American Royalty

 

Shearer’s Ultra Chic Marquise

From her mythic portrayals of literary and historical figures to the starry-eyed, ever-faithful romantic, Norma Shearer reflected every modern woman's dream of poise, intelligence and style. Her Art Deco ultra-chic is captured in sparkling marquise diamonds.

Gem: 10.7 cz cts. Rose-cut oval diamond set amid 14 marquise diamonds in a Platinum over sterling silver band.
Whole Sizes: 5-10 HRCR 208 Price: $140.00

Norma’s French Pearl Ring

A Perfect Beauty

There are those who say that Norma Shearer's best role was being Irving Thalberg's wife, but we strongly disagree. Although we're sure we did that well, she also was adept at playing many different types of characters when called upon. Her appearances in THE DIVORCEE (1930), Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES and MARIE ANTOINETTE (1938) clearly demonstrated Ms. Shearer's formidable talents and her impeccable taste in jewelry. In MARIE ANTOINETTE she wore this beautiful pearl ring accented by diamonds. HRCR 022 Price: $135.00

GEM: 1 4.8 ct. 10 mm pearl surrounded by 12 clear round cut czs. Sterling silver and plated with 5 microns of gold.

Shearer’s Padparacha Sapphire Ring

A woman to envy

Unlike many of her contemporaries, she was lucky in love and her career--winning both the heart of MGM Studios chief, Irving Thalberg, and later a Best Actress Academy Award. She became the First Lady of Film, when she wed Thalberg in 1927, allegedly prompting one actress to say "How can I compete with her when she sleeps with the boss?"

The Padparacha Sapphire is a rare stone whose name comes from the pink-orange color of the Lotus blossom.

Gem: 14.52 cts emerald cut orange cz stone in 5 microns of gold over sterling silver.
Whole Sizes: 5-10 HRCR 399 Price: $160.00

Shearer’s Alexandrite Rare and Lustrous

True love is as strong, lustrous, and many-faceted as diamonds. Gem: 3.61 cz cts. Large emerald-cut alexandrite in a pave 5 microns of gold over sterling silver setting.Whole Sizes: 5-10 HRCR 313 Price: $140.00

Shearer’s Poet Ring
How Do I Love Thee?

Let me count the ways...Norma Shearer's performance as poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning was poetry in motion...pictures.

Gem: 5.12 cz cts. 1 large marquise set off by 2 smaller ones on each side in a frame of diamonds extending down the 5 microns of gold over sterling silver band around 4 square-cut diamonds.Whole Sizes: 5-10
HRCR 245 Price: $160.00

Shearer’s Seaside Agate
Lady of Elegance
In "Lady of the Night" she played dual roles - a girl of the streets and a finishing school graduate. Her agate ring was an inspired touch of elegance.

Gem: 3.27 ct single bevel cushion cut agate set in 5 microns of gold plated sterling silver. Whole Ring Sizes: 5-10 HRCR 473 Price: $135.00

Shearer’s Totally Fascinating Diamond Marquise

Always Elegant

Born in Montreal on August 10, 1902, Norma Shearer began her career when she got turned down by the Ziegfield Follies in 1920. The turndown led to small movie roles which led to Irving Thalberg's MGM Studios. After signing a 5 year contract Ms. Shearer appeared in many of the studio's prestige projects like THE DIVORCEE (1930), BARRETTS OF WIMPOLE STREET (1934) and ROMEO AND JULIET (1936). There were some who credited her marriage to Irving Thalberg for much of her success but we tend to differ on that count. She had the talent and the looks to earn her a place on Hollywood's leading ladies list. In THE WOMEN (1939) Ms. Shearer not only shined but so did her very noticeable Marquise Diamond ring. Sizes 5-10.

JEWEL: 1 9.95ct. Marquise cut clear cz with 2 tapered baguettes on each side. Set in sterling silver plated with Platinum. HRCR 099 Price: $155.00

Shearer’s Classic Cognac Ring

A Life of Luxury

Norma Shearer played a countess in ESCAPE! Of course, she needed the right jewelry to make it believable so she brought along this little bauble. A stunning cognac diamond ring did the trick.

Gem: 16.43 total cts. One 14ct. emerald cut cognac cz diamond surrounded by 2 triangular clear cz diamonds and 4 brilliant cut clear cz diamonds. Whole sizes 5 - 10. HRCR 177 Price: $165.00

Norma’s Diamond Necklace

In 1920 her mother Edith took young Norma to New York in search of Mr. Ziegfield's Follies but ended up appearing as an extra in several films. When Irving Thalberg joined Louis B Mayer at MGM he offered her a five year contract and made sure Norma got the best of everything, including roles. In 1930 she won the Oscar for Best Actress for THE DIVORCEE and went on to star in other classics such as PRIVATE LIVES, THE BARRETTS OF WIMPOLE STREET and MARIE ANTOINETTE. In a publicity photo the beautiful Ms. Shearer wore this stunning diamond necklace.

GEM: 18 in. Lavaliere Necklace. 1 rectangle cut .7 ct. cz . with 32 round cut czs. HRCN 032 Price: $165.00

Shearer’s Diamond Swirl

Public Persona

In the whirlwind celebrity of Hollywood's Golden Age, Norma Shearer's poise always held center stage - like diamonds set in a swirl of platinum...

Gem: 1.91 cz cts. A single rose-cut diamond surrounded by a pave swirl of 8 diamonds set in Platinum over sterling silver. Whole Sizes: 5-10 HRCR 391 Price: $150.00

 

Shearer’s Stately Emerald

Fit for a Queen

Norma Shearer was one of the most accomplished actresses in Hollywood. She received five nominations for best actress and won the Oscar for her performance in The Divorcee. A woman of undeniable beauty, her role of Marie Antoinette came fully equipped with enough jewelry to keep us busy for years. This emerald number deserved our special attention.

Gem: 2.24 ct. synthetic emerald surrounded by 16 brilliant cut clear cz stones totaling .54 cts. 5 microns of gold over sterling silver. HRCR 005 Price: $140.00

Shearer's Pink Diamond

Pretty in Pink

Norma Shearer began her career in silent films but soon made a smooth transition to "talkies." Nominated 5 times for the Best Actress Academy Award Ms. Shearer became one of the most popular stars in Hollywood as well as the jewel of the MGM crown. In one of her many publicity photos she wore this beautiful pink diamond ring. Sizes 5-10. HRCR 230 Price: $160.00

JEWEL: 1 Oval cut 6.96ct pink CZ with bordered with 2 clear CZ's set in 5microns of gold over sterling silver .