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These SAG Awards Jewels Stole the Virtual Broadcast

TrendsApr 06, 2021

These SAG Awards Jewels Stole the Virtual Broadcast

High jewelry from Bulgari and Cartier ruled the socially distanced show.

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Kerry Washington is pictured in Bulgari jewels at the 2021 SAG Awards. Bulgari proved to be one of the evening’s most popular jewelry brands, alongside Cartier. Washington sported Bulgari high jewelry earrings in white gold with two oval diamonds weighing 3.4 carats surrounded by 40 fancy-shape diamonds and diamond pavé. She also wore a high jewelry ring in platinum featuring a 6.19-carat cushion-cut sapphire. (Images courtesy of Kerry Washington)
Los Angeles—As awards season progresses, stars and their stylists are having fun orchestrating their remote, at-home looks.

Maybe it’s the COVID-19 vaccine’s wider rollout or glam squads going a little stir-crazy at home (relatable), but if Kerry Washington’s synchronized swimmer-inspired at-home photoshoot pictured above is any indication, the Oscars will be as glam as they can be from afar.

Here are a few joyful jewelry looks from their precursor, the SAG Awards, held last Sunday in Los Angeles.

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(Images courtesy of Bulgari)

Got “Bridgerton” fever? You might after seeing series actress Sabrina Bartlett, nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, in a Bulgari Serpenti high jewelry necklace.

The high-wattage choker features 64.38 carats of diamonds in 18-karat white gold with two pear-shaped brilliant-cut emeralds for the eyes, weighing a total of 1.06 carats.

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(Image courtesy of Cartier)

Carey Mulligan, nominated for Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture, shone in emeralds.

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(Image courtesy of Cartier)

She wore Cartier high jewelry earrings in platinum with emeralds and diamonds and the high jewelry ring shown above in 18-karat white gold with emeralds, rock crystal and diamonds.

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Helen Mirren was a ray of sunshine in bright yellow gold, delivering the invaluable lesson that bold jewels worn close to the face is the way to create the most impact on your next Zoom.

She layered two gold collars from David Webb, one with enamel that matched her button earrings.

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(Images courtesy of Maria Jose Govea)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series nominee Jurnee Smollett piled on the Bulgari rubies to match her gown.

All in all, she rocked nearly 40 carats of rubies and 45 carats of diamonds, including two high jewelry necklaces and four rings. 

Ashley Davisis the senior editor, fashion at National Jeweler, covering all things related to design, style and trends.

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