Jennifer Tilly Shines at Bonhams Jewelry Luncheon
Actress And Poker Explores Rare Gem Creations During Exclusive Beverly Hills Preview Event
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Jennifer Tilly brought her signature flair to a jewelry luncheon hosted by Bonhams Jewels in Beverly Hills this week. The Oscar-nominated actress and World Series of Poker bracelet winner stopped by the Bonhams showroom to preview an exclusive selection of diamond, gemstone, and pearl pieces destined for the house’s upcoming fine jewelry auction. She shared highlights on her Instagram feed (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7dqEFh0tx/), captioning, “Another day, another jewelry luncheon. Checking out the goods at @bonhamsjewels 💍💎.”
Bonhams Luncheon In Beverly Hills
Inside the sunlit gallery space on Rodeo Drive, curated display tables showcased Art Deco brooches, modernist necklaces, and vintage cocktail rings. Tilly moved meticulously from case to case, pausing to admire a rare Art Nouveau diamond brooch set against black enamel and weighing nearly 10 grams. Photographs from the event show her examining sculptural gold stands draped with color-graded sapphire necklaces and twisting her wrist to view a delicate emerald-cut diamond bracelet from the 1920s.
The luncheon doubled as a social mixer for private collectors and jewelry specialists. Bonhams experts were on hand to detail the provenance of each lot and discuss restoration histories, giving guests like Tilly an insider’s look at fine collectible pieces before they hit the auction block later this summer.
Sneak Peek At Rare Gems
Highlights included a 5-carat Colombian emerald and diamond ring, estimated at $50,000–$70,000, and a pair of exquisite Belle Époque pearl and diamond drop earrings. Tilly held the emerald ring up to the light, nodding appreciatively at its saturated hue, while a former Sotheby’s specialist noted its exceptional clarity and cut grade. Elsewhere, the display featured a contemporary Brazilian tourmaline necklace with 20 carats of pink and green stones, an Ottoman-era diamond-inlaid bracelet, and a midcentury Mikimoto pearl choker.
Several smaller galleries at the venue featured loose stones laid out for appraisal, allowing attendees to gauge market trends. For many guests, this lunch represented a rare chance to handle pieces typically reserved for white-glove viewings or private sale rooms.
Tilly’s Style Moment
Tilly arrived in a cream silk blouse tucked into high-waisted, wide-leg ivory trousers—a neutral palette that let the jewels shine. She styled her look with minimal makeup, gold hoop earrings, and pointed nude pumps. Her hair, pulled back into a low chignon, showcased her diamond stud earrings from Bonhams’ “Everyday Icons” collection.
Between tastings of canapés and sips of rosé, Tilly chatted with fellow guests about investment-grade jewelry and emerging designers. One photo captures her laughing over a shared anecdote about the challenge of photographing reflective gemstones under bright gallery lights.
Earlier Sotheby’s Foray
This is not Tilly’s first foray into high-end jewelry previews. Late last month she visited Sotheby’s with art consultant Frank Beverett, sampling selections from the auction’s modern jewelry offering before it went live online (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ4FHWDxMce/). There, she tried on a striking sapphire and diamond sautoir, commenting on its weight and vintage charm in her Instagram caption.
About Jennifer Tilly
Jennifer Ellen Tilly, 64, holds dual American and Canadian citizenship and earned an Academy Award nomination for her role in Woody Allen’s Bullets Over Broadway. She first gained notice for her distinctive voice and comedic timing, before establishing a side career in competitive poker and winning a WSOP bracelet in 2005. Her social media feed often blends family snapshots, film updates, and—most prominently—her growing passion for fine jewelry.
From Bonhams to Sotheby’s, the actress continues to cultivate her reputation as a discerning jewelry aficionado, always on the hunt for standout pieces that blend history, craftsmanship, and modern appeal.
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