The BAFTA Awards — presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts — returned with what has become a predictable constant: diamonds. And there were LOTS of them.
But, fortunately for us, that wasn’t the whole story.
LauraLee at WhoWoreWhatJewels.com spotlighted a red magic carpet that moved well beyond simple classic rivière necklaces and stud earrings. Yes, there were high-carat diamond statement pieces — like Kylie’s 71-carat earrings being the obvious headliner. But there was also plenty of color (in diamonds too). There was a two-tone design using colorless diamonds and brown “Desert Diamonds.” Bold David Webb. Brooches — on the men, of course — and not as an afterthought.
And finally, there were some attendees required full jewelry wardrobe changes between carpet and ceremony — two sets, two fashion statements.
In the end, diamonds still reigned. But the variety was the real takeaway. Here is just a sampling – follow the link below for the full coverage at WWWJ!
TEYANA TAYLOR: Tiffany statement. As if the Schlumberger Bird on a Rock brooch with its 54-carat citrine wasn’t obvious enough, she layered on more from the house — a Sixteen Stone ring, an archival bracelet from Tiffany’s vault in gold and platinum with diamonds and citrines, and an outstanding spessartite garnet and diamond ring.
ARCHIE MADEKWE: Classic men’s jewelry. A pinky ring set with a light yellow oval diamond in an east–west bezel setting from Wave Antiques, paired with a diamond brooch by Ara Vartanian.
ALAN CUMMING: Brooch moment. The BAFTA host wore two brooches during the ceremony — one centered with an amethyst (not shown), and the other seen here: the Royal Starburst, set in white gold and diamonds.
GILLIAN ANDERSON: Olympic-torch inspiration. One earring features a torch handle and flame set with brown diamonds surrounding a colorless cushion-cut center. The other reverses the palette — colorless diamonds with a brown cushion-cut center. De Beers has been promoting these lighter brown diamonds under the name “Desert Diamonds.”
Earrings by Ara Vartanian.
GLENN CLOSE: Cherry Blossom Time. Close paired Anabela Chan’s diamond Cushion Wing stud earrings with a Cherry Blossom Branch brooch in black rhodium, set with white baroque pearls.
GUGU MBATHA-RAW: High on Cartier. Mbatha-Raw wore an extraordinary Cartier high-jewelry bracelet centered on a 34.66-carat emerald-cut peridot, accented with black lacquer and diamonds, along with matching ear cuffs.
More Jewels and the Celebrities who wore them can be seen at WhoWoreWhatJewels.com
