The 'People's Choice = Diamonds And Platinum

Published on 08/01/10

The 2010 awards show season has officially kicked off, and it seems that the stars are ringing in this new decade in the same manner that they rang in the last one: with plenty of bling.

At the 2010 People's Choice Awards, which aired Wednesday evening, classic jewelry designs prevailed, including diamond line bracelets and diamond and platinum stud earrings.

Bracelet and earring pairings appeared to be the favored combination in jewelry wardrobing this time around, with necklaces largely missing, an absence that was perhaps dictated by the numerous asymmetrical neckline gowns that seemed to swarm the red carpet this year.

Among those indulging in such gowns were singer Mary J. Blige, Big Love actress Ginnifer Goodwin and comedian Niecy Nash. And host Queen Latifah, during one of her many wardrobe changes, sported a one-shoulder gown as well.

To accessorize, Blige wore platinum earrings with colorless and brown diamonds, plus a platinum bracelet with multicolored diamonds by Lorraine Schwartz; Goodwin picked Van Cleef and Arpels, selecting the brand's "Decollete" earrings and ring with a diamond "Fleurette" line bracelet; and Nash chose platinum and diamond circle earrings, a platinum cuff with yellow and colorless diamonds, and a platinum and diamond ring by Neil Lane.