Final Look at Oscar

Photo credit: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, courtesy of the American Gem Trade Association.

Our final look at the jewelry made famous by the famous at this month's Academy Awards.  Hands down the most used metal was Sterling Silver.  Sterling is lighter in weight and easier to work with because there is no effort to matching the colored stones to the silver.  Silver goes with every color under the rainbow while gold limits the impact of many gemstones except perhaps diamonds.  Gold was nair to be seen that night.  Here, Vera Farmiga wears diamond and Opal earrings designed by Fred Leighton.  The entire gem collection is set in - you guessed it, Sterling Silver.  Bright and fanciful to complement Vera's bright facial demeanor.  I saw a stunning necklace containing blue Peruvian Opals at Sterling Canyon.  Not too pricey and definitely one to have.  Just fantastic in a summer dress.