Style Expert Michael O'Connor Talks #OscarJewelry Trends

ACADEMY AWARDS JEWELRY TREND PREDICTIONS

FROM LEADING STYLE EXPERT

Michael O’Connor Hosts Jewelry Style Event for Show Nominees and Presenters

This week Michael O’Connor, celebrity stylist and television personality, will host StyleLab’s jewelry event for Academy Award nominees, presenters and stylists at a private venue in Los Angeles. Every season, O’Connor curates a selection of one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from world-renowned designers for celebrities to borrow for the red carpet. From bold colored gemstone earrings to necklaces made with Argyle diamonds from Australia, O’Connor will accessorize Hollywood’s leading stars with the most exquisite, highest quality jewelry.

 

O’Connor forecasts that celebrities will focus their accessory choices on one large piece of jewelry that adds eye-impact and emphasis without overwhelming their gown. As awards show season peaks with the Oscars, O’Connor offers the following trend predictions:

Longer Linear Earrings are Back

Longer linear diamond earrings remain popular on the red carpet, since they work with every gown. However, designers are playing with larger geometric pave diamond-studded shapes to make their earrings stand out. Kallati designed “Ripple Tear Drop” earrings that feature 4-carats of pave set brilliant white diamonds, priced at $25,000. These earrings would look gorgeous on Jennifer Lawrence, given her pixie haircut. Mastoloni is introducing their “Swirl” earrings, with Tahitian pearls and 3.2-carats of brilliant cut white diamonds, priced at  $9,800. The swirl pattern on the ear lobe, followed by a linear pearl drop, provides the perfect amount of edginess for Cate Blanchett.

Return of the Statement Necklace

The necklace is making a comeback in a major way! The American Gem Trade Association is showcasing a one-of-a-kind necklace. Designed by Richard Berberian of Elyse Fine Jewelers, this show-stopping piece is composed of fancy multi-color sapphires, white sapphires, and round brilliant diamonds, totaling a whopping 57-carats. This stunning design is an ideal luxury accessory for Anne Hathaway. For the Fashion of Diamonds collection, Chinese designer Fei Liu created a nature-inspired necklace, rooted in the Chinese tradition that flowers embody our dreams and aspirations. Using 2,151 small sparkling diamonds from the Argyle diamond mine in Australia, the draped hyacinth necklace was brought to life by Y&M Jewelry. This necklace is priced at $85,456 and would look stunning on the statuesque Lupita Nyong’o.

Bold Colorful Gems

Mirroring fashion runways, an increasing number of celebrities are wearing colorful gowns, so they also are opting for jewelry with bright gemstones, especially for color contrast. Takat designed a pair of drop earrings with over 22.78 carats of tanzanite and diamonds, priced at $36,521. The contrast would look spectacularly striking on redhead Amy Adams. Farah Khan will debut a bracelet with over 77-carats of emeralds, ruby and diamonds, priced at $50,751. Sandra Bullock doesn’t shy away from color, so this bracelet would be the perfect accessory!

Classics Reinterpreted

Since the hottest fashion designers are giving us a retro look back at the previous century, jewelry, designers are reinterpreting the classic “must-haves” of past decades. The Leo Diamond Collection crafted a pair of diamond deep drop earrings with their “visibly brighter” diamonds that gradually increase in size and importance as they stretch to the shoulder. Priced at $350,000, this custom creation belongs on a classic beauty like Jennifer Garner. Uneek re-mastered the diamond tennis bracelet for the Oscars, by designing a 24-carat total weight bracelet with 3 rows of asscher and round diamonds, priced at $218,182. The mix of cuts gives amazing sparkle, so I envision this bracelet on Reese Witherspoon. For celebrities who are seeking a hefty cuff, they can count on the bracelet by Interjewel USA for the Diamonds With A Story^TM   collection. Priced at $19,999, this bold 28.2-carat bracelet features white and Silvermist^TM diamonds from the Argyle Diamond Mine in Australia. Angelina Jolie would rock this bracelet! The entire Diamonds With A Story^TM  collection contains rare, natural color diamonds sustainably and ethically sourced from the Argyle Diamond Mine.

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SUTRA Passionate About Mozambique Ruby!

Sutra - you have seen these amazing pieces on your favorite celebrities from TV, Movies, Sports, all the way up to the White House...the consensus is - SUTRA ROCKS!

