SOME JEWELRY CRITICS would disagree, but to me, sometimes one stunning jewel is all you need to enchant and create an effortless yet glamorous statement. It was certainly the case when actress Monica Barbaro stepped out in an intricate lace strapless gown with long bell sleeves that was timelessly chic and fit her like a glove. And while I loved this gown on her, my eyes immediately went to her Bulgari earrings. Although they were sometimes covered by her long flowing hair, I saw peeks of pink and red and finally was able to see the Bulgari earrings in full view. The elevated candy-colored drops in a sophisticated silhouette of a fan shape were all she needed to shine and steal the earring moments of the evening. The whole look was perfection.
Although her strapless dress with a plunging neckline might have called for a necklace, sometimes less is more and allows a woman’s natural beauty to shine through. This was just such a case.

High Jewelry Divas’ Dream earrings in pink gold with 2 cabochon rubellites (3.26 ct), 2 round diamonds, 42 buff-top rubies (1.13 ct), and pavé-set diamonds (1.51 ct). PHOTO: BULGARI
The Bulgari earrings were the renowned house’s High Jewelry Divas’ Dream earrings in pink gold with two cabochon rubellites, two round diamonds, 42 buff-top rubies and pavé-set diamonds.
This was a red-carpet-winning pair of earrings, proving that color continues to trend in multi-stone combinations as well as the larger statement pieces.