Statement Necklaces, Earrings Sparkled At Oscars 2015

Scarlett Johansson wears a Swarovski crystal embroidered collar
 necklace with a Piaget Mediterranean Garden ear cuff set

It was the year of the statement necklace as major stars strolled the red carpet wearing large pieces in a variety of styles and materials. 

One of the most stunning necklaces of the evening wasn't even precious. It was a Swarovski crystal embroidered collar necklace worn by Scarlett Johansson. She matched the necklace with Piaget Mediterranean Garden ear cuff set in 18k pink gold with five pear-shaped emeralds, 278 brilliant-cut diamonds, four pear-shaped aquamarines and two pear-shaped green tourmalines.

Margot Robbie made a great statement wearing a Van Cleef & Arpels “Zip Antique Colombine” emerald necklace featuring diamonds and sapphires set in 18k yellow gold. It is a contemporary creation using the same techniques and similar design to the original that was created for the Duchess of Windsor in 1951. The piece is set with more than 150 diamonds and more than 300 sapphires. The zipper is fully functional.

Lupita Nyong'o may have out-done everybody with a white Calvin Klein gown adorned with approximately 6,000 white pearls, which were reportedly a mix of fake and real, that appeared to be part of the fabric of the dress. 

Anna Kendrick wore a diamond collar of five rows matched with marquis and pear-shaped diamond cluster earrings totaling 13 carats, reportedly by Norman Silverman. The necklace was tucked into the neckline of her gown. 

Cate Blanchett wore a multi-row turquoise necklace by Tiffany & Co. 

Jessica Chastain went another direction in a delicate and refined diamond necklace by Piaget. The actress was recently named a brand ambassador for the luxury jewelry and watch brand. 

It wouldn’t be an Oscars without Nicole Kidman making a red carpet jewelry statement. This year she wore more than $7 million worth of Harry Winston Diamonds, including 7-carat emerald-cut diamond earstuds, an 82-carat Caftan diamond bracelet, a 16.5-carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire ring and a 5.3-carat bezel-set diamond band ring.

Also, Dakota Johnson was adorned in a 100 carats of Forevermark Diamonds valued at $2.2 million.

Felcity Jones carried The Minaudière precious case (1947) from the Van Cleef & Arpels Collection, crafted in styptor, yellow gold, and diamonds; and wore the “Dans les Étoiles” earrings featuring white and yellow diamonds and briolette-cut champagne diamond drops set in 18K white gold and “Snowflake” bracelet featuring diamonds set in platinum

Earring were the other big statement for the evening. Gwyneth Paltrow who wore Fire Phoenix Earrings and Pétales d'Amour Ring by Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie.

Also in Anna Hu was Naomi Watts, who wore the Wallis Simpson Bracelet and Modern Art Deco sapphires earrings.

Model Dorith Mous wore approximately $70,000.00 in ethically sourced Donna Distefano jewelry including the ruby “Savannah” ring along with a rose cut diamond cushion halo ring called “Lizzie."

Other highlights included: 

Julianne Moore in Chopard earrings

Jamie Chung in Leticia Linton diamond cluster earrings with a tanzanite center stone.

Marion Cotillard chic in Chopard earrings

Giuliana Rancic in Forevermark Diamonds

America Ferrera Irene Neuwirth opal earrings

Recording artist Rita Ora in Lorraine Schwartz earrings

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Oscars 2014: What About the Men? A Male Perspective at the 86th Annual Academy Awards

Best Actor Award Winner Matthew McConaughey wearing Chopard's L.U.C. XP Tonneau timepiece in 18k white gold, with white dial and black leather strap. He also wore onyx cufflinks, set in 18k white gold with white diamond pave.

Chopard hit the jackpot at the 2014 Oscars as the luxury brand had its products on both the male and female best actor winners. The only luxury jeweler that may have fared better was Fred Leighton, whose jewelry adorned everyone’s favorite Lupita Nyong’o.

Chopard's L.U.C. XP Tonneau worn by Matthew McConaughey.

Montblanc, one of the most masculine of the luxury brands on the red carpet, helped several male stars look their best Sunday night. Those who saw my piece yesterday on ladies jewelry at the Oscars will notice some familiar names, such as Robert Procop, Lorraine Schwartz, Neil Lane, and, yet again, Fred Leighton. Below is list of what was worn by the men at the 86th Annual Academy Awards.

Steve McQueen, director of the Best Motion Picture of the Year, “12 Years a Slave,” (pictured with the film's producer, Brad Pitt), wearing a Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Open Home Time timepiece (pictured below) and Montblanc cufflinks.

Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Open Home Time

Jared Leto received his Best Supporting Actor award in a platinum and diamond dress set by Neil Lane.

Brad Pitt (with Angelina Jolie) wearing a men’s diamond dress set, consisting of tablet cut white diamond and yellow gold tuxedo buttons and cufflinks, and Star Sapphire ring all from the Style of Jolie collection, designed by Jolie and Robert Procop, gem expert and private jeweler. 

Style of Jolie cufflinks worn by Brad Pitt., designed by Angelina Jolie and Robert Procop.

