June 6, 2025: Hollywood icon Brooke Shields has made a sparkling revelation — only one of her daughters will inherit her treasured jewelry collection. In a candid interview with Only Natural Diamonds, the 60-year-old actress shared that her younger daughter, Grier Henchy, 19, will receive her prized pieces, while her older daughter, Rowan, 22, is out of the running.
Shields explained the reason with a laugh, saying Rowan has “lost every piece” she’s ever gifted. In contrast, Grier “understands the difference between real and ‘real’” and appreciates the craftsmanship, legacy, and stories behind the jewels.
“It’s not about the gold or diamonds alone,” Brooke said. “She sees the history, the workmanship, the story behind the institution of these houses.”
The Pretty Baby star, who recently turned 60, shares both daughters with husband Chris Henchy. She described herself as deeply attached to her jewelry, a love rooted in her childhood with her late mother, Teri Shields.
Brooke recalled how her mother instilled in her the value of self-worth and independence through jewelry. “My mom always said, ‘Buy yourself your own diamond — don’t wait to be given one from a man,’” she shared. That sentiment came to life when her mother gifted her an emerald-cut diamond, now set in a Verdura cuff.
From pearl shopping in Asia to hunting brooches in Europe, Shields cherishes the memory of exploring jewelry stores with her mom. She believes this tradition stems from her mother’s upbringing during the Great Depression, where jewelry symbolized a dream for a better life.
Now, Brooke is keeping that legacy alive — but only for the daughter who truly gets it.