Antra's Favorite Jewelry Moments From Film And TV
I look forward to winter. I like seeing and feeling the change of seasons. Personally, winter is a good time for me to generate new ideas and gather my energy. I read, bake, and watch movies – a ton of movies. Whether it’s a period drama or a biopic, I always seem to pay attention to background details – costumes, food, makeup, interior design, and jewelry are so inspirational and make the story wholesome.
In light of my love for films, Meaghan and I thought it would be fun if I looked back and picked my most memorable TV or film moments that involved jewelry, and how these pieces (or more modern versions of them) would fit in today's world.
First movie jewelry moment: The Neverending Story, 1984
After watching the movie, my sister and I, along with our cousins, would find incredible inspiration for play. We would make dresses out of sheets and sheer curtains, try to build a boudoir from pillows, and we were always in search of a good-enough necklace in mom's jewelry box that we could wear on our heads, mimicking the beaded headpiece that we saw in the movie. It really didn’t matter what we wore, as long as we had the headpiece. Now, barely anyone has a need for a beaded headpiece. However, I do believe that having a pearl necklace is a must. With that in mind, I really love Christina Malle’s South Sea Pearl Necklace, currently available in our showroom. It’s modern, minimalistic, and designed following ethical jewelry-making practices.
First soap opera jewelry moment: Dynasty, 1981
Some of you may know that I am from Latvia, so my introduction to American culture was largely found in media – and Dynasty! Where do I even begin? Everything about this series was a dream - the hair, the shoulder pads, and the jewels. It all was over- the-top, yet we all believed that it was the American life. There was always drama with Alexis Colby, and every time she entered the room, her jewelry was making a statement – just like her character. Dynasty is diamonds, diamonds, and more diamonds. It’s crazy, but many of the Dynasty-era styles are very current now, (think curtain bangs and shoulder pads) like diamond tennis necklaces or bracelets. What I love about today as opposed to the 1980s is that you can wear diamonds everywhere and in any way you want. There are no rules!
First cult-series jewelry moment: Sex and the City, 1998
“And just like that,” I began to wonder - do I actually like Carrie or am I more drawn to Samantha? Yes, Carrie is the epicenter of everything in this show, and no one can deny her influence on fashion and personal style, but now that I am approaching my forties, (I started watching the show when I was seventeen) I realize that her look is a bit much for me. Samantha, on the other hand, is the new Carrie for me. She’s confident, sexy, and actually a very good friend. Her style is bold, but classy at the same time. My favorite jewelry moment of Samantha’s was not her loudest one. For me, her red slip dress accessorized with multiple layers of gold chains was the most alluring. Her big gold hoops were so Samantha, too. If I were to style myself according to this look, I would reach for Tura Sugden’s Valance Hoops, which are another shop favorite in our Capsule Collection. I like that they are thinner, more lightweight, and made from recycled gold (sustainability fan over here). Maybe one day I’ll have Tim or Meaghan design me a pair of my own version of “Samantha Hoops!”
