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.