The Best Jewels at the 2016 Emmys

The best statement jewels at the 2016 Emmys were all major earrings. Actresses in the comedy and dramatic categories sparkled in a range of earrings as diverse as the programs nominated for awards. Click the arrow in the center right of the photograph above to see a slide show of our 5 favorite looks, reviewed below.

Emily Ratajkowski's turquoise-tinged eyes were created by makeup artist Hung Vanngo, who used LORAC makeup to create the unusual look. Hung started with pearly white at the tear ducts and graduated the color to dark navy at the outside corners. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Emily Ratajkowski in H. Stern earrings at the 2016 Emmy Awards. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Model, actress and Instagram sensation Emily Ratajkowski looked striking in diamond thread earrings by the biggest jeweler from Brazil, H. Stern. She paired the sexy pieces with a smoky eye and a stunning Zac Posen gown.

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Ross wore her hair slicked back into a ballerina bun and added a nude lip to beat the heat. (Photo: Getty)
Tracee Ellis Ross in De Grisogono diamond and emerald earrings at the 2016 Emmy Awards. (Photo: Getty)

Tracee Ellis Ross, who was nominated in the Best Actress category for her role in the series Blackish, wore one of the most dramatic pairs of earrings on the red carpet with her white one should Ralph Lauren dress. They were front facing hoops by De Grisogono set with almost 30-carats of diamonds and just over 16-carats of emeralds. The titanium metal setting made the large earrings light and easy wear.

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Actress Tina Fey attends the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Barry King/Getty Images)
Actress Tina Fey wears 100-carat emerald earrings by Lorraine Schwartz. (Photo by Barry King/Getty Images)

The other winner in the super dramatic earring category was funny lady Tina Fey who flaunted a pair of 100-carat emerald earrings by Lorraine Schwartz with her emerald green Oscar de la Renta gown.

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In a show-stopping Prada dress, Paulson opted for a dark-pink lip and half-slicked blowout. (Photo: REX)
With her show-stopping Prada dress, Paulson paired diamond pendant earrings by Wilfredo Rosando. (Photo: REX)

Sarah Paulson, who took home the 2016 Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie for her role in The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story looked dazzling in a custom pair of long diamond pendant earrings by Wilfredo Rosado.

Hyland put a fresh spin on slicked-back hair, with a looped chignon and dark nude lip. (Photo: Getty)
Sarah Hyland in earrings by Lorraine Schwartz at the 2016 Emmys. (Photo: Getty)

Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland also sported custom made earrings from Lorraine Schwartz. Her bold earrings featured large gems in a floral pattern.

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