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Ruby Drop Earrings with 5 carat Ruby Drops surrounded by a total of 14 carats of marquise, pear-shaped and round brilliant-cut diamonds, worn by Geena Davis
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Gorgeous in coral, in a tone-on-tone look, was the redheaded Marcia Cross (Desperate Housewives), who accessorized her Marc Bouwer jersey gown at the shoulders with Art Deco-style carved coral and black and white diamond platinum clips by Lorraine Schwartz. She also sported a custom ring of carved coral, black enamel and diamonds. Clips and brooches remain a significant accessory for those who adorn outside the box. Another notable example was seen in looks created by actress Natalie Portman in her use of a gem and diamond brooch on a waist sash of a vintage Chanel cocktail dress.
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Marcia Cross, wearing Lorraine Schwartz coral clips and ring
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Those wearing necklaces opted for super long ones, often layered. Film and TV star Mandy Moore wore a stunning example in a long pearl and onyx bead necklace against a black lace strapless Ralph Lauren. While Elizabeth Perkins (Weeds) sported onyx, colored stone, and diamond platinum chains by Neil Lane. In Fred Leighton, film and TV star Mira Sorvino adorned in an Edwardian moonstone, natural pearl and diamond swag necklace.
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Mandy Moore © image courtesy of HFPA
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Other jewelry gems included several pieces by Erica Courtney — green beryl ring on Melinda Clarke (The OC); aquamarine "Dream Catcher" ring on Camryn Manheim (Elvis); kunzite earrings and ring on Sarah Chalke (Scrubs); and aquamarine chandelier earrings and ring on Kelly Carlson (Nip/Tuck). Among the Neil Lane favorites were a moonstone, sapphire and diamond ring on Marisa Tomei (The Night Job), and garnet and diamond gold and platinum bracelet on TV and film star Mischa Barton. Fred Leighton darlings included pink spinel pendant earrings and rubellite ring with sapphires and diamonds on Cynthia Nixon of Sex and the City fame, and carved lava rock cameo ring on Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer). In necklaces by Suzanne Felsen, actresses Mena Suvari wore bicolor tourmaline and Kimberly Elise chose yellow beryl.
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Cuff links by Suzanne Felsen for Steve Carell
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But it wasn’t just the ladies sporting unique gem-set jewelry on the red carpet. More male celebrities are selecting jewelry accessories. “Men are becoming more polished by complementing their suits and tuxes with watches, bracelets, dog tags, lapel pins and tie tacks,” says New York City jewelry fashion expert Michael O’Connor. He notes greater interest among men in platinum, diamonds, and a broader range of gemstones.
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Erica Courtney cufflinks for Hugh Laurie, © courtesy of Erica Courtney
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Style watchers report Steve Carell (Best Actor in a TV comedy, The Office) in sterling silver and rock crystal faceted cufflinks by Suzanne Felsen; Ryan Seacrest (American Idol and E! Network) in onyx and pearl cufflinks and shirt studs by Neil Lane; Hugh Laurie (Best Actor in a TV drama, House) in iolite and platinum cufflinks and shirt studs by Erica Courtney; and Adrien Brody (King Kong) in onyx, diamond, and platinum cufflinks by Jacob & Co.
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Drama Queens (& Kings) Flaunt Color
at 63rd Annual Golden Globes 2006
By Deborah Yonick
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With daring, provocative films like Brokeback Mountain and Transamerica receiving major accolades at the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, it followed suit that our favorite celebrities made statements in colorful jewels and fashions that begged attention.
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Cathy Waterman bracelet that Laura Linney wore to the Golden Globes, It is called the "bee" bracelet — platinum, 22 Karat Gold, Diamond and Ruby.
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Undoubtedly, color was the order of the day, adding a note of individuality to red carpet dressing. The most memorable frocks were in glam red, mesmerizing green (both kelly and lime), regal purple, sumptuous burgundy, midnight blue, yummy chocolate, and dreamy pale pink. In jewelry, bold splashes of ruby, sapphire, onyx, and pearls adorned pop stars of television and cinema.
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Emmy Rossum. Yellow and White Diamond Cluster Earrings with 10 carat Radiant Fancy Intense Yellow Diamonds surrounded by a total of 18 carats of white diamonds. 9 carat Radiant Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring with diamond side-stones. Two Diamond Sunflower Bracelets each weighing 10 carats by Harry Winston
© Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage courtesy of Harry Winston
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© Image courtesy of Harry Winston
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© Image courtesy of Harry Winston
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Other gem stars included aquamarine, yellow and green beryl, emerald, moonstone, coral, jade, rock crystal, pink spinel, kunzite, iolite, amethyst, garnet, and lava rock. Platinum has become the red carpet metal of choice, although two-tone gold, and gold and platinum, also are popular.
