Danielle Steel's Jewels (1992)

A title in the Danielle Steel Television Film Series, this four-hour drama unfolds the story of a multi-generational family beginning in the 1930s, based upon Steel’s book of the same name. After her first marriage dissolves, Sarah Thompson (Annette O’Toole) tours Europe and meets the charming William, Duke of Whitfield (Anthony Andrews) who captivates her and persuades her to marry him. They settle in a French chateau until World War II interrupts their marital bliss and William must join his regiment in war, leaving Sarah at home with a child. She contends with losses and loneliness until he returns home. Then, with a touch of serendipity, the couple begins a small jewelry business, which eventually expands into a thriving family endeavor. As her children grow into adults, Sarah’s intentional love toward them is her truest nobility. Though the second of this two-part series degrades, in part, from drama to soap opera, the overall effort receives merit for its notable acting and beautiful cinematography. Some domestic violence and sexuality. (Ages 16 and older) --Lynn Gibson Amazon.com

Jewels

OMG how long I have searched for this Movie. So glad i've finally found it. Seller was most helpful when I thought there was problems, but it was my fault!!! Would definitely buy from this seller again!! November 2, 2008

Jewels that sparkle then fade.......

I won't bother wasting time describing the plot of Jewels, it has already been done in previous reviews. Part One of Jewels and the first 30 minutes of Part Two are really the only parts of the movie worth watching. I really enjoy Part One, as I am a huge Anthony Andrews fan, he dies about 30 minutes into Part Two. After William(Anthony Andrews) dies the movie disolves into a soapy sorry mess. Annette O'Toole does a good job, but I will admit her shrieking during child birth and at other times is ear splitting and grinds on the nerves. I usually watch until William dies and then I turn it off.

I'm giving Jewels 4 stars for Part One and the first 30 minutes or so of Part Two. They are worth 4 stars and worth watching.


May 20, 2008

Loved this movie

I had never watched a Danielle Steele movie before so I did not know what to expect. It was wonderful. I loved Anthony Andrews in this film. It was quite long but I watched the whole thing in one sitting..I could not turn it off. I thought that Philip looked about the same age as his mother as he grew older. I did not think she aged much...which made it distracting for me. I liked the fact that you never knew what was going to happen next, there were so many things happening at once. I will watch this one again and again. October 21, 2007

Jewels is wonderful

Jewels is probably my favoriate Danielle Steel movie. Annette O'Toole is great and Anthony Andews is wonderful as usual. Story line is very good though I think more time should have been given to period after WWII. August 16, 2007

Great romantic movie

I just love Daniell Steel's movies-I own most of them and haven't seen any that I didn't love. It is another one that I will re-watch from time to time. March 15, 2007

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