It’s my dream, one day, that a piece of jewelry is named after me. Like, Elizabeth Taylor had the “the Taylor-Burton diamond.” Mine doesn’t have to be a diamond. Mine doesn’t have to be the biggest or the most beautiful or anything. I just like the idea of naming a piece of jewelry after a person. Well, Angelina Jolie has now reached one of my life goals: she’s got a major piece of jewelry named after her. Jolie has long been friends and collaborators with jeweler Robert Procop. They worked together on The Style of Jolie, a jewelry collection of ‘70s-style jewelry (mostly citrines and emeralds) set in yellow gold. All of the proceeds from The Style of Jolie went to a charity Jolie started years ago, Education Partnership for Children of Conflict. Incidentally, Procop worked with Brad Pitt on the diamond engagement ring Brad gave Jolie as well. She rarely wore that ring, by the way – I don’t think she liked it that much. Well, now Procop and Jolie have reunited for another… collaboration, or something.
Gem expert, private jeweler and jewelry designer, Robert Procop, will debut a giant black sapphire that he says is the world’s largest star sapphire certified by the Gemological Institute of America. The 888.88-carat stone will appear at Saks Fifth Avenue at South Coast Plaza until the end of October. The gem is named the “Star of Jolie,” after the Angelina Jolie, the internationally known actress, filmmaker and humanitarian. It is the featured pendant on a necklace comprised of 70 black star sapphires, totaling an additional 104.42 carats. The entire piece is set in 18k rose gold and has a retail price of $5 million.
The pear-shaped, double-cabochon star sapphire has not been treated by heat or other methods, according to the GIA report. Its transparency is semi-translucent to opaque. There is no indication on the report about it being the largest star sapphire graded by the organization. Its geographic origins are unknown.
In addition to the unveiling of the Star of Jolie, Procop will also debut new pieces from his collection with Jolie, as well as pieces from his Exceptional Jewels collection. A portion of the sales from this event will be donated to charity.
I’m including a social media pic of the black star sapphire below. I think it’s sort of amazing that out of all the jewels in the world, Angelina managed to get a BLACK sapphire named after her. If only there was a black-sack diamond. I actually didn’t know that black star sapphires were a thing – I’ve seen blue star sapphires, of course. They’re okay. I prefer regular sapphires, my birthstone, the bigger the better and the darker the better. But there is something magnificently witchy and goth about this Star of Jolie. Bless Robert Procop. Angeloonies will be making a pilgrimage to Saks Fifth Avenue to see this.
Photos courtesy of Instagram, WENN.
I don’t really understand the appeal of some of these gems, other than the rarity…of course some stones are absolutely beautiful and mesmerizing, but surely that is mostly a product of the cut and setting, rather than the size of the stone?
It looks like a scarab beetle…..
Ravensdaughter: Yes exactly. I think it’s really ugly, like something my old aunt would have worn but to each her own and all that.
‘I think it’s really ugly, like something my old aunt would have worn’ <<< Exactly why it’s perfect to the taste of miss Jolie – it goes well with 70s (black) caftan fashion 🙂
Love the stones, not a fan of the setting. The wide bracelet is pretty all around though.
Black star sapphires aren’t rare at all, with one or two exceptions that are more of a “collector” thing, such as those that have a 12-rayed star. The only rarity factor here is the size of the big one. You just don’t see them much because nobody really wants them.
The star in a sapphire is the result of two things, the first being oriented rutile inclusions in the stone and the second being the cabochon (domed) cut that is necessary to display the asterism.
I’ve got to hand it to Procop, so far (from memory) he’s used Jolie’s name to try and promote stones that are the “red-headed step-children” of the gem world. Black spinel, green beryl and now black star sapphire, all of which are inexpensive. I’m surprised he hasn’t done a green sapphire suite yet, nobody wants those either. I guess that keeps the cost of the piece low which is all good when the proceeds are going to charity.
Oooh oriented rutile intrusions… 🙂 Love the gem world lingo
Thanks for this inside knowledge!
Dont like the black but love the green
The bracelet is pretty. Don’t care for the necklace, waste of a beautiful stone there I think.
In other news, there’s rumours she’s dating Elon Musk.
Elon Musk really?
Yeah, it’s been a story in a lot of European outlets the past couple of days. Apparently they were in Vegas together a few weeks ago (for the fight maybe, both were supposed to attend but neither appeared to show up).
At first I thought it was random, but thinking about it they do seem to share some similar belief systems, interests etc. It kind of makes sense to me.
I would love to see them as a couple. I really hope that’s true. Imagine all the good they could do for the world together.
It will probably stay a rumor because because Angelina is less likely to bring another man into her children’s life right after a split. She didn’t do it when she had one kid.
Of course she will date again but right now it would surprise me.
It’s been just over a year, and it’s not like she has to immediately introduce the kids to a new man in order to date him.
