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Fred Leighton Articles

Known for its vintage jewels from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, Fred Leighton's name is synonymous with beautiful coloured gemstones. On the red carpet, its historic pieces have been worn by actresses including Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman, Sarah Jessica Parker and Lupita Nyong'o.

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Fred Leighton Cabochon emerald and gold cuff
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Contemporary Art Deco at the Couture Show Las Vegas

Wearing coral, black jade and diamond earrings by Fred Leighton and a diamond and black enamel modernist ring, Lady Gaga wowed the crowds at the Met Gala in her Oriental-themed outfit.
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All the Eastern-inspired red carpet jewelry from the Met Gala 2015

Yannis Sergakis' edgy take on the ear cuff in gold and diamonds.
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Ear jackets and ear climbers, ear cuffs and front-back earrings: 2015 is all about the ear

Two-tone gold sapphire and diamond Double Snake ring, circa 1907, available from Fred Leighton. The popularity of snake jewellery reached fever pitch after Prince Albert proposed to Queen Victoria with an engagement ring in the shape of a snake and has co
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Snake jewellery: serpents slither their way into some of spring's coolest designs

Fred Leighton Victorian blue enamel and diamond ring.
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Victorian engagement rings: antique jewellery with true vintage appeal

Larkspur & Hawk Caprice Wren amethyst earrings in rose gold with rose foil and diamonds ($7,500).
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Larkspur & Hawk jewelry is a hit at Fred Leighton in New York

Oscar-winning Best Supporting Actress, Patricia Arquette, may be remembered more for her feminist-driven equal rights acceptance speech, but her understated gown, accessorized with a pair of Fred Leighton diamond earrings, was the epitome of grown-up chic
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Red carpet jewelry: the Oscars were ablaze with coloured gemstones and old-school glamour

A fan of 19th century old-mine diamonds are re-imagined by Fred Leighton with rose-cut diamond centres, set in silver topped yellow gold, with a total of approximately 15.00 carats of diamonds.
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Red carpet jewelry: the secret to Fred Leighton's enduring success at the Oscars

Jennifer Lawrence wore a stunning, carved rock crystal Neil Lane necklace in platinum featuring 100ct of diamonds on the Oscars 2014 red carpet.
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Red carpet jewelry predictions: who will be wearing what at the Oscars this weekend

Jennifer Aniston, who was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, wore gold Fred Leighton bracelets and a black diamond body chain by Amrit Jewelry.
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The best red carpet jewelry at the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2015

Fred Leighton Etruscan Revival pendant earrings featuring gold and coral, circa 1870 ($7,800).
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Holiday gift ideas for her: color her pink in vintage jewelry

Natural pearl and diamond necklace by Jules et Paul Bapst, circa 1885, available at Fred Leighton in New York.
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Hunting for antique jewelry in New York: the epicenter of estate jewelry in the US

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