Yes, the dresses were gorgeous, but let’s not forget about the jewels! The Oscars have always been the perfect affair for going full-on glam, and the ladies looked absolutely amazing in all their sparkling diamonds.
Here are 8 of the most lavish and beautiful jewelry looks at the 2016 Oscars:
1. Charlize Theron’s Harry Winston Secret Cluster Diamond Necklace
The stunning Charlize Theron dominated the red carpet in a fierce Christian Dior gown paired with a breathtaking array of Harry Winston jewelry.
Charlize Theron in a red Christian Dior gown at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on February 28, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza)
The most outstanding piece was the Secret Cluster diamond necklace, which features 48.8 carats of sparkling diamonds set in platinum.
Charlize Theron wears a Harry Winston Secret Cluster diamond necklace (Credit: WENN)
She also added 15.49 carats of diamond cluster earrings to match, and an 8-carat cushion cut diamond ring. All in all, Charlize was wearing about $3.7 million worth of gorgeous diamonds!
Charlize Theron’s necklace features 530 marquise, pear-shaped and round brilliant diamonds weighing a total of approximately 81.85 carats, set in platinum (Credit: WENN)
2. Julianne Moore’s Chopard Titanium and Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Julianne Moore in an embellished black gown by Chanel at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on February 28, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza)
Julianne Moore’s winning piece was the 45.2-carat Chopard titanium and diamond cuff bracelet punctuating her glamorous ensemble.
Julianne Moore wears stunning Chopard circle earrings (Credit: WENN)
She also paired the statement cuff with dangling circle earrings and a couple of diamond rings, all from the same jewelry designer brand.
Julianne Moore wears a Chopard bangle made up of white diamonds (Credit: WENN)
3. Olivia Munn’s Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Olivia Munn in a bright orange Stella McCartney gown at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on February 28, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza)
Olivia Munn was a stunner in her bright orange Stella McCartney dress, styled with diamond stud earrings and a gorgeous Forevermark by Jade Trau diamond cuff bracelet.
Olivia Munn shows off her diamond stud earrings (Credit: WENN)
With a value of $1M, the statement cuff showcased 12.06 carats of round brilliant diamonds.
Olivia Munn wears a De Beers Forevermark by Jade Trau Exceptional diamond cuff (Credit: WENN)
4. Naomi Watts’ Bulgari Necklace
Everything Naomi Watts wore for the Oscars was on point, and we especially love her bold Bulgari necklace – the perfect jewelry choice to complement the neckline of her dress.
Naomi Watts in a sequined strapless navy gown by Armani Prive at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on February 28, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza)
The necklace features a unique leaf design embellished with diamond stones of different sizes.
Naomi Watts shows off her Bulgari High Jewelry white gold and diamond necklace (Credit: WENN)
5. Saoirse Ronan’s Mismatched Chopard Earrings
Talk about standing out from the crowd! Saoirse Ronan made a statement on the red carpet by wearing mismatched Chopard earrings with her gorgeous Calvin Klein sequin dress.
Saoirse Ronan in a green Calvin Klein Collection gown at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on February 28, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza)
One earring was made with pearls, and the other was made with 18 carats of emeralds and jadeites. Both earrings were set in 18-carat white gold. Although mismatched, the earrings still looked glamorous with her Oscar ensemble.
Saoirse Ronan wears two different Chopard earrings on the red carpet (Credit: WENN)
6. Cate Blanchett’s Diamond Starfish Cuff
Another best-dressed of the night was Cate Blanchett, who rocked an ethereal look on the red carpet.
Cate Blanchett in an Armani Privé seafoam green cap-sleeve mermaid gown at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on February 28, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza)
Cate’s Armani Privé gown was styled with a beautiful selection of Tiffany & Co. jewels from the brand’s Blue Book Collection.
Cate Blanchett shows off her drop earrings in platinum with marquise and round diamonds (Credit: WENN)
Her diamond drop earrings cost an estimated $125,000, and her gorgeous starfish cuff features round diamonds set in platinum.
Cate Blanchett’s Tiffany & Co. Blue Book diamond-encrusted starfish Tiffany (Credit: WENN)
7. Olivia Wilde’s Neil Lane Diamond Choker
Olivia Wilde in a white Valentino Grecian-style pleated gown at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on February 28, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza)
Opting for a bold look to punctuate her Valentino white gown, Olivia Wilde mixed a little bit of edge and glam with a Neil Lane choker and pearl earrings accented with small diamonds.
Olivia Wilde shows off her Neil Lane diamond choker (Credit: WENN)
8. Lady Gaga’s $8 million Earrings
Lady Gaga was the most lavish of all, with a jaw-dropping pair of emerald-cut diamond drop earrings that cost more than a mansion!
Lady Gaga wears a white pantsuit with an overskirt by Brandon Maxwell at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on February 28, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza)
Gaga wore a chic Brandon Maxwell outfit on the red carpet as she showcased over 90 carats of huge diamonds on her ears.
Lady Gaga shows off her Lorraine Schwartz jewels teardrop earrings (Credit: WENN)
These earrings are clearly the winning jewels of the night!
Lady Gaga wears 90-carat diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz worth $8 million (Credit: WENN)