When you think of the Oscars and the Red Carpet, you may think of all the stunning “Bling.” New and vintage pieces from names like Neil Lane and Michael Katz made the stars shine this year, and classic and contemporary styles from Cartier, Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpel, Chanel, and Bulgari also made their way down the carpet.
Last evening, the leading and supporting ladies of the cinema wore beautiful couture fashion and were laden with some of the finest jewelry in the world. Actress in a Supporting Role nominee, Amy Adams, was considered one of the best dressed at the Oscars this year. Adams wore a red Carolina Herrera gown accented with a multi-colored collar necklace by Fred Leighton. Her stunning necklace is similar to a vintage signed Chanel necklace found at The Designers Group shop on Ruby Lane. This Chanel necklace is definitely a show-stopper, with red and green gripoix glass and pearl detail, and a bargain at $7,800.
Several of the classic names in diamond jewelry were involved with the most important diamond to grace the Oscars, the Taylor-Burton Diamond. The more than 69 carat pear shaped diamond was fashioned by Harry Winston in 1967. When it came up for auction in 1969, the owners of Cartier were the winner, outbidding Harry Winston and Richard Burton. Burton, however, was not finished and purchased the stone from Cartier. He presented it to Liz and she wore it to the 41st Oscar Award ceremony. Currently owned by Robert Mouawad, the stunning diamond is still considered the most opulent in Oscar jewelry.
Several items from the classic fashion jewelry houses can be found in the shops on Ruby Lane. Their inventory is stocked with pieces that helped make Hollywood great. Plus, several Vintage Fashion and Accessory shops carry lovely gowns that rival those worn at the Oscars at a fraction of the cost.
While your neck may never be graced by the Taylor-Burton Diamond, you can dress and sport the jewels that will make you feel like you are on the Red Carpet in Hollywood with the help of Rubylane.com.
About Ruby Lane
Since 1978, Ruby Lane has brought together individually-owned shops offering unique items from around the world. Today Ruby Lane offers more than 360,000 items in inventory ranging from antique furniture to depression glass, fine china, vintage jewelry, heirloom linens, books, stamps, paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass, and ceramics from more than 2,000 shops. For more information please visit www.rubylane.com and/or http://blog.rubylane.com.
Contacts:
Ruby Lane
Palmer Pekarek, 303-669-9382