Evoking the passion of RED, Sutra took the essence of the Mozambique ruby and designed an electrifying collection. From the drawing board to the realization of the piece the cascading earrings and intricately embellished rings reflect the classic designs inspired by the Edwardian era.

Designer Arpita Navlakha's continuous love affair with jewelry and making women feel beautiful resonates deep within this collection. Rubies have traditionally been associated with wealth and romance due to its rich red color; Navlakha brings this wearable luxury to life with this new collection. 

Red, a symbol of passion and intense emotion, whether it is lust, love or anger the ruby embodies the fury of each of these emotions.  Whatever RED is to you...SUTRA has it covered in this stunning new RED Carpet Ready Collection!

SUTRA can be found at Fragments and other Fine Jewelry Outlets....

CORA - When You Want That Red Carpet Glamour

For Cora, jewelry is not just an adornment...it makes the woman who wears it feel special. 

As one of the leading diamond manufacturers in the world, Cora understands that exceptional diamonds demand exceptional expertise - from cutting to setting to design. 

For over 30 years, Cora International has produced, bought and sold some of the largest, rarest and most prized diamonds in the gem world. 

Their vast inventory of diamonds include the worlds largest 218 carat cushion cut diamond ring as well as a 50 carat fancy yellow diamond set in yellow gold and ebony wood. 

Cora's skilled craftsmen have years of experience cutting and polishing rough diamonds into beautiful white stones while extracting the exquisite color out of natural fancy colored diamonds. Cora works with diamonds in all colors including yellow, pink, blue, brown and white, to name a few.

"The design process starts with each individual diamond. We carefully study the diamond and its characteristics and then create a piece of jewelry around its particular shape and color. Every piece is meticulously manufactured according to the individual stone or stones that are being cut. That's why our diamonds and diamond jewelry are beyond compare."

That's why every piece of jewelry that Cora creates is worthy of a red carpet moment.

CelebrityJewel - The 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Beverly Hills, CA



“The Talk” co-host Aisha Tyler attended the 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Beverly Hills wearing a dazzling black gown and Erica Courtney jewels. “The Talk” earned three Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Talk Show.


Platinum and diamond aquamarine 
cabochon ring


Platinum and diamond wide flower earrings with aquamarine drops

"Days Of Our Lives" actress Kate Mansi accessorizes with a Le Vian ring and earrings at The 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on June 23rd.  


Mansi plays Abby Deveraux, the rebellious daughter of Jack and Jennifer, on the daytime TV drama, Days of Our Lives".



Neil Lane Jewelry at 

The 39th Annual Daytime 

Emmy Awards

Deidre Hall – Wearing diamond, turquoise and platinum chandeliere earrings, cuff bracelet and a diamond, platinum and turquise ring.

Alicia Minshew - Wearing diamond and platinum earrings and a diamond and platinum ring








Bethany Frankel- Wearing white and grey diamond and platinum chandelier earrings and a large diamond and platinum ring.






The cast of General Hospital takes the stage for one of five trophies,  including best drama...

CelebrityJewels: June Wrap Up!

June (part 2):
Red Carpet and Premiere Jewelry Wrap Up!

Michelle Pfeiffer  Wearing diamond disc earrings by Neil Lane Jewelry at the Premiere of People Like Us Los Angeles, CA: - June 16 2012





Stana Katic  Wearing hammered gold and diamond earrings and a diamond and gold ring from Neil Lane Jewelry at the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Beverly Hills Hotel - Beverly Hills, CA: - June 16 2012





Singer Nicole Scherzinger wore a Maria Lucia Hohan dress and accessorized with Norman Silverman diamond bangles and Amrapali diamond bangles to the X-Factor auditions at Metro Radio Arena on June 18, 2012 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.


Norman Silverman Assortment of 18 K Rose Gold Diamond Bangles, Retail starting at: $13,000 to $20,000; www.NormanSilvermanDiamonds.com
Amrapali 14 K Gold Diamond Bangle, Retail: $4220, www.AmrapaliJewels.com

Actress Emily Deschanel wearing a Kabana ring to 'Bringing Farm Sanctuary To All': A Celebration of Expanding Compassion, held in Los Angeles, CA, on June 16th. 


