Diamond Diva Dish

Although the Oscars were reputedly a real ratings dud this year, the red carpet was awash with color – bright color and lots of red. As usual, there were fashion faux pas, but many were representative of the glamour goddesses of yesteryear.

Penelope Cruz looked like a true glamour goddess in her gown — festooned w/ feathers and designed expressly for her by Karl Lagerfeld. Brightly colored gemstones were widely worn at the Oscars. Penelope adds a pop of color to the midnight blue Chanel Haute Couture gown with rich red ruby and diamond drop earrings.

Ruby, is the birthstone for July, as well as the anniversary stone for 15 and 40 years of marriage. One of the most prized gemstones throughout history, it was referred to as “Lord of Gems” by ancient Hindus.

Much lore surrounds the ruby, with it’s fiery glow attributed to the stone’s eternal flame. This gemstone of one that is symbolic of everlasting love, and good fortune. The stones can range in hue from fiery red, to orangey and purplish red, with deep red being most coveted. Durable like the diamond, together they make a perfect pairing!

Chandeliers, dangles and drops, these were the earrings of choice at the Oscars. Behold some beautiful, bright bold rubies:

Diamond and Ruby Chandelier Earrings add a touch of the exotic.

These White Gold Oval Diamond and Ruby Earrings are classics with an heirloom quality.

Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings combine the icy cool of white gold and diamond with the richness of ruby red for earrings that are trendy but also add up to timeless elegance.

Baguette Ruby and Diamond Earrings in white gold prove it’s hip to be square with these classically elegant and sophisticated, though not staid earrings.

Gorgeous, all, none of which would be out of place on the red carpet!

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