The Black Star Sapphire ring worn by Brad Pitt and designed by Angelina Jolie and Robert Procop.

Steve Coogan wearing a Montblanc Star Classique Automatic timepiece and Montblanc cufflinks and studs set.

Montblanc cufflinks worn by Steve Coogan.

Jeremy Renner wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin 41 on the Oscars Red Carpet.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin 41

Bradley Cooper wearing the Chopard L.U.C 1937 Classic timepiece on the red carpet.

Chopard L.U.C 1937 Classic timepiece

Pharrell Williams was “Happy” in his Lorraine Schwartz gold and yellow diamond studs and “Be Happy” gold bracelets with Ofira Jewels gold ball bracelets with multi-colored diamonds.

Chris Hemsworth wearing a Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Automatic Date timepiece and Fred Leighton platinum cufflinks with diamonds and onyx and dress studs.

Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Automatic Date

Ryan Seacrest wearing dressed in white gold with onyx button cufflinks by Gentleman by David Thomas and Jason of Beverly Hills.

Chiwetel Ejiofor wearing a Montblanc Star Roman Date Automatic timepiece and Montblanc cufflinks.

Montblanc Star Roman Date Automatic timepiece

John Legend wearing Gentleman by David Thomas and Jason of Beverly Hills yellow gold and white diamond button cufflinks and yellow gold and white diamond lapel buttonhole.

Joseph Gordon Levitt in a Montblanc Star Watch and Montblanc cufflinks.

Montblanc stainless steel and onyx bar cufflinks worn by Joseph Gordon Levitt.

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A Sampling of ‘Oscar Week’ Jewelry Trends

Actress Rumer Willis wearing Le Vian diamond earrings at the 7th Annual Hollywood Domino and Bovet 1822 Gala.

The Oscars isn’t a one-day event anymore. There are parties, dinners and other glamorous events held throughout the week in Los Angeles attended by celebrities. Whenever stars gather red carpets seem to magically appear followed by the promotion of fashion. The focus of this blog is fine jewelry and watches and there’s was plenty of it being worn. As a prelude to tonight’s main show, below is a sampling of the many events held during “Oscar Week” and the jewelry that worn by actors and performers.

At the Independent Spirit Awards Saturday in Beverly Hills, actress Elisabeth Rohm was on the red carpet wearing Antonini rhodocrosite, quartz, and diamond earrings. 

Model Anne V was busy during the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style awards ceremony at Greystone Mansion held Friday in Beverly Hills. She was wearing Ivy mandarin garnet and diamond earrings, a Jorge Adeler citrine and diamond ring and Jacob & Co. tangerine and diamond stackable rings.

The Giorgio Armani Flagship Boutique in Beverly Hills was the scene Friday of a special event by the luxury brand honoring Martin Scorsese and Paolo Sorrentino. Actress Jaimie Alexander was there wearing Ivy spinel and diamond earrings and Doves by Doron Paloma amethyst and diamond ring.

The Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills was the scene of the QVC 5th Annual Red Carpet Style event Friday. Actress Jennifer Morrison (above) was photographed wearing Jorge Adeler druzy and black onyx earrings. Actress Bella Thorne (below) was wearing Sutra white agate and diamond earrings.

Vanity Fair is known for having the best the best parties at these kind of gatherings. Friday the magazine held its Campaign Hollywood Kick Off at Sadie Kitchen and Lounge in Los Angeles. Actress and singer Anna Kendrick was there wearing a Jack Vartanian Gala black diamond tennis bracelet and Universe black diamond ear climbers.

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Thursday night, Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Charlie Chaplin silent film, “The Tramp,” at a private event in West Hollywood. Those photographed wearing Jaeger-LeCoultre watches were Isis Samassa, Bianca Brandolini d'Adda, Laurent Vinay (Jaeger-LeCoultre director of communications), Dolores Chaplin, Carmen Chaplin, and Linh Dan Pham.

Elisabeth Rohm made another stop earlier in the week. This time at the 'Vanity Fair and Chrysler Toast American Hustle' at Ago Thursday in Los Angeles where she wore Doves by Doron Paloma ring and a Carla Amorim bracelet. 

Recording artist, actress and philanthropist Demi Lovato was at theunite4:humanity event Thursday at the Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles wearing Demarco diamond earrings.

Anne V wearing Carla Amorim diamond earrings and a Le Vian diamond ring;

There were a number of jewelry-wearing celebrities strolling on the red carpet at the 7th Annual Hollywood Domino and Bovet 1822 Gala benefiting artists for peace and justice at Sunset Tower Thursday in West Hollywood. Among them were Anne V (above) wearing Carla Amorim diamond earrings and a Le Vian diamond ring; Actress Odette Annable wearing a Jack Vartanian Serpent diamond cuff and Sethi Couture diamond rings; actress Rumer Willis (top picture) wearing Le Vian diamond earrings; and actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens wearing Jack Vartanian ruby and black diamond earrings and a Brumani black quartz and diamond ring.

Odette Annable wearing a Jack Vartanian Serpent diamond cuff and Sethi Couture diamond rings.

Vanessa Hudgens wearing Jack Vartanian ruby and black diamond earrings and a Brumani black quartz and diamond ring.

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