Kabana 14k Yellow Gold Lapis Inlay Ring, Retail: $1,178, www.kabana.net



Actress Gillian Jacobs wearing a Baccarat ring and earrings to the "Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World" premiere at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival, held at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live in Los Angeles, CA, on June 18th.


Baccarat Ruby Crystal 'Medicis' Earrings, Retail: $1,050, www.Baccarat.comBaccarat Ruby Crystal 'Galet' Ring, Retail: $275, www.Baccarat.com

Olivia Munn Wearing diamond and platinum earrings, diamond rock crystal and platinum bracelet and a diamond and platinum ring  by Neil Lane Jewelry at HBO's Premiere of "The Newsroom"  Hollywood, CA:- June 20, 2012

Actress Rashida Jones wearing a Isharya ring to the "Celeste and Jesse Forever" Q&A at the Los Angeles Film Festival, held at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live in Los Angeles, CA, on June 21st. 


Isharya Black Resin Ring with Mother of Pearl, Retail: $93, www.Isharya.com

Actress Brittany Snow wearing Le Vian earrings, ring and bangles to the Premiere Of Universal Pictures' "Ted" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on June 21, 2012 in Hollywood, California. 


Le Vian 14 K Honey Gold Diamond Earrings, Retail: $3997, www.LeVian.com

Le Vian 14 K Strawberry Gold Chocolate Diamond Ring, Retail: $2647, www.LeVian.com

Le Vian 14 K Honey Gold Chocolate Diamond Bangles, Retail each: $5747, www.LeVian.com

Kathryn McCormick Wearing gray diamond and platinum earrings, gray diamond, citrine and platinum bangle, and a white and gray diamond and platinum ring from Neil Lane Jewelry at The Film Independent's Premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures "Magic Mike" - Los Angeles, CA:- June 24, 2012








Actress Chelsea Kane wearing Sethi Couture earrings and stackable rings to the closing night gala premiere of 'Magic Mike' at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival, held at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live in Los Angeles, CA, on June 24th.


Sethi Couture 18K Black Rhodium Rose Cut Diamond Drop Stiletto Earrings, Retail: $1,650, www.SethiCouture.com

Sethi Couture 18K Black Rhodium and White Diamond Crown Ring, Retail: $2,200, www.SethiCouture.com
Sethi Couture Black Rhodium and White Diamond Tiara Ring, Retail: $1,990, www.SethiCouture.com





Actress and singer Nicole Scherzinger wearing Isharya bangles at TAO Beach in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 23rd where she celebrated her birthday later that night.


Isharya Assorted Florentine Stack Bangles, Retail: $372, www.Isharya.com



Singer Nicole Scherzinger wearing a Norman Silverman ring and bangles in addition to Sethi Couture earrings to celebrate her birthday at TAO Nightclub at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 23rd.


Sethi Couture 14K Pink Gold Micro Prong Hoops Earrings with Pink Diamonds, Retail: $1,825, Available at www.SethiCouture.com

Norman Silverman Rose Gold Diamond Band Ring, Retail $14,000
Norman Silverman Assorted Bangles, Retail $18,144-$45,360 EACH, www.NormanSilverman.com




Singer Katy Perry wearing Norman Silverman diamond earrings to the 'Katy Perry: Part Of Me' Los Angeles Premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on June 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California.

Norman Silverman Cushion Cut Diamond Earrings, Retail: $445,654; www.NormanSilvermanDiamonds.com






Actress Crystal Reed wearing Norman Silverman earrings and a Le Vian ring to The Thirst Project's 3rd Annual Gala, held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, on June 26th.


Norman Silverman White Gold Stud Earrings with Black and White Diamonds, Retail: $3,200, www.NormanSilvermanDiamonds.com

Le Vian 14K Strawberry Gold® Ring with Vanilla Diamonds™ and Chocolate Diamonds®, Retail: $6,198, www.LeVian.com




Salma Hayek  - Wearing diamond, emerald and platinum chandelier earrings and a large diamond, emerald and platinum cocktail ring by Neil Lane Jewelry at the Premiere of "Savages" - Westwood, CA:- June 25, 2012

Actress Noureen DeWulf wearing a Sethi Couture earrings to the the FX Summer Comedies party held at Lure on June 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California.


