Old Hollywood glamor was apparent at the Oscars this year. The Academy Awards rang in its 78th year with big wins on and off the red carpet.
Keira Knightley wowed the crowds at the Oscars ceremony last night in a merlot-colored Vera Wang gown and priceless jewels.
The young actress came out on top of the fashion stakes, despite failing to pick up the Best Actress award.
The starlet, who was nominated for her role as Elizabeth Bennett in 'Pride and Prejudice', wore a chandelier-layered necklace containing rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds.
The stunning piece wad designed by Bulgari in the 1960's.
Keira was thrilled with her stunning outfit, telling Britain's Daily Mail newspaper: "It's the most beautiful piece of jewelry and I love it. I'm only sorry that I'm borrowing it just for the night and I can't take it home with me."
Other actresses who lit up the red carpet, included Felicity Huffman, who wore a sexy black gown by Zac Posen.
Rachel Weisz, who is 7 months pregnant, opted for a long, slinky black gown with cap sleeves by Narciso Rodriguez.
Nicole Kidman arrived in a cream-colored strapless gown with beautiful delicate embroidery, while Naomi Watts wore a "nude-colored" one-shoulder gown with frayed fabric on the top by Givenchy.
Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger made a stunning couple.
The new mom wore a yellow chiffon gown with tulle pleats surrounding the V neck and Heath was in a classic bow-tie tuxedo.
Husband and wife Ryan Phillipe and Reese Witherspoon also arrived looking radiant - winner of the night Reese wore a gown with rows of silver beads while Ryan was dressed in a three-piece suit with a black tie. /p>
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