7 Breathtaking Jewelry Moments in Film

The film Breakfast at Tiffany's was released in 1961, and audiences immediately fell in love with Audrey Hepburn's stylish Holly Golightly. The incredibly poignant story about a girl who dreams of opening her own blue box from Tiffany & Co. has become a quintessential film for lovers of New York City, fashion, and expensive jewels. Each of Holly's ensembles celebrates the sophistication and femininity of young, cosmopolitan women. In the iconic scene where Holly—wearing her little black Chanel dress and sunglasses with a croissant and coffee in her hands—looks at the shop window, viewers are captured by her stunning pearl necklace with a central diamond brooch, which bears the Tiffany's name. In his career, the creator of the company's permanent talisman, Roger Scemama, worked with a large number of major brands, including Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. The world-famous necklace, named Rhapsody, is estimated at about $3.5 million.

In addition to the piercing and tragic love story unfolded in The Great Gatsby, the film offers an accurate depiction of the wealth and excess that defined the Roaring '20s—from expensive mansions and stunning parties to shiny cars and exquisite outfits. However, one of the most exemplifying details in the film belongs to one of the main characters, Daisy Buchanan. Throughout the movie, Carey Mulligan as Daisy wears several pieces of jewelry, but perhaps the most spectacular (and certainly the most expensive) of them is the Savoy tiara, a pearl and diamond headpiece designed to match the popular headbands of the era. To fashion the diadem, currently valued at $335,000, Tiffany & Co. teamed up with costume designer Catherine Martin to create an entire 1920s jewelry collection specifically for the film called "The Blue Book."

Loyal fans of Keira Knightley are familiar with the actress's preference for Chanel. Knightley is so strongly attached to the brand that, after being cast as the titular character in the 2014 film adaptation of Anna Karenina, she asked Chanel to supply some ornamental pieces for the wardrobe department. Apparently, the Maison's jewelers were so grateful that they created a special collection of Chanel Haute Joaillerie. According to Knightley herself, Anna Karenina is a vain woman, and expensive, spectacular jewelry only emphasizes this side of the heroine. The Chanel Haute Joaillerie collection features several pieces—from brooches and earrings to necklaces and bracelets—but the most memorable (and, again, most expensive) of them is the $2 million Camelia Poudre diamond necklace, made in a traditional Chanel style with camellia (Coco Chanel's favorite flower) on both sides.

When thinking of fashion's favorite royal, the first name that comes to mind for most is, of course, the late Princess Diana. However, let's remember the equally famous and certainly beloved Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly. In the 2014 film Grace of Monaco, Nicole Kidman takes on the role of the former Hollywood actress-turned-royalty. And what is a princess without her regalia? For the film, Cartier recreated Grace Kelly's signature 1950s jewelry. The collection contains exact copies of the princess' original Cartier jewelry, of which the most expensive is a 1955 necklace consisting of three diamond strands. According to various sources, the necklace's value varies from $400,000 to $600,000.

The blue diamond necklace worn by Kate Winslet in Titanic has become one of the most iconic jewelry pieces in film history. Known as the Heart of the Ocean, the necklace features a heart-shaped blue diamond and was crafted as a prop inspired by the legendary Hope Diamond. Its cinematic allure sparked a wave of high-value replicas, with some creations estimated to be worth between $200 to 300 million, solidifying its place among the most extravagant pieces of movie jewelry ever produced.

Kate Hudson's portrayal of Andie Anderson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) delivered one of the most memorable fashion moments in film history. Dressed in a stunning yellow silk Carolina Herrera gown, Hudson completed the look with an equally breathtaking accessory—a yellow diamond necklace. This Harry Winston masterpiece, named after legendary dancer Isadora Duncan, became an unforgettable highlight of the movie.

The necklace, featuring an 84-carat pendant inspired by the famed Tiffany yellow diamond, carried a price tag of $5 million. To ensure its safety during filming, the production enlisted special security measures, including dedicated personnel and an armored vehicle, underscoring the extraordinary value of this iconic piece of cinematic jewelry.

In Ocean’s 8 (2018), a film known for its iconic ensemble of Hollywood’s leading actresses, it was Cartier’s iconic Toussaint necklace that truly stole the spotlight. The action-packed heist follows Sandra Bullock’s character as she orchestrates a plan to steal the legendary piece, a target as dazzling as its immense value.

Valued at an astounding $150 million, the Jeanne Toussaint necklace has a storied legacy. Originally designed in 1931 by Jacques Cartier for the Maharaja of Nawanagar, it was named after Cartier’s creative director, Jeanne Toussaint. For the film, Cartier not only replicated the necklace but also served as an exclusive jewelry partner, ensuring the piece was as captivating on-screen as it was in history.