Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - The Hollywood Costume Exhibit
Jewelry presentation at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Deborah Nadoolman Landis, Kathleen Lynagh House and Larry McQueen
Recreating jewelry for Larry McQueen, the owner of The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design was one of the most challenging and interesting projects in our studio. We were commissioned to make three unique pieces of jewelry that would be used for the The Hollywood Costume Exhibition at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles.
The original jewels have been lost over time, so we re-created them just for this special collection of costumes.
Mr. McQueen and I delivered the gems and helped install the jewelry under the careful supervision of the curator and designer, Deborah Nadoolman Landis.
The following links will help you understand how they were made.
Carole Lombard's Star Sapphire Brooch
Greta Garbo’s Pendant for the film classic - Queen Christina
Recreated pendant from the film classic Queen Christina
Susan Hayward's Star Shaped Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Recreated emerald and diamond brooch worn in the film classic Valley of the Dolls
To learn more about this exhibit - watch this short video.
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