Jackie Kennedy's Castellani Wedding Bracelet

Jackie Kennedy waited a lifetime for the opportunity to acquire it. This extremely rare and special bracelet went to auction in 1983.

As a world traveler and sophisticated patron of arts and crafts, Jackie knew of the Castellani Bracelet and always wanted one.

Originally made in 1870, The Castellani Wedding Bracelet was created at the direction of British Lord Layard by Arturo Castellani in Milan for Layard’s wife.

NON RELINQUAM means,
“I will never give up on you. “
NON RELINQUES means,
“You will never give up on me.”

Castellani was one of the greatest jewelry designers of Europe. He created this royal saying that became the ultimate symbol of love.

Jackie knew what an exquisite and rare piece the Castellani Bracelet was and waited a lifetime for her opportunity to acquire it. How Long Will You Wait for Yours?

There is No Greater Expression of Love.
Now the Castellani Bracelet can be cherished as a symbol of love and devotion between lovers, mothers and daughters, best friends and sisters, or anyone who loves anyone else!

Marilyn Monroe... Part 2

"First, I'm trying to prove to myself that I'm a person. Then maybe I'll convince myself that I'm an actress. " ~Marilyn Monroe~

 

Gentlemen Preferred Marilyn

Orphaned early in life, Marilyn Monroe worked for everything she got. After moving to Hollywood she was signed by Fox and let go before she knew it. Columbia gave her a 6 month contract and featured her in LADIES OF THE CHORUS. Next was a small part in ASPHALT JUNGLE (1950) and ALL ABOUT EVE (1950). You know the rest. Marilyn Monroe went on to become the most famous actress in the world. In the classic film GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (1953) she wore this fancy sapphire stunner. Sizes 5-9.

JEWEL: 12 Oval cut synthetic sapphires totaling 3.12 cts. with 2 brilliant cut clear czs. Sterling silver with 3 microns of gold plating.



Marilyn Monroe's Fan 
The incredible life and times of Marilyn Monroe touched us all. Her beauty and talent often masked the real Marilyn but a lot can be gleaned from some of her more famous quotes. For example, one that is very telling about Ms. Monroe...."No one ever told me I was pretty when I was a little girl. All little girls should be told they're pretty, even if they aren't." However, when she was told she wasn't the star of GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (1953) she was quoted saying "Well whatever I am, I'm still the blonde." Well, if she wasn't, her gorgeous diamond ring was.
GEM: A unique dome style ring set with 7 brilliant cut clear cz's totaling 1.10cts. Sterling silver and plated with gold. Ring Sizes 5 - 10.



Marilyn Monroe's Pearl Droppers
Marilyn Monroe is probably the most celebrated actress of all time. Overcoming a very difficult childhood she went on to become a star in every kind of role offered to her. From her comedic gem of a performance in SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959) to her musical comedy turn in GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (1953) Marilyn never let us down. In the last film of her career, THE MISFITS (1961) Marilyn was determined to show just how good an actress she could be. One of the most telling Marilyn quotes predicted her life perfectly... "I used to think as I looked at the Hollywood night, 'There must be thousands of girls dreaming of becoming a movie star. But I'm not gonna worry about them. I'm dreaming the hardest." This beautiful pair of diamond and pearl earrings was worn by Marilyn in THE LOVE NEST (1951).
GEM: 2 9x20 mm. Tear Drop faux pearls and 2 10mm. round faux pearls with 4 .50 ct. clear cz. baguettes set in sterling silver plated with gold. For pierced ears.

 

A moment to remember

What hasn't been said about Marilyn Monroe? She defined Hollywood glamour for decades and graced the big screen with fabulous performances that remain indelibly etched in our consciousness. Classic comedies like "SOME LIKE IT HOT" and "HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE" displayed only one aspect of her talent. Her performance in "BUS STOP" and "MISFITS" solidified her reputation as one of America's true treasures. And speaking of treasures, imagine this little bauble on your finger. We first spied it in a publicity photo taken during a "pensive Marilyn Moment".
Gem: One emerald cut 12 ct clear cz diamond. Twelve graduated clear cz diamonds set on both sides. Sterling silver and plated in gold.

Marilyn Monroe's Never Enough Diamonds Bracelet

Marilyn Monroe was easily the most photographed woman in the world. In one of the many publicity photos we’ve searched she is seen wearing this gorgeous sapphire and diamond bracelet. With a sapphire center stone over 6.3 cts. and 12 more diamonds and sapphires this 17.22 ct bracelet was set in platinum and destined for our collection. Our copy uses cubic zirconia and synthetic sapphires. 

 

Marilyn Monroe's Touch of Sapphire Bracelet

In a publicity photo Marilyn Monroe wore one of the most beautiful bracelets we’ve ever seen. Man-made sapphires and czs alternate in this unique piece containing 126 individual stones totaling 11.25 cts. and set in sterling silver plated with rhodium. 7.5" length.

 
Marilyn Monroe's Victorian Bracelet
This is the most elegant bracelet we’ve ever made and Marilyn was kind enough to show it off for us. Over 150 individually set stones make up this classic addition to our collection. Two real show stoppers … Marilyn and her bracelet. Memorable.
Gem: Over 4.90 cts of clear cz set in a brocaded pattern. 7 inches in length and ½ inch wide. Sterling silver plated with rhodium.

 

Marilyn Monroe's Diamond Bauble


"My goodness, Mr. Esmond. I don't want to marry your son for his money. I want to marry him for YOUR money." 

Gem: 14.2 cz cts. Large emerald-cut diamond ring, set in rhodium over sterling silver. Whole Ring Sizes: 5-10

Another great diamond ring from 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,' the 1953 Howard Hawkes classic starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell as two gold-diggers hoping to land husbands on an ocean cruise.

