2008-02-18

Best Jewels of Emmys Runways, red carpets


Best of the Emmys Runways, red carpets.

Television's biggest celebrities at the Emmy Awards Sunday overwhelmingly felt nostalgic for old Hollywood with red lips and white dresses, updos, and glam jewels.

After teasing us last year with a return to necklaces, bare necks are back. Earrings, bracelets, and rings, however, are bold, elegant, and, happily, interesting in design.

Some of the top trends at Emmys were:

Deco Inspiration. Clean geometric designs, and deco-inspired swingy drop earrings went well with hints of flapper in fringe and dropped waists.

Yellow gold. Yellow was a surprising contrast to the traditional white-on-white looks of past seasons.

Black Jewels. Blackened metal offered an antique look when set with diamonds. Others chose dark metal (or black pearls and gemstones) for a sharp and modern contrast to white gowns.

Bold Drops. Drop-earring silhouettes are still the favorite, but linear drops have been replaced by bolder looks. Forward hoops, oversize geometric shapes, and multiple drop designs were most popular.