The 6 Most Iconic Jewelry Moments In Movies!

There are many things that can make a movie iconic – great characters, memorable dialogue, or distinctive visual style. We’d like to add one more to the mix: jewelry! There are certain accessories that just have a way of stealing the spotlight and, in a way, have become as iconic as the movie itself. Here are 6 of the most memorable jewelry pieces in movies that undeniably left their mark in cinema history!

1. Titanic (1997)

We feel there is only one right way to start off this list and that’s of course by talking about Rose’s necklace, the Heart of the Ocean. It is a 56-carat, heart-shaped sapphire which is surrounded by a halo of diamonds and suspended from a diamond chain. In the movie, it is gifted to Rose by her fiancé Cal, but it truly became iconic when Rose wore nothing but the necklace and asked Jack – aka Leonardo DiCaprio – to draw her like one of his French girls. Yes, the Heart of the Ocean is more than just a necklace – it is a symbol of hope and love. So, when Rose tosses it into the ocean at the end of the movie, it reunites her with Jack – and leaves us in tears. Truly unforgettable! (Stream on MGM+)

2. Pretty Woman (1990)

I think we all gasped like Julia Roberts when we saw Richard Gere holding a 23-carat pear cut ruby necklace set in all 18k white gold. According to estimates, the necklace is worth around $1.3 million! It is a defining moment in the movie as it marks the turning point in their relationship. Once again, the necklace isn’t just a simple piece a jewelry but a symbol of unconditional love. Fun Fact: Richard Gere snapping the box closed on Julia Roberts's hand was improvised so her reaction here is real! (Stream on Hulu)

3. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

It is safe to say we have all heard the phrase “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. It is an iconic line sung by the even more iconic Marilyn Monroe in the classic movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. And boy, does the movie live up to this quote. Pairing two gigantic diamond cuffs with a hot pink gown simply calls for an unforgettable cinematic moment. But did you know that there is an even more iconic jewelry moment in the film? At one point, Monroe wears the legendary Moon of Baroda – a 24-carat, pear-shaped yellow diamond necklace. And it is a real diamond! Wow, what a legendary moment in jewelry history! (Available on VOD/Digital)

4. Moulin Rouge! (2001)

As we’ve established, for a piece of jewelry to be iconic, it doesn’t just need to look pretty, but it also has to tell a story. Nowhere is this more true than with the Satine Necklace in Moulin Rouge!. It is given to Nicole Kidman’s character Satine by the duke and represents her captivity and possession and even visually resembles a cage. The necklace is made up of about 1,308 diamonds and weighs around 134 carats! Also, it was the most expensive piece of jewelry ever created for a film. A handmade wire model was crafted of Nicole Kidman's neck followed by 3 months of personalized fittings. Oh, and when the duke rips the necklace off Kidman’s neck? That was a fake replica because the original was too precious at round $1 million! (Available on VOD/Digital)

5. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

If you love rom-coms, then you know How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days – and if you know How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, then you love Andie’s yellow diamond necklace. While Andie and Ben’s relationship may have been turbulent, this diamond is as sturdy as they come with its 84 carats. Designed by Harry Winston, the necklace is valued at around $6 million and a real scene stealer – especially when paired with the iconic yellow-silk Carolina Herrera gown. The necklace left such a legacy that it even inspired Lady Gaga’s 128-carat yellow Tiffany diamond which she wore at the 2019 Oscars. (Available on VOD/Digital)

6. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)

Walking around town with coffee in one hand, a croissant in the other, and a pearl necklace around your neck just simply is iconic. Of course, we are talking about Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, where she goes on a casual morning stroll in a not so casual 200-pearl necklace with a giant diamond brooch in the middle! The scene quickly became iconic, and Tiffany & Co even opened a café at their 5th Avenue store so that you can also live your Audrey Hepburn dream! (Available on VOD/Digital)