Black Diamond in ‘Sex and the City 2′

The new Sex and the City sequel certainly features a bevy of daring fashion and jewelry couture. But perhaps the piece that has most fans buzzing is the black diamond ring that longtime romantic interest Big presents her with in the film’s final scene, adding “Because you are not like anyone else.”

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Sought-after designer Itay Malkin created the ring and was selected from a pool of over twenty designers. Two of his rings were actually selected anonymously by writer/director Michael Patrick King and star Sarah Jessica Parker. Malkin later collaborated with Parker and acclaimed designer Patricia Field to design the final ring for the film: a 5-carat black diamond ring set in 18-karat white gold, surrounded by 80 natural colorless diamonds in pave settings.

Of course, this extravagant piece wasn’t the only item featured in the Sex and the City sequel.  The chick flick extravaganza also featured scads of diamond drop earrings, classic gold jewelry, huge pendants, and fashion-forward necklaces, which included House of Field, Chanel, Dior and Van Cleef designs.

Sex and the City 2 Premiere Styles

This week’s long-awaited Sex and the City 2 premiere featured Sarah Jessica Parker in a ravishing fluorescent lemon-hued Valentino dress that appeared in the designer’s spring 2010 Couture Collection and was first featured on the Parisian runway last winter.  She accessorized with Ferragamo platform pumps and a stunning diamond bracelet.    Meanwhile Kristin Davis was pretty in pink in a floor-length strapless dress by Jean Desses from the vintage boutique, Decades.  She also accessorized with some fabulous diamond drop earrings, not unlike those you can find in the Tacori 18k925 jewelry collection. Meanwhile Kim Catrall wore a dress selection not far off from the color palette of Sarah Jessica Parker’s dress–a slightly exotic golden Naeem Khan dress with a plunging neckline.   Cynthia Nixon also impressed in an elegant black strapless Caroline Herrera ensemble.

Sex and the City Premiere

Other stars that graced the Sex and the City 2 premiere were Liza Minelli, who wore an unflattering sheer ensemble and does a performance of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” in the pic, and Jennifer Love Hewitt.  Only time will tell if we see another Sex and the City sequel on our hands.  As much as viewers seem to enjoy these ladies chatting about shopping, men and diamonds, the sequel has already opened to lackluster reviews.