Wise Words: A Curated List of the Best Jewellery Quotes
Whenever I hear someone talk about jewellery, I find myself drawn into the conversation. There’s just something exciting about hearing people talk animatedly about an art form I am so passionate about. If I read a memorable quote in a book, hear a line from a film or spot a catchy caption on Instagram, I try my best to take a note of it. These jewellery quotes are occasionally humorous, sometimes serious, but always a positive reminder that the impact of jewellery is felt by all of us in different ways. Here’s a curated selection of the best jewellery quotes to save for the future…
Mindy Kaling, an acclaimed actress, producer, and writer, has a playful and distinctive taste in jewellery. Frequently spotted in unique pieces from various designers around the globe, she exemplifies how to enjoy jewellery as a true form of self-expression.
Jewellery is like the icing on the cake. You can have a really nice dress, but if you don’t have the right accessories, it’s just a dress. Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling at the 2024 Emmy Awards
The Victorian novelist George Eliot, whose real name was Mary Ann Evans, is known for her intellectual depth and literary genius. According to experts, she had the ability to perceive what was not immediately visible to the naked eye, which is why her novels have stood the test of time.
These gems have life in them: their colours speak, say what words fail of, George Eliot.
The Victorian novelist George Eliot, also known as Mary Ann Evans
Iris Apfel was a legendary fashion icon and businesswoman who sadly passed away in March 2024 aged 102! She knew better than anyone else how jewellery has the power to transform an outfit or even the wearer’s mood. Whether it’s a statement necklace or an intricate brooch, the right piece of jewellery can change the way you interact with the world.
Jewellery is the most transformative thing you can wear, Iris Apfel.
Iris Apfel, adorned in bold jewels
The iconic British-American actress Elizabeth Taylor, renowned for her love of diamonds, viewed jewellery not as possessions but as expressions of beauty. For her, jewels were not merely items to be owned; they were experiences to be celebrated, as they should be! We’ve explored her lifelong love affair with jewellery and her famous engagement rings on KaterinaPerez.com over the years.
I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine. You can’t possess radiance; you can only admire it, Elizabeth Taylor.
The iconic British-American actress Elizabeth Taylor
The legendary French fashion designer and businesswoman aptly shared what every jewellery lover feels! She believed jewellery should empower women to express their personalities without societal constraints. Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel is also credited with creating the world’s first high jewellery collection when she launched the Bijoux de Diamants offering in the early 1930s.
I dream in jewellery, Coco Chanel.
Coco Chanel in her signature pearls
In the Hollywood movie Ocean's 8, Debbie Ocean, played by Sandra Bullock, leads a team of skilled women to steal the ‘Toussaint,’ a priceless Cartier necklace valued at over $150 million. You might be surprised to know that this is based on a real necklace that Cartier created in the 1930s for the Maharaja of Nawanagar.
The right necklace can make an outfit—and a statement, Sandra Bullock as Debbie Ocean.
Sandra Bullock at Oceans 8 premiere
Kate Moss, the British supermodel and cultural icon, is known for her distinctive, edgy looks that have inspired a generation of fashion enthusiasts. She understands how fashion is incomplete without jewellery; it is an eternal element of style.
Jewellery is eternal, it never goes out of fashion, it will always be there. Kate Moss
Kate Moss wearing the Messika by Kate Moss collection
Perhaps next time you are searching for an energising jolt of fresh ideas, you can return to these quotes as a source of jewellery inspiration. Sometimes, it takes the words of strangers to encapsulate our own thoughts about self-expression through jewellery.
If the previous quotes left you wanting more, here are a few additional ones to inspire your jewellery journey:
“Jewelry is like the perfect spice – it always compliments what’s already there” – Diane Von Furstenberg.
“You can always tell the kind of person a man really thinks you are by the earrings he gives you” – Audrey Hepburn.
“Wear a fabulous smile and great jewelry, and know that you are totally and utterly in control” – Donatella Versace.
“Jewellery is eternal, it never goes out of fashion, it will always be there.” – Kate Moss
“Jewellery tells a story without even a single word – a non-verbal communication of style.” – Michael Rosey West
“People will stare. Make it worth their while.” –Harry Winston
Do you have a fantastic quote that we might have missed? Share it with us; we’d love to hear it.
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Hirshi Sujanti began her career in marketing for luxury jewelry brands in India. However, she soon realized that her true calling lay in the art of storytelling. This epiphany led her to take on freelance projects as a writer for an Indian fashion brand and later for KaterinaPerez.com.
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