To celebrate our jewellery’s recent debut on the big screen with Dakota Johnson wearing our Milagros hearts in Daddio, our studio has curated a list of our top 10 jewellery moments in cinema.
From the subtle, understated pieces in indie films to the bold, iconic statement jewellery of Hollywood's Golden Age [and The Devil Wears Prada!], the pieces featured in these movies—spanning from the 1930s to the early 2000s—add layers of depth and character to each story.
Perfect for a cosy Sunday afternoon or evening, these films highlight classic jewellery moments that continue to influence the way we design jewellery and how we dress today. So, curl up on the sofa and enjoy these on-screen gems!
NO.1 ‘I am love’ 2009 directed by Luca Guadagnino
Costumes by Antonella Cannarozzi [Early 2000's design at it's best, think Jil Sander sprinkled with Milanese jewels]
NO.2 ‘Volver’ 2006 directed by Pedro Almodóvar
Costumes by Bina Daigeler [Penelope's wears gigantic sassy gold hoops throughout the epic Spanish drama]
NO.3 ‘Daughter of the Dragon’ 1931 directed by Yunte Huang
Costumes by Travis Banton [Hollywood's golden age at it's best - 1930s deco jewellery and Chinese dance costumes]
NO.4 ‘Atonement’ 2007 directed by Joe Wright
Costumes by Jaqueline Durran [Dripping with 1920s Chanel!]
NO.5 ‘Uncut Gems’ 2019 directed by Josh and Benny Safdie
Costumes by Miyako Bellizzi [Adam Sandler and Julia Fox in full gold Schmuck Style bling]
NO.6 ‘Carol’ 2015 directed by Todd Haynes
Costumes by Sandy Powell [Cate Blanchett's brooches and 50's Van Cleef & Arples are perfection]
NO.7 ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ 2006 directed by David Frankel
Costumes by Patricia Field [Sassy, chunky and statement. We had to do a full page for this too many ICONIC looks]
NO.8 ‘Cleopatra’ 1963 directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Costumes by Renié Conley [Liz Taylor rocks these lavish Ancient Egyptian looks, dramatic gold foil adornments, she had 65 looks in the film!]
NO.9 ‘Holiday’ 1938 directed by Donald Ogden Stewart and Sidney Buchman
Jewels by Paul Flato
NO.10 ‘Wittgenstein' 1993 directed by Derek Jarman
Costumes by Sandy Powell [A neon comedy, embellished with marabou feathers and diamante costume jewellery, kind of fabulous?]