In good company...(Part 4)

1 vintage Fred Leighton cuff on your right arm + 1 vintage Fred Leighton cuff on your left arm = Twice the ice! (And is twice as nice...) Best Supporting Actress nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal proved the truthfulness of this equation at this year's Academy Awards when she donned these two stunning cuffs. The 32 year old actress known for her "interesting" red carpet choices, scored big with a pair of
jewels that matched perfectly with her black and blue Dries Van Noten gown. The platinum cuff on the left incorporates diamonds with a 1920's emerald, sapphire and diamond brooch turned cabochon. On the right is a 1940's 18kt gold and diamond cuff --- both perfect examples of Fred Leighton's unique reborn vintage aesthetic . Kudos MagPie for the whole look...I know a fellow cuffie when I see one!

In good company...(Part 3)

What does it feel like to wear 250 carats of contrasting brown, champagne and mint diamonds on your wrist??? Unfortunately, I wouldn't know (*sighs*), but Hollywood fresh face Amanda Seyfried sure would. The 24 year old actress/model added even more sparkle to her fairy tale inspired Giorgio Armani Prive gown by wearing not one, but three, dramatic cognac diamond cuff bangles by tinsel town favorite, Lorraine Schwartz. Schwartz's jewelry has been described by fans as “exquisite” and “ethereal”. Simply put, she manages to create pieces with a perfect melange of striking yet delicate details --- and these cuffs are no exception. Nicknamed, "The Queen of Bling", the Manhattan-based designer's client list includes everyone from Beyonce to JLo to Cate Blanchett and Christina Applegate. Well Mrs. Schwartz, I dare say you can haul me off to jail in these cuffs any day of the week.