It is hard to argue with the fact that the main role in the film “Snow White and the Huntsman” was played not so much by Kristen Stewart, but by the jewelry that emphasized the beauty of all the heroines of the film, but especially – Charlize Theron. A crown reminiscent of thorns, rings entwined with leaves, motifs of Celtic and Byzantine ancient jewelry … All this is the work of the most Hollywood and most romantic jeweler of our time – American Katie Waterman.
Katie Waterman is married to the poet-songwriter Eddie Kissinger, the couple has three children. Just like in her youth, she loves to travel. The spouses, in love with Rome and Paris, and their children were involved in trips – and they happily splashed in the Parisian fountains, terrifying the residents of the city with their spontaneity. But the main thing for Katie, of course, is visiting museums where ancient jewelry, costumes, coats of arms, weapons and dishes are kept, because this allows her to find new images and motives for her own creativity.
Another source of inspiration for Katie has recently become her garden. Growing roses and fruit trees gave her a lot of worries and doubts, but also an abyss of happiness. And observing the life of plants in the natural environment, of course, was reflected in new works.
Katie Waterman launched her own brand in 1990, but this was preceded by years of experiments and reflection. She draws inspiration from trips and travels. And it was the decorative and applied art of the European Middle Ages that significantly influenced the formation of her artistic style. As well as her first education.
Katie studied history at the University of California in Los Angeles – but she fell in love, of course, not with descriptions of campaigns and political intrigues, but with the myths of ancient peoples, the Sumerians and Egyptians. Almost as much as in the legends of King Arthur and British fairy tales. That’s why it’s so easy to imagine Waterman’s rings and pendants on Queen Guinevere or the fairy Mab.
Or on Snow White and her stepmother. Katie Waterman really did create jewelry for fairy-tale characters – and perhaps the visual side of the film is even more attractive than the plot and acting. Waterman has long collaborated with Charlize Theron. The designer was inspired to create jewelry for her character, the evil Queen Ravenna, by real artifacts of European antiquity. The crown, which gives the actress grandeur and severity, “started” with a blackberry leaf, which adorns the royal crown in the London Museum. Here are also the points of Gothic spires, and the cruelty of forged swords, and the cold shine of amethysts – the only thing that really reminds us of blackberries. The same amethysts and black diamonds, dark and mysterious, are used in Theron’s other jewelry in this film.
Katie Waterman really did create jewelry for fairy-tale characters – and perhaps the visual side of the film is even more attractive than the plot and acting. Waterman has long collaborated with Charlize Theron. The designer was inspired to create jewelry for her character, the evil Queen Ravenna, by real artifacts of European antiquity. The crown, which gives the actress grandeur and severity, “started” with a blackberry leaf, which adorns the royal crown in the London Museum. Here are also the tips of Gothic spires, and the cruelty of forged swords, and the cold shine of amethysts – the only thing that really reminds of blackberries. The same amethysts and black diamonds, dark and mysterious, are used in Theron’s other jewelry in this film.
Katie always uses only high-quality gemstones and precious metals, and the production process is as environmentally friendly as possible. However, sometimes she also experiments with materials, including enamel in her jewelry.
Charlize Theron is not the only happy owner of Waterman jewelry. Many celebrities choose her feminine and lyrical jewelry, which at the same time emphasizes feminine strength, individuality and courage. Waterman’s heroine is not a fairy-tale princess in a castle, but rather Boudica, fighting for freedom, a Celtic goddess or an elven warrior.
They are worn by Hollywood stars, attending high-profile ceremonies – Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, Taylor Swift … Katie has a long history of cooperation with the latter. Katie and her daughter, Claire Winter Kislinger, designed a ring with a letter composition for her in 2011. Swift wore it during the creation of her album Red, and also appeared on the cover of this album. As part of the promotional campaign, the ring design was redesigned by designers together with the singer – the word Red was replaced with Love – and in 2021 the jewelry became available to the general public. But there is also romance. Matthew McConaughey proposed to Camila Alves with an engagement ring from Katie Waterman, Stephen Moyer also presented his True Blood co-star Anna Paquin with a ring of her design.