That’s some clever marketing for what could be an underwhelming necklace.
I remember gasping when I first saw her wearing those emeralds. Stunning.
The emeralds were stunning and perfect for her. She’s so stunning that they didn’t overpower her, they complimented her beauty.
Yeah , that’s the most beautiful she’s ever looked to me.
Honestly I probably think about those earrings once a week!
Gemstones fascinate me.
Most star sapphires are opaque, but rare ones are semi or barely translucent, like these. I’m surprised they didn’t show a better picture of the asterism (star) though.
I really enjoy a piece that is polished and not cut sometimes, this necklace is gothy beautiful.
In December the Star Sapphire will go to the Smithsonian Museum.
http://robbreport.com/style/jewelry/this-is-the-worlds-largest-star-sapphire-and-its-named-after-angelia-jolie-2749353/
Ooh I like this very much. Dark. Gothic. Regal.
It suits her.
I love jewelry, but that’s another thing that looks like costume junk jewelry from Claire’s. Huge gems sometimes look gaudy and fake
Agreed, except for the bracelet, i think for stones such as these, the metal setting has to be truly exquisite in its craftsmanship. like really intricately executed. this smooth plain setting looks like a cookie cutter costume jewelry stuff. maybe i’m biased becaused i’m asian and our old jewelry were big but still intricate
I loooove this. I have really varied taste in jewelry and this is beautiful. It’s super big- I wouldn’t really want to wear it, but I just love looking at it. I don’t need a gemstone to be super sparkly to consider it pretty. I like the bracelet best, I think.
Black sapphire cabochon necklace from Exceptional Jewels collection. Photo: Courtesy Robert Procop
The necklace will be accompanied by 10 new pieces from Procop and Jolie’s Exceptional Jewels collection; proceeds from sales will be donated to charity. Following its debut in Southern California, the necklace will be displayed at Saks Fifth Avenue locations in Bal Harbour, Florida and Palm Desert, California, concluding at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. this December.
http://robbreport.com/style/jewelry/this-is-the-worlds-largest-star-sapphire-and-its-named-after-angelia-jolie-274
I would love to have a pair a stud earrings made from two small black star sapphires. Understated and elegant, and they would go with everything,
That bracelet is stunning.
Is it ethically sourced, I wonder?
Sourced from Australia, at the Queensland’s Anakie Sapphire Fields mine. @bap’s link in comment #11 states the source.
Thanks Lady D for point that out!
dying for some Jolie romance gossip. She is exquisite in gems. Love the necklace.
Frankly after years of gossip about her romance life, people are finally focus on her professional life.
I would rather her get more recognition and make more women oriented movies then read about her love life.
I was wondering as well. As social conscious as she usually seems, I assume she asked about the origin. I love stone and rock jewelry, etsy has some amazing stuff. Scored a gorgeous lemon yellow druzy on sterling silver chain for under $30! We collect rocks, geodes etc. My son loves the rock collection.
She and Musk would be a fierce couple. Just read he has told PR Tesla can outfit the island with enough solar power to provide electricity! They have done smaller islands with success. PR can ditch oil import dependence 🙂
Urgh..She has good skin..
The necklace is gorgeous.
Love this, and the choice of stone definitely suits her as namesake.
“The enduring and alluring Sapphire forms in more colors than just the legendary blue. Each color exhibits its own unique metaphysical properties and vibrational patterns, yet all are Stones of Wisdom. They honor the higher mind, bringing intuition, clarity and self-mastery. Worn throughout the ages for protection, good fortune and spiritual insight, Sapphires are not only symbols of power and strength, but also of kindness and wise judgment.
Black Sapphire brings the wisdom of confidence in one’s own intuition. It is a grounding stone, one of protection and centering, of both the body and inherent energy forces. It deflects negativity from others, especially as a Star Sapphire, and provides a calm strength in high stress or chaotic situations. Black Sapphire shields those with mediumistic or clairvoyant abilities, and is excellent for dispelling doubt and relieving anxiety and sorrow. It is also reputed to be an effective talisman for seeking and maintaining employment.”
https://www.crystalvaults.com/crystal-encyclopedia/sapphire-black
well shoot, now i want one 😉
I wonder if she ever saw the movie “Blood Diamond” I don’t know if I could wear diamonds not knowing if a poor african kid died while collecting it 🙁
This is a Sapphire, also I’m sure they’d have sourced it to be sure it was ethically mined. My engagement and wedding rings are Canadian diamonds, 100% blood free.
The article reads sapphire mined found and in Australia.
Not exactly flattering, black star sapphires are one of the ugliest gems around, an average smoky quartz has more life in it. Big is not necessarily good.
I think this suits La Jolie. I want that bracelet! She’s so insanely beautiful. I like that this stone is kinda creepy and dark too.
I couldn’t afford the box it comes in but that thing is not all that pretty.
lol of course it’s black.