Celebrity Jewelry

Tracee Ellis Ross Was a Vision in Nikos Koulis Earrings

She wore them to the Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

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2 years ago

January 9, 2024

Beth Bernstein

Tracee Ellis Ross Was a Vision in Nikos Koulis Earrings

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TRACEE ELLIS ROSS has never been one to shy away from big earrings or bold statement pieces. The Nikos Koulis earrings she wore to the third annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures were no exception.

Lean, long and luxurious, they stood out against her white Richard Quinn gown and brought back the form and geometry reminiscent of the elongated earrings of the Art Deco period — and era that has often served as inspiration for Koulis. They were constructed of square-cut emeralds, round diamonds and middle exclusive cut diamonds. Although they were linear, they moved and swayed like most of Koulis’s earrings and felt fresh and current. While many women would only wear them on special occasions, Koulis designs versatile pieces in the same vein that could be worn as part of a daily rotation These are aspirational as well as inspirational for when thinking about special occasions and beyond.

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Beth Bernstein

Beth Bernstein is a jewelry historian, journalist, and one-time jewelry designer. She is the author of six jewelry books and has contributed to many trade and consumer print and online magazines. She previously held the position of senior editor for INSTORE magazine from 2008-2013. She lectures, runs and participates in seminars and educational events. Throughout the 1990s, Beth designed a jewelry collection under the brand name Bethany B, which sold to over 250 stores throughout the USA and abroad.

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