Margot Robbie wears Elizabeth Taylor’s $8M Taj Mahal diamond to ‘Wuthering Heights’ premiere

Margot Robbie wore Elizabeth Taylor’s legendary $8M Taj Mahal diamond necklace to the ‘Wuthering Heights’ premiere

Margot Robbie turned heads at the world premiere of Wuthering Heights in Los Angeles, not just for her dramatic couture but also for the stunning piece of Hollywood history she chose as an accessory. The 35-year-old actress wore Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic Taj Mahal diamond necklace, a heart-shaped Cartier jewel valued at around $8 million that once belonged to the legendary screen star.

The necklace, known simply as the Taj Mahal diamond, carries centuries of romantic symbolism. Historians trace the table-cut heart diamond back to the Mughal era, where it was believed to have been gifted by Emperor Jahangir to his wife, Noor Jahan, with a Parsi inscription that reads “Love is Everlasting.” Centuries later, French luxury house Cartier reset the gem on a gold and ruby chain, and in 1972 it became part of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewellery collection when her husband Richard Burton gifted it to her for her 40th birthday.

Robbie paired the historic necklace with a custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown designed to evoke the gothic romance at the heart of Wuthering Heights, from the lace corset bodice to a flowing skirt fading from black to deep red. She completed her look with custom diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz and additional fine jewellery, creating a striking blend of Old Hollywood glamour and contemporary red-carpet drama.

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Walking the TCL Chinese Theatre red carpet with co-star Jacob Elordi, Robbie’s choice of jewellery seemed intentionally tied to the film’s themes of passionate, if tumultuous, love. The Taj Mahal diamond’s long history of imperial devotion and Hollywood excess mirrored the intense emotional stakes of the story she brings to life on screen.

Fans and fashion observers reacted enthusiastically online, noting how meaningful the necklace was as a nod to historic love stories and cinematic romance. Many pointed out that wearing such a storied piece not only elevated Robbie’s gown but also linked her to a lineage of iconic actresses whose jewellery helped define their public image.

Wuthering Heights gears up for its February 13, 2026 theatrical release.