Margot Robbie Revives Mughal Romance in ₹73 Crore Taj Mahal Necklace at Wuthering Heights Premiere

Margot Robbie’s appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of Wuthering Heights on January 28, 2026, was more than a fashion statement—it was a cinematic homage to centuries of royal romance. Dressed in a custom Schiaparelli gown, the Australian actor turned heads not just for her couture, but for the historic jewel she wore: the Taj Mahal necklace, once owned by Elizabeth Taylor and valued at ₹73 crore ($8.8 million).

This heart-shaped diamond traces its origins to the Mughal Empire in the early 1600s. Emperor Jahangir gifted it to his wife Noor Jahan, one of the most powerful women of her time. Inscribed with the phrase “Love is Everlasting” and Noor Jahan’s name, the jewel symbolized imperial devotion. After Noor Jahan’s passing, the diamond is believed to have been passed to Shah Jahan, her son, who later gifted it to Mumtaz Mahal. Her death during childbirth led Shah Jahan to commission the Taj Mahal in her memory—forever linking the diamond to one of history’s most iconic love stories.

Centuries later, the diamond resurfaced in Europe and was acquired by Cartier, who remounted it in jade and suspended it from a gold chain adorned with rubies and diamonds. The design paid tribute to the original silk cord it once hung from, blending Mughal heritage with modern craftsmanship.

In 1972, the necklace entered Hollywood legend when Richard Burton gifted it to Elizabeth Taylor on her 40th birthday. For Taylor, it became a symbol of her passionate and complex relationship with Burton. Following her death, the necklace was auctioned at Christie’s in 2011, fetching $8.8 million and setting records for Indian jewellery.

Margot Robbie’s stylist, Andrew Mukamal, secured permission from the Elizabeth Taylor estate months in advance. Trustee Tim Mendelson later revealed that no other piece in Taylor’s collection represented enduring love quite like the Taj Mahal diamond. Robbie completed her look with custom diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz and a 19th-century ruby ring from Fred Leighton, but it was the necklace that stole the spotlight—worn not as an accessory, but as a living heirloom spanning four centuries of history, romance, and legacy.