Fine jewelery
Whether it’s Cannes, the Oscars or simply a star studded movie premier, any time our favorite celebrities walk along the red carpet we are instantly transfixed with what they are wearing, the gown, the shoes and of course the glitziest pieces of all, the jewelery.
But where do the stars go when they want the latest in fine jewelery for their events?
The answer is Fred Leighton’s creative director Rebecca Selva. (Featured image: Rebecca Selva in Fred Leighton on Madison Avenue in New York City.)
Her pieces are often a mix of old classical styles with a modern twist, many of which have an old Hollywood feel, making them both timeless and sort after.
It is easy to see why they are a firm favorite with actresses such as Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman and Nicole Kidman, she has an eye for matching jewelery to the actress, making each piece fit perfectly with the wearer.
Fred Leighton’s have long been Hollywood’s go to jeweler, and since the mid 1970’s have been selling and collecting amazing one off and vintage pieces from their store in New York. They tailor to everyone who has a passion for the finest jewelery as well as collectors of rare and unusual fine jewelery.
The jewelery itself is timeless as well as elegant and as with most fine jewelery it is easy to see why these glamorous accessories are a vital piece to any outfit.
From earrings to hair accessories, jewelery has always been worn to help create that perfect look, fine jewelery is no different, it has been worn by royalty, celebrity and those in the social elite for that purpose for many years, and like the little black dress, fine jewelery is classic and can be worn with a wide range of evening wear styles. Making it as sort after as the dresses themselves.
Rebecca Selva has worked with some of Hollywood’s greatest actresses over the years, helping them create the looks they are best known for on the red carpet. From Meryl Streep’s beautiful Victorian inspired gold earrings to Natalie Portman’s elegant vintage 19th century diamond headband.
Her use of both vintage pieces, such as the stunning pair of sapphire and diamond bracelets worn by Tilda Swinton in 2012 as well as modern day classics will continue to make her the person the stars go to for the finest jewelery for many years to come.
So the next time you are watching the Oscars, keep your eyes open for some beautifully elegant pieces of jewellery and know that they are most likely put there by Rebecca Selva herself.
