Hollywood's Jeweller to the Stars of the Red Carpet

The Jewellerian - Stories of Jewels

Ever since a new actress called Sharon Stone asked to borrow a choker and earrings for the world premiere of Basic Instinct in 1992, Martin Katz has "jewelled" many of the world's most famous actresses for the red carpet. In fact between 1995 and 2000, it was Martin Katz who was dominating the red carpet with his vintage pieces, even bouncing off Harry Winston who had dressed the stars with diamonds for decades. Just after Sense & Sensibility, Kate Winslet wore an Edwardian diamond bib necklace for the 1996 Academy Awards - only months before she started filming Titanic with Leonardo di Caprio. Nicole Kidman wore a pair of Mughal Indian earrings from Martin’s estate collection at the 1997 Awards; Angelina Jolie borrowed an Art Deco bracelet from Martin’s collection for the 2001 ceremony. In fact Sharon Stone was such a fan that once she even took the jeweller with her down the red carpet! The list of leading ladies who have worn his jewels includes Salma Hayek, Jennifer Aniston, Jane Fonda, Jessica Biel, Sandra Bullock - I could go on! I first met Martin in 2016 at his exquisite boutique just off Rodeo Drive, and was mesmerised by a pair of paraiba tourmaline and diamond earrings amongst other treasures. Today I talk to this brilliant Beverly Hills jeweller, about his journey from selling puka shells to fellow students at college, and his first job at Laykin & Cie in the I. Magnin department store in Los Angeles in 1979 to being on speed dial of the world's biggest stars. On Monday (15th March) the 2021 Oscar nominations were announced - we can only wait and wonder who will be wearing Martin Katz on the biggest night in Hollywood in a few weeks! I for sure will be wearing the paraiba tourmalines - should my sashay ever come! https://www.martinkatz.com