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Nicollette Sheridan. Sapphire Drop Earrings with 14 carat Cushion Sapphire Drops and 4 carat Sapphire Tops surrounded by a total of 10 carats of diamonds. 26 carat Oval Sapphire Ring with diamond side stones. Jewelry by Harry Winston.
© Photo Jeff Vespa / WireImage courtesy of Harry Winston
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© Image courtesy of Harry Winston
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© Image courtesy of Harry Winston
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Necks were naked, mostly, in favor of huge gem drop earrings befitting a queen at her coronation; colorful cocktail rings with extremely large center stones; and gem-encrusted stackable cuff, line and/or bangle bracelets. Color was used either monochromatically or to add excitement to white, nude, pale pink, and silver shaded gowns. |
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There was a mix of long and short dress lengths I style — with goddess profiles, strapless “Gone With the Wind” tulle, deep leg slits, and plunging backlines the leading red carpet fashion trends.
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Kate Beckinsale. Emerald earrings
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The most stunning examples of gem and diamond accented jewelry were seen on such film stars as Kate Beckinsale, who dazzled in Lorraine Schwartz 50-carat emerald earrings, and jade and diamond bracelet stacked with diamond and gold (white and yellow) bangles.
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Evangeline Lilly, wearing Lorraine Schwartz jadeite earrings © image courtesy of HFPA
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Also in Lorraine Schwartz, TV’s Lost star Evangeline Lilly flashed jadeite and diamond earrings and old ivory, black jade and diamond bangles; and singer Faith Hill impressed with striking Burmese ruby drop earrings and 11-carat ring.
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Faith Hill, wearing Burmese ruby drop earrings and 11-carat ring by Lorraine Schwartz © 2006 courtesy of HFPA
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Ruby was a favorite of redhead Geena Davis (Best Actress for the TV drama, Commander in Chief), who accented a stunning red Escada mermaid gown with 5-carat ruby drop earrings ala Harry Winston. Other Winston fans included one of TV’s Desperate Housewives Nicollette Sheridan in a pair of 18-carat sapphire drop earrings and 26-carat oval sapphire ring; and film star Emmy Rossum in radiant fancy intense yellow diamond earrings and ring. Vintage bling that fits the trend was also evident in 19th century Fred Leighton opal and ruby gold chandelier earrings worn by actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
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Gwyneth Paltrow adorned in 19th century Fred Leighton opal and ruby gold chandelier earrings.
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Bracelets were among the power jewels of the Golden Girls on the red carpet. Favorites included Gabrielle Union (Honeymooners) in ruby and diamond line bracelets by Sheila Goldfinger; and Neil Lane fans like Reese Witherspoon (Best Actress for the film, Walk the Line) and Molly Sims (Las Vegas) wore onyx and diamond line and cuff bracelets. In Cathy Waterman, actresses Laura Linney (The Squid & the Whale) flaunted a bold ruby and diamond bracelet in 22k gold and platinum, and Candace Bergen (Boston Legal) adorned in vintage gold and platinum coral cuffs and mesh earrings.
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Geena Davis, winner of Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama for "Commander in Chief" - Ruby Drop Earrings with 5 carat Ruby Drops surrounded by a total of 14 carats of marquise, pear-shaped and round brilliant-cut diamonds. Jewelry by Harry Winston
© 2006 HFPA
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Slideshow credits:
Eva Longoria poses on the Red Carpet at the 63rd Golden Globes © Photo: HFPA, 63rd Golden Globe Awards
Emmy Rossum The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals Beverly Hilton Hotel © Photo by Steve Granitz / WireImage, Image courtesy of Harry Winston
The International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton, site of the 63rd Golden Globe Awards © Photo: HFPA, 63rd Golden Globe Awards
Nicollette Sheridan of "Desperate Housewives," winner of Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy © Photo HFPA, 63rd Golden Globe Awards
Steven Spielberg, nominee for Best Director for 'Munich,' on the Red Carpet with wife Kate Capshaw.
Eric Bana, star of 'Munich' is in the background. © Photo: HFPA
Geena Davis, winner of Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama for "Commander in Chief" © Photo by Steve Granitz / WireImage, Image courtesy of Harry Winston
Author
Deborah Yonick is a veteran gem and jewelry journalist who writes regularly for many
leading international jewelry magazines, as well as the online consumer column, The Jewelry Lady, at http://www.thejewelrylady.info.
© Created by ICA Gem Bureau Idar-Oberstein
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