Recreating Iconic Celebrity Jewellery Looks with F.Hinds
Posted on: 24/10/2023The importance of jewellery is often over-looked when piecing together an outfit. Celebrity stylists understand the wow-factor that jewellery can bring to an outfit, making items worn by ‘the stars’ a great source for style inspiration.
2023 – Margot Robbie’s pearl necklace – worth $40,000 (£32468.66)
One of the biggest movie releases of 2023 has to be Barbie. The film adaptation of the iconic Mattel Barbie doll had Margot Robbie flaunt a triple string pearl chocker with matching earrings at its premiere in July.
Worth nearly £33,000, Robbie’s pearls are certainly an exquisite outfit addition however, for a more accessible version we recommend the 9ct Gold Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earrings and 9ct Gold Graduated Freshwater Pearl Necklace for the same, movie-star look.
9ct Gold Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earrings - 9mm - G0410
9ct Gold Graduated Freshwater Pearl Necklace - 16in - J9561
2021 - Gigi Hadid’s Jacob & Co necklace - worth $12 million (£9,899,640.00)
If you’re a fashion follower, you’ll be in the know about the infamous Met Gala Ball. 2021’s Gala saw model Gigi Hadid, stun in a Jacob & Co necklace worth nearly £10 million.
Set in platinum, the multiple round diamonds were 54-carat, hence the heavy price tag. We don’t believe you need such heavy diamonds to sparkle. Our 9ct White Gold Diamond Halo Cluster Necklace is in a luxurious white gold casing with a simple round central diamond, surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds.
9ct White Gold Diamond Halo Cluster Necklace - 15pts - D5658
Here at F Hinds, we understand why round diamonds are such a popular cut. The cut is often seen as a symbol of eternity, everlasting love and devotion.
Why are round diamonds so popular?
As the most wanted cut for engagement rings, the popularity of round diamonds is immense. This often leads to them being a more expensive option in comparison to other cuts such as the princess cut.
This is because the shape of a round diamond typically allows the more light to bounce off it, creating the highest possible sparkle. In addition to this, you must be meticulous when crafting a round diamond to get the perfect shape. This type of craftmanship means round diamonds are placed at a higher selling point.
2019 - Lady Gaga’s Tiffany diamond necklace – $30 million (£24,745,350.00)
Back at the 2019 Oscars, Lady Gaga wowed as she wore the iconic Breakfast At Tiffany’s necklace.
Jewellery lovers who love a statement piece will appreciate the humongous 128-carat yellow diamond necklace, but their rarity means this necklace is valued at nearly £25 million. For a more affordable option, we recommend Citrine.
Similar in colour to a yellow diamond, My Diamonds Silver Citrine And Diamond Necklace is a dainty Citrine pendant hung from a silver chain, perfect for those looking to replicate the one originally worn by Audrey Hepburn.
Although not always the most popular colour in jewellery, yellow diamonds symbolise optimism as well as love and happiness.
My Diamonds Silver Citrine And Diamond Necklace - D99106
Other types of yellow jewels:
- Citrine
- Yellow garnet
- Yellow tourmaline
- Sphalerite
2014 - Kate Middleton - Nizam of Hyderabad diamond necklace – Priceless
Crafted in the 1930s by jewellery giants Cartier, the ‘Nizam of Hyderabad’ necklace originally belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II, with the Princess of Wales briefly wearing it back in 2014.
This extremely extravagant statement necklace features a double-drop pendant with 13 emerald-cut diamonds and a pear-shaped drop… we think it goes without saying, this impressive piece is absolutely priceless!
If you’re looking for something only a royal would wear, consider a Y-shaped necklace, for the perfect combination of delicacy and sparkle. An option we would recommend is a 9ct White Gold Cubic Zirconia Y-Necklet which has all the class of diamonds, without the diamond price tag.
This option is made up of marquise-cut cubic zirconia’s, which slowly drops into larger crystals, creating that perfect Y shape. The fine white gold chain is the perfect complimentary touch of elegance to really make you feel like a princess.
