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Sarandon shows off her classy pearls at the Globes
The Golden Globes returned with much pazazz this year after being cancelled last year. To many, the question of who was wearing what was just as interesting as the award ceremony itself. But in amongst the dazzling gowns and sparkling diamonds, perennial Hollywood icon Susan Sarandon caught my eye with her stylish and sophisticated long pearl necklace, made by New York boutique designer Fred Leighton. Sarandon pouted that she would have to return the stunning piece after the awards and cheekily asked Fred on camera if she could keep it. I’m not surprised – it was a combination of the iconic sophistication of pearls with a modern, funky twist.
You might say that the fact that Sarandon, still stunning at 62, was the only A-list celebrity at the Globes to be wearing pearls, means that we’re going back to the days of pearls being the jewels of choice for the “older” woman? Far from it! Pearl jewellery has a timeless elegance and charm if you know how to wear it. How? By doing as the celebrities do and only accepting real quality! You can get pearls on the cheap, especially the abundance of fake and low grade stones on the internet these days, but they rarely have the style of the real deal. If you’re on a budget, go for natural freshwater pearls which can be beautiful. But for the true celeb treatment you should spend that little extra on saltwater pearls, the choice of Susan Sarandon on Sunday night.
Here is our list of the Top 5 celebrity pearl lovers over the years. I’m sure you’ll agree, each of them are classy in their own way and yet very different characters.These five names from the past and present tell you all you need to know about why pearls will never stop being one of the finest accessories of society’s high flyers?
5. Jackie Kennedy – JFK’s missus knew a thing or two about looking good – and she knew a thing or two about pearls too, they were key to her iconic image of 20th Century sophisticated womanhood.
4. Elizabeth Taylor – Not only was she one of the most beautiful women in the world in her heyday, she was also famed for owning the 50 carat La Peregrina pearl, once worn by Queen Mary I of England – a Valentine’s Day present from Richard Burton – a snip at $37,000!
3. Sarah Jessica Parker – the Hollywood fashion icon made pearls the new hot celebrity trend by adorning an exquisite pearl necklace in 2008’s Sex and the City movie, and has been spotted with pearls on many a red carpet in recent years.
2. Princess Di – the English Princess of the People was also Princess of the Pearls, and will be always remembered for her taste in elegant pearl strings and accessories.
1. Audrey Hepburn – Who can forget the classy black dress and simple pearl necklace in Breakfast at Tiffany’s? She is arguably THE style icon of the 20th century, and will forever be associated with pearls.
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