The Top Drawer

 
Going big and going red were the top two jewelry and fashion themes at Sunday’s 63rd Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards. Stacked bracelets, bold jewels and antique style pieces were some of the popular trends we saw last year. This year followed suit. However, tear drop shaped dangle earrings and colorful right hand rings clearly became the newest desirable jewelry accessories for Fall 2011. We noticed a growing trend of celebrities accessorizing solid pallet ensembles with an array of white and black diamonds or color gemstones in warm tones. With red being the statement color this season, there certainly wasn’t any shortage of rubies or sapphires and semi-precious stones of this hue on the red carpet.

Here are our Emmys 2011 jewelry winners below along with some suggestions on how to grab similarly designed sparkle for a steal!

Gwyneth Paltrow arguably wore the most interesting attire of the evening.  The 38-year-old actress, who picked up an award for her role as Holly Holiday on Glee, accessorized a sheer Pucci dress with a 50 carat diamond platinum wide bracelet, a 50 carat black diamond and black rhodium link bracelet, a 5 carat diamond and black onyx platinum right hand ring (not pictured) and a pair of emerald cut black diamond platinum dangle earrings.

Sparkle for a Steal: Pairing black and white diamonds together always works for Fall fine jewelry fashion. These 18k white gold huggie earrings feature round brilliant cut white diamonds weighing .20 carat total and 82 round cut black diamonds weighing .54 carat total.

Colbie Smulders wore a gorgeous turquoise Alberta Ferrenti dress which accentuated her smoldering eyes. The How I Met Your Mother actress accessorized her look with 50 carats of diamonds including a pair of diamond platinum drop earrings, a diamond platinum bracelet and a diamond and an emerald cut aquamarine right hand diamond ring.

Sparkle for a Steal: Emerald cuts aren’t just for emeralds. This 18k white gold right hand ring features one emerald cut blue topaz weighing 3 carats total surrounded by 72 round brilliant cut white diamonds weighing .39 carat total.

Sophia Vergara never disappoints in the fashion or jewelry department. The 39-year-old actress and Modern Family star looked gorgeous as ever in a custom Vera Wang coral one-shouldered crepe gown accessorized with an elaborate set of diamond and Colombian emerald yellow gold earrings. She wore the earrings, which feature over 100 carats of Colombian emeralds and over 60 carats of white diamonds, with an interesting 6 carat diamond and emerald dangle pinky ring and a bold diamond yellow gold cuff.

Sparkle for a Steal: For big and lacy look we recommend these diamond and peridot 18k rose gold dangle earrings featuring 2 honeycomb pear cut peridot stones weighing 4.42 carats total and 314 round brilliant cut white diamonds weighing 1.37 carats total.

Anna Torv used a large pair of diamond and ruby dangle earrings featuring over 80 carats of carved rubies to add a strong pop of color against a black Vera Wang gown.

Sparkle for a Steal: If you’re looking to go big and red in one fell swoop, we recommend these exquisite diamond and rust agate 14k yellow gold drop earrings at an excellent price point.

Heidi Klum has long been a fan of working bold and unique statement jewelry pieces with her wardrobe. The 38-year-old model accessorized her one of kind strapless Christian Siriano dress with a pair of fire opal, amethyst, yellow, white and brown floral cluster earrings and a spectacular matching floral leaf ring.

Sparkle for a Steal: Floral jewelry works for fall so long as it consists of dark metals or warm hued stones. This 14k rose gold and black rhodium right hand ring features 99 round cut pink sapphires weighing 1.94 carats total.

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Jane Lynch did a good job of hosting this year’s Emmy’s. On the red carpet, the 51-year-old actress paired a custom David Meister Signature strapless evening gown in aubergine chiffon with a pair of vintage style earrings encrusted with a dazzling array of gemstones and stacked bangle cuff bracelets.

Sparkle for a Steal: This diamond 14k rose gold and sterling silver bracelet is brilliantly accented with.40 carat of round brilliant cut white diamonds.

Christie’s recently announced a landmark series of events, exhibitions and auctions devoted to the extraordinary life of Elizabeth Taylor. The global 3 month tour kicks off Thursday, September 15th and will reflect the iconic fashion and film star’s legacy through her magnificent collection of diamonds and historic jewels.

“Elizabeth Taylor’s passion for jewelry was well-known, but it is her depth of knowledge about fine jewelry that truly impresses,” François Curiel, international jewelry director and president of Christie’s Asia, said. “She collected the best pieces from the best periods, and as a result her collection boasts exquisite examples from the most celebrated jewelry designers.”

On Thursday, December 13th, Christie’s New York will host an evening auction at Rockefeller Center where select highlights will feature 80 of Taylor’s most jaw-dropping diamonds, gemstones and one-of-a-kind pieces followed by 189 additional jewels in two Day Sale sessions. Known as “the greatest private collection of jewelry ever assembled in one place”, the total selection of 269 pieces is estimated to realize more than $30 million.

The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond
33.19 carats D Color, potentially internally flawless, this asscher cut diamond was worn by Taylor daily and was the first jewelry gift from husband Richard Burton purchased on May 16th 1968. Stone is formerly known as ‘the Krupp’. Estimate: $2,500,000 – $3,500,000

La Pérégrina – The Legendary Pearl
Diamond Ruby and Pearl necklace features an early 16th century 203-grain pearl, once part of the crown jewels of Spain. Personally designed by Taylor, the piece was a gift from Richard Burton, January 23, 1969. Estimate: $2,000,000 – $3,000,000

The Mike Todd Diamond Tiara
An Antique Diamond Tiara, circa 1880 Gift from Mike Todd, 1957 Estimate: $60,000-$80,000.

The Taj Mahal Diamond
Once belonged to Emperor Shah Jahangi circa 1627 – 1628. The large, flat, heart shaped diamond set within a ruby and gold chain was a gift to Taylor for her 40th birthday from husband Richard Burton. Estimate: $300,000 – $500,000.

The tour begins Thursday in Moscow followed by public exhibitions in London, Los Angeles, Dubai, Geneva, Paris, and Hong Kong. As a tribute to Elizabeth Taylor’s life-long humanitarian causes, a portion of the proceeds generated by exhibition admissions, events and select publications related to the sales will be donated to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.