This year’s Academy Awards ushered in some pretty major changes to the show’s 93 year history. For one, it was an epic night for people of colour. Chloe Zhao’s Best Director win made her the second woman—and first woman of colour—to take home this prize. Riz Ahmed’s best actor nomination made him the first Muslim man with this honour.
Likewise for Steven Yuen as the first Asian-American actor to be included in this category, and Best Supporting Actress went to Youn Yuh Jung, who is now South Korea’s first Oscar-winning actress.
This time, there were also two African-American actresses up for Best Actress (Viola Davis and Andra Day)—only the second time to have happened—in addition to two other Black women also made headlines. Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson on the hair and make-up team behind Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom were the first Black women to be nominated for and win Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
The show’s producers also broke with tradition and experimented with a new format. A decision that received mixed reviews, they filmed it like a movie set and switched around some of the awards. Best picture went before the top acting categories, Best Actor was announced last.
But for all that’s changed about the show, one thing remain constant: the glitter and glamour of the red carpet. Returning to a physical format as opposed to a digital one, the show’s producers created multiple venues in major cities such as Paris, London and Los Angeles to include as many of its nominees as possible. And guests responded by turning up in their Sunday finest.
From Tiara Thomas’ stunning diamond lariat to Andra Day’s two million-dollar bling fest, here are Vogue Singapore’s favourite watch and jewellery looks of the night.
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Andra Day in Tiffany & Co.
Best actress nominee Andra Day wore over $2 million in Tiffany & Co. jewels including a pair of emerald-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond high jewellery earrings.
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Andra Day in Tiffany & Co.
She completed her look with this Jean Schlumberger Cooper bracelet in platinum and yellow gold with over 465 diamonds…
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Andra Day in Tiffany & Co.
… Plus a selection of Schlumberger and Tiffany T rings.
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Ariana DeBose in Harry Winston
Ariana DeBose hosted the pre-show dressed in Atelier Versace and decked out in Harry Winston jewels.
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Ariana DeBose in Harry Winston
She wore Harry Winston Sparkling Cluster diamond platinum ring and earrings to the ceremony.
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Zendaya in Bulgari
Zendaya was a vision in this stunning yellow Valentino dress which complements the yellow diamond necklace from Bulgari’s 2021 high jewellery collection, Magnifica. She also wore Bulgari high jewellery rings and earrings.
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Reese Witherspoon in Bulgari
Reese Witherspoon paired her deep red Christian Dior gown with Bulgari jewels.
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Reese Witherspoon in Bulgari
The actress selected high jewellery earrings, rings and bracelets set with diamonds, pearls, rubies and onyx.
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Isla Fisher in Bulgari
Isla Fisher kept her look simple and classy with a black Dior gown, plus a chunky Bulgari choker and matching earrings.
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Vanessa Kirby in Cartier
Backlace alert! Vanessa Kirby turned her Cartier high jewellery necklace towards the back for a glamorous yet unconventional look.
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Carey Mulligan in Cartier
The Oscar nominee completed her gold Valentino dress with Cartier [Sur]naturel high jewellery earrings in platinum and rose gold with tourmalines, coloured sapphires, and diamonds.
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Daniel Kaluuya in Cartier
Daniel Kaluuya wore his Bottega Veneta suit with a Cartier diamond tennis necklace, a diamond pavé Coup d’Éclat ring, a diamond pavé Love ring, and skeletonised Santos de Cartier watch.
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Lesli Odom Jr in Cartier
Lesli Odom Jr completes his top-to-toe gold ensemble by Brioni with a Cartier ring.
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Lesli Odom Jr in Cartier
This Panthere ring by Cartier is made in yellow gold with lacquer, peridots, and onyx.
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Youn Yuh Jung in Chopard
Youn Yuh Jung wore a black Marmar Halim dress with Chopard haute joaillerie.
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Angela Bassett in Chopard
Angela Bassett in a red puff sleeve Alberta Ferreti dress and Chopard high jewellery.
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Angela Bassett in Chopard
She also carried a Judith Leiber clutch shaped like lips with more rings and bracelets by Chopard.
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H.E.R. in Chopard
The musician took home the award for Best Song decked out in Chopard haute joaillerie to go with her jumpsuit by designer Peter Dundas.
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Olivia Colman in Chopard
Olivia Colman pairs her high neck Christian Dior red dress with Chopard haute joaillerie.
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Maria Bakalova in Moussaieff
Maria Bakalova accessorised with fancy pink and white diamonds from Moussaieff.
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Maria Bakalova in Moussaieff
This ring with an 8.22 carat DIF marquise diamond centre stone definitely added much sparkle power to her look.
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Laura Dern in Pomellato
Laura Dern kept it simple with Pomellato pavé diamond earrings.
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Glenn Close in Kwiat
Glenn Close wore an Armani gown with Kwiat pear-shaped diamond earrings, totalling 33-carats.
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Tiara Thomas
Tiara Thomas shows serious skin in a white deep-v top and plunging lariat diamond necklace.
