Cannes: High on bling

Apart from the elegant gowns, dazzling accessories are in at Cannes this year. Let's have a look at the ladies in blinging accessories at the festival's opening ... Israeli model Hofit Golan makes a royal fashion statement in a unique white gown with a huge collar and bohemian accessories.  (AFP/Anne-Christine Poujoulat)

Head wear piece of Paris Hilton with shining elements gives her a crown defining look to make her the princess at the grand moment. (AFP/Francois Guillot)

Head-gear: Paris Hilton looks like a fairy as she poses wearing a diamond studded head band and a matching neck piece during a photocall to promote her new documentary 'Paris, not France' at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. (REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier)

Daimond do's: Mariah Carey's diamond necklace and matching earrings add bling to her black gleaming gown as she poses on the red carpet for the screening of the film 'Precious' at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. (REUTERS/Eric Gaillard)

Neck deep in fashion : More than the flowery gown Eugenia Silva's heavy necklace in mother-of-pearls and diamonds stole the glanes. The creative piece definitely made many go green with envy. (AFP/Francois Guillot)

Gem of a person : Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's pearl-drop earrings set in diamonds compliment her gorgeous smile and intense green eyes. (AFP/Francois Guillot)

Lordess of the ring : Italian actress Asia Argento outshines other beauties on the big day in a floral gown teamed with fancy accessories and a huge bling ring. (AP/Joel Ryan)

Silver touch: Actress and model Devon Edwenna Aoki poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the screening of the film "Chun feng chen zui de ye wan" (Spring Fever) by director Lou Ye at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. (REUTERS/Vincent Kessler)

The world at her feet : This pair of silver stilettos did catch everyone's fancy. It proved that the shoes maketh a lady! (REUTERS/Jean Paul Pelissier)

Adding the silver touch: The handbag of actress Elizabeth Banks adds that extra silover touch to the red carpet as she arrives for the screening of the film 'Bak-Jwi' at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. (REUTERS)

High on bling : Crystals and pearls always compliment the grandeur of the occasion. US actress Robin Wright finds the perfect accessory for that glass-like sparkle.  (AFP)

Clutch it up: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the screening of the film 'Chun feng chen zui de ye wan' (Spring Fever) at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.  (REUTERS/Regis Duvignau)

A big sport : The large crystal ring sported by actress Asia Argento stole the show from other emerald and ruby displays.  (REUTERS/Regis Duvignau)

The small piece of focus : Sharmila Tagore makes a traditional approach with her vintage jewellery. Her embellishments may clash with the current bling taste but she makes a cool-style statement of her own. (REUTERS/Regis Duvignau)

Fashion with wires: South Korean actress Bae Doo-Na gestures as she arrives for the screening of 'Kuki Ningyo' (Air Doll) at the 62nd International film festival in Cannes.  (AP/Francois Mori)

Bling with the big: Miss France 2005, Cindy Fabre arrives wearing bid danglres for the screening of the movie 'Chun Feng Chen Zui De Ye Wan' (Spring Fever) in competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.  (AFP/Francois Guillot)

Its my style: US actress Phoebe Price arrives for the screening of 'Chun Feng Chen Zui De Ye Wan' (Spring Fever) directed by Chinese Lou Ye in competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. (AFP/Valery Hache)

Shinning with style: Actress Tan Zhuo wearing selected Swarovski's 'Generous' necklace at the red carpet of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. (AFP)

So handy : A stone-studded bracelets is every girl's best accesory. Pairing the style with proper adornment adds grace to the entire get-up. (REUTERS/Regis Duvignau)

Elizabeth Banks sashays the Swarovski's, 'Hit' bag and the dazzling 'Diva' earrings at the red carpet of 62nd Cannes Film festival. (AFP)

The silver rule : Taiwanese actress and Jury member Shu Qi skipped her earrings to focus on her silver neckpiece instead.  (AP/Joel Ryan)

Poochie pooh : The shape may be slightly inconvenient to carry but the cute poochie surely bagged all the attention at the ceremony! (REUTERS/Vincent Kessler)