Sethi Couture 'Rosetta & Mosaic Collection' White Gold with Black Rhodium Rose Cut Diamond Flower Studs, Retail: $1790, www.SethiCouture.com




Actress Yvonne Strahovski wearing Le Vian earrings and a Amrapali ring at the 8th Annual Australians in Film Breakthrough Awards, held at the InterContinental Hotel, on June 27th.


Le Vian Chocolate Diamonds® Ball Drop Earrings, Retail: $3,180, www.LeVian.com
Amrapali Diamond and Emerald Ring, Price: $1,310, www.AmrapaliJewels.com

Carmen Electra  Wearing large diamond, tourmaline and platinum chandeliere earrings and a diamond, tourmaline and platinum ring by Neil Lane Jewelry at The Premiere of The Amazing Spiderman - Westwood CA:- June 28, 2012

CelebrityJewels: Young Hollywood Awards

Actress Ashley Greene accepts the
Superstar of Tomorrow Award during the
14th Annual Young Hollywood Awards 

Young Hollywood Awards 

at Hollywood Athletic Club 

on June 14, 2012 in Hollywood...

Actress Ashley Greene wearing M.C.L By Matthew Campbell Laurenza bangles to the Young Hollywood Awards - Hollywood, California. 

M.C.L By Matthew Campbell Laurenza Black Pave Sapphire Eeel Bangle, Retail: $718, www.MCLDesign.net

 

Actress Aubrey Plaza accepts the Breakthrough Award during the 14th Annual Young Hollywood Awards  wearing a M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza ring and bangle along with KumKum earrings at the 14th Annual Young Hollywood Awards, on June 14th. 

M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza Blue Pave Sapphire Ring, Retail: $570, www.MCLDesign.net
M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza Blue Sterling Silver Pave Bangle, Retail: Available Upon Request, www.MCLDesign.net

Actress and comedian Whitney Cummings wearing a Hellmuth bangle and ring along with Isharya earrings to the 14th Annual Young Hollywood Awards, held at the Hollywood Athletic Club.

Isharya 18K Gold Plated Grey and Citrine Glass 'Libra' Mod Earrings, Price: Available Upon Request, www.Isharya.com
Hellmuth Gold Croco Pattern Ring with Cubic Zirconia, Price: $3,060, www.HellmuthUSA.com
Hellmuth Gold Croco Pattern Cuff, Price: Available Upon Request. www.HellmuthUSA.com 

Actress Ginnifer Goodwin  wore Jennifer Meyer Bar Stud earrings to accent her white Monique Lhuillier dress, Christian Louboutin studded pumps, and Edie Parker clutch. 

Hailee Steinfeld appeared in Prabal Gurung separates accessorized with a gold House of Lavande by-pass bracelet, an Edie Parker clutch, and Brian Atwood shoes. 

Sparkle and Color - No Stranger To the CMTs

Singer Joy Williams wearing Kabana bracelets to the 2012 CMT Music Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 6th.




Kabana 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet in Onyx and White Mother of Pearl, Retail: $8,226, www.kabana.net




Kabana 14k Diamond Inlay Bracelet in Onyx and White Mother of Pearl, Retail: $2,190, www.kabana.net





Singer Jana Kramer wearing Norman Silverman earrings to the 2012 CMT Music Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 6th.


Norman Silverman 18k White Gold Diamond Earrings, Retail: $240,000, www.normansilvermandiamonds.com




Carrie Underwood sparkled in platinum jewelry by Tiffany & Co. with her Randi Rahm dress and Swarovski bag at the "2012 CMT Awards" in Nashville on June 6th:


Tiffany Jazz™  Platinum and diamond drop earrings








Hillary Scott, the frontwoman for Lady Antebellum, glimmered in an Hervé Léger by Max Azria dress and David Webb jewelry.  Later, all the members of Lady Antebellum took the stage to pick up their award for Group Video of the Year for "We Own The Night".

Grace Potter, who was nominated twice with Kenny Chesney for their "You and Tequila"video. She was head to toe in designers. A charcoal KaufmanFranco beaded backless gown, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and a black diamond ring by Itsa.




Host. Actress Kristen Bell arrived on the CMT red carpet looking statuesque in a golden Reem Acra gown, wearing Graziela earrings and a Tresor ring to the 2012 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 6, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. 





Tresor Logo Collection 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, Retail: $2375, www.TresorCollection.com