Marilyn Monroe's Diamond Bracelet

"What's this? Real diamonds. They must be worth their weight in gold."
Gem: 14.17 cz cts. 8 cz diamond baguettes and 42 brilliant-cut cz diamonds set in a rhodium over sterling silver ladder bracelet. 


Marilyn Monroe's Jungle Sapphire
It's All in the Delivery...
"Haven't you bothered me enough, you big banana-head?"
Marilyn's big line launched the career that launched a thousand hearts.
Gem: 4.97 cz cts. A deep blue emerald-cut sapphire framed by 8 diamond baguettes in a gold over sterling silver ring with split-cut band.  Whole Ring Sizes 5-10


Marilyn Monroe's Star Drop Earrings The glitterati glitter. A star sparkles like an emerald in the spotlight.
Gem: 4.71 cz cts man-made emeralds set amid a starburst of cz's , set in sterling silver plated in 14 ct gold. Pierced only.

My Week With Marilyn

The recently released movie, My Week With Marilyn has sparked a number of sales from our Marilyn Monroe Collection.  Just to give you an idea of what is available, I thought I would post a few pictures with a little background of each piece.  If you want a price on any of these items, please give us a call at Filthy Rich of St. Augustine, 904-342-4121.

Marilyn Monroe - One of a Kind Ruby Drop Earrings
She dripped charm, and blazed with an inner luminosity. Her jewels reflected that unparalleled beauty called Marilyn.

Gem: 6.37 cz cts. 4 man-made rubies linked by a gold over sterling silver drop chain. Pierced earrings only.

Look a Million Heiress with this Marilyn Diamond CZ Pendant

You can wear your heart on your sleeve,
but you can wear diamonds anywhere.

Gem: 7.18 cz cts. A large, pear-shaped CZ diamond pendant, set in gold over sterling silver, suspended from an 18" black silk cord necklace.





Marilyn's Truly Gorgeous Necklace!

A glamorous and timeless beauty, Marilyn Monroe let up the screen whenever she appeared. She was equally as captivating off the screen as on. In a highly publicized photo, Marilyn is wearing a stunning gold and onyx necklace.

JEWEL: Sterling silver, gold-plated necklace with 10 black CZ, 34.8 cts and 18" long



Marilyn's Simple Diamond Necklace

Everything She Wore Was Hot

When Marilyn Monroe signed on to play the part of Angela Phinlay in John Huston's ASPHALT JUNGLE (1950) little did anyone know what would become of young Marilyn. But she did. Marilyn always hoped to become a star and that she did. Leaving us far too soon, she made some of the most memorable films in Hollywood history like GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (1953) , SEVEN YEAR ITCH (1955) , HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE (1953) and SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959). In the steamy ASPHALT JUNGLE Marilyn wore this "simple" Diamond Necklace.
GEM: 5 5x8mm. clear cz's totaling 10.40 CTS on a gold chain. Length 18in.




Gentlemen Prefer Showgirls
Jane Russell told Marilyn, "You're the only girl in the world who can stand with a spotlight in her eyes and see what's inside a man's pocket."
Gem: 24.95 cz cts. Emerald-cut diamond ring, framed by 2 baguettes in a gold over sterling silver setting.
Whole Ring Sizes 5-10.

Marilyn's Choice

Marilyn Prefers Gentlemen!
"I keep telling her it's just as easy to fall in love with a rich man as a poor man. She really needs someone like I to educate her."
Gem: 3.76 cz cts. Ring has 21 princess-cut diamonds step-set into gold over sterling silver. Whole Ring Sizes: 5-10

Memory Band

Marilyn Monroe epitomized glamour in Hollywood from the moment she stepped foot on a soundstage. Her career on screen was rivaled only by her career off screen that included marriages to some of the most famous men in the world. From her private collection comes this stunning band of 24 rectangle cut diamonds channel set in platinum. Sold at a very high profile auction for $772,500, we’ve managed to duplicate it down to the very last detail, except the price.

Marilyn's Pearl Pleasure


Ever hear of her? A blonde to end all blondes and quite an actress. In a photo taken at an early screen test she wore this ravishing pearl ring surrounded with, you guessed it, diamonds.
 
Gem: One faux pearl 13.2cts measuring 3.5mm generously surrounded with 16 clear cz diamonds. Sterling silver with gold plating.

Marilyn's Super Spotlight Earrings

She never failed to sparkle

Marilyn Monroe overcame enormous odds to become one of the worlds most loved icons. Her brief career in films encompassed thirty roles and afforded her legendary status in every country in the world. Marilyn possessed "IT" in abundance. Films like GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (1953), HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE (1953), BUS STOP (1956), and SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959) will remain in our consciousness forever. In LADIES OF THE CHORUS (1949) Ms. Monroe wore these simple but elegant diamond earrings.
GEM: Two 7 mm round cut clear czs each 1.96 carats suspended on a French hook. Sterling silver plated in 14K gold. For pierced ears.

Marilyn's Best Friends CZ Earrings

The Original Bling-Bling!

When you think of Marilyn Monroe you think "the most Glamorous woman in the world". Well, we do too and we've got the earrings to prove it. The most "Marilyn" earrings ever. Perfect for that evening out when it's all about the glitz. Enjoy what we like to call "the original bling bling earrings!
JEWEL: Each earring has five strands totaling 36 clear cz's. Total ct. weight for both earrings 15.93cts. Set in sterling silver plated with rhodium. Earrings available as pierced or clip.

Check back tomorrow for even MORE fun Marilyn Monroe Replica Jewelry!