Photographer – Andrew Macpherson Production and Styling – Tod Hallman Hair – Valerie Abron Harrell Makeup – Adam Christopher Manicurist – Tracey Sutter for Ivy Eleven Dress: David Meister - gold Scarface dress Necklace: Judy Evans, Oliver & Espig Gallery of Fine Arts - Platinum pendant featuring a 13.44mm golden South Sea cultured Pearl accented with Diamonds. Ring 1: Zoltan David, Zoltan David, LLC - Palladium and 22K yellow gold ring featuring a 4.12 ct. Danburite accented with blue Sapphires (.42 ctw.). Ring 2: Ricardo Basta, E. Eichberg, Inc. - 18K yellow gold and platinum “Honey” ring featuring a 13.58 ct. Heliodor accented with Sapphires (.82 ctw.) and Diamonds (.96 ctw.). Earrings: Brent Malgarin, Elegant Gems, Ltd. - 18K white gold earrings featuring Amber drops (49.95 ctw.). accented with Citrines ( 4.19 ctw.). and Diamonds (.98 ctw.). 25 eing glamorous and leading a ‘real’ life fun,” explained the actress who highlighted Citrines and might seem like contradictory concepts, Sapphires as two of her favorite stones. but it’s all a day in the life for actress Holly Robinson Peete is a sports fan and loves to wear blue Robinson Peete. The multi-talented on the red carpet as well as on game days to support actress, entrepreneur, author and home teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los An- philanthropist is currently shooting the geles Rams. During the photo shoot, she wore a royal second season of her family docu- blue Caroline Herrera gown which was accented with series “For Peete’s Sake” with her jewelry from the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ “Evening husband, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, Wear” category - a 13.53 ct. black Opal ring with Sap- their four children and her mother, Dolores. The show phires and Diamonds by Phillip Dismuke, Jewelsmith, gives a positive spin to reality TV by sharing their lives, Inc. that took second place honors and a stunning pen- everyday challenges and their journey with son RJ, dant by Robert Pelliccia, J.R. Dunn Jewelers featuring Bwho has autism. a 23.94 ct. boulder Opal accented with blue and pink Being a mom, career woman and shooting a do- Sapphires and Diamonds on a black Diamond bead cu-series can be demanding, but Robinson Peete jug- necklace that captured third place in the category. gles her multi-faceted life in style. The actress recently Although most of Robinson Peete’s roles on televi- launched a namesake clothing line, HRP by Holly sion have been downplayed in the jewelry department, Robinson Peete, exclusively available at EVINE Live. her most memorable jewelry moment took place on the The collection, which she wears on her show, reflects set of “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper” when Rodney (who her funky everyday “casual couture” look. at the time was playing for the Dallas Cowboys), flew In a photo shoot for the American Gem Trade in to propose to her with a five-carat Diamond ring Association (AGTA), Robinson Peete, who starred in in front of a live studio audience. “It was unbelievable. the hit feature film “21 Jump Street,” and television It was a moment that I’ll never ever, ever forget,” said series “Chicago Fire,” looked stunning in the spectacular Robinson Peete who has been happily married to her jewelry designed by the 2016 Summer AGTA Spectrum husband for 21 years. Award™ winners. Robinson Peete wears simple jewelry While Robinson Peete has a wonderful family and HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE such as gold and silver hoops as her “go to” daytime many achievements, her life has not been without chal- look, but glamorous jewelry and gemstones are very lenges. When her father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s much a part of her lifestyle. disease, her world changed. “My dad has been gone for “It’s funny because my line [HRP] is really about the 14 years now, but his struggle with Parkinson’s led us to casual mom, but listen, I’m on red carpets,” she said. “It’s a life of service,” said Robinson Peete. Inspired to help really important to me to accessorize,” explained Rob- those affected by Parkinson’s, she and Rodney founded inson Peete who loves to dress up and wear dramatic the HollyRod Foundation in 1997. After their son, RJ, gowns when she steps out in Hollywood. “When I step was diagnosed with autism they expanded the mission it up, I try to go all the way,” she said. “I’ve been in this of HollyRod to also provide support and resources to business for 30 years so I’ve seen all different types of families affected by autism. To help raise funds for the jewelry and Diamonds, but what is so unique about foundation, every year they hold events such as Design- the gemstones is that there’s a story behind everything Care - and fashion and entertainment are very much and the colors are so bright and brilliant and different on the agenda. Past events have featured runway shows - and I get off on color,” said Robinson Peete. “When by designers such as Roberto Cavalli, Marchesa, Naeem I did this photo shoot, every time they would hand me Khan and Michael Costello as well as performances by something else to put on, it was like each item gave you Maxwell, Robin Thicke and the legendary Stevie Won- a certain feeling and put you in a certain mood. I loved der. them all.” While fashion is a highlight of DesignCare, Hol- During the shoot, Robinson Peete wore a spectac- lyRod, most importantly, has been able to help many ular platinum pendant featuring a 13.44mm golden people thanks to the support of dedicated friends and South Sea cultured Pearl accented with Diamonds by sponsors. “We’re really blessed to have great partners,” Judy Evans, Oliver & Espig Gallery of Fine Arts, which said Robinson Peete. “One in 68 kids are affected by won the “Best Use of Pearls” title at the AGTA Spec- autism spectrum disorder and it’s on the rise and what trum Awards™. The piece was complimented by other happens is a lot of these children have no access to ther- winning jewelry including Ricardo Basta, E. Eichberg, apy services or any compassionate care and it’s the same Inc.’s stunning “Honey” ring which features a 13.58 ct. with Parkinson’s,” she said. “It’s really rewarding to give Heliodor accented with Sapphires and Diamonds and back. It sounds corny, but it really is,” she said. “We’ve won in the “Business/Day Wear” category. “You know been really blessed to be able to pay it forward.” For jewelry is spectacular when you want to plan an outfit more information about DesignCare and the HollyRod around it,” said Peete. “Rarely do you build around Foundation visit www.hollyrod.org. jewelry, but these gemstones are so spectacular and so By N. Jayne Seward 24.