At Vintage Jewellery, we would like to honor the timeless beauty of Audrey Hepburn by inspiring a ring and pendant in our own collection on her. Audrey Hepburn was an icon of style and grace, she wowed the entire world with her extraordinary talent and timeless charm. From her remarkable career in Hollywood to her admirable love life and personal jewellery collection, Audrey remains an inspiration to many to this day.
The history of Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Kathleen Ruston was born May 4, 1929, in Brussels, Belgium. Her remarkable history began in a time of turmoil and change, but it was this very background that shaped her resilience and determination.
Audrey's early childhood was marked by the aftermath of World War I and the rise of Nazism in Europe. Her parents were no longer happy together at a young age and divorced, after which Audrey moved to the Netherlands with her mother. Audrey experienced the occupation here, suffering from food shortages and seeing firsthand the disruptive effects of war. Despite all the difficulties of her childhood, Audrey had a passion for dance and theater at an early age. Ballet lessons were the first step to eventually making her dream of being a professional dancer a reality. She eventually ended up in London, where she trained at the renowned Marie Rambert School of Dance. Only here again Audrey had no luck for a while and suffered an injury so severe that her dream of pursuing a career as a dancer came to an end. But not to worry because this opened new doors for Audrey yet again, namely a career as an actress.
It was with her role in the film "Roman Holiday" that she finally made her real breakthrough in Hollywood. For this role she also won an award, namely an Academy Award for Best Actress. Audrey possessed an innocent charm and had a natural elegance that could really touch audiences and brought her international fame. Audrey would later go on to star in a series of iconic roles, including that of Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961) and Sabrina Fairchild in "Sabrina" (1954). In addition to her career as an actress, Audrey found charity very important, so she was an ambassador for UNICEF. Consequently, she traveled around the world for UNICEF to draw attention to the needs of children in developing countries. Her fanatical efforts and commitment to humanitarian issues earned her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the highest possible civilian award in the United States.
Audrey's legacy goes beyond her exceptional talent and charitable work. It is safe to say that she will forever remain an icon of style and grace, and her influence on the world of fashion, film and charity is still felt today.
Audrey's love life
It is safe to say that Audrey's love life was as fascinating as her career as an actress. She married a total of two times and had several romantic relationships with famous men, these relationships greatly colored her life. The first man Audrey was very happy with and married was actor Mel Ferrer. They starred in several films together and shared a passion for art and culture as a couple. Their marriage lasted fourteen years before they separated in 1968.
After this divorce, Audrey started looking for true love again and found it in 1969. Her second marriage was to Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti, with him she would have a son together named Luca Dotti. Only Audrey had no luck in love as their marriage ended in 1982. Her love life attracted a lot of media attention, so there were many gossips and people speculated about it. But the various stories that circulated also provided a human aspect to her life that seemed otherwise perfect. Thus, Audrey remained an admirable and approachable figure to many people.
Audrey's personal jewelry collection
Many people find Audrey Hepburn's jewellery choices elegant and as sophisticated as she was. She wore mostly timeless pieces that emphasized her beauty, but without overpowering it. A few of her favorite and most famous pieces will be listed below:
- Pearl necklace from 'Breakfast at Tiffany's: In this movie, Audrey's character Holly Golightly wore an iconic pearl necklace. As such, it is still said that this necklace is one of the most iconic pieces of jewellery in movie history.
- Cartier Tank Watch: Audrey has received several pieces of jewelry as gifts over the years, including within her marriage to partner Mel Ferrer. From him she received a Cartier Tank watch, this classic watch was simple but a beloved item within her collection.
- Simple gold earrings: What Audrey wore daily were simple 14 crt or 18 crt gold earrings that could perfectly highlight her classic and sophisticated style. Thus, Audrey made sure to still add a touch of elegance to her simple looks.
- Delicate bracelets: The last piece of jewellery that could not be missing within Audrey's collection was a delicate bracelet. These bracelets she bought herself over the years or received as gifts from friends or loved ones.
Why choose the Audrey ring from Vintage Jewellery?
- Timeless elegance: The Audrey collection captures the timeless elegance of the style icon and adds a touch of glamour to any occasion.
- High quality materials: The use of recycled 14 crt gold ensures that this collection is still durable despite being made new. Top quality and refinement can therefore be guaranteed. Thus, our collection is made to shine for a long time.
- Versatility: whether you're attending a formal occasion or having a casual day, this collection will match any outfit and style.
- Unique design: our collection was inspired by Audrey's signature style, as well as a vintage ring we had in the store. The model is designed with attention to detail, making it a unique and distinctive accessory. There are several gemstones to choose from in this model including; Topaz, Citrine, Amethyst, Peridote, Garnet and more
Summary
For many people, within the world of vintage jewellery and timeless, Audrey Hepburn is an undisputed style icon. She had impeccable taste, with hat inner grace and charm, she was therefore an eternal inspiration for lovers of fashion and jewellery.
Her love life, character and personal jewellery collection tell the story of a woman who had so much talent and beauty, this was unmatchable. Audrey will forever be remembered as an icon of timeless elegance, and her legacy will live on through time.
Please note that Vintage Jewellery Atelier collection are subject to a different delivery time of up to five weeks. These rings and pendants are "made to order" and are set by hand by our goldsmith. So it takes a little more time (and a lot of love), but we promise you: it's worth it.
