Keeping an eye on the jewelry worn by celebrities is a good way to monitor current jewelry trends and get a preview of styles that could be popular in a season or two. Celebrities have access to the newest designs, and it isn't unusual for a piece of jewelry worn by a popular star to become a hot fashion trend.
Jewelry at the Oscars
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The annual Academy Awards event is the number one destination to see celebrities draped in vintage and contemporary jewelry. Diamonds and platinum are always plentiful, but more and more colorful gemstones set in deep yellow gold have made an appearance in the past few years. The Oscars are always a jewelry-lover's must-see (but this gallery zooms in closer than typical television cameras).
Jewelry at Other Awards Presentations
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The Oscars might be the top place to view high-end jewelry, but there are plenty of other awards presentations throughout the year, all with a slightly different twist on style. You'll find a mixture here, from highest-end jewelry at destinations like Cannes to events like the MTV and Teen Choice Awards, where trendier jewelry puts in an appearance.
Jewelry at Movie Premieres
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Designers love to showcase their jewelry on paparazzi-followed celebrities, and sometimes that's all it takes for a design to become a hotly requested item. There's no shortage of movie premieres around the world, and that means lots of necks, wrists and fingers are open for display.
Jewelry on the Runway
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It's refreshing that more and more designers are accessorizing their models before sending them down the runway, but there's plenty of jewelry to look at even when the models aren't draped in it -- just watch the front rows at major fashion shows to see what the celebrities are wearing.
More Celebrity Jewelry
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There aren't always enough jewelry photos at movie premieres to warrant a gallery of their very own, so I gather them together in groups. You'll find a variety of celebrity jewelry here, from red carpet events and more casual gatherings.
Quiz: Who's Holding That Clutch?
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I love to see closeups pics of celebrities and their bracelets. They're a good preview of what's to come, because celebs are nearly always on the cutting edge of trends. You can bet that a high percentage of the styles that stars are wearing will show up on jewelry display racks either next season or a couple of seasons from now. It's the same with handbags -- designers take every opportunity to slip them on celebrity arms, especially for red carpet events, where photographers zoom-in on decorated wrists and hands. Can you guess who's carrying the clutch in this photo? Yes, then take the quiz. No, then take the quiz anyway for a close look at twenty female celebrities and their drop-dead clutches and wrist candy.
