Next, we review some movies where not only the actresses were protagonists, but also the sensational jewels. Let's get started!
Audrey Hepburn's pearl necklace in Breakfast at Tiffany's
The scene in which the actress has breakfast while looking at one of the Tiffany&Co jewelry store windows is undoubtedly one of the most famous in film history. It is a four-strand necklace made up of 120 pearls adorned with a brooch in the center and composed of a total of 128 carats of diamonds. The jewel was made by Jean Schlumberger, designed by Tiffany, and is valued at over 200 million euros.
Julia Roberts' ruby necklace in Pretty woman
This spectacular necklace was specially created for the occasion by French jeweler Fred Joailler and represents the climax of the transformation of the character played by Julia Roberts. The jewel is composed of 23 pear-shaped rubies surrounded by diamonds and is priced at 203,000 euros.
Marilyn Monroe's diamonds in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
This celluloid myth sang in this movie “Diamonds are a girl's best friend” dressed in a bright fuchsia dress with a diamond choker, two bracelets, and a diamond ring called The moon of Baroda. This 24.04-carat diamond is a stone with an almost unknown history. It is known to come from the mines of India, but the date it was found is unclear. It is estimated to be between the 15th and 17th centuries.
Nicole Kidman's diamond necklace in Moulin Rouge
The necklace worn by Satine, the protagonist of the movie, represents the most expensive jewel in film history to date. It is made up of 1,308 diamonds totaling 134 carats. It was handmade over four months by Stefano Canturi and is estimated to cost one million dollars.
Black diamond ring of Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City 2
This engagement ring received by the actress is considered one of the most famous movie jewels of all time. This ring made of 18-carat gold contains a 5-carat black diamond mounted on a white ring with 80 pavé diamonds. It is said that during its creation, the actress collaborated with her ideas and comments on its design along with its creator Itai Malkin.
Diamonds of Carey Mulligan in The Great Gatsby
The Tiffany & Co house was responsible for the design and creation of hundreds of Art Deco style jewels seen during the filming. Each piece matches the fashion of the 1920s: from silver tiaras, long pearl necklaces, daisy symbols, large platinum bracelets to bracelets that go from the wrist and end in a ring.
Pearl earrings of Scarlett Johansson in The Girl with a Pearl Earring
Film in which pearl drop earrings are the main protagonists, as the plot revolves around them. In this movie, director Peter Webber is based on the painting by the Dutch genius Vermeer and his famous portrait The Girl with a Pearl Earring, a character played by Scarlett Johansson in the film.
Choker with Natalie Portman's initial in The Other Boleyn Girl
This film brought to the big screen the jewel of a portrait of Anne Boleyn, a historical figure of the Renaissance England court, played by Natalie Portman, who wears a choker with the initial B, a very fashionable jewel at that time.
And that's it for our article about jewelry in cinema. And you, which jewel do you like the most? Would you include any other in this selection? We encourage you to leave a comment below. If you liked our post and want to stay informed about all our news and promotions, subscribe to our blog and you will receive a 10% discount coupon as a welcome gift. Or if you want to know more about our MIMÍKOKÓ jewelry, you can also visit our online jewelry store. Also, we have a physical store located right in the historic center of Málaga, where we will be happy to assist you.
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