Emerald Fennell’s Million-Dollar Cartier Look at Premiere

Emerald Fennell Stuns in Million-Dollar Cartier Necklace at ‘Wuthering Heights’ London Premiere

The red carpet for Emerald Fennell’s highly anticipated adaptation of Wuthering Heights has become a showcase for high-stakes fashion and historic jewelry.At the film’s London premiere on February 5, 2026, the Oscar-winning director made headlines not just for her bold creative vision, but for the staggering piece of history draped around her neck: a rare Cartier necklace valued at approximately £1 million ($1.25 million).

The appearance of the jewel, known as the Hartington Opal Necklace, marked the first time the piece has been seen in public in over 70 years.

A Masterpiece of Art Deco History

On special loan from the auction house Sotheby’s, the necklace is a relic of 1930s glamour. Crafted by Cartier London in 1937, the piece is a marvel of Art Deco design, featuring:

• Exotic Black Opals: Known for their deep, multi-colored "fire," these rare stones serve as the centerpiece.

• Brilliant Diamonds: Hundreds of diamonds are set into a sleek platinum frame to accentuate the opals' natural glow.

• Art Deco Craftsmanship: The geometric lines and bold use of color are hallmarks of the pre-war Cartier era.

Sotheby’s noted that this event was a significant milestone, as it represented the first time the auction house had loaned jewelry for a red carpet appearance in the United Kingdom.

Method Dressing on the Red Carpet

Fennell’s choice of jewelry aligned perfectly with the "dark romanticism" and "moorcore" aesthetic she has championed for this film. Dressed in a vibrant red corseted gown by Vivienne Westwood, the deep, iridescent greens and blues of the black opals provided a striking, gothic contrast.

The director wasn't the only one leaning into "method dressing" with historic pieces. Her lead star, Margot Robbie, has also dominated the press tour with high-value archives, including Elizabeth Taylor’s $8.8 million Taj Mahal diamond and a Victorian mourning bracelet containing actual hair from the Brontë sisters.

A New Era for ‘Wuthering Heights’

The lavish jewelry serves as a fitting metaphor for Fennell’s adaptation, which has been described by costume designer Jacqueline Durran as a "stylized tribute to Old Hollywood epics." Departing from the traditional, gritty realism of previous Brontë adaptations, Fennell’s Wuthering Heights (starring Robbie and Jacob Elordi) is a high-fashion, "sweaty and sacrilegious" take on the classic tale of obsession.

With the film set to hit theaters on February 13, 2026, the "million-dollar" premiere look has successfully set the stage for a cinematic experience that is as opulent as it is intense.

Source - https://somethingaboutrocks.com/emerald-fennell-wears-cartier-necklace-worth-a-million-to-wuthering-heights-premiere/

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