An elegant pearl necklace worn by British actress Audrey Hepburn in the 1953 film “Roman Holiday” will be auctioned at Christie’s this month. The necklace, created by jeweler Furst, can be expected to fetch between $19,900 and $29,000.
Audrey Hepburn’s Roman Holiday (1953) continues to enchant audiences. Her portrayal of Princess Anna, a young royal woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery to the “Eternal City” of Rome, earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress.
The film is celebrated not only for its modern, timeless story, but also for its exquisite costume and jewelery design, showcasing her character’s transformation from royal wealth to carefree elegance. The film is considered one of the most romantic films in the history of cinema.
Sophistication and charm
The film “Roman Holiday” adds sophistication and charm to jewelry. These pieces include delicate necklaces, elegant earrings, tiaras and hair accessories that were carefully selected to enhance Hepburn’s natural charm and grace.
Of course, the actress has had many iconic pieces of jewelry throughout her career, such as her famous five-string pearl necklace in the opening scene of Breakfast at Tiffany’s or the diamond Cartier necklace as a tiara in the poster of the movie “Funny Face”.
Hepburn also loved jewelry in real life. She often wore simple, single-strand pearl necklaces and pearl earrings, which perfectly reflected her philosophy that “elegance is the only beauty that never fades.”
Who is Furst?
Moritz Fürst opened his atelier in Turin, Italy in the 1850s, becoming the chief jeweler of the Savoy court. His family later opened stores in Rome, Genoa and Milan, cementing “Fürst” as the family name and company name in the post-war period. As its popularity grew, the jeweler’s company began handcrafting custom designs for well-known clients and Hollywood stars.
Now Christie is pleased to offer the very fine Furst pearl necklace worn by Hepburn in Roman Holiday. The ring will be offered in the upcoming “Jewels Online: The Geneva Edit” auction from November 3-16.
Par Christie
Opened in 1766, Christie is the world’s leading art and luxury auction business with 46 open offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and East Asia, as well as stores in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva. Christie renowned and trusted not only in online auctions but also in private sales, the unrivaled network of specialists offers clients a global range of services including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate and even education.
Christie auctions cover more than 80 art and luxury categories ranging in price from $500 to more than $100 million. Christie has sold 8 of the 10 most important single-owner collections in history, achieved a world record price for an artwork at auction, and manages an investment fund to support innovative startups in the art market. Christie is also committed to promoting diverse culture around the world.
Nothing is overdue!
The auction started on November 3 and is ongoing online mode, so nothing is missed! Each of us has the opportunity to become the only “heir” of Hepburn’s necklace. And if there is enough space in the jewelry box, you can buy such rarities as, for example, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier un Boucheron unique jewelry from the gold nugget collection.
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2023-11-04 07:51:49
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