JCKstyle - February 28, 2006

JCKstyle Goes to Hollywood: Predictions

In anticipation of Sunday's Academy Awards, Los Angeles is a mix of black-clad New York entertainment types; eager fashion publicists searching crowds for stylists or celebrities; and Angelinos, whose blasé demeanors seem a little too rehearsed in anticipation of the eyes of the world falling on their city this week.

No matter who they are, however, each is at the ready with a prediction … At the airport baggage claim: "Philip Seymour Hoffman will definitely win Best Actor." Over dinner: "Brokeback Mountain is taking home Best Picture." In line at Starbucks: "Diamond earrings are going to be shorter this year."

OK, we made that last one up, but with all the jewelry insiders flocking to L.A. this week, it's not an unlikely scenario. Diamond Information Center's Sally Morrison and Platinum Guild International's Michael O'Connor (precisely the two people who you'd expect to hear having said conversation) are in town setting up suites to display jewelry this week. They shared their own predictions with JCKstyle.

Morrison:

The right-hand ring, which has become a "lucky charm" for nominees
Bracelets, especially one big cuff on each arm
Layers, from multiple pendants to stacked bracelets
Jewelry in the hair

O'Connor:

Vibrant, bold gemstones
One large statement piece, especially oversize cocktail rings and dramatic ear silhouettes
Men's jewelry

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