# Bare Chest Glam At The Oscars Earrings Were In, Necklaces Were Very Out By Bianca | Published 2009-02-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscars-jewelry-2009-necklace References: [oscar](http://www.oscar.com/redcarpet/?pn=gallery) Despite the recession, the Oscars were an over-the-top glittering affair… save for the [necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace). At this year’s Oscars, diamonds, gems and baubles weren’t adorning necklines like they usually do. Instead, the actresses let their gowns shine along with [hefty earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standout-essentials) and [statement-piece bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtuosity-high-jewelry). Angelina Jolie showed up at the Oscars sans-necklace, a surprise after gossip-hungry media reported Mrs. Brad Pitt would drape a $20 million necklace around her slender neck. The gallery shows a few of the starlets who showed up bare-chested: Natalie Portman, Angelina Jolie, Heidi Klum, Vanessa Hudgens, Miley Cyrus, Viola Davis, Lisa Rina, Kate Winslet, Anne Hathaway and Sarah Jessica Parker in a gem-encrusted fairy godmother gown. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Statement Earrings:** The trend of actresses opting for hefty earrings at the Oscars presents an opportunity for jewelry designers to create unique and eye-catching statement earrings. - **Bracelet Accessories:** The absence of necklaces on the red carpet opens up a market for statement-piece bracelets as an alternative way to accessorize gowns, providing an opportunity for jewelry designers to create innovative bracelet designs. - **Minimalist Necklines:** The shift towards bare necklines at the Oscars suggests a trend towards minimalist jewelry and a potential market for delicate, understated necklaces that complement the focus on gown designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can seize the opportunity to create unique and eye-catching statement earrings and alternative bracelet accessories inspired by the red carpet trend at the Oscars. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the minimalist neckline trend by offering a variety of delicate and understated necklaces that complement gown designs. - **Fashion Styling Services:** Fashion stylists can adapt their services to cater to the shift towards minimalist jewelry, providing guidance and expertise in selecting and styling the right pieces to complement bare necklines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Actor-Endorsed High-End Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-line.md) - [Minimalist Bridal Accessories Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessories-collection.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Intricately Jeweled Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan-mary-bag.md) - [Romantic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace.md) - [High Fashion Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-and-jared-atelier.md) - [Iconic Jewelry Cuff Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-peretti1.md) - [Elegantly Timeless Jewelry Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standout-essentials.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md)