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... Other celebrity gem sightings were large multi-color chandelier earrings on Beyoncé to complement her springy Eli Saab cocktail dress worn during her first of five musical numbers at the Oscars; a similar earring design was seen on actress Selma Blair at the Vanity Fair party; also at the V.F. shindig was actress Debra Messing in sapphire and diamond tassel necklace by Sheila Goldfinger, pink diamond platinum studs by Alan Friedman, and Tahitian pearl in platinum ring by Suna Bros.
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Actress Eva Longoria party hopped in pink sapphire, diamond and platinum earrings by Chris Aire. Supermodel Natalia Vodianova wore ruby and diamond chandelier earrings, ruby beaded cuff with diamond accents, and red spinel beaded necklace with diamond links by Harry Winston. And, actress Joan Collins, during an Oscar bash at Elaine’s in New York City, flashed gem encrusted earrings and necklace.
There were a few good men sporting gem-set accessories like best actor nominee Johnny Depp and Sam Sambora of E! Entertainment Television in onyx and diamond cufflinks by Neil Lane. Also in onyx and diamond platinum cufflinks by Chris Aire was best actor nominee for Hotel Rwanda Don Cheadle; and singer Usher flashed sapphire and diamond studs and cufflinks by Harry Winston.
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Overall, the biggest trends in color Oscar night were found in statement earrings, large or small, modern, vintage, linear or chandelier; big gemmy pendants, brooches and fashion rings; and impressive gem-set necklaces. So, when dressing for your big “it” occasion, keep these style tips in mind:
- Match your jewelry to the size of your body and features. Generally, small jewelry gets lost on a large figure, while bold jewelry can overpower the petite. Find the right proportions for your frame.
- Drop earrings can elongate your neck and face and make you look taller, but styles that are too long can have the opposite effect. A safe length is just below the jawline.
- Tone your jewelry to your outfit and each other to make everything look unified. When looking at your outfit, only one piece should stand out.
- Have one or two statement jewels on hand, something glam that you love for special occasions. Try earthy citrine briolette cluster earrings that warm the face and/or a bold ring in a pastel gem like morganite, light aquamarine or lemon beryl that goes with everything.
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But most important, the best trend to follow is whatever works best for you! Fortunately, colored gemstones give you lots of choices. So, don’t be afraid to let your true colors shine through.
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Color is It at Hollywood’s “It” Event
77th Annual Academy Awards 2005
By Deborah Yonick
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 — The Oscars, “it” event of the Hollywood awards circuit, was full of it this year, color that is. Celebrities who dressed to impress made a style statement in color with reds, shades of blue, buttery yellows, and champagne to taupes among the favorites in couture designs, many specifically made for the personality. From mermaid to Grecian goddess to old Hollywood starlet, the look is glamorous and feminine. There was a lot of frill, flow and drapery with dresses playing up best features like necks, shoulders and backs …oh my.
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Fashion risk takers who turned heads at the 77th Annual Academy Awards ventured beyond just diamonds to adorn in gemstones that either complemented the color of their gown or added a splash of color to an otherwise neutral look.
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... Among the most amazing colored stone pieces spotted Oscar night topped the plunging neckline of actress Ashley Peldon, a one-of-a-kind precious butterfly pendant by Paula Crevoshay, featuring a star rose quartz body, weighing over 50 carats, with each wing containing 108 stones — the Buddhist sacred number.
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Favorite pearl looks on the Red Carpet include actress Laura Linney in a long chain and South Sea pearl necklace doubled and tied, dangling two diamond paisley pendants by Cathy Waterman; actress Catalina Sandino Moreno wearing South Sea drop earrings and bracelet dangling South Sea pearls, and Sophie Okonedo, best supporting actress nominee for Hotel Rwanda created one of this year’s most important looks — hair ornamentation — by intricately weaving a Harry Winston opera length pearl and platinum necklace through her up do.
Although many celebrities opted to wear diamonds, particularly very large chandelier styles that looked top heavy for most, others opted for more delicate pieces flashing fancy colors including Penelope Cruz in a yellow diamond suite by Chopard; |
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Ashley Peldon © wireimage.com • Butterfly Pendant by Paula Crevoshay
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Perhaps the most talked about among fashionistas is the classic Cate Blanchett, best supporting actress for The Aviator, in a creamy yellow, architecturally draped silk taffeta Valentino gown with burgundy sash. Her key accessory was a pastel multi-color sapphire brooch by Lorraine Schwartz, worn at the shoulder.
Striking in a bordeaux mermaid gown by Ralph Lauren, Phantom of the Opera’s young beauty Emmy Rossum accessorized with a ruby and diamond necklace and earrings suite by Harry Winston. Red Carpet jewels high on the colored stone radar also include actress Salma Hayek in sapphire drop earrings by Harry Winston, and jewelry by Erica Courtney including her morganite “bird cage” earrings worn by E! News Live’s co-anchor Giuliana DePandi; peach topaz and orange coral earrings and pink topaz ring adorning actress Kate Bosworth; and flower necklace with yellow beryl “bird cage” pendant and yellow beryl “flower vase” ring decking E! Live from the Red Carpet co-host Kathy Griffin. ...
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Halle Berry in brown briolette earrings by Lorraine Schwartz; Drew Barrymore in black and white diamond carousel earrings totaling 40 carats by Neil Lane; and Entertainment Tonight anchor Mary Hart shone like the sun in an 81-carat fancy intense yellow radiant diamond pendant, yellow and white diamond stacked bracelets, and 15-carat vivid yellow diamond ring.
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Those who did not attend the Oscars but took their Red Carpet strolls decked out in color at the pre and post parties were Molly Sims in pink sapphire and diamond platinum earrings and aquamarine and diamond platinum bracelet and Pamela Anderson in garnet and diamond platinum chandelier earrings, all by Neil Lane....
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© Created by ICA Gem Bureau Idar-Oberstein
Deborah Yonick is a veteran jewelry journalist who writes regularly for many trade magazines worldwide.
She also pens a consumer column known as The Jewelry Lady, which can be accessed at
http//:www.thejewelrylady.info or http://www.jcoc.net.
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