Harry Winston, Chopard Win 2016 Golden Globes

Jennifer Lawrence in Chopard “High Jewelry" choker with 156.77 carats of diamonds set in 18k white gold.  Photo credit: Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images

Harry Winston and Chopard were among the jewelry highlights at the 2016 Golden Globes red carpet Sunday in an otherwise showcase of jewels that lacked in diversity and color.

Jennifer Lopez in 200 Carats of Harry Winston Diamonds: Winston Cluster Diamond Wreath Necklace, 46.95 carats, set in platinum. Caftan Cascading Drop Diamond Necklace, 68.40 carats, set in platinum. Pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamond bracelet, 59.27 carats set in platinum. Yellow diamond drop earrings, 16.46 carats, set in 18kt yellow gold and platinum. Diamond band Ring, 5.21 carats, set in platinum· Radiant cut yellow diamond ring, with diamond side stones

The consensus winner of this year’s awards event was Jennifer Lawrence who wore a large sparkling one-of-a-kind choker with 156.77 carats of diamonds set in 18k white gold from the luxury brand’s “High Jewelry Collection.”

Lady Gaga in Neil Lane diamond jewels

However, Harry Winston also had an excellent showing with Jennifer Lopez, Helen Mirren, Katy Perry and Lily James all wearing Winston’s white diamond jewels. Piaget also did well dressing actresses and actors with its jewels and watches.

Zendaya in Yoko London pearl and diamond earrings and ring and a Lydia Courteille garnet and diamond ring

Familiar names once again dominated the red carpet and in fact may have increased its presence. In addition to brands mentioned, there was Fred Leighton, Neil Lane, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. This may be why red carpet jewels lacked excitement overall, as white diamonds and precious metals dominated the event. A few in the jewelry industry were disappointed as well saying that just about everyone is being paid to wear jewels.

Caitriona Balfe in Fred Leighton 1920's diamond and platinum pendant earrings; 1920's natural pearl and diamond ring, in platinum. Photo credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

But there were still plenty of highlights. I don’t think Lady Gaga looked better in her Neil Lane jewels. The young Zendaya showed refined international tastes with her choice of Yoko London pearl and diamond earrings matched with a garnet and diamond ring by Parisian high jewelry designer Lydia Courteille.

Taraji P. Henson in earrings designed by Kimberly McDonald, featuring 107-carat cushion-cut Gemfields Zambian emerald with diamonds. Photo by Jason Merritt via Getty Images

Taraji P. Henson was adorned with large emerald earrings by US high jewelry designer, Kimberly McDonald. The 107 carats worth of emeralds were from colored gemstone mining and marketing company, Gemfields. Caitriona Balfe 1920’s diamond and platinum pendant earrings provided by Fred Leighton was another highlight of the evening.

Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Dual Time Ident 112540 and Montblanc Cufflinks Ident Photo credit: 112896. Jordan Straus/AP 

Men’s watches had some time in the spotlight as well with Mark Ruffalo sporting Monblanc, Matt Damon and Michael B. Jordan in Piaget and Eddie Redmayne in an Omega Globemaster “Master Chronometer.”

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Red Carpet Jewelry Roundup for 2015 Golden Globe Awards

Jessica Chastain in Piaget Limelight Couture Précieuse Earrings in white gold set with 194 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 12.91 ct).

In terms of jewelry, the Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet on Sunday resembled more of a Dîner en Blanc event then it did a major entertainment industry celebration. There was so much white it was blinding.

Naomi Watts in Bulgari's signature Serpenti diamond necklace.

Colorless diamonds with white gold and platinum was by far the leading trend on the red carpet Sunday. Very few bold statements as well, as classic, understated styles were the norm.

Julianne Moore in Chopard with two platinum and diamond bracelets and three rings.

Colored gemstones and yellow gold were near invisible. This is unusual considering that the trend in recent years had been leaning well toward colored gems, colored diamonds and yellow gold.

Anna Kendrick in Fred Leighton 1960s ruby and diamond pendant earrings.

Of course the big jewelry houses adorned the biggest stars and made the biggest splash. Jessica Chastain sparkled in white gold and diamond earrings and cuffs by Piaget. Naomi Watts may have the only bold statement of the evening wearing Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti diamond necklace. Julianne Moore was a consensus best dressed of the evening as she matched her metallic gown with two platinum and diamond bracelets and three rings by Chopard.

Allison Janney in Martin Katz 15.83-carat fancy yellow radiant diamond ring microset with 370 diamonds, 7.13-carat fancy yellow radiant diamond earrings, and a yellow radiant and white emerald cut diamond bracelet with 15 fancy yellow diamonds and 15 white emerald cut diamonds.

Fred Leighton also seemed to be the most visible brands on the red carpet Sunday. Usually this would mean a variety of color and styles but not this year. Only Anna Kendrick chose to wear understated ruby and diamond pendant earrings and ring.

Kate Hudson in Forevermark Diamond Jewelry, including Forevermark Exceptional Diamonds by Slane Earrings, a Forevermark Diamond Ring set in platinum, and a Forevermark Diamond Line Bracelet set in platinum.

Martin Katz, known for his diamond designs, although he had been venturing into color in recent years, adorned several stars Sunday but only Allison Janney went with something a bit different using fancy yellow diamonds, but still understated.

Chrissy Teigen in $1 Million in diamonds by Harry Kotlar, including a radiant cut diamond ring and cushion cut pink and white diamond earrings.

The De Beers Forevermark diamond brand, which personifies whiteness in its jewelry, adorned no fewer than three red carpet stars with layers of white diamond and metal jewelry (Kate Hudson, Giuliana Rancic and Frances O’Connor).

Katie Cassidy in $1 Million of Diamonds by Harry Kotlar, including 8-carat round brilliant diamond stud earrings.

Model Chrissy Teigen and actress Katie Cassidy both looked stunning, each wearing more than $1 million of understated (believe it or not) jewelry by Harry Kotlar.

Mark Ruffalo in a Montblanc Star Twin Moonphase timepiece.

Montblanc and Jaeger-LeCoultre helped dress several men in their timepieces and Montblanc added cufflinks for at least two more men walking the red carpet. Hip Hop artist Common sported a carved moonstone elephant and diamond jabot by Fred Leighton.

Jeremy Renner in a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin timepiece.

However, the highlight among those wearing watches was Diane Kruger who looked stunning in a Jaeger-LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Art Deco timepiece.

Diane Kruger in a Jaeger-LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Art Deco timepiece.

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