Academy Awards 2008

Oscar Night's Mega-Jewels

The diamonds (more than 1,000 carats!) shone as brightly as the stars themselves – almost. Here are some of the most gorgeous gems. By Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

CATE BLANCHETT photo | Cate Blanchett

CATE BLANCHETT

The Best Actress nominee set off her pale skin and blonde hair with striking Lorraine Schwartz, including a black-and-white diamond earrings set in blackened metal, a diamond cuff and a blackened diamond right-hand ring.

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CREDIT: Steve Granitz/WireImage

PUBLISHED: MONDAY JANUARY 22, 2007 11:15 AM EST

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