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Although the jewelry choices were more subdued at the 56th annual Grammy Awards, which took place Sunday in Los Angeles, gold pieces with brightly colored gemstones were a popular accessory among attending celebrities.
PHOTO Singer Katy Perry accessorized with spinel and diamond earrings and a spinel and diamond ring by Ivy New York.
PHOTO Singer Katy Perry accessorized with spinel and diamond earrings and a spinel and diamond ring by Ivy New York.
PHOTO Alicia Keys accessorized with Stephen Webster’s 18-karat white gold ring with crystal haze hematite and white and black diamonds.
PHOTO Singer Sara Bareilles, who has appeared in Glee and Dancing with the Stars, wore Penny Preville’s pear-shaped, rose-cut pink opal earrings in 18-karat gold.
PHOTO Anna Faris of the just-aired CBS series Mom donned Sutra’s blue sapphire and diamond earrings.
PHOTO Actress Hilary Duff attended the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party wearing the 14-karat rose gold and diamond “Lisa Michelle” ring ($6,160) by Dana Rebecca Designs.
PHOTO Anna Kendrick of Pitch Perfect wore Chimento’s diamond earrings.
PHOTO Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson wore Jack Vartanian’s “Gala” diamond ring.
PHOTO Victorious’ Ariana Grande wore Effy’s 14-karat white gold, freshwater pearl and diamond ring ($950) and earrings ($995).
PHOTO The Insider host Keltie Knight wore 18-karat white gold earrings with round brilliant diamonds ($5,400) and 18-karat white gold ring with round brilliant diamonds ($12,250) from Michael John Jewelry.
PHOTO Chloe Green, who came to the awards show with singer Marc Anthony, accessorized with Silliam’s 18-karat gold and brown diamond “Elipse” earrings and 18-karat white and yellow gold pavé diamond bracelets (all pieces price upon request).
PHOTO Spike TV host Justine Ezarik donned Kat Florence’s 18-karat gold necklace with zultanite and diamonds ($74,690) and 18-karat yellow gold ring with sphene, a stone from Madagascar, and white diamonds ($12,950).
Although the jewelry choices were more subdued at the 56th annual Grammy Awards, which took place Sunday in Los Angeles, gold pieces with brightly colored gemstones were a popular accessory among attending celebrities.
Earrings and rings in white, rose and yellow gold were a common sight, as many stars wore high-neckline gowns, which mean fewer necklaces and more adornment on the fingers and ears.
Color also was highly visible on drop earrings and cocktail rings, with many pieces boasting semi-precious gemstones, such as spinel, hematite and opal.
Jewelry at the show was noticeably less glamorous than in past years, which could be attributed to a change in attitude among younger consumers, a change that is manifesting itself in music. Two of the night’s big winners, rapper Macklemore and New Zealand singer Lorde, are known for touting a less-than-lavish lifestyle in their music.
Still, jewels were present, just in a more toned-down manner. Click through this slideshow to see the Grammy Awards jewelry.
Singer Katy Perry accessorized with spinel and diamond earrings and a spinel and diamond ring by Ivy New York.
Alicia Keys accessorized with Stephen Webster’s 18-karat white gold ring with crystal haze hematite and white and black diamonds.
Singer Sara Bareilles, who has appeared in Glee and Dancing with the Stars, wore Penny Preville’s pear-shaped, rose-cut pink opal earrings in 18-karat gold.
Anna Faris of the just-aired CBS series Mom donned Sutra’s blue sapphire and diamond earrings.
Actress Hilary Duff attended the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party wearing the 14-karat rose gold and diamond “Lisa Michelle” ring ($6,160) by Dana Rebecca Designs.
Anna Kendrick of Pitch Perfect wore Chimento’s diamond earrings.
Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson wore Jack Vartanian’s “Gala” diamond ring.
Victorious’ Ariana Grande wore Effy’s 14-karat white gold, freshwater pearl and diamond ring ($950) and earrings ($995).
The Insider host Keltie Knight wore 18-karat white gold earrings with round brilliant diamonds ($5,400) and 18-karat white gold ring with round brilliant diamonds ($12,250) from Michael John Jewelry.
Chloe Green, who came to the awards show with singer Marc Anthony, accessorized with Silliam’s 18-karat gold and brown diamond “Elipse” earrings and 18-karat white and yellow gold pavé diamond bracelets (all pieces price upon request).
Spike TV host Justine Ezarik donned Kat Florence’s 18-karat gold necklace with zultanite and diamonds ($74,690) and 18-karat yellow gold ring with sphene, a stone from Madagascar, and white diamonds ($12,950).
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