#727 • Marilyn Monroe's Rhinestone Necklace & Earrings

Part of Artifacts of Hollywood & Music (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $12,000-$15,000 Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Rhinestone Necklace & Clip-On Earrings Acquired from Kent Warner W/Letter of Provenance - This set of rhinestone jewelry was personally owned by iconic American actress, Marilyn Monroe. The lot includes clip-on earrings and a collar necklace. The pieces were acquired by a collector from Hollywood costumer Kent Warner, who worked for MGM Studios and is known for 'liberating' props such as the iconic ruby red slippers of "The Wizard of Oz" and Humphrey Bogart's trenchcoat from "Casablanca". The jewelry will be accompanied by a typeset letter of provenance signed by Warner and dated '6/17/1980' which states in part, "We became very close and when she found out that I collected personal items from all of the celebrities I worked with she gave me these beautiful clip-on rhinestone button style earrings and ornate rhinestone necklace from her personal wardrobe."