A woman lies to her husband about having sold a pair of diamond earrings which were a gift from him. He discovers it thanks to the indiscreet jeweller. She is ultimately forced to reckon with her deception and the penalties of living a shallow life. Awards 1954: Nominated for Oscar: Best Costume Design (B&W) Cast Charles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux, Vittorio de Sica, Lia de Lea Director Max Ophüls Screenwriter Max Ophüls, Marcel Achard, Annette Wademant. Novel: Louise de Vilmorin