Founder & President of The Hollywood Museum, Donelle Dadigan, said “We are thrilled to present this exciting new exhibit, showcasing the magnificent Joseff of Hollywood costume jewelry worn by many of our favorite actors in legendary Golden Era Films. The name, Joseff of Hollywood, founded by Hollywood’s premier costume jeweler to the stars, Eugene Joseff, will surely evoke the unforgettable glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Era films, and more…”

Here a few examples of the many costume jewelry pieces: from this very special collection of Joseff of Hollywood

*** Marilyn Monroe: Intricate diamante bracelet - "How to Marry a Millionaire" 1953 and “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953”
*** Elizabeth Taylor: White sapphire and amethyst necklace-"Malice in Wonderland" (CBS,1985) - worn by many other actresses - Bette Davis in "Payment on Demand." (1951), Deanna Durbin in "Up in Central Park"(1948), and most recently on India Amereifo as the title role in Queen Charlotte" (Shondaland, 2023)
*** Clark Gable: Carnelian and gold watch fob – “Gone with The Wind” (MGM, 1939).
*** Billie Burke: Beautiful diamante brooch accented with pearls - "The Wizard of Oz" (MGM, 1939)
*** Jane Russell: Two gold and enamel bracelets - “Macau" (RKO, 1952). And also worn by Maureen O'Hara in “Bagdad” (Universal, 1949).
*** Rita Hayworth: Diamante necklace worn in “Gilda" (Columbia 1946).
*** Lucille Ball: gold tassel set worn originally in the 1940’s and worn by Nicole Kidman in her role as Lucy in "Being the Ricardos" 2021.
*** Carmen Miranda: custom silver keyhole chatelaine - “If I'm Lucky" (20th
Century Fox, 1946).
*** Marlene Dietrich: Diamante and pearl necklace - "Seven Sinners" (Universal, 1940), worn before by Rita Hayworth - “Angels Over Broadway" (Columbia, 1940), and seen in both Ryan Murphy's "Hollywood" (Netflix, 2020) and "Queen Charlotte" (Netflix, 2023).