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Jewelry at the Cannes Film Festival 2009

Celebrity Jewelry at Cannes - On and Off the Red Carpet

From , former About.com Guide

The worldwide recession hasn't had much of an effect on the celebrity jewelry at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Some celebrities might have toned down their looks a little, but others are as deep in diamonds and other precious gems as usual.

Asymmetrical jewelry seems to be a hit this year, joined by vividly colored gemstones and some organic-looking pieces.

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Sophie Marceau - Cannes Film FestivalSophie MarceauMonica Bellucci - Cannes Film FestivalMonica BellucciSarah Marshall - Cannes Film FestivalSarah MarshallHofit Golan - Cannes Film FestivalHofit Golan
Jovanka Sopalovic - Cannes Film FestivalJovanka SopalovicPaula Patton - Cannes Film FestivalPaula PattonMariah Carey - Cannes Film Festival 2009Mariah CareyParvathy Omanakuttan - Cannes Film FestivalMiss India 2008, Parvathy Omanakuttan
Parvathy OmanakuttanParvathy Omanakuttan - Bracelet DetailBarbara Mori - Cannes Film FestivalBarbara MoriJuliette Binoche - Cannes Film FestivalJuliette BinocheKim Ok-Vin - Cannes Film FestivalKim Ok-Vin

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