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The 81st Academy Award Ceremony in Los Angeles was the usual parade of beautiful gowns, dresses and accessories worn on the red carpet. And let’s be honest, there are many of us who watch the Oscars just to see the jewellery and fashions on display. Because an outfit worn by the likes of Angelina Jolie or Kate Winslet is likely to inspire new fashions and trends across the world!

So what do this year’s Oscars tell us about what’s hot in jewellery? Here are five key jewellery trends for 2009 that emerge from the Oscars red carpet.

1. The overall tone was one of understated elegance, as if flashy bling isn’t always appropriate for these tough times. There were exceptions, but discreet chic remains the buzzword for 2009, and not in-your-face loud.

2. Simple outfits were popular at the Oscars, with white and cream (or ‘barely mint’ in the case of Sarah Jessica Parker) predominating. But with such a simple colour palette, many chose to accessorise with a splash of colour. For example, Angelina Jolie chose striking green dangling earrings to go with her elegant black Elie Saab gown. In fact, one commentator described her earrings as the most interesting part of her outfit. Using dashes of colour to liven up everyday outfits is one of the great jewellery trends of the season, as it’s an affordable way of reviving an old outfit.

3. Statement jewellery is still one of the most important jewellery trends for this season. Just check out the number of celebrities wearing Fred Leighton statement pieces. Big flower bracelets, chunky beads and big base metal are all great new statement ideas for 2009.

4. Drop or dangling earrings remain a big hit. ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ actress Freida Pinto wore pretty drop earrings, as did Angeline Jolie (see above). Heidi Klum opted for oversized chandelier earrings, proving that these will remain on-trend in 2009. To be sure, shoulder-scrapers aren’t very practical, but smaller, easier-to-wear versions will continue to be really popular this year. For those who aren’t sure about chandelier earrings, don’t fear, as simpler dangling earrings are also hot this season.

5. Charm bracelets were worn by quite a few on the red carpet, including Heidi Klum, who sported a whole stack of silver charm bracelets. The stack of charms, watches and chains shows a revival of that famous eighties Madonna look, which is set to be big again in 2009. But as Heidi Klum shows, you can still look dainty and feminine with your stack of charms and keep in with one of the year’s hottest jewellery trends.

Of course, most celebrities don’t even have to buy the accessories they walk down the red carpet in. Jewellery designers and dealers loan the pieces in order to gain visibility for their companies, as do fashion designers. But celebrity looks can inspire whole new jewellery trends, and breathe new life into old ones.

Nicholas Watson is an ethical jewellery designer. He is also founder of the online jewellery store http://www.jungleberry.co.uk/

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