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| Actress Jessica Chastain in an 18k white gold necklace set with sapphire beads, emeralds and diamonds from the Extremely Piaget jewelry collection. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Piaget) |
For the ninth consecutive year Piaget co-hosted the Film Independent Spirit Awards, paying tribute to the top performers, writers, directors and producers in independent film. Actress Jessica Chastain, Piaget international brand ambassador, led the event attended by stars of notable independent films, including Cate Blanchett, Brie Larson, Rooney Mara, Idris Elba, Jason Segel and Paul Dano.
Many in attendance were adorned in Piaget jewels and watches, including the Extremely Piaget, Possession and Rose jewelry collections; and the Limelight, Altiplano and Emperador watch lines.
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| Actress Jessica Biel in an 18k white gold Extremely Piaget ear cuff with diamonds and sapphires with an Extremely Piaget 18k white gold diamond ring and two 18k white gold Possession rings. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Piaget) |
Chastain wore an 18k white gold necklace set with sapphire beads, emeralds and diamonds from the Extremely Piaget jewelry collection. Presenter Jessica Biel chose an 18k white gold Extremely Piaget ear cuff with diamonds and sapphires with an Extremely Piaget 18k white gold diamond ring and two 18k white gold Possession rings.
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| Actress Brie Larson in Piaget 18k white gold and diamond Possession bracelets with matching Possession rings and Piaget Rose earrings. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Piaget) |
Larson, the Spirit Award winner for her role in “Room,” wore Piaget’s 18k white gold and diamond Possession bracelets with matching Possession rings and a set of Piaget Rose earrings. Presenter Emilia Clarke opted for a pair of 18k rose gold Rose earrings with rose gold Possession and Rose rings. “Anomalisa” nominee, Jennifer Jason Leigh, wore a Piaget Limelight timepiece with a Piaget Rose ring and Dree Hemingway chose a set of Piaget Rose earrings and a Piaget Possession ring.
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| Emilia Clarke in Piaget 18k rose gold Rose earrings with rose gold Possession and Rose rings. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Piaget) |
Ben Mendelsohn, nominated for Best Male Lead in “Mississippi Grind,” wore the 40mm Piaget Altiplano Date in 18k rose gold Dano, nominated for Best Supporting Male in “Love & Mercy,” wore his own 40mm Piaget Altiplano in 18k white gold. Presenter Anthony Mackie opted for a limited edition Piaget Emperador Coussin in 18k white gold.
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| Jennifer Jason Leigh in a Piaget Limelight timepiece with a Piaget Rose ring.(Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Piaget) |
Mel Eslyn was the recipient of the Piaget Producer’s Award for her contributions to Independent Film. She received a $25,000 grant given to emerging producers who demonstrate creativity, tenacity and vision, and produce quality independent films, despite limited resources. Eslyn, who wore a suite of Piaget Possession jewelry in white gold, is known for her work on “The One I Love,” “Lamb,” “Uncle Kent 2,” and “Your Sister’s Sister.”
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| Anthony Mackie in a limited edition Piaget Emperador Coussin in 18k white gold. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Piaget) |
“We have always championed bold and unexpected creations, which makes our relationship with the Spirit Awards a perfect fit,” said CEO, Philippe Leopold-Metzger.
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