

Emmys 2017: Hot Jewellery Trends and the Most Spectacular Pieces
The Emmys are widely recognised as the most prestigious televisual awards and are considered to be the TV version of the Oscars. On the 17th of September the biggest stars stepped out on the red carpet – and as with any award show – lovers of fashion and jewellery have become just as excited by what the celebrities were wearing as who was winning which award.
My eyes were all on jewellery, of course, and I must admit that this year the amount of jewellery on the red carpet was more pared back and refined than previous years. Drop earrings were certainly the biggest jewellery trend of the Emmys, with a number of A-listers sporting show stoppers which exquisitely framed their face. Some of those ear pendants boasted large gemstones, creating yet another trend that ruled the red carpet. Among the most impressive examples were Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings that Pryanka Chopra chose for her gorgeous gown, and Colombian emerald stunners by the same jeweller that glistened in the ears of Emmy Rossum.

Jane Fonda
Coloured gemstones took a back seat this year, with most celebrities favouring bright, multi-coloured gowns paired with diamond jewellery. Finer, sleeker stacked diamond bracelets were a hot trend on the red carpet sported by Regina King, Nicole Kidman, Kate McKinnon and others. However, if gemstones were being worn, they were almost certainly emeralds, with goliath green stones making appearances again and again this year.

Emmys 2017 Red Carpet Photos
A perfect example of this is surely the most incredible jewellery of the night, which was worn by actress Jane Fonda. Her dazzling Gismondi 1754 necklace was actually created to be worn with the emeralds and diamonds falling at the front, but she chose to wear the long necklace to exhibit the low-cut back of her dress. The impressive £1.8 million set of jewellery consisted of a necklace comprised of more than 70cts diamonds and 82cts emeralds, alongside matching earrings and a ring to complete her look as queen of the red carpet!

Pryanka Chopra
Nicole Kidman was undoubtedly one of the biggest stars of the night both on the red carpet and on stage, picking up the best lead actress award. Showcasing both the drop earring and diamond bracelet trends, her Calvin Klein by Appointment gown was accessorised to perfection with over £1.4 million worth of Harry Winston diamond jewellery, including a 35.16 cts diamond bracelet, and stunning 13.77 cts pear cut earrings. With many referring to this as the ‘Golden Age’ of television, it is no wonder that the Emmys becomes more glamorous with every year! Particularly as 2017 saw so many stars of the big screen crossover into serialised dramas, the Emmys sets the stage for the award season to come – and the jewellery trends which will dominate autumn winter 2017, and 2018 beyond.

Amanda Crew
Amanda Crew
Amanda Crew wearing Lorraine Schwartz yellow diamond earrings

Emmy Rossum
Emmy Rossum
Emmy Rossum wearing Lorraine Schwartz earrings with Colombian emeralds

Debra Messing
Debra Messing
Debra Messing wearing David Webb jewellery

Madeline Brewer
Madeline Brewer
Madeline Brewer wore Djula diamond earrings

Gina Rodriguez
Gina Rodriguez
Gina Rodriguez wore Narcisa Pheres diamond earrings, Butani diamond ring, and a DVANI diamond ring

Emmy Rossum
Emmy Rossum
Emmy Rossum wearing Lorraine Schwartz Colombian emerald ring

Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda wearing Gismondi 1754 necklace with over 70 carats of diamonds and 82 carats of emeralds accompanied by matching ring and earrings

Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel wearing Forevermark long drop earrings with 18.61 cts of diamonds

Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman wearing Harry Winston Links Bracelet with 35.16 carats of diamonds and pear-shaped Winston Drop Earrings with 13.77 carats of diamonds

Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra wearing Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings

Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon wearing David Webb jewels

Viola Davis
Viola Davis
Viola Davis wearing Harry Winston drop earrings with with 29.54 carats yellow diamonds, Caftan bracelet with 82.14 cts of diamonds and Secret Cluster diamond ring with 6.62 cts of diamonds

Julianne Hough
Julianne Hough
Julianne Hough wearing diamond earrings, bracelet and rings by Forevermark

Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda wearing Gismondi 1754 necklace with over 70 carats of diamonds and 82 carats of emeralds accompanied by matching ring and earrings

Zoe Kravitz
Zoe Kravitz
Zoe Kravitz wearings Tiffany&Co diamond stud earrings and a riviera necklace

WORDS
Katerina Perez is a jewellery insider, journalist and brand consultant with more than 15 years’ experience in the jewellery sector. Paris-based, Katerina has worked as a freelance journalist and content editor since 2011, writing articles for international publications. To share her jewellery knowledge and expertise, Katerina founded this website and launched her @katerina_perez Instagram in 2013.
Related Articles
Latest Stories
Add articles and images to your favourites. Just

Epic Evolution:Miseno Launches the Arco Collection to Celebrate a Fabulous Decade
I am pleased to present to you my highlights of the new Arco High Jewellery collection, which was formally showcased to the jewellery world at Couture from June 4-8, 2025
Jewels Katerina Perez Loves
Continue Reading

In Conversation:Discussing Paraiba - The Legacy of a Color
with Vogue Singapore
Brand Focus: Pomellato
Jewellery Insights straight to your inbox