The red carpet provides the perfect opportunity for the top jewellery houses to get some of their most impressive rocks out, so with this Sunday's BAFTA awards almost here, we're preparing ourselves for an evening of gown-watching and jewel-spotting.
Ever since the British Academy of Film and Television Arts moved its award ceremony to precede the Oscars, the event's profile has soared, and it attracts the attention of some rather big names indeed. It's impossible to predict who will be wearing what, so we've rounded up some of the best and brightest choices from recent ceremonies, and last year's BAFTAs, to see what might be in store.
A star of last year's BAFTA red carpet was Spanish temptress Penélope Cruz, who wore some impressive Chopard diamond earrings. With her husband Javier Bardem up for a Best Supporting actor nomination, we'll be keeping a close eye on Cruz come Sunday.
Two starlets vying for the Best Actress in a Leading Role have both been blazing a trail on the red carpet this awards season. Jessica Chastain and Jennifer Lawrence have been spotted in Harry Winston and Chopard respectively, and will no doubt be planning on making a similarly dazzling entrance at the Royal Opera House this Sunday too. Rising star Lawrence, in particular, is showing incredible red carpet poise and elegance for one so new to the game - definitely one to watch.
This year sees a strong selection of contenders in every category of the BAFTAs, and it will be a tough one to call. Be it 'Les Misérables', 'Skyfall' or the brutal reality of 'Zero Dark Thirty', you can be sure of one thing this year: stars will come, jewels will shimmer and all eyes will be on both. We can't wait.
The 2013 BAFTA Awards will be screened on BBC One on Sunday 10th February.
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With side-swept hair, a slinky 1920s Marchesa gown and classic Fabergé Clover earrings and Solyanka Emerald Cabochon ring, Australian actress Naomi Watts stole the show at the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Hugh Jackman, pictured with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness, opted for rose gold and black cufflinks and a Midnight 42MM automatic watch in rose gold by Harry Winston. Taken at the 2013 Golden Globe awards.
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There was plenty of old-school glamour at the Golden Globes 2013, and Jessica Chastain outshone most. She scooped an award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama wearing a backless Calvin Klein gown with a plunging neckline, accessorised with US$3 million of Harry Winston jewels
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Jessica Alba coordinated her curve-hugging dress, fluffy clutch and bright-orange lipstick with a Mrs Winston by Harry Winston diamond necklace worth a cool US$5.8 million, diamond stud earrings and pear-shape cluster ring, also by Harry Winston, at the 2013 Golden Globes.
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At last year's Golden Globes, Amy Adams paired her blush pink Marchesa gown with elegant Tiffany Lucida® diamond earrings, Victoria diamond bracelets and a round, pear-shape and marquise diamond cluster bracelet. Image: Jeff Vespa/WireImage
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SAG award presenter Rose Byrne was a breath of fresh spring air, dressed in a diaphanous Valentino gown, immaculate Marilyn Monroe-style finger waves and Van Cleef & Arpels earrings and rings. Photo by Larry Busacca - WireImage/Getty Images
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2013 award-winner Adele wowed the crowds with her trademark retro style. She paired a beehive and 70s-style Burberry gown with vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings. Image: Jeff Vespa/Getty
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A fresh-faced Sienna Miller in an Erdem dress and Van Cleef & Arpels earrings and ear cuff. Taken at the 2013 Golden Globe awards. Image: Jeff Vespa/Getty
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Last year's BAFTA awards: Berenice Bejo wore Chopard. French actress Berenice Bejo selected a pair of Rubellite (30 cts) and Diamond Earrings from the Red Carpet collection and a ring from the Haute Joaillerie collection consisting in a central emerald cut diamond (7cts) surrounded by black diamonds.
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Last year's BAFTA awards: Penelope Cruz wearing Chopard diamond earrings with pear shape (13ct) and oval (2ct) diamonds at the Baftas. Wise choice to wear just the knock-out earrings for an elegant, clean look.
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Andrea Riseborough wears Fabergé (and a pretty risque dress) to the British Independent Film Awards in London. Top marks for putting on such a show.
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Livia Firth wearing Vintage Cartier 1907 Tassel Earrings at last year's 2012 BAFTAs
