At the heart of HBO Max’s “ The Gilded Age ,” the drama unfolds not just in whispered secrets but in the historically inspired jewels adorning characters’ necks and wrists. Arguably the series’ silent star, the jewelry reflects the intense competition among New York’s nouveau riche to outshine one another.

The series, which is inspired by New York’s elite families from the late 19th century, has provided standout jewelry moments throughout its three seasons, with characters played by Carrie Coon , Taissa Farmiga, Christine Baranski and others dripping in pearls, diamonds, oversize gemstones and layered gold chains.

“They were not shy to wear their jewelry; this I admired, because women were still held back to be conservative, but this gave way to show power and position of status. Th

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