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Awards season starts with colorful gems
Gemstone-laden drop earrings and elaborate cocktail rings were the scene-stealers jewelry-wise at the 40th Annual People’s Choice Awards, held Wednesday at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
The People’s Choice Awards asks the public to vote on their favorites in movies, music and television and recognizes the winners at the show.
A bevy of stars turned out for the event, ranging from A-list actors to up-and-coming names.
The People’s Choice also is a kickoff to a new season of awards shows: the Golden Globes is slated for this Sunday and the Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 2.
Scroll down to see the best jewelry of the People’s Choice Awards.
Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, who currently appears on the CBS series The Crazy Ones, donned an 18-karat gold, spinel and diamond ring by Ivy ($15,000).
House of Bodies’ Queen Latifah wore Sutra’s emerald and diamond earrings.
Melissa Rauch of The Big Bang Theory accessorized with Le Vian’s black diamond earrings and ring.
Pretty Little Liars’ Lucy Hale wore the 14-karat rose gold, tourmaline and diamond “Courtney Lauren” earrings by Dana Rebecca Designs ($10,560).
Malin Akerman of the ABC series Trophy Wife wore Stephen Webster’s 18-karat white gold and diamond “Infinity Twist” ring.
Jillian Reed Rose of the MTV series Awkward donned Le Vian’s diamond earrings.
Allison Janney of CBS' Mom wore Neil Lane’s platinum and black and white diamond earrings and ring.
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