Lights, Camera, Carats: 5 More Blingy Film Moments
Goonies (1985)
Many a Gen-Xer's pick for Throw-Back Movie Night... but then who doesn't love a good let's get the gang together to save our family house after discovering a treasure map in the attic story? The allure of a hidden treasure and a unearthed pirate ship full of gold & gemstone booty is the stuff dreams are built on. Add in a group of saucy kids, some goofy bad-guys and that quintessential Spielberg touch and you've got a film with alllll the dopamine hits.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
We'd argue that Kate Hudson's slinky yellow dress might be more memorable than the bid yellow diamond jewelry worn in this adorable romcom. Actually, we really love the classic pieces that Andi wears in her daily life more than the over the top "Frost Yourself" Harry Winston piece worn late in the film. Her gold Cartier Tank watch? Yes. That insane Tahitan pearl strand? Absolutely. Those chunky gold stacking rings? Hell yeah.
Titanic (1997)
An obvious but necessary choice for this list, Titanic is that highly regarded film that sits squarely in the annuls of film history, while simultaneously managing to have the corniest dialogue of all time. I mean come on with the "Paint me like one of your French Girls" line. Not to mention "A woman's heart is a deep ocean of secrets." While the dialogue may be cringe, the jewelry is definitively NOT. Quite the contrary, it's astounding size, spectacular color and stylized fit makes this delectable prop a character of it's own. However, we have to mention it, in comparison to the totally-big-enough-door, the necklace is merely the second most important plot device in this classic film! #TheDoorWasBigEnoughForThemBoth
Uncut Gems (2019)
Is the jewelry in this film "good?" I mean if you like iced out Furbies, then sure. But it's Adam Sandler's insanely manic performance as stressed out New York Jeweler, Harold Ratner, that had us delightedly on the edge of our seats, gripping our popcorn and clenching our jaws with anticipation. This film has it all: a smuggled black opal, menacing bookies, a frenetic door buzzer that will trigger your every nerve ...The Weeknd. You don't have to be a jeweler to appreciate this film, but it certainly made it extra fun for us.
Casino (1995)
Casino king pin Sam Rothstein (Robert De Niro) presents Ginger (Sharon Stone) with a giant trunk of jewelry. Um, yes please? The scene proceeds with the couple spooning on their bed, jewels spread all around them in utter opulence with Stone cheekily asking “Do you think it is too much if I wear these all on the same day?” No, girl. Dooooo it.
