Actress Margot Robbie turned heads on the red carpet at the world premiere of Wuthering Heights on January 28 by wearing a truly historic piece of jewelry: the heart-shaped “Taj Mahal” diamond necklace, once owned by Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor and valued at approximately ₹74 crore (about $8 million).
The piece — a striking heart-cut diamond set in jade and mounted on a custom gold, ruby and diamond Cartier chain — made a dramatic statement against Robbie’s couture gown, blending vintage glamour with contemporary style.
Originally gifted in 1972 to Taylor by her then-husband Richard Burton for her 40th birthday, the necklace carries deep historical significance. The diamond itself bears a Parsee inscription meaning “Love is Everlasting”, alongside the name of Nur Jahan, a 17th-century Mughal royal associated with the piece’s storied past.
Fashion and jewelry experts note that the necklace’s journey — from Mughal treasuries to Cartier’s Paris workshop and then into Hollywood history — lends Robbie’s red-carpet appearance a narrative resonance that goes beyond mere ornamentation.
Robbie called the piece’s legacy “very romantic” in red-carpet remarks, suggesting it felt fitting for the world premiere of a gothic romance film deeply rooted in timeless love stories.
By pairing this legendary jewel with a modern couture silhouette, Robbie not only honoured a piece of cinematic heritage but also highlighted the enduring allure of historic craftsmanship in today’s fashion moments
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