The film industry during the 1950s was a thriving and extremely successful industry that produced some of the most famous actresses in the world of performance, some of which were iconic for other reasons like style, music, or the fact that they were a mega celebrity. We have compiled a list of actresses that were known for their beauty as well as the diamonds they were never seen not wearing. Whether it was huge engagement rings, stellar necklaces that draped collarbones, or icy bracelets, check out our list of famous old Hollywood starlets and their jewels.

Marilyn Monroe

 

You just simply cannot talk about old Hollywood without mentioning Marilyn Monroe and her diamonds because she sang a whole song about how they’re her best friend. Here in this clip from How to Marry a Millionaire, Monroe is seen wearing diamond drop earrings made with white gold. A similar design to the pair she’s wearing are these sparkling Tacori marquise diamond drop earrings made with 18-karat white gold and 18-karat yellow gold. They are perfect for every special occasion, like making breakfast in bed for an old, rich man.

Elizabeth Taylor

 

The queen of jewelry in old Hollywood is Elizabeth Taylor who had developed one of the largest fine jewelry collections that there is even a book written about it called Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry. There are even replicas of her most famous pieces, like her ruby diamond bracelet, the Krupp diamond, and many more. A lot of her collection was gifted to her by her husband of two different times, Richard Burton, who bought the infamous 33.19-karat Krupp diamond in an auction for 307,000 and proposed to her. Here above are a pair of dazzling emerald teardrop earrings with a matching pendant and brooch in her hair. These Tacori earrings are from their collection, Island Rains, has a drip detail using diamond and deep green Topaz that glitter and have elegant movement.

Ann-Margret

 

One of the most popular red heads in Hollywood was none other than Ann-Margret. Her signature look captured the eye of Elvis Presley as she danced and sang her way through classic films like Bye-Bye, Birdie, Tommy, Viva Las Vegas, and more. Seen here in a head shot, Ann-Margret wears a beautiful diamond bracelet, a similar design to this 18-karat white gold cuff by Tacori. Show this cuff off by reaching long for a shaken martini at the bar.

Grace Kelly

 

The most popular costume jewelry creator during Hollywood’s golden era was made by a company established by Eugene Joseff called, Joseff of Hollywood. When Eugene Joseff died in 1941, his wife, Joan Castle ran the company for almost 70 years herself where it flourished with not only designs for film but fine jewelry sold at department stores nation wide. The most memorable pieces the company created was the amethyst necklace Miss Scarlet O’Hara wore in Gone with the Wind and the jewelry Grace Kelly wore in High Society. This Hearts on Fire necklace is similar to Grace Kelly’s in the clip above. It is a diamond, pave set, 18-karat white gold layered necklace, which is the perfect piece to wear to intimidate someone while playing with a fire poker.

Audrey Hepburn

 

Last but not least on this list of old Hollywood sirens is Audrey Hepburn. Here Hepburn as her character Holly Golightly in the classic film Breakfast at Tiffany’s is mockingly saying goodnight to her soon to be significant other Paul Varjak after causing some trouble around town. She is seen wearing a gorgeous stacked pearl necklace with a pendant cluster of diamonds clipped in between the collarbones. This Mikimoto necklace captures that Hepburn style with light pink pearls and round diamonds with an 18-karat white gold strand and clip. Get one, two, or even four and stack them like Audrey! It’ll have you saying goodnight with a smile too.

Check out some more fine earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and fashion rings at BENARI JEWELERS.