The world lost the actress Jean Harlow too soon—she died at only 26 years of age from acute nephritis (kidney failure) on June 7, 1937. Although there are myths Harlow’s mother refused medical treatment for Jean, in reality, the actress contracted Scarlet Fever when she was only 14 which overtime, damaged her kidneys.
Born on March 3, 1911 in Kansas City, Missouri, her lifelong nickname was “The Baby.” At birth, Jean’s given name was Harlean Harlow Carpenter. Weighing in at a whopping nine pounds, Jean’s parents were Jean Poe Harlow Carpenter and Mont Clair Carpenter who was a successful dentist.
At the age of sixteen, Jean ran off to California and married then boyfriend Charles McGrew III—a marriage that would only last from 1927 to 1929. On July 2, 1932, Jean married Paul Bern who committed suicide in 1932. Jean’s final marriage was to Harold Rosson in 1933 who she divorced in 1934.
Known as The Blonde Bombshell, Jean Harlow made six films with Clark Gable but got her big break in 1930 with the release of Howard Hughes’ film epic Hell’s Angels. After Hell’s Angels, Hughes sold her contract to MGM for $60,000 and there she had quite the career—she was in more than 40 movies, although some of those were only walk-on, un-credited roles.
Some of her best films included Platinum Blonde (1931), Red Dust (1932), Dinner at Eight (1933), China Seas (1935), Wife vs. Secretary(1936) and Saratoga—her final film in 1937. The movie was not finished before her death and a stand-in was used to complete the film. Clark Gable said of filming the end of Saratoga that he “felt like he was in the arms of a ghost.”
An avid animal lover, Jean had many dogs and although racy at the time, once said, “Underwear makes me uncomfortable. And, besides, my parts have to breathe.”
The world got its chance to remember Jean Harlow in 1960 when she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame but the camera loved her and the humor and wit she showed on the screen is still enjoyed by old film lovers everywhere.
At Peter Suchy Jewelers, we thought it would be fun to match our jewelry to actress Jean Harlow’s jewelry with pieces from our showroom.
Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
Jean’s diamond and pear-shaped blue sapphire earrings were stunning. Each earring boasted a 1.98 carat sapphire and 6 carats of diamonds. These dangle earrings were not only lovely, they were the perfect match for her blue/green eyes.
Our match to these earrings? Our estate 1940 hinged beaded bezel set platinum sapphire and diamond dangle earrings. We call these earrings “drop dead gorgeous” and they contain two pear-shaped sapphires (5.59 carats) and two round diamonds (.91 carats).
Diamonds at Dusk Ring
Jean wore this stunning 3.99 carat synthetic dusky emerald ring surround by 18 clear (CZ) diamonds with rhodium plating. Simply shimmering!
Our match to these stunning earrings? Our vintage 1940 3.50 carat green emerald and 16 round diamond ring. Total carat weight for the diamonds is .50 and the ring is set in 18k two-tone gold. We say our vintage ring will wow anyone who wears it!
Diamonds on Diamonds Ring
Oh how this 4 carat diamond ring must have shined on Jean Harlow’s hand. The center stone contains one clear (CZ) diamond which is surrounded by 62 round cut clear (CZ) diamonds totaling .8 carats and rhodium plating.
Our match to this diamonds on diamonds ring? Our vintage round diamond halo ring. This unique ring contains one brilliant cut center diamond (.77 carats), two brilliant cut diamonds (.36 carats) and 90 round diamonds (.80 carats). Definitely diamonds on diamonds we say!
So, how do you think we did matching our jewelry to actress Jean Harlow’s jewelry? Drop us a comment below and let us know. You can find all of our jewelry pieces seen her in our showroom located at 1137 High Ridge Road in Stamford Connecticut or in our top-rated PowerSeller eBay store—at least until they’re sold!
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