The red carpet at the Oscars is where the world turns for fashion cues. And while diamonds are to be expected, diamond necklaces weren’t as prominent this year as they have been in the past. Diamond earrings, however, made a very strong showing.

In the Western tradition, engagement rings are worn by a woman on her left-hand ring finger to signify that she has accepted a proposal of marriage. In other parts of the world, however, traditions associated with engagement rings can vary considerably.