Television’s biggest night of the year, the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, took place on September 12 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
As ever with the Emmy Awards, all our favorite stars dazzle and wow in their designer ensembles. But on the 2022 golden carpet, it was the glittering jewels that left an unforgettable impression on us. With both Zendaya and Reese Witherspoon in attendance, we were bound to see some dramatic McQueen looks; while the presence of Nicholas Hoult, who was nominated for his work in The Great, gave the word, ‘dapper,’ a whole new meaning by wearing a necklace under his collar instead of a tie.
All in all, the Emmys was the perfect place to find stunning jewelry inspo right from statement earrings and cocktail rings to women’s pendant necklaces.
Excited to see the best and the most glamorous Emmy award jewelry looks of 2022? Well then, take a seat, grab a bottle of bubbly and keep scrolling!
PS: We’ve also found jewelry pieces inspired by the baubles worn by your favorite A-listers, so you can look and feel like a star too. You’re welcome!
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1. Diamonds Galore
Several celebrities took their looks to the next level and shined extra bright with glittering diamonds!
While two-time Emmy award winner, Zendaya, teamed her strapless black Valentino ballgown with a statement diamond choker and diamond studs, Amanda Seyfried looked sweet and sleek in a crystalized Armani Privé gown and sparkling diamond drop earring.
Earlier this year, Kerry had worn diamonds and nailed the Met Gala Jewelry 2022. And diamonds were Kerry Washington’s BFFs for the 2022 Emmy Awards too. The star stunned in a cream minidress, but it was her white gold diamond necklace that stole the show.
Abbott Elementary star, Sheryl Lee Ralph, showed us how to pull off a fashion-forward look with a timeless diamond tennis necklace. We loved the baguette diamond earrings and the gleaming crystals in her hair that finished off her look in style.
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Diamond Pear-Shaped Drop Earrings
2. Colorful Hues
Reese Witherspoon dazzled in a necklace that featured blue aquamarines, blue zircons and diamonds. To top it, the huge aquamarine ring on her hand left many jaws dropped during her big night at the Emmys. Natasha Rothwell too added oodles of babydoll glam with a scarlet puffed sleeve equipped with emerald and diamond earrings and a perfectly contrasting Angara peridot ring.
Some other gemstones that made the cut were Sandra Oh’s morganites, Robin Thede’s Aquamarine, Selena Gomez’s emeralds and Rachel Brosnahan’s pink sapphires. So, which haute hue will you be rocking at your next event?
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Aquamarine Necklace With Leaf Motifs
Art Deco Earring With Diamond Halo
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3. Cocktail Glamour
Another jewelry trend we spotted at the Emmy Awards this year was bold and dramatic cocktail rings.
Abbott Elementary star and show creator, Quinta Brunson, made her Emmys debut in a stunning copper Dolce & Gabbana dress that she completed with an assortment of sparkling cocktail rings. On the other hand, Elle Fanning had her fans buzzing over her old Hollywood glamour with her custom floor-length gown and a large cocktail ring.
4. Soaring Feathers
Sometimes a couture gown and feathery jewels are all you need to strike a statement at the Emmys Awards, and Alexandra Daddario & Issa Rae showed us how it is done!
The White Lotus star chose feather women’s earrings and a lovely feather ring in rose gold to complement her sheer blush and pearl-embellished gown. On the other hand, Issa wore a bold feather ring which added a touch of flair to her tasteful black and white Sergio Hudson gown.
NGL, the statement-making feather jewelry pieces inspired us to live life with liberty and honor while being in touch with nature.
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Sapphire Feather Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Sapphire and Diamond Feather Ring
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5. Layers & Stacks
Layered bracelets and ring stacks are the hottest jewelry trend of 2022. So, it hardly came as a surprise when our favorite stars stacked up and shows us how to (arm) party.
Christina Ricci brought her fashion A-game to the Emmys by donning her Fendi embroidered sequined dress. Luckily, her bling game wasn’t far behind. The actress kept it simple yet super stylish with a pair of studs & lots of stacked rings in yellow gold to match the dress.
And while Jasmin Savoy Brown was dripping in some seriously boundary-pushing bling, we couldn’t get our eyes off her bracelet stack, which was accompanied by multiple matching rings.
Loved it as much as we did? We’ve picked out our chicest women’s rings and bracelets, so you too can slay this trend like a pro!
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Swirl Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Pear Diamond Parallel Split Shank Ring
6. Edgy Hoops
Julia Garner had us swooning as she walked the golden carpet in a Gucci gown. But that diamond cut-out at the stomach wasn’t the only eye-catching detail of her look. The Inventing Anna star added a cool factor to her ensemble with a single accessory: a pair of hoop earrings.
There was something unique about Melanie Lynskey’s hoop earrings too. They were studded with floral motifs that appeared to be floating in the air. Dreamy, no?
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Spectra Round Multi-Sapphire Hoop Earrings
FAQs
Q1. What jewelry did Reese Witherspoon wear at the Emmy Awards?
Reese Witherspoon wore a gorgeous necklace that comprised of more than 160 carats of emerald-cut aquamarines, 49 carats of cushion-cut blue zircons and diamond accents. She finished her look with a 3-carat blue ring and a pair of diamond stud earrings.
Q2. Who wore the best diamond jewelry at the Emmys this year?
Lots of celebrities wore diamond jewelry at the Emmys 2022. Zendaya, Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Kerry Washington were a few celebrities whose diamond jewelry really stood out.
Q3. What did Zendaya wear to Emmys 2022?
Zendaya wore a custom black Valentine ball gown and accessorized it with a diamond choker necklace and studs.
Q4. What jewelry did Selena Gomez wear at the Emmy Awards?
Selena Gomez wore emerald earrings and an emerald cocktail ring with her white sequin Celine halter dress at the Emmys 2022.
Q5. What accessory did Nicholas Hoult wear with his suit at the Emmys?
Nicholas Hoult paired his 70s-inspired Dior suit with a classic watch and a necklace under his collar.
Q6. What gemstones is Sarah Snook’s necklace made of?
Sarah Snook stunned everyone in a multicolored gemstone necklace made of emerald, tourmaline, aquamarine, morganite, kunzite and beryl.
