Golden Globes 2017: Winners Of The Jewel And Watch Awards

Drew Barrymore in $2.5 million worth of Harry Winston diamonds

The Golden Globes red carpet has grown to become one of the top international fashion draws and as such the large luxury brands and independent designers fight hard to get their jewels and watches on the biggest stars and the winners. Many were quite success this year. 

Piaget, a fixture on the red carpet circuit, had its jewelry and watches on its brand ambassadors and friends of the brand, including:

Nominee Jessica Chastain, Piaget brand ambassador, wore the Piaget Rose necklace in 18k white gold and set with 265 brilliant-cut diamonds.

Nominee, presenter and Piaget brand ambassador, Ryan Reynolds, wore the Piaget Altiplano 38mm watch in 18k rose gold on a black alligator strap.

Presenter Matt Damon wore the ultra-thin Piaget Altiplano 40mm timepiece in 18k rose gold with a grey dial and white gold Piaget cufflinks.

Harry Winston dressed a number of stars last night in diamond and platinum jewels, including the following:

Nominee Lily Collins wore vintage Harry Winston Cluster Earrings, vintage 1967 Winston Cluster Diamond drop earrings, a Winston Cluster pear-shaped diamond ring, a sparkling cluster diamond ring and a Sunflower diamond Twin ring.

Presenter Drew Barrymore (top photo) wore more than $2.5 million of Harry Winston diamonds, including Mrs. Winston Diamond drop earrings, a Sparkling Cluster diamond ring, an emerald-cut diamond rock band, round brilliant and emerald-cut diamond band ring, a South Seas pearl and diamond ring, and a Lily Cluster diamond ring, all set in platinum.

Presenter Kristen Bell wore more than 115 carats of Harry Winston diamonds, including vintage 1963 three-row diamond hoop earrings, a Secret Combination diamond bracelet and stacked diamond band rings.

Nominee Viola Davis wore more than 90 carats of Harry Winston diamonds, including Secret Combination Diamond hoop earrings and a Carpet diamond bracelet.

Nominee Thandie Newton wore more than 75 carats of Harry Winston diamonds including vintage 1962 diamond earrings, bezel set fancy-shape diamond necklace, radiant-cut diamond band ring, and round brilliant diamond band rings.

Tiffany & Co. jewels and watches adorned a number of stars Sunday, including:

Nominee Naomie Harris wore Tiffany diamond earrings and a selection of platinum and diamond rings. 

Presenter Reese Witherspoon wore the Tiffany Archival necklace, yellow diamond earrings and a selection of rings.

Winner Emma Stone donned a Tiffany Archival statement necklace and diamond earrings and rings. 

Presenter Sienna Miller accessorized with classic pearls and diamond earrings.

Chopard is always popular on the international red carpet. A number of nominees and presenters were adorned with jewels and watches from the luxury brand. Among them: 

Nominee Julia Louis-Dreyfus Wears wore a pair of rectangular step-cut diamonds totaling 10.84 carats and 3.8 carats of diamonds set in 18k white gold along with a 50.34-carat diamond cuff in 18k white gold, both from Chopard’s “High Jewelry Collection.”

Nominee Gina Rodriguez wore earrings featuring a 5.02-carat modified shield step-cut diamond, a 5.01-carat modified shield step-cut diamond, and 1.82 carats of baguette-cut diamonds set in 18k white gold; along with a ring featuring a 7.29-carat brilliant marquise shaped diamond and set in 18k white gold, both from the “High Jewelry Collection.”

Nominee Lola Kirke wore earrings featuring a pair of amethysts totaling 14.24 carats, 4.74 carats of pink pastel sapphires and 3.85-carats of diamonds set in 18k white gold from the “Temptations Collection;” along with a ring featuring a 5.01-carat heart shaped diamond and in 18k white gold from the “High Jewelry Collection.”

Fred Leighton jewelry was worn by a number of presenters and nominees, among them: 

Nominee and presenter Nicole Kidman wore a 19th Century double strand diamond rivière necklace, with more than 48 carats of old mine diamonds, with a 9-carat antique rose cut diamond button cluster ring, circa 1760s, and an Art Deco diamond and onyx ring

Winner Claire Foy wore 19th Century diamond teardrop pendant earrings with 7 carats of old mine lozenge shaped diamonds, a 19th Century rose cut diamond cluster ring and a rose cut diamond floret cluster ring, signed Fred Leighton.

Nominee Sarah Jessica Parker wore an oval old mine diamond dart pendant earrings, an Art Nouveau opal and gold ring and a diamond knot ring Signed Fred Leighton

Nominee Ruth Negga wore a new piece of Fred Leighton jewelry. A 25.5-carat oval ruby and diamond cuff bracelet, in 18k yellow gold, featuring responsibly sourced Gemfields Mozambican rubies. 

Nominee Winona Ryder wore old European cut diamond collet drop earrings, a 19th Century blue enamel and diamond ring, and a rose rose cut diamond 5-stone diamond ring and a 3-stone diamond ring, both signed Fred Leighton.

Winner Tracee Ellis Ross wore Noudar diamond rings, L’Dezen by Payal Shah diamond ring, and a Hueb diamond ring.

Felicity Huffman wore jewelry from Los Angeles-based designer Martin Katz that included large tambourine spring bangle in 18k yellow gold and 306 diamonds, and pear shaped diamond and 18k yellow gold drop earrings.

