Pearls at the Golden Globes: Susan Sarandon continues a long line of classy pearl-loving celebs

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Watch Susan Sarandon on the Red Carpet at the Golden Globes

After last year’s cancellation, The Golden Globes were back with a bang on Sunday night. Like always, there was as much interest in what the celebrities looked like on the red carpet as who won the awards. 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. Sarandon pouted that she would have to return the stunning piece after the awards and cheekily asked Fred on camera if she could keep it.Well wouldn’t you? Her 32″ string looked both modern and elegant around her neck.

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?On the contrary! 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! Beware of all the cheap, low grade and imitation pearls on the web these days - they can make you look more trashy than sophisticated. 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.

Take a look at our pick for the Top 5 celebrities who have made pearls the style icon that they are today. I’m sure you’ll agree, each of them are classy in their own way and yet very different characters. What more evidence do you need that pearls are the luxury accessory to suit any woman?

5. Jackie Kennedy - JFK’s missus knew a thing or two about looking good - and she knew a thing or two about pearls too, they were key to her iconic image of 20th Century sophisticated womanhood.
4. Liz Taylor - the epitome of all things glamorous and elegant in her day, Elizabeth Taylor gained royal status in the pearl kingdom by owning the world’s largest pearl necklace, La Peregrina, as worn by a whole range of European queens and princesses!
3. Sarah Jessica Parker - she has set many a style trend amongst 21st century women, and has been largely responsible for the resurgence of celebrity pearl chic.
2. Princess Di - the English Princess of the People was also Princess of the Pearls, and will be always remembered for her taste in elegant pearl strings and accessories.
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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