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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Red Carpet Jewelry Roundup for 2015 Golden Globe Awards

Jessica Chastain in Piaget Limelight Couture Précieuse Earrings in white gold set with 194 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 12.91 ct).

In terms of jewelry, the Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet on Sunday resembled more of a Dîner en Blanc event then it did a major entertainment industry celebration. There was so much white it was blinding.

Naomi Watts in Bulgari's signature Serpenti diamond necklace.

Colorless diamonds with white gold and platinum was by far the leading trend on the red carpet Sunday. Very few bold statements as well, as classic, understated styles were the norm.

Julianne Moore in Chopard with two platinum and diamond bracelets and three rings.

Colored gemstones and yellow gold were near invisible. This is unusual considering that the trend in recent years had been leaning well toward colored gems, colored diamonds and yellow gold.

Anna Kendrick in Fred Leighton 1960s ruby and diamond pendant earrings.

Of course the big jewelry houses adorned the biggest stars and made the biggest splash. Jessica Chastain sparkled in white gold and diamond earrings and cuffs by Piaget. Naomi Watts may have the only bold statement of the evening wearing Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti diamond necklace. Julianne Moore was a consensus best dressed of the evening as she matched her metallic gown with two platinum and diamond bracelets and three rings by Chopard.

Allison Janney in Martin Katz 15.83-carat fancy yellow radiant diamond ring microset with 370 diamonds, 7.13-carat fancy yellow radiant diamond earrings, and a yellow radiant and white emerald cut diamond bracelet with 15 fancy yellow diamonds and 15 white emerald cut diamonds.

Fred Leighton also seemed to be the most visible brands on the red carpet Sunday. Usually this would mean a variety of color and styles but not this year. Only Anna Kendrick chose to wear understated ruby and diamond pendant earrings and ring.

Kate Hudson in Forevermark Diamond Jewelry, including Forevermark Exceptional Diamonds by Slane Earrings, a Forevermark Diamond Ring set in platinum, and a Forevermark Diamond Line Bracelet set in platinum.

Martin Katz, known for his diamond designs, although he had been venturing into color in recent years, adorned several stars Sunday but only Allison Janney went with something a bit different using fancy yellow diamonds, but still understated.

Chrissy Teigen in $1 Million in diamonds by Harry Kotlar, including a radiant cut diamond ring and cushion cut pink and white diamond earrings.

The De Beers Forevermark diamond brand, which personifies whiteness in its jewelry, adorned no fewer than three red carpet stars with layers of white diamond and metal jewelry (Kate Hudson, Giuliana Rancic and Frances O’Connor).

Katie Cassidy in $1 Million of Diamonds by Harry Kotlar, including 8-carat round brilliant diamond stud earrings.

Model Chrissy Teigen and actress Katie Cassidy both looked stunning, each wearing more than $1 million of understated (believe it or not) jewelry by Harry Kotlar.

Mark Ruffalo in a Montblanc Star Twin Moonphase timepiece.

Montblanc and Jaeger-LeCoultre helped dress several men in their timepieces and Montblanc added cufflinks for at least two more men walking the red carpet. Hip Hop artist Common sported a carved moonstone elephant and diamond jabot by Fred Leighton.

Jeremy Renner in a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin timepiece.

However, the highlight among those wearing watches was Diane Kruger who looked stunning in a Jaeger-LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Art Deco timepiece.

Diane Kruger in a Jaeger-LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Art Deco timepiece.

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Sandra Bullock Wears Martin Katz Jewels for 'Gravity' Premiere at Venice Film Festival

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Sandra Bullock was one of the star attractions during the Wednesday night opening of the Venice Film Festival. On the red carpet she wore a pair of 23.58-carat black spinel briolette earrings and an 18k white gold clip-on bangle bracelet by Beverly Hills jewelry designer, Martin Katz.

The earrings are set in 18k gold and micro set with 184 diamonds weighing .86 carats on lever back tops (retail price, $9,500). The bracelet was accented with three emerald cut diamonds weighing 1.01 carats, two round diamonds weighing 0.26 carats, and microset with 96 black diamonds weighing 2.26 carats (retail price, $14,500). The pieces were designed to complement her red J. Mendel gown. 

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The 49-year-old actress was at the festival to promote the film, “Gravity,” which she stars with George Clooney. The film opened the film festival Wednesday.

Katz and Bullock have enjoyed a close relationship since the jewelry designer to the stars first started his business in 1988. 

The Martin Katz bracelet worn by Sandra Bullock.

“Sandra is one of my favorite Actresses whose humor and lightheartedness are the perfect complement to her grace and elegance,” Katz said, “Her style and sophistication embody the spirit of our brand."

Martin Katz jewels are available exclusively at his Beverly Hills salon on Brighton Way and at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. 

