Who Bejeweled the Red Carpet at the Oscars

Well last night was the big night, did your world stop if not for just a few hours so that you can vicariously live through the lives of the glamorous and gorgeous? Well out twitterverse did and we loved and hated as the stars floated across the 85th Annual Academy Awards red carpet.  Many are waiting to hear who's wearing Gucci,  Armani Privé or Alexander McQueen, but we're waiting to hear who's wearing Neil Lane, Fred Leighton, Harry Winston and Lorraine Schwartz.  And of course they all were well represented last night.

Charlize Theron, who was my "Best Dressed" of the evening looked just flawless in her 100 caret diamond bracelets and classic Emerald cut diamond studs by Harry Winston. (Getty Image)

If you follow my blog you know that there are a few who do no wrong in my eyes and Hallie Berry is on of them.  She walked on that stage for the James Bond tribute, in earrings by Adler, a stunning LeVian ring, and Versace gown that glittered in the light, what an entrance!  (Getty Image)

 To me Jessica Chastain has been stepping up her game and last night was the culmination.  Hair, make up, Armani Privé and the icing on the cake of course were the Harry Winston vintage earrings and bracelet. (Getty Image)

Kudos to the lovely Jennifer Hudson for bringing FIERCE to the red carpet last night.  She was a force to be reckoned with in her Roberto Cavalli Couture royal blue gown and more color in her earrings by Sutra. (Getty Image)

After watching hours of stars walk the red carpet "neck"ed, what a joy it was to see the Jennifer Garner arrive with her neck properly adorned.  This magnificent timeless Neil Lane 200 caret necklace was the perfect compliment to her plum Gucci gown. (Getty Image)

The "twitterverse" was all a buzz last night as we caught our first glimpse of the "Best Actress" winner Jennifer Lawrence.  The actress was in true princess form in her Dior Haute Couture gown but added a younger more edgy twist by draping a delicate 74-carats necklace by Chopard down her back.  I have no doubt that we will be seeing more of that trend in the months to come. (images Jason Merritt, Getty)

Remember to make jewelry an everyday essential!

Carrie Underwood at CMA

At last nights Country Music Awards, Carrie Underwood took to the red carpet wearing jewels from the 2012 Johnathon Arndt Fleur et Feuille Collection featuring a beautiful Fleur Pink Gold and Diamond Ring and a pair of Pink Gold and Diamond Feuille Earrings.  Kudos to the star for another 5 star look!

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/11/01/4955983/46th-annual-cma-awards-carrie.html#storylink=cpy

Oscar Bling

wwSo I missed the Oscars this year....but for good reason, I was celebrating my last moments in South Africa.  What a wonderfully amazing trip but that's for another post :)  I have managed to catch up (better late then never) on all the hits and misses and of course what I really care about, the jewels that walked the red carpet.  Some of my favorites of course were......

The glowing Natalie Portman in Tiffany jewelry.  Gwyneth Paltrow added some color to her metallic Calvin Klein with earrings, ring and broach from Louis Vuitton.  And the lovely Reese Witherspoon adorned diamonds and emeralds by the legendary Neil Lane.

Emeralds played their own award winner appearances on this years Oscar red carpet.  Amy Adams (although not my favorite dressed on the carpet) glittered in a Cartier diamond and emerald lariat necklace, bracelet and diamond earrings worth more then $1 million.  I was so happy to see Celine Dion in a breathtaking Bulgari diamond and emerald necklace (just YUMMY). 

And I think that the newly defined Jennifer Hudson and the always HAUTE Halle Berry just sizzled on the red carpet.  They are my definite picks for BEST DRESSED!

 How better then to make a statement with Neil Lane and this beautiful white and yellow diamond ring.    And her QC Best Dressed counterpart double cuffed it with diamond bracelets and ring from none other then Neil Lane also.

And best dressed couple goes to Matthew McConaughey and girlfriend Camila Alves, who accented a classic black dress with Lorraine Schwartz pearl earrings.

I would love to hear your favorite red carpet "bejeweled winners" were.

*Photo credits from Getty Images



Golden Globes Glitz

Last night the Beverly Hilton hosted the 2010 Golden Globe Awards, so I put the little ones to bed and poured a glass of wine to watch the jewels that walked the red carpet.

Most people would end with their favorites but I am too excited about my two favorite looks for the night.

The undeniably gorgeous HALLE BARRY wore Kaufman Franco and I just loved her sterling silver and pava diamond chainlink bracelet by Irit Design and earrings by Kimberly McDonald.

And the classic and breathtaking JULIA ROBERTS wore a vintage Yves Saint Laurent and what I thought was THE most AMAZING necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels!!!! Can a sista' get one please!!!!! Those were my two favs for the night but there were plenty of bling that hit the red carpet and once again it was all about the one shoulder frocks and the earring. For a jewelry buff, it doesn't make it as much fun but I love jewelry regardless.

Kate Hudson looked great in a white Marchesa gown. And her pearl and diamonds tassel style earrings and bracelet by Stephen Russell. Something a little different then the chandelier earring.

Loving Penelope Cruz in Giorgio Armani and the fact that she was dripping in 69 carats of Chopard diamonds.

Drew Barrymore looked as classy as usual, loved the Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings and moonstone ring. (really the only ring that stood out to me).

I can't find a better word to describe Julianne Moore's Bulgari two toned emerald earrings, then YUMMY!!!!!

So maybe I have a third favorite of the night, Courtney Cox in these TO DIE FOR smoky topaz and diamond baubles. (that of course she borrowed from my collection...I can dream can't I?)

~ The Jewelry Diva

And the Winner's Are....

Watching the Prime Time Emmy's this year were all about the bear naked neck and beautiful ear baubles. Here are some great fashions that came down the red carpet.

The beautiful Heidi Klum could do no wrong in my eyes, these beautiful black rope earrings were a perfect touch to an amazing look. (photo by Getty Images North America)

Debra Messing

Jamie Lynn Sigler wearing such a classy look with a pair of drop earrings and bangles.

Vanessa Williams looking just fab in these diamond chandelier earrings (photo by Getty Images North America).

Kourtney and Kim Kardashian sporting the bear neck and Kim with a must have pair of diamond hoop earrings. (Images @AP photos).

The lovely Padma Lakshmi in a elegant pair of 14k and garnet hoops from her own collection.

Hope you enjoy!

- The Jewelry Diva