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Marilyn Monroe
Pretty in pink while singing "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
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Audrey Hepburn
Playing Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's
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Elvis Presley
"The King" performing in one of his signature, bejeweled costumes
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Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty posed in a diamond tiara and jewels while visiting Copenhagen in 1957
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Elizabeth Taylor
Renowned for her impressive jewelry collection, La Liz wore a crystal beaded dress and statement earrings for a dinner with then-husband Eddie Fisher in 1959
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Anita Ekberg
The Swedish actress posing with Cartier baubles like grapes, in the 1960s
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Sophia Loren
Embodying Italian opulence in 1970
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Veruschka
The iconic model (who stars in Acne's new Resort look book) had her face covered in crystals to play the lead role in the 1972 film Salome
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Elton John
In a rhinestone jacket and matching "Butterfly" jacket circa 1975
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Michael Jackson
Touring with the Jackson 5 in 1981
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Princess Diana
The late, beloved Princess of Wales wore a crystal beaded gown by Japanese designer Hachi to a Washington D.C. gala in 1985
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Liberace
Proving sparkles are not just for women, legendary pianist Liberace is best remembered for his flashy costumes
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Joan Collins
The actress' iconic Alexis Carrington character on Dynasty ushered in a new era of glitz and glamour during the 80s
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Whitney Houston
Twinkling onstage during a performance in 1987
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Slick Rick
The original rapper who made bling a status symbol in the hip hop community
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Madonna
Sparkling in Harry Winston jewels and a bedazzled gown, with Michael Jackson, at the 1991 Academy Awards
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Yves Saint Laurent
Tyra Banks dazzled at the late designer's Haute Couture show in 1992
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Ivana Trump
The 45th President's ex-wife took a shimmering turn on Thierry Mugler's Spring 1992 runway
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Isaac Mizrahi
Christy Turlington modeled a crystal crop top, pants, and earrings on the designer's Spring 1993 runway
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Cindy Crawford
The supermodel donned a scarlet halter neck gown embellished with crystals, in 1993
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Nicole Kidman
Sparkling at the Batman Forever premiere in 1995
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Kate Winslet
Her character Rose Dawson in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic famously wore the "Heart of the Ocean" diamond and sapphire necklace
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Alexander McQueen
A Swarovski mesh hood and structured skirt from the designer's Spring 1999 collection
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Donatella Versace
In 1999, the designer hosted a "Diamonds Are Forever" show with De Beers in London
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Britney Spears
Performing at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards in a sheer, nude costume accented with crystals
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Paris Hilton
The original socialite celebrated her 21st birthday in 2002 wearing a crystal Julien Macdonald dress; Kendall Jenner imitated Hilton's look for her own 21st birthday this year
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Yves Saint Laurent
Natalia Vodianova modeled a twinkling look designer by Tom Ford for the French fashion house in 2002
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Charlize Theron
The actress scintillated in a beige bedazzled gown at the Oscars in 2004
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Kylie Minogue
On stage for the opening night of her Showgirl Homecoming tour in 2005
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Pharrell Williams
Rocking his Billionaire Boys Club bling in 2006
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