Movie Props Trivia - Titanic Heart of the Ocean Necklace
I've been having this urge to start a thread about famous props (for the matter, jewelry) in famous movies.
First thing that comes to mind, seems to be 90s tear-jerker classic Titanic's Heart of the Ocean necklace.
Above: Not the original but a decent inspired version.
Supposedly sunken into the depths of the ocean and unattainable, it has resurfaced in proliferate variations and numbers to suit the lusts of we people, who seek the unattainable.
History
The necklace was fashioned from a large blue diamond worn by Louis XVI. Shortly after his execution in 1793, the diamond disappeared and was believed to have been made into the Heart of the Ocean.
Source of the original Replica
Some online sources quote that original first replicas (paradox?) were sold as limited editions by J Peterman, which was of course sold out in by nature of its affordability.
Wikipedia
Jewelers Asprey & Garrard were inspired to make a real Heart of the Ocean diamond necklace. The result - 170 carat (34 g) heart shaped sapphire with 65 diamonds, totalling 30 carats (6 g). Celine Dion wore it at the 1998 Academy Awards ceremony as she sang Titanic's theme song "My Heart Will Go On"
Guide on Buying
A search on Ebay saw many replicas (as usual) including some variations of J Peterman's which does no credit at all to the certificates of authenticity. But if you aren't picky on a cliched novelty gift, maybe that will suffice.
But do not deviate too far from the original:
First thing that comes to mind, seems to be 90s tear-jerker classic Titanic's Heart of the Ocean necklace.
Above: Not the original but a decent inspired version.
Supposedly sunken into the depths of the ocean and unattainable, it has resurfaced in proliferate variations and numbers to suit the lusts of we people, who seek the unattainable.
History
The necklace was fashioned from a large blue diamond worn by Louis XVI. Shortly after his execution in 1793, the diamond disappeared and was believed to have been made into the Heart of the Ocean.
Source of the original Replica
Some online sources quote that original first replicas (paradox?) were sold as limited editions by J Peterman, which was of course sold out in by nature of its affordability.
Wikipedia
Jewelers Asprey & Garrard were inspired to make a real Heart of the Ocean diamond necklace. The result - 170 carat (34 g) heart shaped sapphire with 65 diamonds, totalling 30 carats (6 g). Celine Dion wore it at the 1998 Academy Awards ceremony as she sang Titanic's theme song "My Heart Will Go On"
Guide on Buying
A search on Ebay saw many replicas (as usual) including some variations of J Peterman's which does no credit at all to the certificates of authenticity. But if you aren't picky on a cliched novelty gift, maybe that will suffice.
But do not deviate too far from the original:
- Original pendant was about 1 3/4 inches in length
- Huge blue diamond and numerous smaller clear diamonds surrounding (good replacements - crystals, semi-precious stones or even better, sapphire will be best as replacements)
- Length of necklace - pendant should dangle on upper chest. Short of the bosom.
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poop
Good for people to know.
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