Dearest readers, if you, like many jewellery lovers in the Ton, are simply burning for series three of Bridgerton to be released (mark your journals for May 16th), then fear not. For the kindly folks here at Something About Rocks have assembled an assortment of five other diverting Netflix programmes that sparkle with an array of astounding gemstones, trinkets and treasures, the like of which are more than a match for the diamond of any social season.

So feast your eyes and prepare to swoon at the lavishness of these bingeable baubles – for the decoration of decadent characters upon the television screen is a remarkable and curious skill indeed, and this author feels compelled to share their glories with you, to enable a greater appreciation of these arts.

The Crown

From the Royal Regalia to famous tiaras, ropes of pearls, and iconic engagement rings, The Crown is a veritable feast of jewels, all sourced by the series’ incredible costume department, who recruited world-renowned experts in order to get the historical sparkle just right.

These included George Easton (who created replicas of many of the royal family’s personal jewels, such as pocket watches and brooches, seen on screen), Juliette Designs (who supplied replicas of the Crown Jewels) and Susan Caplan, the vintage jewellery curator who sourced many of the pieces worn by characters later on in the series, such as a copy of the multi-stranded pearl choker that Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) wore with her infamous ‘Revenge Dress’ to a party at the Serpentine Gallery in 1994.

Indeed, so furious was the interest in the look of the award-winning series, including its fabulous jewellery, that many of the items were sold at auction earlier this year to benefit a new scholarship programme for students of the performing arts.

Bling Empire

Even if reality television isn’t quite your thing, it’s hard not to marvel at some of the incredible jewels in this show. From Chanel to Cartier, Boucheron to Van Cleef & Arpels, the competitive on-screen carats get plenty of air time.

There’s even a notorious jewellery feud between two of the central couture-loving participants, who row over the question ‘which is the oldest jewellery boutique in Paris?’, as well as over a Louis Vuitton high jewellery sapphire and diamond necklace (a moment now referred to as ‘Necklacegate’).

Emily In Paris

Not since the nameplate necklace was put firmly back on fashion’s radar thanks to Carrie Bradshaw wearing one in Sex in the City has a TV series inspired so many wearable fine jewellery trends. But with almost 60 million fans around the world, it was inevitable that Emily in Paris – which has over-the-top fashion and fabulous accessories at its heart – would encourage viewers to add to their jewellery boxes.

Initial necklaces, pinky rings, and affordable statement pieces by demi-fine brands such as Ottoman Hands have all received a major lift because of this show, and though critics may be averse to its heavy product placement and shoppable branded merch, there’s no denying the power of a well-placed accessory here.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

Like its sister show, Bridgerton, the record-breaking series Queen Charlotte offers viewers plenty of glamorous jewellery. Set during the Georgian period and centred around a young Queen Charlotte’s rise to the throne, the series’ extravagant costumes (think acres of lavish fabrics in all manner of pastel shades, exquisite embroidery and beading, rustling skirts and, of course, gleaming jewels) are as mesmerising as its gorgeous cast.

Downton Abbey

The OG of bingeable drama series, Downton Abbey features authentic costumes and jewellery that were assembled with the expertise of renowned art historians, which all helped to bring the world of 1910-1930s British high society to life. Think glittering parures, formal tiaras and colliers of the Belle Epoque era which gradually give way to the beaded sautoirs and glorious headpieces of the Art Deco period, as the fashionable ‘flapper’ style takes hold.

Not only do these incredible jewels help to build characters’ personalities and telegraph their social standing, they reveal the passage of time itself during one of the most transformative periods of modern British history.

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