The Oscars are over for another year.  Readers of my blog know that I like to see a red carpet event where the jewelry has at least some prominence.  Most of them seem to focus on the gowns, with very little jewelry, other than diamond earrings and big bracelets, used for accessories.

 

Last night's ceremony was no exception. If anything, the dresses seemed even less adorned than usual.  Some notable exceptions were Jessica Simpson, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson, who all had dazzling brooches which accented their gowns in interesting ways - perhaps some of Michelle Obama's influence?

 

Juliette Binoche also showed up in strands of pearls, in a sort of flapper look and Helen Mirren had a lovely diamond necklace and earring set.  The earrings of the night award, in my opinion, went to Carey Mulligan for her almost shoulder touching design. 

 

Here are my favorite highlights:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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