Jennifer Lopez wows crowds in platinum jewellery

Platinum jewellery's popularity with A-list celebrities was once again confirmed as Jennifer Lopez wore four long platinum and diamond chains for her performance in the Latin music special edition of American Idol.

Platinum-selling Lopez wore the pieces, which were designed by jeweller to the stars Neil Lane, for her performance of new single Que Hiciste (What Did You Do?) taken from her latest Spanish language album.

Meanwhile, some of the public's favourite contestants on the talent show, which is the highest-rated programme in the US, also dazzled in platinum in the previous week's episode.

Melinda Doolittle opted for a 2.8 carat diamond and platinum necklace and a platinum bracelet by Kwait for a performance of Sway, while Jordin Sparks wore platinum 8.7 carat diamond earrings for a perfectly executed cover of Miami Sound Machine's Rhythm is Gonna Get You.

Lakisha Jones, meanwhile, chose a platinum star necklace, platinum earrings and a platinum brooch and bracelets in an ensemble that was valued at $1 million for a performance of the Shirley Bassey classic Diamonds Are Forever.

American Idol regularly attracts a coast-to-coast audience of between 28 and 30 million and is syndicated worldwide.