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Golden Globes Jewelry: A Mix of Statements and Safe Bets

January 13, 2009

Jewelry.com spies on the statement necklace sparkles, the styles and the stars making this year's Golden Globes one for the style books.

All the fashion reports predicting the end of the jewelry statement on the red carpet underestimated the power of the Golden Globes. How can you deny Beyonce's diamond fringe Lorraine Schwartz shocker or Christina Applegate's stunning vintage yellow diamond flower necklace - also from dame Schwartz? Not to mention the wattage coming from Eva Mendez and Elizabeth Banks. The looks were downright gasp-worthy.

Now, of course, there were those like a glowing Eva Longoria, who chose to keep things on the down low. Lots of tasteful studs with a "no necklace" choice made the red carpet rounds, including two-time winner Kate Winslet in 10-carat Chopard earrings, Anne Hathaway in Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and sapphire gems, and a gorgeous January Jones in barely there diamond studs also by Van Cleef. (She should trademark that dress color. Stunning.)

Purple princesses, Anna Paquin, Hayden Panitierre and Olivia Wilde, also kept the bling to a minimum.

But there were others, like Amy Adams, who brought out the big guns with green gemstone statement earrings and a rocky right hand ring - another Lorraine Schwartz win. Kate Beckinsale does no wrong in Fred Leighton earrings that upstaged everything about her look. And Slumdog Millionaire star, Freida Pinto, offered dangling gold and diamond statement earrings to complement her mustard-colored frock.

Another red carpet trend emerged on the wrist. Lots of statement makers here, including Bochic gold and turquoise snake bracelets on a resurfacing Sandra Bullock, stunning diamond and gold cuffs on Freida Pinto and layered bangles in every incarnation from the likes of Debra Messing and Megan Fox.

Keeping it safe was Angelina Jolie, who must have a closet full of that same dress; Cameron Diaz appearing in her traditional 'colorful' gown choice with barely a jewel in sight. And in an unfortunate turn, Marisa Tomei channeled Captain Jack with her Seinfeld-worthy pirate shirt and layered pendant necklaces.

Drew Barrymore split the critics with her Marilyn Monroe-inspired hair, Galiano frock and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Lover or hate the hair, you can get your own Barrymore-inspired jewelry look without the Barrymore bank account here on Jewelry.com.

Or how about these diamond studs that two-time winner, Kate Winslet could have rocked for a lot less.

Freida Pinto made a statement with jewelry and Best Film-winner, Slumdog Millionaire. These gems may not get you a Golden Globe, but they'll earn you legions of glittering fans.

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