Iconic Jewelry from Hollywood's Golden Age and the Stories Behind the Looks
Nothing beats the glamour of old Hollywood: Audrey Hepburn, Barbra Streisand, Marilyn Monroe. The outfits these women wore continue to shape future costume designs and upcoming fashion trends.
Here are some of the most glamorous, breathtaking, and magnificent pieces of jewelry worn by classic Hollywood actresses.
Marilyn Monroe Wears Her Oldest Piece of Jewelry in a Film
It is a fact that Marilyn Monroe’s wardrobe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ignited a diamond craze in the 50s. Monroe uses the phrase "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" along with this jewelry. The Moon of Baroda is Monroe’s pear-shaped, yellow diamond necklace. The Maharajah of Baroda, India, owned this piece for over 500 years. In the 18th century, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria and Marie Antoinette wore this jewel. In 1943, Meyer Rosenbaum purchased it and lent it to Monroe for the film.
Paulette Goddard’s Floral Ear Clips and Bracelet
Although Paulette Goddard had many significant pieces of jewelry, one of the most unique was her emerald and diamond cuff and earring set.
Both the cuff and the earrings feature green emeralds and flower-shaped diamonds. This set, prepared by Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin, contains 18K worth of diamonds. Goddard wore these pieces in the 1939 film The Women.
Elizabeth Taylor’s 1957 Oscar Tiara
Although Elizabeth Taylor captivated us with magnificent pieces throughout the years, nothing beats the tiara she wore at the 1957 Academy Awards. This 70-year-old tiara, forged from mine-cut diamonds set in platinum and gold, was a gift from her husband Mike Todd.
Todd won the Best Picture award during this event for his film Around the World in 80 Days. When he gave the tiara to Taylor, he said, "You are my queen, and I think you should have a crown."
Audrey Hepburn’s Iconic Pearl Necklace in Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Of all the necklaces in Hollywood, one of the most iconic was Audrey Hepburn’s diamond and pearl statement necklace in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
The necklace was designed by French jewelry designer Roger Scemama, who worked with houses like Givenchy and Dior. He created most of the necklaces worn by Hepburn throughout the film.
Sophia Loren’s Extensive Pearl Necklace Collection
In the 1950s, Sophia Loren rose from a life of poverty to the lavish life of a famous actress. Nothing dazzled her quite like white diamonds and pearls. She frequently wore incredible earrings and necklaces when attending film award ceremonies.
Some of her most famous photos show Loren shopping for jewelry at the Cartier store in Paris in 1956. She is seen examining white pearl necklaces and 200 pearl rings.
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