Snakes are a girl's best friend! Liv Tyler shines in serpent-inspired diamonds as she shows off her slim figure at Bulgari party

Most people do their best to avoid snakes, but the legless creatures get far more attractive when they undergo designer diamond makeover.

Liv Tyler shined quite literally as she stepped out on the red carpet for the opening night of the Bvlgari & Rome: Eternal Inspiration exhibit in New York on Wednesday night. 

The 38-year-old made a very expensive statement - thanks to the generosity of Italian jewellery label - wearing a diamond encrusted snake bracelet and necklace.

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Style star: Liv Tyler shined quite literally as she stepped out on the red carpet for the opening night of the Bvlgari & Rome: Eternal Inspiration exhibit in New York on Wednesday night

Style star: Liv Tyler shined quite literally as she stepped out on the red carpet for the opening night of the Bvlgari & Rome: Eternal Inspiration exhibit in New York on Wednesday night

Both pieces wrapped around her wrist and neck respectively, with the serpent's head and tail encrusted with diamonds, its eyes created with emeralds and its scales fashioned from delicate gold pieces with smatterings of more diamonds.

Not done there, the Empire Records star's earrings were heavily bejewelled snake heads.

She also wore her own little bit of bling, her stunning diamond engagement ring from partner Dave Gardner, even the couple have yet to official confirm they are headed down the aisle.

Designer diva: The 38-year-old make a very expensive statement - no doubt thanks to the Italian jewellery label - wearing a diamond encrusted snake bracelet and necklace

Designer diva: The 38-year-old make a very expensive statement - no doubt thanks to the Italian jewellery label - wearing a diamond encrusted snake bracelet and necklace

Stunning serpents: Liv posted a close up of the snakes, whose head and tail sections were encrusted with diamonds, their eyes created with emeralds and scales fashioned from delicate gold pieces with smatterings of more diamonds and emeralds 

Stunning serpents: Liv posted a close up of the snakes, whose head and tail sections were encrusted with diamonds, their eyes created with emeralds and scales fashioned from delicate gold pieces with smatterings of more diamonds and emeralds 

With the jewels already making such an impression, the mother of two - Sailor, eight months, and Milo, 10 - wore an understated dress to allow the pieces to be the centre of attention.

Liv - who was hosting the night of history and jewels - wore a long sleeve black dress with a V-neck and split at the front.

Despite its neckline and split, the gown was class rather than over-the-top sexy loosely encasing the star's physique.

Perfect backdrop: With the jewels already making such an impression, the mother of two wore an understated dress to allow the pieces to be the centre of attention

Perfect backdrop: With the jewels already making such an impression, the mother of two wore an understated dress to allow the pieces to be the centre of attention

Just a hint: Despite its neckline and split, the gown was class rather than over-the-top sexy loosely encasing the star's physique
Just a hint: Despite its neckline and split, the gown was class rather than over-the-top sexy loosely encasing the star's physique

Just a hint: Despite its neckline and split, the gown was class rather than over-the-top sexy loosely encasing the star's physique

Extra glamour: The star's hair was styled in loose curls which cascaded down over one shoulder 

Extra glamour: The star's hair was styled in loose curls which cascaded down over one shoulder 

Couldn't resist: The 38-year-old was so taken by her jewels she even snapped a public restroom selfie 

Couldn't resist: The 38-year-old was so taken by her jewels she even snapped a public restroom selfie 

The Leftovers actress wore her dark locks out and styled to one side on soft glossy curls to give the look an understatedly glamorous finish.

Also attending the evening, was style star Alexa Chung, who wore a whimsical gown.

The green long sleeved dress by Valentino, had a Roman-inspired empire bustline before its mesh skirt flowed out to the floor.

BYO Bling: The actress wore her own little bit of bling, her stunning diamond engagement ring from partner Dave Gardner, even the couple have yet to official confirm they are headed down the aisle

BYO Bling: The actress wore her own little bit of bling, her stunning diamond engagement ring from partner Dave Gardner, even the couple have yet to official confirm they are headed down the aisle

Say diamonds! Also attending the evening, was style star Alexa Chung, who wore a whimsical gown

Say diamonds! Also attending the evening, was style star Alexa Chung, who wore a whimsical gown

Green goddess: The long sleeved dress by Valentino, had a Roman-inspired empire bustline before its mesh skirt flowed out to the floor
Green goddess: The long sleeved dress by Valentino, had a Roman-inspired empire bustline before its mesh skirt flowed out to the floor

Green goddess: The long sleeved dress by Valentino, had a Roman-inspired empire bustline before its mesh skirt flowed out to the floor

The green dress was adorned with embroidered flowers and butterflies, making her look like a beautiful mythical nymph.

The 31-year-old wore her diamonds in her hair and also added stunning drop earrings made from the precious stones.

Posting a picture of herself before she attended the event, the fashionista joked that she felt like a ghost in the outfit.

Added extras: The 31-year-old wore her diamonds in her hair and also added stunning drop earrings made from the precious stones

Added extras: The 31-year-old wore her diamonds in her hair and also added stunning drop earrings made from the precious stones

Boo! Posting a picture of herself before she attended the event, the fashionista joked that she felt like a ghost in the outfit

Boo! Posting a picture of herself before she attended the event, the fashionista joked that she felt like a ghost in the outfit

Glittering in gold: Australian model Jessica Hart showed off lots of leg in her metallic lace mini dress

Glittering in gold: Australian model Jessica Hart showed off lots of leg in her metallic lace mini dress

She write: 'I walked around the halls of my apt building pretending to be a ghost for a good 15 minutes before I left which was as creepy as it was under appreciated.'

The event was to kick off an exhibition at the Bvlgari Fifth Avenue store which is showcasing the Roman-inspired jewellery pieces from its current collection all the way back to jewels made by the design house in the 1930s.

But diamonds are not the only precious items on display, the jewels are being showcased alongside ancient coins from the Roman Republic and marble portrait busts.

Signature look: Flamboyant fashionista Michelle Violy Harper did not disappoint with her out there style

Signature look: Flamboyant fashionista Michelle Violy Harper did not disappoint with her out there style

Thanks for the blinf: The star posed up with Nicola Bulgari at the event which was to kick off an exhibition at the Bvlgari Fifth Avenue store which is showcasing the Roman-inspired jewellery pieces

Thanks for the blinf: The star posed up with Nicola Bulgari at the event which was to kick off an exhibition at the Bvlgari Fifth Avenue store which is showcasing the Roman-inspired jewellery pieces

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