Night Stars

2019 Tiffany Blue Book Collection hair clip and earrings, at 727 Fifth Avenue; Harry Winston ring, at 701 Fifth Avenue; Prada cape, at 575 Broadway. Photo: Shawn Theodore

For the Cut’s fall fashion issue, the Philadelphia-based photographer Shawn Theodore, who describes his work as focusing on “Afro-mythological environments, photographs, and objects,” shot a collection of this season’s boldest jewels.

“This photo shoot was inspired by a cyanotype image created by John Herschel in the late 1800’s of a lady with a harp — a hauntingly beautiful representation of a woman shrouded in silhouette and surrounded by grainy light,” said Theodore. “For my subjects, I wanted this same sense of mystery, however, I wanted their natural beauty to emerge from the darkest blues, rather than hidden by it.”

The photographs included a luscious strand of David Yurman pearls, a chandelier-like earring from Harry Winston, and — fitting for “the summer of sticking stuff in your hair” — bejeweled Tiffany hair clips. The jewelry was complimented by flowing dresses from Jil Sander, Carolina Herrera, and Theory, and a flowered cape from Prada.

Shine on, you crazy (large) diamonds.

David Yurman necklace, at bloomingdales.com; Ana Khouri earrings, at anakhouri.com; Jil Sander dress,at jilsander.com. Photo: Shawn Theodore

Cartier bracelet, more information at 800-227-8437; Dior shirt, belt, and skirt, at 21 E. 57th St. Photo: Shawn Theodore

Ana Khouri earrings, at anakhouri.com; David Yurman pearls, at bloomingdales.com;  Theory dress, at theory.com. Photo: Shawn Theodore

Harry Winston earrings, at 701 Fifth Avenue; Carolina Herrera dress, at 954 Madison Avenue. Photo: Shawn Theodore

*This article appears in the August 19, 2019, issue of New York Magazine. Subscribe Now!