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As the grand finale of awards season, the Academy Awards call for a special level of embellishment. Celebrities and their stylists save the best for last, bringing out the most intricate and expensive jewelry on Oscars night and letting the millions at home experience the best the category has to offer. With earrings, necklaces, brooches, and hair baubles all on display, the show isn’t just a showcase for the best in cinema—it’s also a look at the latest trends in bling.
With red carpet competition almost as stiff as the battle for the famous golden trophies, attendees went for bold statements instead of demure finery. This year, bigger was better, with oversized chandelier earrings, princess-y jeweled headbands, and arresting chokers all taking center stage. With no gem too ostentatious and nary a finger left unadorned, 2017’s lineup of jewelry was especially exciting. Here, a look at the evening’s very best, from Ruth Negga’s ruby tiara to Isabelle Huppert’s sparkling ear cuffs.
