Liv Lavished in Platinum

Actress Liv Tyler arrives for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" in New York May 5, 2008. Tyler, Tilda Swinton, Naomi Watts, Ellen Barkin and Venus Williams chose vintage Platinum jewelry by Fred Leighton.

Tyler wore a Platinum and diamond cuff bracelet from the 1940’s and a Platinum bracelet from the 1930’s.

Swinton selected a Platinum and diamond “starburst” bracelet from the 1940’s, and a Platinum with coral “star” brooch that was formerly in the collection of Diana Vreeland. New mother Watts wore a glamorous in a Platinum and diamond cocktail ring. Barkin was dripping in Platinum, including clip brooches from the 1930’s, earrings from the 1920’s and a buckle bracelet from the 1920’s. Williams selected three Platinum bracelets from the 1930’s.
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