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Sarah Jessica Who? Sarandon’s Pearls Outshine the Rest at the Golden Globes

The Golden Globes returned with much pazazz this year after being cancelled last year. As usual, the question of who was wearing what on the red carpet generated as much buzz as the awards themselves. If you looked past the glitzy gowns and shining sapphires, you might have noticed, as I did, the timeless elegance of Susan Sarandon, who had donned with pride a Fred Leighton exclusive long pearl necklace.The oscar-winning actress was clearly head over heels for her designer necklace and it sounded like Leighton will have a job on his hands getting her to let go of the piece.I don’t blame her! The necklace was a subtle mix of modern style and classic sophisitication.

But does the fact that Susan Sarandon, aged 62, was one of the only A-listers adorned with pearls on the night mean we are going back to the stereotype of pearls only being worn by old dears?I beg to differ! Pearl jewellery has a timeless elegance and charm if you know how to wear it. By which I mean you need to go a little further than the high street jewelers and go for something a little more special!  Cheap pearls are rarely classy, so avoid the thousands of imitation and low grade pearls you find on eBay.  If you’re on a budget, go for natural freshwater pearls which can be beautiful.  But for the true celeb treatment you should spend that little extra on saltwater pearls, the choice of Susan Sarandon on Sunday night.

Here are our picks for the 5 Most Classy Pearl Loving Celebrities past and present. All five women are style icons in their own right and yet very unique characters.These classy dames show that, done right, pearls are the height of sophisticated style and fashion?

5. Jacqueline Kennedy – America’s most beloved First Lady wore her jewellery with classic grace and elegance, and her triple strand pearl necklaces became an icon for women’s sophistication.
4. Elizabeth Taylor – Not only was she one of the most beautiful women in the world in her heyday, she was also famed for owning the 50 carat La Peregrina pearl, once worn by Queen Mary I of England – a Valentine’s Day present from Richard Burton – a snip at $37,000!
3. Sarah Jessica Parker – the Hollywood fashion icon made pearls the new hot celebrity trend by adorning an exquisite pearl necklace in 2008’s Sex and the City movie, and has been spotted with pearls on many a red carpet in recent years.
2. Princess Diana – Lady Di’s elegant image had much to do with her attachment to high class pearl jewellery, necklaces and pearl-adorned outfits. 
1. Audrey Hepburn – the Audrey Hepburn look is one that will never go out of style – her simple black dress and pearl necklace in Breakfast at Tiffany’s will live long in the memory as one of the iconic fashion looks of the 20th Century.

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