Nominee Issa Rae wore L’Dezen by Payal Shah diamond earrings.

Presenter Carrie Underwood wore Yoko London pearl and diamond earrings and ring.

Montblanc had its watches and accessories on a number of male nominees and presenters, including: 

Winner Casey Affleck wore “Tribute to Shakespeare” silver and onyx cuff links.

Nominee, Joel Edgerton, selected the 1858 Manual Small Second time piece with blue dial and leather straps paired with onyx and silver tuxedo studs and matching cuff links.

Nominee, Jeff Bridges, wore mother-of-pearl and silver tuxedo studs and matching cufflinks.

Nominee, Rami Malek, wore the “Heritage Chronometrie Automatic” time piece with rose gold bezel and black leather straps.

Tom Hiddleston wore the "Heritage Spirit Automatic" watch

Nominee Simon Helberg wore “Urban Spirit” cufflinks made of polished stainless steel and black onyx inlay.

Nominee Mahershala Ali wore “Iconic” silver and onyx cuff links.

Presenter Eddie Redmayne, OMEGA Brand Ambassador, wore the Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph. 

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Maye Musk Wears Alex Soldier At New York Fashion Events

Maye Musk at the Fragrance Foundation Awards wearing Alex Soldier Astra jewels

Model, author and wellness speaker, Maye Musk, wore Alex Soldier jewelry at the recently held 2016 CFDA Awards and Fragrance Foundation Awards. 

For the CFDA (Council of Fashion designers of America), Maye chose gold bangles finished with Alex Soldier's signature proprietary metalwork that creates an illusion of a diamond inlay. At the Fragrance Foundation Awards, she wore earrings and ring, paired with a stingray cuff from Alex Soldier's Astra collection. 

Maye Musk at the CFDA Awards wearing Alex Soldier bangles

Handmade in NYC, Alex Soldier jewelry is available at the company’s Alex Soldier Times Square boutique, as well as select Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide. 

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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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Statement Necklaces, Earrings Sparkled At Oscars 2015

Scarlett Johansson wears a Swarovski crystal embroidered collar
 necklace with a Piaget Mediterranean Garden ear cuff set

It was the year of the statement necklace as major stars strolled the red carpet wearing large pieces in a variety of styles and materials. 

One of the most stunning necklaces of the evening wasn't even precious. It was a Swarovski crystal embroidered collar necklace worn by Scarlett Johansson. She matched the necklace with Piaget Mediterranean Garden ear cuff set in 18k pink gold with five pear-shaped emeralds, 278 brilliant-cut diamonds, four pear-shaped aquamarines and two pear-shaped green tourmalines.

Margot Robbie made a great statement wearing a Van Cleef & Arpels “Zip Antique Colombine” emerald necklace featuring diamonds and sapphires set in 18k yellow gold. It is a contemporary creation using the same techniques and similar design to the original that was created for the Duchess of Windsor in 1951. The piece is set with more than 150 diamonds and more than 300 sapphires. The zipper is fully functional.

Lupita Nyong'o may have out-done everybody with a white Calvin Klein gown adorned with approximately 6,000 white pearls, which were reportedly a mix of fake and real, that appeared to be part of the fabric of the dress. 

Anna Kendrick wore a diamond collar of five rows matched with marquis and pear-shaped diamond cluster earrings totaling 13 carats, reportedly by Norman Silverman. The necklace was tucked into the neckline of her gown. 

Cate Blanchett wore a multi-row turquoise necklace by Tiffany & Co. 

Jessica Chastain went another direction in a delicate and refined diamond necklace by Piaget. The actress was recently named a brand ambassador for the luxury jewelry and watch brand. 

It wouldn’t be an Oscars without Nicole Kidman making a red carpet jewelry statement. This year she wore more than $7 million worth of Harry Winston Diamonds, including 7-carat emerald-cut diamond earstuds, an 82-carat Caftan diamond bracelet, a 16.5-carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire ring and a 5.3-carat bezel-set diamond band ring.

Also, Dakota Johnson was adorned in a 100 carats of Forevermark Diamonds valued at $2.2 million.

Felcity Jones carried The Minaudière precious case (1947) from the Van Cleef & Arpels Collection, crafted in styptor, yellow gold, and diamonds; and wore the “Dans les Étoiles” earrings featuring white and yellow diamonds and briolette-cut champagne diamond drops set in 18K white gold and “Snowflake” bracelet featuring diamonds set in platinum

Earring were the other big statement for the evening. Gwyneth Paltrow who wore Fire Phoenix Earrings and Pétales d'Amour Ring by Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie.

Also in Anna Hu was Naomi Watts, who wore the Wallis Simpson Bracelet and Modern Art Deco sapphires earrings.

Model Dorith Mous wore approximately $70,000.00 in ethically sourced Donna Distefano jewelry including the ruby “Savannah” ring along with a rose cut diamond cushion halo ring called “Lizzie."

Other highlights included: 

Julianne Moore in Chopard earrings

Jamie Chung in Leticia Linton diamond cluster earrings with a tanzanite center stone.

Marion Cotillard chic in Chopard earrings

Giuliana Rancic in Forevermark Diamonds

America Ferrera Irene Neuwirth opal earrings

Recording artist Rita Ora in Lorraine Schwartz earrings

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