Big Screen Bling
February 28th 2008 19:33
Whether it’s the dazzling star of the show or giving a glittering supporting performance, one thing is for sure – bling has character all of its own.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s: One of the most iconic film images ever would have to be of Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly – the impish waif with the up-do, cigarette holder between gloved fingers, sparkling brilliantly with diamonds.
Titanic: The Heart of the Ocean diamond worn by Kate Winslet in the 1997 film was actually a 170 carat sapphire surrounded by 65 diamonds, which later sold for $2.2 million. The idea was based both on the cursed Hope Diamond, and on the Klinger and Selpin film Titanic, where a blue diamond was also central to a love affair aboard the doomed ship. Jeweller Harry Winston created his own version of The Heart of the Ocean, worth $20 million.
Lord of the Rings: The One Ring aka “My Precious”, is one powerful piece of jewellery, with an inscription to set mere mortals (and hobbits, and elves, etc) to quaking. Now, I’m not one for ditching bling, but this particular band of gold seemed more trouble than it was worth.
Girl with a Pearl Earring: The most simple, understated piece of jewellery vital not only to a great painting, but to a novel and film of seething sexual tension. An exquisite drop pearl suspended from the delicate, previously unpierced flesh of Griet’s (Scarlett Johansson) ear lobe.
Devdas: Who can match Bollywood for bling? This most recent film adaptation of the novel caused a stir with its ornamental bounty. The budget for the Indian film was an unprecedented $US 13 million – an untold amount of which was worn by Aishwarya Rai and co.
How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days: Kate Hudson seriously ‘frosts herself’ in this romantic comedy, wearing an 84 carat Harry Winston diamond necklace, and a dress especially designed to show it off.
Blood Diamond: A polished film about rough diamonds, mined under inhumane conditions and transported and sold illegally to fund horrific insurgent activities. I learned a lot about the Western consumer’s impact on third world conflict, and also – diamonds really start off quite ugly.
The Devil Wears Prada: The costume budget for this film, set in the fashion industry, was only about $100, 000, but with Patricia Field at the helm, and the help of her many designer friends, the total value of costumes used was about ten times that amount. One necklace alone, designed by Fred Leighton and worn by Meryl Streep, was worth the entire primary budget. Chanel requested that they dress Anne Hathaway, and provided much of her jewellery.
Mr T: Since Rocky III, the once bling-strung bad man turned born-again Christian has starred in various films and shows as himself. Swathed in gold chains and trinkets, Mr T ensured he had a trademark image that couldn’t be missed. It is said that he has been known to wear up to $300, 000 worth of bling at any one time.
The Wizard of Oz: Nothing like a bit of shoe bling, and with these funky red numbers, Dorothy is set for whatever the yellow brick road throws at her.
Casino: Ginger just loves her jewels. Sharon Stone stars as coked out mob wife to Sam (Robert de Niro), in this Scorsese film which is all about finance and ‘the family’. Booze, boyfriends and baubles are about all Ginger cares for, as she worries about her diamonds more than her daughter.
Elizabeth: The Golden Age: Well, if you are going to be a queen, you would expect some right royal get-up – and Cate Blanchett gets it. It’s not all hair pulling and corset cinching, she also wears some mighty fine charms by Erickson Beamon of Belgravia.
Bring on the bling.
Michaelie Clark
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Titanic: The Heart of the Ocean diamond worn by Kate Winslet in the 1997 film was actually a 170 carat sapphire surrounded by 65 diamonds, which later sold for $2.2 million. The idea was based both on the cursed Hope Diamond, and on the Klinger and Selpin film Titanic, where a blue diamond was also central to a love affair aboard the doomed ship. Jeweller Harry Winston created his own version of The Heart of the Ocean, worth $20 million.
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Girl with a Pearl Earring: The most simple, understated piece of jewellery vital not only to a great painting, but to a novel and film of seething sexual tension. An exquisite drop pearl suspended from the delicate, previously unpierced flesh of Griet’s (Scarlett Johansson) ear lobe.
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Devdas: Who can match Bollywood for bling? This most recent film adaptation of the novel caused a stir with its ornamental bounty. The budget for the Indian film was an unprecedented $US 13 million – an untold amount of which was worn by Aishwarya Rai and co.
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How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days: Kate Hudson seriously ‘frosts herself’ in this romantic comedy, wearing an 84 carat Harry Winston diamond necklace, and a dress especially designed to show it off.
Image courtesy of europe.org.uk
Blood Diamond: A polished film about rough diamonds, mined under inhumane conditions and transported and sold illegally to fund horrific insurgent activities. I learned a lot about the Western consumer’s impact on third world conflict, and also – diamonds really start off quite ugly.
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The Devil Wears Prada: The costume budget for this film, set in the fashion industry, was only about $100, 000, but with Patricia Field at the helm, and the help of her many designer friends, the total value of costumes used was about ten times that amount. One necklace alone, designed by Fred Leighton and worn by Meryl Streep, was worth the entire primary budget. Chanel requested that they dress Anne Hathaway, and provided much of her jewellery.
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Mr T: Since Rocky III, the once bling-strung bad man turned born-again Christian has starred in various films and shows as himself. Swathed in gold chains and trinkets, Mr T ensured he had a trademark image that couldn’t be missed. It is said that he has been known to wear up to $300, 000 worth of bling at any one time.
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The Wizard of Oz: Nothing like a bit of shoe bling, and with these funky red numbers, Dorothy is set for whatever the yellow brick road throws at her.
Image courtesy of ferdyonfilms.com
Casino: Ginger just loves her jewels. Sharon Stone stars as coked out mob wife to Sam (Robert de Niro), in this Scorsese film which is all about finance and ‘the family’. Booze, boyfriends and baubles are about all Ginger cares for, as she worries about her diamonds more than her daughter.
Image courtesy of guardian.co.uk
Elizabeth: The Golden Age: Well, if you are going to be a queen, you would expect some right royal get-up – and Cate Blanchett gets it. It’s not all hair pulling and corset cinching, she also wears some mighty fine charms by Erickson Beamon of Belgravia.
Bring on the bling.
Michaelie Clark
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