Silver and artistry sparkle on Oscar's red carpet

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Gold may be the color of the coveted Oscar award but silver gowns dazzled the red carpet at the world's leading film awards, while those featuring intricate bodices, beading and master detail proved that exquisite workmanship always merits a second glance. 

Helen Mirren, of "The Queen," chose a pale gold Christian LaCroix gown with a lace bodice for the evening, while Cate Blanchett chose a stunning silver beaded one-shoulder Armani Prive that captured the right amount of shimmer and elegance.