Cubic zirconia VS diamonds
For those that love a bit of sparkle, will know that diamonds can be very costly. However, there is another option! Cubic zirconia are artificial gemstones that look almost like an exact replica of diamonds.
If affordability and range are on your jewellery must-haves, cubic zirconia may be for you. At a smaller price point, cubic zirconia rings will offer spare budget to buy other pieces, in various styles.
Another great selling point of cubic zirconia is its ability to wear it every day, without the fear of damaging a precious diamond. It’s typically scratch resistant and isn’t prone to rusting, so don’t worry about getting it wet!
2011 - Rachel Zoe’s diamond ring – worth $250,000 (£205,487.50)
After Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman welcomed their baby son in 2011, Berman gifted Zoe one of the most extravagant ‘push presents’ we have ever seen.
The American fashion designer isn’t often seen without the huge 10-carat diamond ring on her finger. At an estimated worth of £205,487.50, it’s highly achievable to have the same sparkle for less.
We recommend a 9ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring that features a larger central diamond encircled by lots of smaller diamonds. The cluster effect of the diamonds makes this ring a standout piece, just like Zoe’s.
The Rules For Gifting a Diamond Ring
A common misconception around diamond rings is that they’re all engagement rings, however, this is not exclusively the case. Although a beautiful and extravagant gift, diamond rings are a symbol of love which works perfectly for other special occasions too.
Appropriate occasions to gift a diamond ring:
- Engagement
- Wedding anniversaries
- Valentine’s Day
- As a promise ring
- Birthdays
- Push presents
We investigated Google searches for the term ‘push present’, which revealed a 22% rise (YOY) at 35,000 searches per month, confirming our suspicions that push presents are back!
The term ‘push present’ was coined in the 1990s when the trend of purchasing an extravagant present for the mother of a new baby, first became a trend.
Purchasing a keepsake such as jewellery for a new mother is a great way to bottle up a memory into a physical item. The birth of a new baby into any family is a beautiful moment and gifting jewellery is the perfect way to reflect that.
1998 - Gloria Stuart’s Harry Winston Heart of the Ocean – worth $20 million (£16,495,000.00)
Made famous by the iconic blockbuster film Titanic, we thought it only fair to include Gloria Stuart’s ‘heart of the ocean’ necklace crafted by Harry Winston.
Gloria donned this spectacular piece at the 1998 Oscars with an 18-carat blue diamond, meaning Ms. Stuart had nearly £16.5 million of jewellery around her neck.
If you love the look of Gloria’s blue diamond, but are put off by the price, we suggest having a look at Topaz. Specifically, our choice would be My Diamonds Silver Blue Topaz And Diamond Necklace which features a cushion cut blue topaz jewel fixed within a claw of silver and hung from a silver chain.
A feature that makes this necklace really special is the small cluster of diamonds above the topaz, giving it that extra A-list shine.
My Diamonds Silver Blue Topaz And Diamond Necklace - D99119
Other types of blue jewels:
- Sapphire
- Aquamarine
- Moissanite
- Topaz
- Tourmaline
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Layer up!
In the past, singular statement pieces have been a popular jewellery choice, however, we predict that layering jewellery will be the next big thing.
If you’re hoping to achieve a glamorous look, layering jewellery is the perfect option. Rings, bracelets and necklaces are often layered in multiples to create a dynamic luxe effect.
The key to layering is to have a range of styles and sizes, no two items the same. A great example of this is layering charm bracelets with bangles, chain necklaces with pendants or band rings with signet rings.
More and more celebrities and stylists are venturing out of their comfort zones and wearing mixed metal jewellery.
Typically, people prefer wearing either gold, silver or rose gold. Despite the belief that mixing metals is a fashion faux par, it is considered chic to incorporate a mix of varied materials within your look.
Real jewellery professionals know that mixing metals is all within the tones of your metal, try sticking to mixing no more than two tones. If you don’t know where to start, pick out a piece that is already pre-mixed such as the 9ct Gold Two Colour Cubic Zirconia Dolphin. This will help you gain your confidence when playing around with mixed metals.