrity-studded party to launch Neil Lane Bridal, a line of engagement and wedding rings with vintage-inspired designs. The line is being sold at Kay Jewelers across the United States.http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100719006702&newsLang=en
Store Locations and Contact Information
8840 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Neil Lane
708 North La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone: 310 – 275 – 5015
Fax: 310 – 275 - 1397
Email: info@neillanejewelry.com
Website: http://www.neillanejewelry.com/ http://www.splendora.com/cityguide/reviews/los_angeles/neil_lane_estate_jewelry/176179 http://www.neillanejewelry.com/
Media Coverage
Jewelry from Neil Lane has been publicized by Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, W and many other upscale magazines featuring fashion styles. As the leading jewelry designer for Hollywood celebrities, he is known in the media as the King of Bling, the Ace of Diamonds. He even has impacted and influenced on both domestic and international markets. http://news.lalate.com/2009/03/03/neil-lane-jewelry/
High Couture
“Owner Neil Lane sells staggering antique period pieces from the likes of Tiffany & Co., Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels. The Art Deco and Edwardian engagement rings--many of which have unbelievably ornate settings and huge, often colored, gems--are extremely popular among celebs: Reese Witherspoon, Courtney Cox Arquette and Courtney Thorne-Smith wear one. Other regular clients include Julia Roberts, Annette Bening, and Naomi Campbell. The knowledgeable and amusingly sarcastic staff will patiently allow try-on after try-on even if you're obviously not.” buying.http://www.splendora.com/cityguide/reviews/los_angeles/neil_lane_estate_jewelry/176179 “Two other celebrities, Heidi Klum and Dennis Quaid's wife, Kimberly Buffington, wear colored (canary-yellow, to be exact) diamond engagement rings from Neil Lane.“ http://www.instyleweddings.com/weddings/gallery/0,,20177385_20405820,00.html In addition, Kate Hudson, Sandra Bullock, Brooke Shields, Jennifer Hudson all wear engagement rings from him. http://news.lalate.com/2009/03/03/neil-lane-jewelry/
“Neil Lane, with a fabulous eye for elegance and style, is the favorite for Hollywood brides to be. Neil Lane has supplied engagement rings for everyone from Reese Witherspoon and Kate Hudson to Sandra Bullock, Brooke Shields and Jennifer Hudson. Whether worn for the Oscars, or other red-carpet events or engagements, his iconic jewelry designs have been adorned by some of the most beautiful and powerful women in Hollywood, including Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, Elizabeth Taylor, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, and Rene Zellweger.” http://news.lalate.com/2009/03/03/neil-lane-jewelry/
Worn at the 2010 Golden Globe Awards
Actress Kate Walsh states she loves Neil Lane diamonds. It helps her choose what jewelry to wear to an event. She adores Neil’s work so much that she even went to the grand opening of a new store in Los Angeles on La Cienega. In the video she shows her engagement ring and tells them about the earrings on her ears that her husband is wearing.