By Erika W.
Substantial diamond jewelry took center stage at the 2012 Academy Awards. Celebrities sported luxurious jewels in tasteful combinations: Simple earrings were paired with grand necklaces, while elaborate chandeliers and drop earrings flew solo. Notable pieces include Natalie Portman’s v-shaped diamond necklace from Harry Winston, Octavia Spencer’s 20-carat diamond briolette earrings from Neil Lane, Michelle Williams’ Fred Leighton bow brooch, and an enormous cushion cut diamond ring from Jacob & Co. worn by Milla Jovovich.
Octavia Spencer

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Octavia Spencer wore 20 carat diamond briolette chandelier earrings and a diamond cocktail ring by Neil Lane.
Michelle Williams


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Michelle Williams wore 30 carats of Forevermark diamonds set in a riviere necklace and an antique ribbon brooch by Fred Leighton.
Milla Jovovich


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Milla Jovovich wore diamond jewelry by Jacob & Co.
Jennifer Lopez


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Jennifer Lopez wore diamond drop earrings and rings by Lorraine Schwartz.
Natalie Portman

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Natalie Portman wore a diamond cluster necklace with oval-shaped drop diamond earrings by Harry Winston.
Angelina Jolie

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Angelina Jolie wore 20 carat cushion cut diamond earrings by Neil Lane.
Meryl Streep

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Meryl Streep wore antique gold drop earrings from Fred Leighton.
Viola Davis

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Viola Davis wore emerald and diamond jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz.
Emma Stone

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Emma Stone wore ruby and diamond jewelry by Louis Vuitton.
Jessica Chastain

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Jessica Chastain wore yellow diamond jewelry by Harry Winston.
Glenn Close

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Glenn Close wore diamond chandelier earrings by BVLGARI.
Penelope Cruz

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Penelope Cruz wore a 56 carat pear-shaped diamond necklace, 15 carat diamond earrings, and a 43 carat diamond bracelet all by Chopard.
Cameron Diaz

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Cameron Diaz wore an emerald cut diamond necklace, bezel diamond stud earrings, and diamond rings by Tiffany & Co.
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