(Los Angeles, CA – February 22, 2009) – Academy Award nominee for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in “The Wrestler”, Marisa Tomei made a dazzling appearance at tonight’s 81st Annual Academy Awards in Van Cleef & Arpels. Ms. Tomei, no stranger to the Academy Awards, having won an Oscar in the same category for her role in 1992’s “My Cousin Vinny”, complimented her stunning asymmetrical Versace gown with a selection of dramatic pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels’ Heritage Collection:

The selection included:

• 1941 Estate signature “Ludo” diamond and sapphire bracelet set in 18K white and yellow gold (sapphires total over 51 carats, diamonds total approximately 5 carats). The “Ludo” was designed by Renee Puissant, daughter of Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels, founders of the century-old house.

• 1960 Estate “Feuilles Caises” diamond ring set in 18K yellow gold

• 1973 Estate earrings with two carved cabochon lapis lazuli (total 28.32 carats) and diamond earrings set in 18k yellow gold

Ryoko Hirosue, star of the Japanese nominated Best Foreign Film “Okuribito” aka “Depatures”, wore Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic “Snowflake” diamond necklace in platinum with Pizzicato diamond earrings also set in platinum.

Danny Boyle, Academy Award nominee for Best Director for “Slumdog Millionaire” is wearing Van Cleef & Arpels “Balthazar” diamond cufflinks set in 18K white gold.

Kate Bosworth attending the Vanity Fair Oscar Party wearing the 1940 Estate “Fernis” bracelet with diamonds (totaling 10 carats) set in 18K yellow gold complimenting her beaded Alexander McQueen dress.

Photo: Oscars.com