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

JENNIFER HUDSON photo | Jennifer Hudson

JENNIFER HUDSON

The Best Supporting Actress winner stuck to the film's time period, shining in a 1960s-era Fred Leighton diamond necklace with 32-carat yellow diamond drop, diamond leaf earrings and a brown diamond right-hand ring.

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CREDIT: Kevork Djansezian/ap

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

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