And most stars didn't stop at one or two baubles. Instead, diamond drops swung over statement necklaces, and multiple bracelets were worn on each arm.
Beyonce Knowles shone with a spectacular looped diamond fringe collar by Lorraine Schwartz. That fact that it topped a spiral of beads and pleats by Elie Saab, proved that sometimes more can indeed be more.
Elizabeth Banks also beamed in a statement necklace by Lorraine Schwartz though hers was more period in style. The piece was worn with a romantic dress of millefeuille pleats by J. Mendel.
Kate Winslet went for a much more severe look with a bare-shouldered black column from Yves Saint Laurent. That paved the way for supergems from Chopard to take centre stage, including 10 carat diamond drop earrings and a 47 carat, five row diamond bracelet.
Another pair of mega earrings on the red carpet were the 10 carat emerald cut diamonds surrounded by brilliant cut stones by H. Stern. The $1.4 million earrings were worn by Amanda Seyfried. Tina Fey wore H. Stern's Isis diamond earrings, two styles of black and white diamond rings, and a diamond and green tourmaline vintage brooch in her hair.
There were many asymmetrical gowns at the Golden Globes and jewelry seemed to provide a natural focal point. For instance, a teardrop turquoise necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels added a brilliant boost of colour to the white Christian Dior gown that featured a huge bow over one of Eva Mendes? hips.
Bernadette Morra
Editor-in-chief
Beyonce Knowles in Lorraine Schwartz necklace and earrings. Images by Getty