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Jewelry Fashion at the People’s and Critics’ Choice Awards

Sandra Bullock in an Amrapali bracelet

To everything there is a season and this is the awards season where the stars shine on red carpets and bright stages wearing the latest fashion creations, including jewelry. This year is no different and what follows is a small sampling of some of the jewelry on display at the 39th annual People's Choice Awards, held in Los Angeles, January 9; .and the 18th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards held in Santa Monica, Calif., January 10.

Sunday is the Golden Globe Awards.

Sandra Bullock (top photo) wearing an Amrapali bracelet onstage to accept the Favorite Humanitarian award at the People's Choice Awards. The 14k gold and diamond chain link bracelet retails for $6,300; www.AmrapaliJewels.com.

Actress Morena Baccarin (above) wearing 20.76-carat Norman Silverman diamond ear cuffs to the People's Choice Awards. They retail for $121,000; www.NormanSilverman.com.

Actress Shay Mitchell wearing an EFFY “Caviar” ring at the People’s Choice Awards.
 

The EFFY “Caviar” cognac, black and white diamond ring in 14k rose gold retails for $3,995; www.effyjewelry.com.

Actress Brittany Snow wearing Norman Silverman diamond cluster earrings to the People's Choice Awards. 

 
The18k white gold 6.33 carat diamond clusters earrings retail for $55,000; NormanSilvermanDiamonds.com.

Actress Clea Duvall in Norman Silverman earrings at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards. The 6.08 carat diamond studs, retail: $93,000; www.NormanSilvermanDiamonds.net.

Actress Gloria Reuben in Bavna earrings with a Katerina Maxine bracelet to the Critics' Choice Movie Awards. 

 
The Bavna 18k white gold, ruby and diamond Earrings retail for $11,550; www.Bavna.com. 

 
The Katerina Maxine 18k white gold and diamond bracelet with rubies, Retail retails for $35,600; www.KaterinaMaxine.com.

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Platinum Jewelry on the Red Carpet at the Primetime Emmy Awards

 Platinum jewelry played a pivotal role at Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. A-list television stars opted for classic elegance by wearing platinum jewelry. Whether it was a pair of stud earrings with brilliant white diamonds as seen on Kim Kardashian, or stacked cuff bracelets with colored gemstones on Kyra Sedgwick, platinum transcended all jewelry trends.

The television stars who wore platinum for the awards program are as follows:
 

Lea Michele: Platinum and multi-colored mesh diamond necklace, two platinum and champagne diamond bracelets, and a pair of platinum and champagne diamond stud earrings (10 cts.) by Lorraine Schwartz.

 

 

Emily Blunt: Platinum and diamond bangle, platinum and diamond ring, platinum and diamond flower hair pin, and a pair of platinum and diamond stud earrings by Lorraine Schwartz. Emily’s jewelry complemented her platinum engagement ring and wedding band by Neil Lane.

Kim Kardashian: Platinum cuff with champagne and white diamonds (80 cts.), platinum and diamond stud earrings (15 carats), platinum and diamond pinky ring (8 cts.), and platinum and diamond hair pins by Lorraine Schwartz.

January Jones: Platinum and diamond stud earrings (10.12 cts. of flawless diamonds), and a platinum and yellow diamond ring by Cartier.

Kelly Osbourne: Platinum bracelets with black and white diamonds, and a pair of platinum earrings with black diamonds (14 cts. each) by Martin Katz.

Amy Poehler: Platinum and diamond drop earrings, bracelet and ring by Stephen Russell.

Julie Bowen: Platinum and diamond stud earrings and bracelets by Neil Lane.

Dianna Agron: Platinum earrings with 246 brilliant-cut diamonds and 2 briolette diamonds (2.54 cts.) by Cartier.

Jessalyn Gilsig: Platinum and brown diamond ring (8 cts.) by Chopard.

Elisabeth Moss: Platinum and diamond earrings (33 cts.), two bracelets (179 cts. total), and two rings by Chopard.

Tina Fey: Platinum and black diamond tassel bracelet by Lorraine Schwartz.

Kyra Sedgwick: Platinum bracelets with multi-colored gemstones, platinum ring with rubellite (60 cts.) and diamonds, and a pair of blackened platinum drop earrings by Ofira.

Lauren Graham: Blackened platinum and diamond star earrings, platinum and diamond bangle, two platinum and diamond rings, and a platinum ring with black agate and diamonds by Ofira.

Heather Morris: Platinum and diamond stud earrings, and bracelet by Kwiat.

Cheryl Hines: Platinum and diamond bracelet (37 cts.) by Chopard.

Jenna Fischer: Platinum and natural rough diamond ring (45.61 cts.) by Diamond In The Rough.

Keri Russell: Platinum jewelry by Cathy Waterman.