From plot-twisting gems to high-fashion flexes, jewellery has always been one of cinema’s ultimate scene-stealers. Here are 10 of the most unforgettable, iconic, and occasionally homewrecking pieces in movie history.

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10. Diamond-encrusted Furby Pendant – Uncut Gems

As a boy, I got so enraged by my yappy Furby that I threw it down two flights of stairs. It survived to chirp another day, but I don’t think this diamond-encrusted, gold Furby pendant would handle the drop. It appears in the Safdie Brothers’ anxiety-inducing thriller as a gloriously whimsical piece of nostalgic luxury.

9. Gold-Plated Puff Heart Necklace – Love Actually

As much as we love Alan Rickman, we still haven’t forgiven his character for buying this cute necklace for his office crush. This act of betrayal – inflicted on the lovely Emma Thompson of all people – brings a tear to our eyes every damn Christmas.

8. Ruby Necklace – Vertigo

Carlotta Valdes’s ruby necklace isn’t just a stunning piece of jewellery; it is the ultimate plot device in Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest film. When Kim Novak puts it on, the entire mystery unravels, securing its place in cinema history.

7. Eyebrow Piercing – Saltburn

Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi) has a flashy vintage Rolex, but his eyebrow piercing truly steals the show. Yes, it’s technically a piercing, but Elordi wears this 2000s relic so well (annoyingly – isn’t being 6’5 enough, buddy?) that we couldn’t leave it off.

6. Diamond Necklace – Moulin Rouge!

Designed by Stefano Canturi, the Edwardian-inspired diamond choker worn by Satine (Nicole Kidman) features over a thousand diamonds. It was the most valuable piece of genuine jewellery ever created for a motion picture at the time, perfectly matching the film’s theatrical excess.

5. Phoenix Headdress – Cleopatra

Among the unforgettable looks in this 1963 classic is an astonishing, massive gold phoenix headdress – which, beyond being iconic, proves Elizabeth Taylor must have had serious neck muscles.

4. The One Ring – The Lord of the Rings

Who knew an evil spirit who dresses like he’s shooting a Black Sabbath music video could create such a beautiful piece of jewellery? It’s a shame you turn invisible the second you put it on, though Frodo wears it ever so nicely on a chain.

3. Diamond Necklace – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Marilyn Monroe, a hot pink dress, and a dazzling diamond necklace. It is a recipe for one of cinema’s most iconic images – even if the actual movie prop was just cheap rhinestones disguised by clever choreography (sshhh).

2. Pearl & Diamond Necklace – Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn are neck-and-neck on this list, but this pearl-and-diamond statement piece just wins out. The sight of Hepburn gazing through shop windows in this classic look, while enjoying a pastry and a coffee, is the ultimate motivation for anyone trying to overly romanticise their morning commute.

1. Le Cœur de la Mer – Titanic

This 56-carat blue diamond, supposedly cut from the crown of King Louis XVI, is the catalyst for the entire film. It is an outrageous piece of jewellery worth excavating a shipwreck for – only for an elderly Rose to casually toss it back into the ocean… sigh.