Jewels on Film! A History of Cinema’s Most Unforgettable Bling

Film has always understood what a jewel can do. As Holly Golightly sighs in Breakfast at Tiffany’s —“I’m just crazy about Tiffany’s”—we’re reminded that a great jewel can telegraph longing, promise status, expose betrayal, or—on rare occasion—redeem the heart that wears it. A diamond necklace can hold an entire plot in its clasp; a ring can alter the course of kingdoms. From the glimmering rivieras of Hitchcock’s Monaco to the doomed decks of the Titanic , jewelry on film has never been mere ornamentation—it is character, subtext, and mood distilled into carats and light. Hollywood lore, after all, was built on shimmer: Elizabeth Taylor’s Bulgari bangles clinked with power; Marilyn’s pink-satin gloves cupped diamonds like candy; a Cartier masterpiece can carry a Met Gala heist. For